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Figure Skating Scoring Explained: How the IJS (International Judging System) Works

Figure Skating Scoring Explained: How the IJS (International Judging System) Works

In this blog post, we'll break down how the IJS works in plain English. We'll cover the core components of a score – the Technical Element Score (TES) and the Program Component Scores (PCS) – and concepts like Grade of Execution (GOE), levels, and base values.

Ice Skating Terms Explained (Like You’re Not at the Olympics)

Ice Skating Terms Explained (Like You’re Not at the Olympics)

Ice Skating Terms Explained (Like You’re Not at the Olympics) If you’ve ever heard some...
Skate Care 101: Keep Your Skates Happy, Sharp, and Fierce - Adults Skate Too LLC

Skate Care 101: Keep Your Skates Happy, Sharp, and Fierce

Understanding Rockers — The Curve That Changes Everything - Adults Skate Too LLC

Understanding Rockers — The Curve That Changes Everything

Understanding Rockers: The Curve That Changes Everything Ever swap out your figure s...
Mastering Your Blade: A Fresh Guide to Choosing Figure Skating Blades - Adults Skate Too LLC

Mastering Your Blade: A Fresh Guide to Choosing Figure Skating Blades

The Ultimate Off-Ice Skate Spinner Showdown - Adults Skate Too LLC

The Ultimate Off-Ice Skate Spinner Showdown

The Ultimate Off‑Ice Spinner Showdown Whether you’re squeezing in practice in a tiny a...
The Ultimate Blade Guide for Adult Figure Skaters

The Ultimate Blade Guide for Adult Figure Skaters

Your no-nonsense guide to figure skating blades! Learn what toe picks, rockers, and blade styles actually mean — made for adult skaters.
The Ultimate Boot Guide for Adult Figure Skaters

The Ultimate Boot Guide for Adult Figure Skaters

Skating as an adult? This guide breaks down everything you need to know about choosing ...
Figure Skating Terminology: A Beginner's Guide to Common Skating Terms - Adults Skate Too LLC

Figure Skating Terminology: A Beginner's Guide to Common Skating Terms

Welcome to our beginner’s guide to skating terminology – a friendly figure skating glossary for adult skaters! Starting to figure skate as an adult is exciting, but all the new lingo can feel like learning a foreign language. Don’t worry – we’ve got you.

Figure Skating Terminology: A Beginner's Guide to Skating Equipment - Adults Skate Too LLC

Figure Skating Terminology: A Beginner's Guide to Skating Equipment

Understanding your equipment is a key part of developing as a skater. This guide is tailored for adult skaters who want a clear, practical breakdown of figure skating gear — including how boots and blades are built, how they interact with the ice, and how to maintain and adjust them over time.

Each section explains core components and terminology with enough technical detail to support confident decision-making, whether you're buying skates, working with a technician, or simply learning how your gear affects your skating.