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The first English translation of Gerhard Ulrich Anton Vieth’s Ueber das Schrittschuhlaufen, the first German book on skating, is now available! Here are some ordering links: Amazon.com Amazon.de Amazon.co.uk Book Continue Reading →
The first English translation of the first German book on skating is on its way! Vieth’s little book on skating was published in 1790. It is the first to connect Continue Reading →
Today marks the 250th anniversary of Robert Jones’s conviction! Robert Jones is the author of the oldest surviving book on ice skating. On July 18, 1772, he was convicted of Continue Reading →
A collection of short stories that feature skating is now available! The stories are by prolific writer E. F. Benson, who is best known for his Mapp and Lucia series. Continue Reading →
H. E. Vandervell’s The Figure Skate is now available! It’s a summary of the experiments Vandervell conducted to identify the perfect rocker for figure skating. This new edition includes additional Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! Two new books are on the way for 2020. They’re very different, but both amazing! First up is Henry Eugene Vandervell’s account of his experiments with different Continue Reading →
There is now a page listing summer figures opportunities (with more to come)! Plus, you can sign up to receive news and updates via email on the front page or Continue Reading →
Henry C. Lowther’s English Skating is now available! This is an omnibus edition of his Edges and Striking, Principle of Skating Turns, and Combined Figure-Skating. It is available at bookstores Continue Reading →