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!

Figure Skating History Hubs

Welcome to the Figure Skating History Hubs - a curated collection of long-form reads exploring the people, places, controversies, culture, and defining moments that shaped the sport.

These in-depth category pages bring together carefully researched articles on specific themes within figure skating history. Whether you’re interested in Olympic legacies, cultural impact, technical evolution, or overlooked stories, these hubs make it easy to dive deeply into the subjects that matter most.

Explore the Hubs


📖 Features

Want to take a deep dive into figure skating history? Explore five fascinating long-form features covering different topics from the sport's rich past. 

📚 Recommended Reads

New to the blog? Explore this handpicked collection of must-read skating history blogs and long-form stories - a perfect starting point for new readers!

🥇 Olympic Figure Skating History

A look back at figure skating at the Winter Olympic Games - iconic performances, historic firsts, controversies, and unforgettable moments that defined Olympic history.

👩‍🦳 Women on Ice

A wide-ranging look at women’s figure skating history - trailblazers and pioneers, champions and barriers broken.

🎤 Interviews

Dozens of interviews with figure skaters - from forgotten champions to legendary stars - offering firsthand perspectives on skating history.

🖤 Black Excellence

Stories highlighting the incredible achievements and cultural impact of skaters of colour and Black history in figure skating.

🌏 Indigenous Voices

Celebrating the contributions and heritage of Indigenous skaters and communities within Canada's figure skating history, with respect for the cultures, traditions, and stories that shape this legacy.

🏳️‍🌈 Skating with Pride

Exploring LGBTQ+ figure skating history - athletes, coaches, and moments that advanced visibility, representation, and inclusion in the sport.

🌏 Asian Heritage on Ice

Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Canadian skaters and their impact on figure skating in Canada and beyond.

👗 The Fashion of Figure Skating

A look at how skating costumes and style have evolved over the decades - from early skating attire to boundary-pushing competitive fashion.


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