Want to learn more about figure skating history? You are in the right place!

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!

Christmas

Happy Holidays to all of you! Looking to get in the spirit of the season? Check out the many holiday-inspired blogs in the Skate Guard archive, get some last minute gift ideas and watch a playlist of festive figure skating performances.

HOLIDAY-INSPIRED BLOGS FROM THE SKATE GUARD ARCHIVE

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

If you are looking for a last minute holiday gift for a figure skating lover, I've got some great suggestions:
  • Who wouldn't want tickets to Stars on Ice?
  • A subscription to "Skating" magazine is the gift that keeps giving.
  • Snag some swag from Skate Canada's online shop. They've got totally cute totes, cozy hoodies and hats which you should totally be wearing.
  • Support your favourite skaters by making a donation in your loved one's name to the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund.
  • Give the gift of "Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s"! It's a perfect gift for the skater, fan, coach, test partner or judge in your life. Available in hard cover and eBook editions. Order your copy today!
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