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Created in 2013, Skate Guard is a blog that focuses on overlooked and underappreciated areas of the history of figure skating, whether that means a topic completely unknown to most readers or a new look at a well-known skater, time period, or event. There's plenty to explore, so pour yourself a cup of coffee and get lost in the fascinating and fabulous history of everyone's favourite winter sport!

Black History Month 2026

 

2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the motion introduced by The Honourable Jean Augustine to officially recognize February as Black History Month in Canada. 

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and legacies of skaters of colour who have shaped the sport through their talent, perseverance, and barrier-breaking contributions.

This year, the timing is especially fitting as the Olympic Winter Games take place in February. 

Skate Guard Blog's Black History Month resources focus on Black history in figure skating, highlighting pioneers, trailblazers, and defining moments that helped shape the sport on and off the ice. 

Together, Black History Month and the Olympics offer a powerful moment to celebrate reslience, excellence and diversity n figure skating history.

Head on over to the Black History Month page for blogs, recommended reading lists, timelines, photos and more: https://www.skateguardblog.com/p/black-history-month.html

Skate Guard is a blog dedicated to preserving the rich, colourful and fascinating history of figure skating. Over ten years, the blog has featured over a thousand free articles covering all aspects of the sport's history, as well as four compelling in-depth features. To read the latest articles, follow the blog on Facebook, Bluesky, Pinterest and YouTube. If you enjoy Skate Guard, please show your support for this archive by ordering one of eight fascinating books highlighting the history of figure skating: https://skateguard1.blogspot.com/p/buy-book.html. 

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