Championships were the first held in Calgary since 1965—and the fourth to date in that city Eleven years before Calgary called the world to "Come Together" for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, another grand gathering took over the city—one that swapped broncos for brackets, spurs for Salchows, and cowboy hats for crisp double Axels. The… Continue reading 1977 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: Western Flair.
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1978 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: Lighting the Way.
An iconic symbol of Victoria took center stage on the event pins Victoria, British Columbia, on Canada's scenic west coast, is renowned for its charming blend of old-world elegance and natural beauty. The city boasts landmarks like the historic Empress Hotel and its iconic afternoon tea, the stunning Butchart Gardens, and the world’s tallest freestanding… Continue reading 1978 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: Lighting the Way.
1979 US Figure Skating Pin: Big Wheels Keep On Turning.
An unusual riverboat design serves as both a nod to Cincinnati's history and its unique charm Nestled along the Ohio River, straddling the border between Ohio and Kentucky, the city of Cincinnati is known for its rich cultural fabric and iconic landmarks. From its beloved major league baseball and football teams to the legendary Skyline… Continue reading 1979 US Figure Skating Pin: Big Wheels Keep On Turning.
1976 Canadian Figure Skating Pin: Innsbruck Via London.
London, Ontario, has hosted the Canadian Championships in three Olympic years spanning nearly a 40-year period What sport collectible almost always comes with a red maple leaf worked somewhere into the design? If your first thought was a figure skating pin from Canada, then you're as sharp as figure skating blades themselves. And right at… Continue reading 1976 Canadian Figure Skating Pin: Innsbruck Via London.
1978 US Figure Skating Pin: City of (Faded) Roses.
Event pin speaks to a simpler time in the sport, with a folksy feel In early February, figure skating's best traveled to the Pacific Northwest for the 1978 US Figure Skating Championships, held in Portland, Oregon, where a pin that has earned a certain distinction marked the event. All those years ago in the City… Continue reading 1978 US Figure Skating Pin: City of (Faded) Roses.