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

By Erika Venza

In this blog post, we'll break down how the IJS works in plain English. We'll...

Jun 08, 2025

Skater Spotlight - Meet Liz

By Erika Venza

Meet Liz, a marketing campaign manager from Boston who rediscovered her love for figure skating...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Makenzie

By Erika Venza

Meet Makenzie, a mechanical engineer from Australia and passionate adult skater. Discover her journey from...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Megan

By Erika Venza

Meet Megan, a graphic designer and second chance skater from Pennsylvania. Discover how she returned...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Zoi

By Erika Venza

Meet Zoi, an ice dancing manager, musician, and dancer from the US. Discover her inspiring...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Jana

By Erika Venza

Meet Jana, a second-chance skater from Germany who combines her love for axels and sparkly...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Kassidy

By Erika Venza

Meet Kassidy, an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant from Nova Scotia who found a second chance in...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Elaine

By Erika Venza

Meet Elaine, a skater from Northern Ireland who began her journey last year after being...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Christin

By Erika Venza

Meet Christin, a goal-driven gamer mom from Virginia who took the leap to start skating...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Paul

By Erika Venza

In this AST Spotlight, meet Paul—a veterinary medicine student and adult pairs skater from the...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Rebecca

By Erika Venza

In this AST Spotlight, meet Rebecca—a small business owner who found healing and joy in...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Abby

By Erika Venza

Meet Abby, a second-chance skater who passed her senior moves and free skate tests at...

Mar 03, 2023

Skater Spotlight - Meet Evangeline

By Erika Venza

Say hi to Evangeline—AST blogger, writer, and figure skater who finds strength through storytelling and...

Mar 03, 2023

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