1970 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Pin: The Edmonton Loop

Last Updated on February 3, 2024 by Netropolitan Museum

An unusual capsule shape defines the 1970 Canadians pin

Various interpretations of the compulsory figure called the loop have been seen on figure skating pins throughout the years (prior to elimination of compulsory figures from events, of course). The loop has been a particularly popular design element on pins from European and World Championships, but the Canadians adopted the figure for the logo pin made to commemorate the 1970 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, held in Edmonton, Alberta. Although not a particularly well-executed loop, it is effective as a design.

Pin Gallery: 1970 Canadian Figure Skating Championships

The unusual capsule shape of the pin, reminiscent of the 1969 World Figure Skating Championships pin because of the shape, does much artistically to overcome the squat, wobbly figure. At the center of the pin, in contrasting and opposing colors of red and black, the figure is striking and clearly defined. Note that both of the smaller inner loops are misshapen, with the loop at the top being more so, in addition to being off axis. Both inner loops are also slightly smaller than regulation.

On a gold-colored base metal with enamel fills, the pin features a pebbly gold background that surrounds the inner portion of the loop. Around the circumference, in gold on a white background, are the event name, host club, year, and location: “Canadian Figure Skating Championships Royal Glenora 1970 Edmonton, Alta.” Horizontal and vertical axes divide the pin into quadrants, with the year straddling the vertical axis at the bottom. The city of Edmonton also hosted the 1963 Canadian Championships at the Royal Glenora Club. The Netropolitan is pleased to have the pin from the 1963 Canadians in its collection and on display.

Enjoy this week’s figure skating pins blog: 1970 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Pin: The Edmonton Loop.

This blog was originally published at The Netropolitan Museum of Figure Skating Pins on July 31, 2021, and has been updated with new and expanded information.

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