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| Author | : Kelli Lawrence |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 245 |
| Release | : 2014-01-10 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0786485442 |
Of all winter sports, none is so widely watched and commented upon by the media as figure skating, which is often considered the Winter Olympics' centerpiece. This critical text examines the ways in which media attention has gradually altered and affected the sport, from the early appearances of Sonja Henie, to skating's gradual audience growth via television, and to the ramifications of the scandals in the 1994 and 2002 Olympics. The topic is illuminated by more than 30 interviews with commentators, skaters, producers, directors and others. In addition to numerous photos, illustrations show the compulsory figures for which "figure skating" got its name, as well as a sample of the charted-out "camera blocking" for TV directors. Appendices include collected anecdotes from early broadcasting experiences; a profile of broadcaster Jim McKay; and commentary from Carol Heiss on her 1961 musical Snow White and the Three Stooges.
| Author | : Jeff Savage |
| Publisher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780736827058 |
Describes vert skating, a sport in which skateboarders do tricks on halfpipe ramps.
| Author | : Dirk Vogel |
| Publisher | : Gingko Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Athletic shoes |
| ISBN | : 9781584233978 |
COSTUME, CLOTHES & FASHION. In the skateboard universe, the evolution of riding technique, skateboard decks, graphics and art are well documented. Until now, however, skateboard shoes have received little attention. Made for Skate tells the story of skateboard footwear as seen through the eyes of those who lived it. Along with the classics by companies such as Vans, Airwalk, Etnies, and Duffs, it features hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind shoes that emerged throughout almost five decades of skate history, all photographed superlatively. This book provides an exhaustive overview of the history and styles of skate shoes and is based on the collection of the Skateboard Museum Stuttgart, Germany. Skate personalities we meet include Stacy Peralta, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, and Natas Kaupas.
| Author | : Nikki Nichols |
| Publisher | : Clerisy Press |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 2008-11-25 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 157860334X |
On February 15, 1961, all 18 members of the U.S. World Figure Skating Team were killed in a plane crash, along with 16 coaches, officials, and family members. Frozen in Time takes readers inside the lives of the young skaters who died in the crash, revealing their friendships, romances, rivalries, sacrifices, and triumphs. The dramatic focus lingers on two families of powerful women: the Owens and the Westerfelds. Maribel Owen, the most famous woman in figure skating at the time, relentlessly drives her two young daughters—pairs champion Mara and the spectacular Laurence, who graced the cover of Sports Illustrated on the day she died. Myra Westerfeld, meanwhile, loses her marriage while guiding her daughters Sherri and Steffi to the pinnacle of the sport. Along with the bittersweet personal stories, author Nikki Nichols recounts the U.S. skating program’s lengthy struggle to rebuild after this devastating accident.
| Author | : Craig B. Snyder |
| Publisher | : Pioneers of Skateboarding |
| Total Pages | : 912 |
| Release | : 2015-02-28 |
| Genre | : Popular culture |
| ISBN | : 9781930287006 |
Every culture has a creation myth, and skateboarding is no different. The Ollie forged a new identity for skateboarding after its invention in the 1970s, and it lies at the root of nearly every significant move in street skating today. This groundbreaking no-handed aerial has also affected the evolution of surfing and snowboarding, and has left a permanent impression upon popular culture and language. This, then, is the story of the Ollie, the history and technology that set the stage for its creation, the pioneers who made it happen, and the skaters who used it to start a revolution.
| Author | : John Misha Petkevich |
| Publisher | : Sports Illustrated |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 1988-11-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1461664403 |
As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits
| Author | : Dan Gutman |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 2008-07-29 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1416979476 |
They can rule the half-pipe, but can they survive this? Jimmy, David, and Henry are psyched. It's summer, school's out, and they are on their way to California, where they will be able to do some major skating. But on the plane, the unthinkable happens: They are hijacked by terrorists. As frightened as they may be, they take action and they succeed. Sort of. They may have beaten the terrorists, but now their plane has crashed in the middle of nowhere and all of a sudden, their summer vacation is about finding food, shelter, and a rescue. Can three normal twelve-year-old boys find a way to get by without fast food and skate parks?
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| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 1996 |
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| Author | : Steve Glidewell |
| Publisher | : Lerner Publications |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0822512440 |
Discusses the history, skates, safety, techniques, tricks, and styles--including aggressive--of inline skating.
| Author | : Jennifer MacKay |
| Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
| Total Pages | : 106 |
| Release | : 2012-06-12 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1420510134 |
Figure skating, which is the world's most popular winter Olympic sport, is the subject of this volume. Though figure skaters are often known for their theatrical and artistic performances, author Jennifer MacKay outlines for readers the complex physical and biomechanical properties at work in this beautiful and demanding sport. From the development of the indoor ice rink, to the application of Newton's laws of motion, to the psychological challenges faced by many skaters, MacKay explores how these athletes achieve amazing physical accomplishments and perfect their art.
