Want to learn more about figure skating history? You are in the right place!

Created in 2013, Skate Guard is a blog that focuses on overlooked and underappreciated areas of the history of figure skating, whether that means a topic completely unknown to most readers or a new look at a well-known skater, time period, or event. There's plenty to explore, so pour yourself a cup of coffee and get lost in the fascinating and fabulous history of everyone's favourite winter sport!

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A vintage picture of a group of figure skaters skating on an outdoor pond

Eleven years ago, I started Skate Guard Blog as a way of sharing my passion for figure skating with all of you. Over the last decade, I've put together dozens of blogs and had some amazing partnerships that have all helped shine a spotlight on the fascinating and fabulous history of figure skating. 

I'm excited to announce that my latest book "Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice" is now available, just in time for the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. The book is an in-depth biography of Barbara Ann Scott, the first Canadian skater to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. I'm so excited to share Barbara Ann's story and I think you're going to find it fascinating! You can learn more about the book and order your copy here.

Want to learn something new? Throughout the 2024/2025 skating season, there will be special timelines and blogs for Pride Season, Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month, Latin American Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, National Indigenous History Month, Women's History Month and German Heritage Month. Now perhaps more than ever, it couldn't be more important to showcase diversity in figure skating history. Representation matters.

Lastly, I want to remind you that Skate Guard has always been a 100% free resource. While donations of materials like old skating magazines, photographs, and show and competition programs were previously on pause, they are now welcome. Your contributions help us continue preserving and sharing the rich history of figure skating. Please note that I cannot accept donations shipping from the United States going forward.

Take care, stay safe and happy reading!

Ryan

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