Kendall Erne and Taira Shinohara celebrated their maiden titles at the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships in Flossmoor, Illinois. Erne triumphed in senior women’s, amassing 170.35 points, while Shinohara claimed the senior men’s title with 224.96 points. Junior categories saw wins from Solomon Bristol and Emmalee Carlson.
Wren Warne-Jacobsen and Solomon Bristol are gearing up to defend their titles at the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships, held July 18-20 in Flossmoor, Illinois. The premier collegiate event offers student-athletes the chance to compete for scholarships and national glory in both junior and senior categories. For details, visit www.uscollegiatechampionships.com.
Over 900 figure skaters dazzled at the 2025 Excel National Final in Colorado Springs, showcasing remarkable talent. Reigning champions Tongxi Liu and Dalia DeLaura topped the senior categories, while Ashlyn Brown and Rhett Hounsell captured junior gold. This event united a mix of fresh talent and seasoned competitors preparing for the upcoming season.
Nearly 900 figure skaters are set to compete in the 2025 Excel National Final and Festival at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs from July 9-13. This prestigious event features the invite-only Excel Series Final and an Open-Invitation competition, aimed at showcasing talent across all levels with awards for excellence.
The Summer 2025 issue of SKATING Magazine showcases pivotal stories, including Alysa Liu's triumphant return to the rink and her ambitions for the 2026 Olympics, Scott Hamilton's legacy and advocacy, and insights from new CEO Matt Farrell. Additionally, highlights from the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships and behind-the-scenes quotes from Team USA skaters from Boston make essential reading for fans.
British comedy star Michael Crawford played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic Olympic Boléro routine of figure skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, leading them to legendary gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Games. Aided by Crawford's theatrical teaching, they revolutionized ice dance, leaving an everlasting legacy as they bid farewell after 50 years on ice.