Top Five Stories to Read in the Spring 2025 Issue of SKATING Magazine
The Spring 2025 issue of SKATING magazine has made its way to subscribers’ mailboxes, featuring five compelling stories you won’t want to miss. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights that celebrate the community and culture of figure skating.
1. Legacy on Ice Inspires Healing – On January 29, 2005, a tragic airline accident took the lives of 28 beloved members of the figure skating community. In a poignant tribute, the skating community gathered on March 2, 2025, in Washington D.C. to commemorate their legacies through the art of skating. Olympic legends like Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi performed, with emotional displays honoring those lost. Team USA’s Maxim Naumov and Isabella Aparicio delivered touching performances, ensuring the memories of the victims continue to resonate.
2. Remembering Dick Button – The day after the tragic plane incident, the figure skating realm mourned the passing of the iconic Dick Button, who left us at 95. Button, a two-time Olympic champion, defined a generation of figure skating with pioneering performances and illustrious titles. He was celebrated not only for his on-ice achievements, including the first double Axel, but also as a beloved commentator, earning an Emmy for Outstanding Sports Personality and a place in the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
3. Teams Elite Wins World Junior Title – March 8th saw Teams Elite make history by becoming the first U.S. synchronized skating team to claim a World title at the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. Under Coach Danielle Ostrower, the team made a spectacular comeback, demonstrating the pioneering spirit of Team USA and their esteemed moments in international competition.
4. A Look Back at the U.S. Championships Through Pictures – Dive into an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at the U.S. Figure Skating and U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Celebrate the emotion, support, and nail-biting anticipation that inject excitement into these elite competitions.
5. Skate Tech Molds Career Path – Meet Aislinn Munck-Owen, a trailblazing skate tech who turned her childhood passion into a business at Home Ice. After overcoming personal challenges, she emphasizes the importance of representation in skating careers, aiming to inspire the next generation of female professionals.
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