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    Rotate…

    Technical details of rotating rollerblade (in-line skating) wheels (see picture). Step One. Step Two. Details: Right Wheel #1 with Left Wheel #3 Right Wheel #2 with Left Wheel #4 Right Wheel…

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    Rollerblading Adventure: Part 1

    Getting There. Yesterday, my rollerblading destination was Jericho Beach in Point Grey (approximately 8km round trip according to the gmap pedometer). I stripped my gear to the bare minimum (body, one…

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    2007 Figure Skating Worlds in Toyko, Japan

    The 2007 Figure Skating Worlds kicked off today with the Ice Dance Compulsory Dance, the Rhumba, and the Pairs Short Program. For more, check out the 2007 Team Canada Blog and…

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    Canadian ice dancers are so hot right now

    Presenting the 2007 Canadian Champions:Jeffery ButtleJoannie RochetteJessica Dubé and Bryce DavisonMarie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon Check out Skate Canada for a detailed list of results. To watch some of the gold…

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    My First Figure Skating Carnival

    Age: 7Location: Saskatoon Figure Skating ClubTheme: Jungle AnimalsMusic: “When the Lion Sleeps Tonight”Costume: Sequined Lion made by my Mum, the talented seamstress.…

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    Skating Hall of Fame: Ryan Smith

    Speed. Edges. Grace. He has it all. Ryan Smith, born in the small Ontario town of Orillia, can twizzle the pants off anyone. Ryan has stood on many ice dance podiums…

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    Dazzle me

    Figure Skating: A magnificent, opulent, tremendous, stupendous, gargantuan, bedazzlement. A sensual ravishment. The 2007 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships start today with the Senior Men’s and Women’s Qualifying round. Results are…

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    Glitter is gold

    I admit it. I love Christmas. I just can’t get enough shiny, sparkly, glittery things. I think I’m withdrawing from my figure skating days. — on my dress, in my hair,…