tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:45:07 +0000comp-announcevideosnewsjumpsCompTipmovesspinsGPF2010generalpollsbeginnerice dancefun stuffViews of figure skating in Singapore - as an Adult Figure Skater and a coach!http://chowskates.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Chow)Blogger603125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-1920741631019595674Tue, 07 Oct 2014 06:20:00 +00002014-10-07T14:20:25.949+08:00 The Rink is organising a series of seminars on ice during the holidays - for just $35 per session, this is a steal! I will be presenting the TEAM SKATING session - introducing Ice Dance, Pairs and Synchronised Skating to skaters here. Come join us!! http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2014/10/holiday-seminar-on-ice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-8820042555025982920Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:19:00 +00002014-04-21T15:19:06.814+08:00 Another practise video from this morning. These are mostly spins http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2014/04/another-practise-video-from-this-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-8244810371858319797Wed, 06 Nov 2013 04:10:00 +00002013-11-06T12:13:51.912+08:00Former Olympian, Mark Cockerell, was in Singapore the past week for seminars and coaching sessions. Mark conducted a coach's seminar, which was informative and interesting! We had some skaters just out of our SkateStar programs doing jumps they had never learned before... Salchow, toe loop, and even the loop jump!http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/11/coaching-seminar-with-mark-cockerell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-8252864279757245521Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:57:00 +00002013-10-28T21:57:14.287+08:00 Tropical Blades Ice Skating Club has booked ice time at The Rink (Jcube). Date: Thursday 7 November 2013 Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Program for the evening - 7.30 - 8.15 pm:  Practise Session 1 (45-min) 8.15 - 8.45 pm:  Stroking Class (30-min) 8.45 - 9.30 pm:  Practise Session 2 (45-min) * To join the stroking class, skaters must book at least one practise session  ** Skaters may http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/10/tbisc-ice-time-at-rink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-3172001787729341399Sun, 27 Oct 2013 03:52:00 +00002013-10-27T11:57:34.629+08:00New skates, freshly mounted, stand on their own. I spent an hour in them today, coaching LTS, and they were absolutely comfortable! Managed to steal a spin after class - yes can do a backspin ^_^ ~* Riedell HLS1500 with Gold Star blades *~http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-beauties.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6690216109480577917Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:37:00 +00002013-09-17T11:38:21.091+08:00 There is a Groupon (in Singapore) for skating at The Rink! Click on the image below to go to the Groupon site. http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/09/there-is-groupon-in-singapore-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-1904642208651070219Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:59:00 +00002013-07-29T15:59:19.213+08:00And we thought only figure skaters go all out with those Swarovski crystals? Now even beachwear is catching on! By the way, do those synchronized swimmers put crystals on their swimsuit too? http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/07/swimsuit-with-bling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-8434879104972098987Mon, 01 Jul 2013 07:45:00 +00002013-07-01T15:57:34.337+08:00 I returned to skating again about 2 months after having my second child. Here is a summary of some of my practice sessions & progress in a video playlist: 28 Jan 2013: attempts at spins and some jumps 25 Feb 2013: mostly spins 8 Mar 2013: Lutz 8 Apr 2013: Axel 14 Jun 2013: double toe loop 28 Jun 2013: double Salchow http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/07/returning-to-ice-videos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6689197996930027288Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:05:00 +00002013-04-08T17:05:08.704+08:00 The Singapore Ice Skating Association is organizing Family Evening at The Rink with the Penguin at The Rink at JCube on 12 April 2013, 7 - 9pm Parents are invited to bring their child/children to The Rink at JCube to spend some quality family time on a Friday evening. Admissions are free for accompanying parent with a child under 12 years old. If you are game for a mini race, let us know. http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/04/family-evening-at-rink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-3887961158973634490Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:38:00 +00002013-03-29T22:38:21.439+08:00 The Singapore National figure skating competition will be held this weekend. To all competitors, Good luck, and skate your heart out! Last year, I had put up twelve competition tips in my blog. The full posts for all of them can be found at http://chowskates.blogspot.com/search/label/CompTip. I list them again here for your reference: #1 Confidence - be confident in your ability #2 http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/03/good-luck-for-nationals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-5204041043740235580Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:36:00 +00002013-03-14T10:36:44.566+08:00Another practice... this time I worked on the Lutz. The first few were "flutzed" but I realised I have to take off quicker! http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/03/back-on-ice-practice-11-mar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6913957426826644327Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:14:00 +00002013-02-28T16:14:20.907+08:00 My practice session on 25 Feb 2013 Still working on getting back into skating. This was quite a "spins day" because I woke up with a sore back. Felt better after stretching, but didn't feel like taking the impact of jumps. http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/02/back-on-ice-practice-25-feb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-8791453627424803932Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:07:00 +00002013-02-28T16:46:20.843+08:00 The Rink @ JCube will be closed some days for various events these few months ~ Ice Hockey Tournament, Figure Skating National Championships and Speed Skating Junior Development Camp. ~ Picture shared from The Rink's Facebook page http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/02/events-at-rink-feb-apr-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6706241254639116902Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:52:00 +00002013-02-08T14:52:40.561+08:00The February issue of "The Play Times" (an online publication by the Singapore Sports Council) features an article titled "Learn to Skate with Singapore's Ice Princess". Two videos show the basics of skating, as well as some simple figure skating moves. Here is the first video, "Ice Skating Basics with Lea Ong": Read the full article on singaporesports.sg Cute, but in her demonstrations, http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/02/learn-to-skate-with-singapores-ice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-3384425545637603556Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:09:00 +00002013-02-07T14:09:31.073+08:00 The Equatorial Curling Club is a local curling club which was very active during the days when Fuji Ice Palace was in operation. After a couple of years' hiatus, they have now started curling at The Rink @ Jcube. Join them to learn about this interesting sport! Their next session will be on 10th Feb, 1730-1900. The cost will be $50 and goes entirely towards covering the hire of the rink. http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/02/curling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-5402289371064737035Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:37:00 +00002013-01-29T18:37:17.693+08:00 My practice session on 28 Jan 2013 Ten weeks after having my baby, there's still a lot that feels "off", especially in terms of balance and strength. Even when trying the Axel off-ice I was totally off-center! (needless to say, I'm not trying that on ice as yet) Sit spin is not bad, but there's still the "cannot get up" feeling. Back spin is getting better ~ this is not in the video, http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/01/back-on-ice-practice-28-jan-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-4416964496646745634Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:11:00 +00002013-01-04T20:11:37.639+08:00 My second little one is now six weeks old. Déjà vu? I seem to have said something similar over 4 years ago: Six Weeks... On New Year's day, I went skating for the first time this year (duh!). Ok, I mean I skated for real for the first time since April last year. I had gone back on the ice last week, but didn't do much beyond skate round the rink and play with my first little one. Yes, my http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2013/01/six-weeks-for-second-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6117038360391618627Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:27:00 +00002012-12-11T14:27:04.013+08:00 Kim Yuna won Gold at the Olympics in 2010, setting record scores for the short program, long program and combined total, and becoming the first South Korean to win a figure skating medal at the Olympics. After sitting out the entire 2011-2012 season, she is now making her return for the 2012-2013 season, and aiming for the 2014 Olympics next season. Since she was not assigned to any Grand http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/12/kim-yuna-returns-to-competitive-skating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6494277159531486553Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:31:00 +00002012-12-06T10:31:23.447+08:00 The Singapore Ice Skating Association has put out the announcement for the 2013 Singapore National Figure Skating Championships and Basic Skills Competition, which will be held at The Rink @ JCube on 30-31 March 2013. Download the announcement and entry forms (link to SISA's website). Skaters who are looking to join a club may check out Tropical Blades Ice Skating Club! http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/12/announcement-2013-singapore-national.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-5360910522449754681Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:43:00 +00002012-10-18T12:43:15.000+08:00 The 2013 ISU Adult Figure Skating Competition will be held 15th to 18th of May 2013 at Oberstdorf, Germany. The announcement and forms are available at the ISU website. Here's the Adult Figure Skating Competition website. http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/10/2013-isu-adult-figure-skating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-7453945472911995724Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:37:00 +00002012-10-07T03:37:58.895+08:00 Effective from 1 Oct, The Rink at JCube has a revised schedule: http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-public-skating-schedule-at-rink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-176638275347690317Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:44:00 +00002012-10-05T10:50:09.383+08:00 Ceciliane Hartmann is representing Singapore at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Croatia Cup 2012. She is in 18th place after the short program. Even with a disappointing fall on the double Axel, she managed to keep her program together and put forth beautiful spins towards the end. Here is her program: All the best for the long program! Skate well! http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/10/isu-jgp-croatia-cup-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-6431621442514928305Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:56:00 +00002012-08-30T23:56:11.198+08:00 Looking for something to do during the September holidays? Why not pick up a new aport ~ or continue it if you have already picked it up recently! The Rink at JCube is holding an Intensive Learn-To-Skate Course over the one-week holidays. Priced at $160, the course consists of four 45-minute lessons (from 9:30am until 10:15am) every day from Monday 3 Sep until Thursday 6 Sep. For more http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/08/september-school-holidays-intensive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-3882062458965512452Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:16:00 +00002012-08-24T02:16:22.305+08:00 Ladies Short Program videos on ISU official JGP channel http://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/08/isu-jgp-courchevel-2012-ladies-short.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21694826.post-126646839746645888Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:53:00 +00002012-08-23T17:53:59.285+08:00 The ISU Junior Grand Prix 2012 kicks off today in Courchevel, with the Ladies Short Program at 2:30pm, followed by the Men's Short Program. Good luck to Singapore skater, Ceciliane Hartmann!! ISU will be putting up all the performances on its official JGP channel at http://www.youtube.com/ISUJuniorGrandPrix The results (or starting order) is available at http://www.isuresults.com/resultshttp://chowskates.blogspot.com/2012/08/isu-jgp-courchevel-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chow)0