Examining one of Canadian figure skating’s lingering pin mysteries When collectors talk about elusive pins, they usually mean those that are difficult to find. In the case of the 1985 Canadian Figure Skating Championships pins, however, the mystery has nothing to do with rarity. Instead, it centers on the design itself. The pins created for… Continue reading 1985 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: The Moncton Mystery.
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1989 US Figure Skating Pins: One and Done.
Baltimore's brief turn on American figure skating's biggest stage Baltimore, Maryland, is among a long list of U.S. cities with a "one and done" record for hosting the United States Figure Skating Championships. And since the city consistently ranks high on the list for violent crime in the U.S., maybe it's a good thing the… Continue reading 1989 US Figure Skating Pins: One and Done.
1989 Skate Canada Pin: On Snowflakes and Asterisks.
A turning point in Skate Canada pin design Helping to kick off the 1989–90 skating season was the annual Skate Canada event, held in Cornwall, Ontario, in late October 1989. For collectors, the 1989 Skate Canada pin represents more than a simple event souvenir—it marks a visible turning point in both design philosophy and the… Continue reading 1989 Skate Canada Pin: On Snowflakes and Asterisks.
1989 Skate America Pin: Crossword Puzzle Effect.
From originality to imitation as a design formula takes hold By October 1989, more than seven and a half years had elapsed since a major figure skating event had been held at Market Square Arena in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The last was the 1982 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held in January of that year. Everything… Continue reading 1989 Skate America Pin: Crossword Puzzle Effect.
1987 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: A Humble Snowflake.
Ottawa, Ontario, hosted the annual event, marked by a pin with a seldom-used snowflake motif Ottawa, the vibrant capital of Canada situated in eastern Ontario, has long been a favorite stage for figure skating, hosting everything from Skate Canada International to Canadian Championships to North American Championships to World Championships. Among these events, the 1987… Continue reading 1987 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: A Humble Snowflake.