Guides

Top 10 Things to Know Before You Learn to Ice Skate ⛸️

By Erika Venza

Ice skating is a magical experience, but before you lace up those skates and hit...

Learn to Ice Skate: The Complete, Beginner-Friendly Guide to Lessons and Progress

By Erika Venza

Ice skating lessons show you how to move on the ice safely and efficiently by...

The Complete Guide to Adult Ice Skating Lessons: What to Expect, How to Progress, and the Gear You Need

By Erika Venza

The Complete Guide to Adult Ice Skating Lessons: What to Expect, How to Progress, and...

Best Figure Skating Stickers | Complete Guide to Skating Stickers

By Erika Venza

The Ultimate Guide to Figure Skating Stickers Stickers are more than just decorations—they're a way...

How to Choose Your First Skating Outfit | Beginner's Guide

By Erika Venza

Your First Skating Outfit: A Beginner's Guide Starting figure skating as an adult? One of...

Best Figure Skating Boots and Blades for Adult Beginners

By Erika Venza

Figure skating isn’t just for kids – many adults are lacing up skates for the...

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...

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

By Erika Venza

Ice Skating Terms Explained (Like You’re Not at the Olympics) If you’ve ever heard someone...

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

By Erika Venza

Skate Care 101: Keep Your Skates Happy, Sharp, and Fierce Hey AST fam! Whether you’re...

Understanding Rockers — The Curve That Changes Everything

By Erika Venza

Understanding Rockers: The Curve That Changes Everything Ever swap out your figure skating blades and...

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

By Erika Venza

The Ultimate Off-Ice Skate Spinner Showdown

By Erika Venza

The Ultimate Off‑Ice Spinner Showdown Whether you’re squeezing in practice in a tiny apartment or...