Inside Edge Notes https://skatingmagazineblog.com/ Figure skating guidance from the first careful glide. en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Figure Skating Tests vs Competitions: Know the Differencehttps://skatingmagazineblog.com/figure-skating-tests-vs-competitions/https://skatingmagazineblog.com/figure-skating-tests-vs-competitions/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTIn the U.S. Figure Skating system, tests recognize proficiency within a particular pathway; competitions are events with their own entry requirements and… Group vs Private Figure Skating Lessonshttps://skatingmagazineblog.com/group-vs-private-figure-skating-lessons/https://skatingmagazineblog.com/group-vs-private-figure-skating-lessons/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTChoose group lessons for a structured class with shared instruction; consider private lessons for an agreed individual focus, or semi-private lessons when… How Often Should You Sharpen Figure Skates?https://skatingmagazineblog.com/how-often-sharpen-figure-skates/https://skatingmagazineblog.com/how-often-sharpen-figure-skates/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTThere is no universal interval for sharpening figure skates. A 45-Minute Beginner Figure Skating Practicehttps://skatingmagazineblog.com/beginner-figure-skating-practice/https://skatingmagazineblog.com/beginner-figure-skating-practice/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTStructure a 45-minute beginner figure-skating practice as 5 minutes for equipment and rink checks, 7 for an off-ice dynamic warm-up, 8 for easy balance… How to Choose Your First Figure Skateshttps://skatingmagazineblog.com/choose-first-figure-skates/https://skatingmagazineblog.com/choose-first-figure-skates/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTChoose first figure skates by using rentals for initial lessons, then working with a reputable figure-skate fitter when regular practice justifies ownership.