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Johnny made the homepage of ESPN! And convinced reporter Jim Caple to get a pedicure with him as they discuss Nationals and many other interesting topics. Check it out!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=100114/JohnnyWeir
How do you prepare (or primp!) for competitions?
Our Riedell skaters will be among the 400 athletes from more than 35 countries competing at the 2009 International Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix (JGP) of Figure Skating Series in Dresden, Germany today through October 4. Competing for the ladies is Kiri Baga, who won novice gold at the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Reigning U.S. novice champions Cassie Andrews and Nicholas Anderson take the ice in pairs. Andrews and Anderson are also the 2006 U.S. juvenile and 2007 U.S. intermediate champions. This is the first JGP event for all three skaters!
The 13th season of the Junior Grand Prix Series will be held at the Freiberger Area. The Series consists of eight international events in a cumulative point-scoring format. Approximately are expected to participate in the event. The top eight point-earners in each of the categories will qualify for the Junior Grand Prix Final December 3-6 in Tokyo, Japan.
Check back to see how our skaters placed!
Any words of advice for competitive skaters?
Riedell skater Joannie Rochette shares the details of a life-changing trip she took to Peru with World Vision Canada in the October issue of IFS Magazine. As their new spokeswoman, Joannie traveled to Peru for 7 days with the Canadian humanitarian organization to gain perspective on the poverty and hunger issues facing people across the globe and see first-hand how World Vision is making a difference and improving lives.
Without the benefit of ice—it does not exist in the city of Lima or Cusco, a village in the Andes Mountains—Joannie still managed to give children figure skating demonstrations that left everyone wide-eyed. To learn more about Joannie’s trip, pick up the current issue of IFS, watch a video here or check out her amazing pictures on her website.
Have you used skating as a way to give back to your community? Tell us at iSkateRiedell.com. Click on the “Share” button the homepage.
Did you know Johnny Weir speaks French and Russian? Or that he used to compete in Equestrian events prior to becoming a world-class figure skater? Johnny Weir was recently interviewed by the Lake Placid News while he was in New York for the Saturday Night Ice Show, and Lake Placid News. You can learn more about Johnny’s skating history, his goals for this skating season and his rigorous training schedule here.
Did you attend the Saturday Night Ice Show in Lake Placid on July 25? Tell us what you thought of the performances!
Riedell Skaters and U.S. Champions Johnny Weir and Jeremy Abbott will perform at the 8th Annual Stars, Stripes and Skates ICEtravaganza on September 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut. Honoring the memory of the events on September 11, 2001, proceeds from Stars, Stripes and Skates will benefit The Heritage Foundation of 9/11. In addition to skating stars Weir and Abbott, young local skaters will take to the ice with their idols in a celebration of the American spirit.
To learn more about the event or how you can participate click here.
Today Riedell recognizes the birthday of our skater, Blake Rosenthal. Blake most recently won the silver medal at the 2008 ISU Junior Grand Prix event in Estonia. Happy Birthday Blake!
When it comes to nutrition, there is a lot of confusing information out there. Over the next few weeks we will highlight some nutrition myths and set the record straight!
Carbohydrate foods such as bread, pasta, rice and cereal will make you fat.
A: False. As an athlete, your body needs carbohydrate foods to fuel muscles. Some people can eat too many carbohydrate foods, or not enough protein and fat, but we all need carbohydrates.
The second annual Skate for Life, hosted by Riedell skater Parker Pennington, raised more than $23,000—surpassing last year’s amount by $3,000. Skate for Life, which was held on June 27 at the Hoover Arena in Strongsville, Ohio, is an ice show benefit for muscular dystrophy. World, Olympic and U.S. skating champions and competitors, hip-hop dancers and live singers helped raise money to find a cure for muscular dystrophy.
To learn more about the event click here.
Today Riedell recognizes the birthday of our skater, Rachael Flatt. Rachael is the 2008 World Junior Champion, as well as a 2008 and 2009 U.S. Silver Medalist. She currently has her eyes set on making her Olympic dreams come true at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Happy Birthday Rachael!
Skaters can locate dealers worldwide and search for figure skates by test level
Leading skate designer and manufacturer Riedell Skates recently launched its new website, showcasing Riedell’s top skaters and its 2009 skate line. Riedell’s redesigned figure skate collection includes eleven new boot and feature designs, along with several restyled favorites.
The new ice site—now ice.riedellskates.com—offers several updated features to make finding the perfect figure skate easy. Visitors can now magnify the skates to better examine performance and comfort features while online. An easy drop down menu on the home page provides skate recommendations based on test level and locates the closest dealer by region. RiedellSkates.com has also been updated and offers direct access to either the ice site or roller site.
“One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from figure skaters and their parents is ‘what is the best Riedell Skate for me?’ The answer is it depends on your experience and test level. Now parents and skaters can start to learn about the perfect skate for them before visiting the dealer for sizing and fitting,” explains Dan Riegelman, Vice President of Marketing, Riedell Skates. “Our enhanced Dealer Locator connects skaters with the closest dealer—whether they are located nationally or internationally. With dealers across North America and in more than 45 countries, we know we have a dealer nearby and now finding the information has never been easier.” Visitors can also download current Riedell ads and catalogs, which feature some of the hottest skaters today.
To help enthusiasts stay current on Riedell’s figure skating stars and news, the site provides easy access to its dynamic new online community through Riedell’s Facebook Fan Page and iSkateRiedell.com blog. Here skaters can share their Riedell stories, while checking out coaching and lifestyle tips offering practical advice to make the most of ice time. Riedell Facebook fans also have access to videos, photos, discussion boards and a schedule of skating events. “We want to stay connected with our loyal fans and appreciate their support and input,” comments Riegelman.
The new site also features The World’s Best Blades: John Wilson and MK, which offer superior performance, an unsurpassed English elegance and revolutionary Parabolic style. Similar to the boot pages, the site offers magnified blade images.
To explore the ice site and its new features, visit ice.riedellskates.com. Visitors are invited to share their experiences on Riedell’s Facebook Fan Page or iSkateRiedell.com
About Riedell Skates
Riedell Skate Company (www.RiedellSkates.com), the leading ice and roller skate designer and manufacturer, was founded in Red Wing, Minnesota, more than 60 years ago. Riedell develops the finest skate products available to meet the unique needs of all skaters from top competitors to recreational enthusiasts. Through a global network of authorized dealers and on-line resources, Riedell is the single source for the best boots, blades and roller accessories including premium brands Radar Wheels™, Powerdyne™ Plates and Kwik™ Bearings. The world’s best blades, John Wilson and Mitchel & King (MK) are available exclusively in North America through Riedell/HD Sports North America (www.TheWorldsBestBlades.com).