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From: sjl@croak.cs.yale.edu (Sandra Loosemore)
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Subject: Competitive Figure Skating FAQ: References
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                      COMPETITIVE FIGURE SKATING FAQ:
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                                REFERENCES
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This article is part of the FAQ list for (amateur) competitive figure
skating.  This section contains references to other sources of
information about the sport.

This FAQ list is posted monthly to rec.sport.skating.ice.figure.  Send
corrections and suggestions to loosemore-sandra@cs.yale.edu.

This file is available in both plain-text and HTML/Web versions.  You can
get to the HTML version from SkateWeb Figure Skating Page at URL:

http://frog.simplenet.com/skateweb/

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Table of Contents

  * [1] Are there any good books about figure skating?
  * [2] What about magazines?
  * [3] Are there any other figure skating resources on the net?
  * [4] Who wrote this FAQ list?
  * [5] Can I redistribute this FAQ list?

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[1] Are there any good books about figure skating?

    A recommended book about the technical aspects of figure skating is
    John Misha Petkevich's "Figure Skating: Championship Techniques"
    (ISBN 0-452-26209-7), published by Sports Illustrated and available
    in many bookstores.  It's a trade-sized paperback, and features
    photos of Brian Boitano.

    The USFSA rulebook includes complete competition and eligibility
    rules, diagrams of compulsory figures and dances, and a directory of
    participating clubs.  It comes in a small-sized loose-leaf binder and
    costs about $10.  It's updated yearly, in the fall.

    You can order a copy directly from the USFSA, at:

    20 First Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    (719)-635-5200
    usfsa1@aol.com
    http://aolsports.com/Grandstand/USFSA/index.htm

    You might also be able to buy a copy through your local skating club
    or pro shop.

    Beverly Smith's book "Figure Skating: A Celebration" (McClelland &
    Stewart, ISBN 0-7710-2819-9) is an excellent source of information
    about the history of the sport.  It's a large hardcover book,
    featuring many photographs of famous skaters.  There's now a trade
    paperback edition available.

    The "Skater's Edge Sourcebook" is also a useful reference. It's
    primarily a directory of skating rinks, equipment manufacturers and
    dealers, skating associations, etc. but also contains addresses for
    fan mail/agents, lists of medalists from past competitions, and
    information about books and videos.  The cost is $39.95 plus $5
    shipping; order from:

    Skater's Edge Sourcebook, Box 500, Dept SM, Kensington MD 20895
    Skateredge@aol.com
    (301)-946-1971

    There is an extensive bibliography of books on all forms of skating
    maintained by George Robbins, available at URL

    http://www1.netaxs.com:8080/people/grr/Roller/index.html

[2] What about magazines?

    Here is a list of the more popular periodicals which deal with
    skating.  (Disclaimer: this isn't intended as a commercial
    endorsement of any of these publications.  Also, you might want to
    double-check the subscription rates, since they may have changed
    since this information was collected.)

    A more complete list of skating publications, including
    foreign-language publications and fan newsletters, is available on
    the WWW at http://www.nettally.com/jbmittan/pubs.htm.

    SKATING
    20 First Street
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3697
    719-635-5200
    SkateMag@aol.com
    10 issues/year
    $25/US, $35/Canada, $45/other countries

    Official magazine of the United States Figure Skating Association.
    Gossipy profiles of skaters, competition and tour reports, etc.  Most
    photos are tiny.  Targeted at younger readers, so sometimes the
    articles are simplistic and cutesy, as well as sometimes being
    excessively "politically correct".

    PATINAGE MAGAZINE
    39 Bld de la Marne
    F-76000 Rouen
    France
    5 issues/year
    $30/US, $35(Canadian)/Canada

    Published in French w/ English translations.  The writing and/or
    translations leave a lot to be desired.  Initially made its
    reputation for having fabulous photography, but reports are that it
    has gone downhill.  Also notorious for pro-French editorial bias.

    TRACINGS
    21 Weybosset St.
    Weymouth, MA 02191
    Tracngskat@aol.com
    8 issues/year
    $19/US, $23/Canada & overseas

    Published by the New England Inter-Club Council.  Features
    Black/White photographs, New England amateur skaters; but also has
    articles on professional skaters, reviews of pro competitions and ice
    shows.  Said to be one of the most up-to-date in reporting news.

    BLADES ON ICE
    7040 N. Mona Lisa Road
    Tuscson, AZ 85741
    Phone: 602-575-1747
    Fax: 602-575-1484
    http://BladesOnIce.com/mag/
    6 issues/year
    $29/US

    Magazine with news, interviews, competition reports; coverage of both
    professional and eligible skaters.  Many large, glossy color
    photographs.  Recommended.

    AMERICAN SKATING WORLD
    1816 Brownsville Road
    Pittsburgh, PA 15210-3908
    http://www.americansk8world.com/
    12 issues/year
    $22.95/US, $44.95(USD)/Canada, $63.95(USD)/other countries

    This is sort of a monthly skating newspaper--it is printed on
    newstock.  Considered to be one of the most up-to-date in reporting
    news, and least "fannish" in content and orientation.  Recommended,
    although some readers have complained about occasional instances of
    bad taste in the articles they run.

    SKATER'S EDGE
    Box 500
    Kensington, MD 20895
    (301)-946-1971
    Skateredge@aol.com
    5 issues/year
    $18/US, $25(USD)/Canada, $30(USD)/other countries

    This is a newsletter (or small magazine if you prefer) of 16-20
    pages.  It is devoted to technique -- NO GOSSIP about skaters.  The
    articles and skating tips come from established coaches and famous
    skaters.

    INTERNATIONAL FIGURE SKATING
    Subscription Department
    55 Ideal Road
    Worcester, MA 01604
    IFSMAG@aol.com
    http://www.magamall.com/magazine/80715/International_Figure_Skating.htm
    
    US: $20, Canada: $28(USD), international: $39(USD)

    This magazine is available on newsstands as well as by subscription.
    It's a mix of (often old) news and profiles, with some information
    about the sport from a business perspective.  Caveat: subscribers
    have complained that they have not been able to keep up with their
    publication schedule, producing only 4 issues in the past year.

[3] Are there any other figure skating resources on the net?

    On the world-wide web, the best place to start is the SkateWeb page
    at http://frog.simplenet.com/skateweb/.  This web site includes an
    archive of skating pictures, the hypertext version of this FAQ list,
    a collection of reviews, articles, cartoons and humor, and an
    extensive collection of links to fan pages devoted to individual
    skaters, skating webzines, the official web sites of various skating
    federations and clubs, competition and tour web sites,
    skating-related businesses, and competition results and other
    reference material.

    There are two electronic mailing lists for discussing figure skating.
    The Skatefans-L list is for spectator-oriented discussion, and the
    Skaters-L list is for participant skaters.  Mail subscription
    requests to majordomo@udel.edu with the text "subscribe skatefans-l"
    or "subscribe skaters-l" (respectively) in the body of the message.
    A WWW gateway to both of these mailing lists is provided on the
    SkateWeb page.

[4] Who wrote this FAQ list?

    My name is Sandra Loosemore.  I've followed the sport for many years,
    although I've never been more than a recreational skater myself.  In
    "real life" I am a computer scientist; I have a PhD and work at Yale
    University as a member of the research staff.  I also have some
    professional experience as a technical writer.

    Some of the information in the post is taken from the USFSA rulebook.
    I also incorporated suggestions from Helena Robinson, Fred Chapman,
    Ann Schmidt, Mary Kolencik, Stephen Kawalko, Louis Epstein, and many
    others.  Janet Pooley sent me the list of European champions, and
    Fiona McQuarrie supplied the list of Canadian champions.  The list of
    World Junior champions was sent to me by Jay Miller of "Skating"
    magazine.  The information about magazines was provided by Deborah
    Reed-Margetan, with updates from Barry Mittan.   George Robbins,
    Trudi Marrapodi, and others contributed to the netiquette section.
    Ellyn Kestnbaum and Janet Swan Hill provided information about
    judging.

[5] Can I redistribute this FAQ list?

    Yes, provided that you do not charge money for it, and that you
    acknowledge the source and authorship.

