Road show: behind the scenes, life on the pro skating tour is not all sequins and spotlights

Article Abstract:

The Stars on Ice professional skating tour was founded in 1986, by Scott Hamilton, and has evolved into a major money-making enterprise. Some of the tour's top skaters such as Kurt Browning and Kristi Yamaguchi earn more than $1 million. A behind-the-scenes look at the tour is provided.

Social aspects, Behavior

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The Nagano factor: Canadian skating slumps as the Olympics approach

Article Abstract:

Canada has long been a leader in international skating competitions, but only three Canadians qualified for the International Skating Union Champions Series Final to be held Feb-Mar, 1997. This raised concerns that Canadian skaters will not be a strong force at the next Winter Olympics.

Canada, Training, Olympic athletes, College sports, Stojko, Elvis

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Ice time: professional figure skating has become glamorous, glitzy and very lucrative

Article Abstract:

Figure skating, both amateur and professional, is gaining popularity and has become a major spectator sport in the US and Canada. The media hype during the 1988 and 1992 Olympic games spurred interest in the sport. The 1994 Stars on Ice tour in Canada played to sold-out audiences.

Public opinion

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