Figure skating in Canada is governed by Skate Canada, which is a member by the International Skating Union (ISU). Skate Canada is the largest figure skating governing body in the world. The organization is committed to encouraging not just competitive skating, but skating for fun and fitness as well. It provides the rules and standards to its members and promotes development and personal excellence through skating.
The red mittens worn by the 2010 Olympic torchbearers are much more than a fashion statement.
With this prayer of peace, the presentation of an olive branch and the release of a snow white dove, the journey of the Olympic Flame towards the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games was blessed today in a historic ceremony steeped in Greek tradition.
When she prepared for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Canadian ladies champion Joannie Rochette had tunnel vision. She focused only on training and competing.
Rochette says she will learn from poor showing in China.
Ignatius Jones details how the Olympic Opening Ceremonies were conceived and put into production.
The competition on the Canadian TV hit Battle of the Blades is down to five couples and one of the pairs that stand out for many viewers is Jamie Salé and Craig Simpson.
After winning the Canadian ladies title at 16 in 2004, the eyes of the world were on Cynthia Phaneuf.
It wasn't their first competition since returning to action following injury, but the Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany, was their first big competition.
