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Smooth’s Podium Picks – World Team Trophy 2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

The final skating event of the year takes place in Tokyo, where 6 countries vie for the top spot in figure skating. This event is more for the fans rather than the skaters. But don’t kid yourself. The skaters want … Continue reading →

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Smooth’s Podium Picks – 2017 World Figure Skating Championships

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

The World converges on Helsinki, Finland; as the top figure skaters look to take an advantage going into next year’s Winter Olympics in Korea. A few skaters will be looking to add more medals to their trophy case while others … Continue reading →

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Smooth’s Podium Picks – World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2017

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

The skating stars of the future are in Taipei, as the World Juniors take place. Over 130 skaters representing 30 countries will take part this weekend.  Some skaters have senior experience in their national competitions, but haven’t either reached the legal … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Approximately one year from now, the world will converge on Pyeongchang, Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics.  Figure skating will be the main draw for the Olympics, as the events will take place in the morning, Korea time.  However, the … Continue reading →

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Smooth’s Podium Picks – 2017 European Figure Skating Championships

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

All eyes will be on Ostrava in the Czech Republic, where for the first time in the city’s history, the European Figure Skating Championships will take place. Three reigning European Champions are back and hope to defend their titles against … Continue reading →

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Smooth’s Podium Picks: 2017 US Figure Skating Championships

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

For the first time since 1985, Kansas City becomes the host of the US Figure Skating Championships. That year, Brian Boitano and Tiffany Chin claimed the ice.  400 of the top figure skaters, from juvenile to senior will make their way … Continue reading →

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Smooth’s Podium Picks: 2017 Canadian National Skating Championships

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

Canadian nationals are this weekend in the nation’s capital, in celebration of the country’s 150th birthday.  Novice, Junior and Senior disciplines will be decided this week, with the top skaters battling this weekend for spots on the World team representing … Continue reading →

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