Well-known competitor lent a hand in creation of event lapel pin According to an article published in the December 1981 issue of the now-defunct American Skating World magazine, the pin for the 1982 World Junior Figure Skating Championships was designed by Norbert Schramm. He is the three-time West German champion, two-time European Champion, and two-time… Continue reading 1982 World Junior Figure Skating Pin: Design by Norbert.
Tag: 1980s
1981 US Figure Skating Pins: Mission: San Diego.
An historical mission, Snoopy, outstanding skating, and colorful lapel pins mark the event February in Southern California, and particularly in San Diego, made for a very pleasant change of venue for a national figure skating championship. Winter garb could be left at home and instead daily temperatures in the low 70s could be enjoyed. It… Continue reading 1981 US Figure Skating Pins: Mission: San Diego.
1985 Skate America Pins: On Indecision.
Four variations of the event location used on pins is peculiar The pins and medal produced to commemorate the 1985 Skate America event, held in St. Paul, Minnesota, hold the distinction of being among the most inconsistent as to how the location of the event is listed. It's a peculiar issue, to be certain. In… Continue reading 1985 Skate America Pins: On Indecision.
1984 Skate Canada Pins: Victor Victoria.
Shield-shaped pin was a welcome change of design for the annual souvenir So many figure skating pins are round or rectangular that anything different is a refreshing and welcome change. Such is the case with the pins made to commemorate the 1984 Skate Canada event, held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. A traditional shield shape… Continue reading 1984 Skate Canada Pins: Victor Victoria.
1981 World Junior Figure Skating Pins: London, the One in Canada.
Two handsome lapel pins—reverse colors of one another—marked the annual event The sixth World Junior Figure Skating Championships ever to be contested took place in London, Ontario, Canada in the spring of 1981. The occasion was also the first time the event had been held outside Europe, with four of the first five events having… Continue reading 1981 World Junior Figure Skating Pins: London, the One in Canada.