Random Figure Skating Questions

mrrice · Nov 10, 2015

[StitchMonkey;1280648]I don't know how many venues "make" ice fresh for skating events. My understanding was that the norm was to just keep the ice frozen and cover it with the alternative floring.

This most definitely happens and I can say from personal experience that I've performed on stages and in Arena's that were freezing cold. In Pittsburg, Dayton Ohio, and the worst was in Buffalo New York. I remember singing "Rhythm Of The Night" and laughing at the cloud of fog that was coming out of my mouth as I sang. I also remember laughing at the back up dancers who looked hilarious as they held their ending pose and looked like they were smoking because their breath was so fogged up.

ice coverage · Nov 10, 2015

mrrice said:
... How long does it take for an Arena like the "Staple Center" here in California to make ice ?

Local TV interview with USFS/ISU ice technician for 2015 Skate America in Milwaukee:

http://fox6now.com/2015/10/22/the-worlds-best-skaters-are-coming-to-milwaukee-to-compete/ (3:00 video -- scroll down to second video on the page)

This ice tech is on a traveling team for USFS and ISU comps, responsible for meeting ISU standards for the ice. Based in Colorado Springs. He was interviewed on Thursday morning. Very rough summary of what he said:

He repeatedly emphasized that for the caliber of skaters at Skate America, they want to make the ice "as good as we can."
Arrived on Monday; had to build 1.5 inches of ice.

They build the ice 100 gallons at a time; takes 15,000-16,000 gallons to get 1.5 inches of ice. Been here pretty much nonstop for the last three days.
Want ice to go on in thin layers so it's dense and hard. Working air and impurities out. [Said something under his breath about "total dissolved solids."]

Everything we're doing here is for clarity and quality of ice for these skaters.

Thin layers, getting it to freeze right away.
Lot of specific conditions we're looking for in terms of ambient conditions, humidity levels, dewpoints, etc.
And then we work with the water qualities. Try to put it on with a method that gets rid of some of those impurities.

"For the caliber of skaters coming out here, we gotta really pay attention to how we're building this and what goes into this."

mrrice · Nov 10, 2015

Golden411icecoverage, Thank you for providing that link. It was very informative. :agree:

ice coverage · Nov 10, 2015

dorispulaski said:
Greensboro had two temporary ice surfaces built both times they hosted Nationals. Skaters gave the quality of the rinks & ice high marks! ...

Link below is for time-lapse video of the construction of the practice rink at 2015 Nats in Greensboro.
Again, the practice rink, not the competition rink, but in case anyone is interested:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=606095326188603 (2:12 video)

Construction of the practice rink began on Jan 12.

https://www.facebook.com/NorthCarol...41825.234038256727647/593161084148694/?type=3 (photo)

First day of official practice was Jan 16.

http://www.northcarolina2015.com/Portals/0/2015USFSChampsMatrixScheduleDraft7.1.pdf

Imagine · Nov 10, 2015

paperhearts said:
I think it's from Champions on Ice 2004, here's the link to the closest video I know of. Here's a google search of some pics from it.

Thanks! So sad there is no full version.

mrrice · Nov 12, 2015

Good Morning All, I have 2 questions for you. After reading that Rachael Flatt is Angela's Choreographer, I was wondering if she travels with Angela? I always see Lori Nichol in the KnC with Frank but I don't remember seeing Rachael with Angela.

My next question is...."What's Ryan Bradly up to these days?" With Patrick making a comeback and with Josh out, I was trying to think of who our most reliable jumpers were. I saw Ryan somewhere ( Man I'm Old ) and remember thinking to myself. How does he get that giant body around on his jumps. Can't he do back flips as well? I know Evan is tall but Ryan has a "Thicker" build than he does. He must be doing shows as he was very fun to watch.

I just checked my videos. It was nationals 2011. I always forget about Ryan that season because I was Fascinated by Ricky Dornbush and the guy who did Casablanca. BRB.....................Duh. Ross Miner! He was great, just great.

dorispulaski · Nov 12, 2015

Ryan does do shows!
http://www.starsonice.com/skater-detail.html?sid=77

He has been an SOI cast member for three years.

He also has appeared in some Disson shows.

He will be appearing soon in Pandora's Christmas show
http://www.dissonskating.com/our-shows/pandora-holiday-celebrations-on-ice/

mrrice · Nov 12, 2015

dorispulaski said:
Ryan does do shows!
http://www.starsonice.com/skater-detail.html?sid=77

He has been an SOI cast member for three years.

He also has appeared in some Disson shows.

He will be appearing soon in Pandora's Christmas show
http://www.dissonskating.com/our-shows/pandora-holiday-celebrations-on-ice/

This site is the best!

skateusa · Nov 12, 2015

I have a question. How do you add a profile picture on this site? For some reason I can't seem to figure out how.

Thanks!

Mathman · Nov 12, 2015

^ After you have 25 posts that feature will automatically be enabled for you account.

Post often, post long!

tulosai · Nov 13, 2015

Is GS cross-promoting with the Blade Boys too, now?

MamaD · Nov 13, 2015

Not exactly a stupid question but fairly random. Where is the Trophee Eric Bompard normally held (I thought Paris) and will it go back there? I think I heard something about renovations on the facility in Paris but can't find any info.

mrrice · Nov 13, 2015

Ok, here's a music question for you guys. Has anyone ever skated to "Jump For My Love" by the Pointer Sisters? I just heard it and sure is a fun piece of music.

Mathman · Nov 13, 2015

mrrice said:
Ok, here's a music question for you guys. Has anyone ever skated to "Jump For My Love" by the Pointer Sisters? I just heard it and sure is a fun piece of music.

I can totally see it! Every time they say "jump," she has to jump. :rock:

el henry · Nov 13, 2015

Mathman said:
I can totally see it! Every time they say "jump," she has to jump.

Or how about VanHalen's "Jump"? Can you see Boyang or Nathan skating to that one?

Sam-Skwantch · Nov 13, 2015

el henry said:
Or how about VanHalen's "Jump"? Can you see Boyang or Nathan skating to that one?

Sorry but that would belong to Kovtun me thinks.

mrrice · Nov 13, 2015

How about this...."Jump Everybody Jump" By the Movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unmbUh2JowQ

Sam-Skwantch · Nov 13, 2015

mrrice said:
How about this...."Jump Everybody Jump" By the Movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unmbUh2JowQ

Umm...the Mutha Mix

Lysambre · Nov 13, 2015

MamaD said:
Not exactly a stupid question but fairly random. Where is the Trophee Eric Bompard normally held (I thought Paris) and will it go back there? I think I heard something about renovations on the facility in Paris but can't find any info.

TEB is usually being held in Paris, the arena where it's held has been in renovation for the past two years, hence why it was held in Bordeaux.

Confirmation has been made this very morning that next year, TEB will be back in Paris in 2016

Sam-Skwantch · Nov 13, 2015

Which venue is the one that people complain about bird poop? That's s thing right?

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