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… Continue reading 1970 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Pin: The Edmonton Loop
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1963 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Pin: The Crown.
Held in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Glenora Club, a private sports and social club, the 1963 Canadian Figure Skating Championships were marked by a high quality, multi-color pin in enamel. The crown motif atop the pin hints of royalty, and over the club’s 60-year history, it certainly can boast about figure skating royalty having trained at its skating center.
Skate Canada 1973–1980 Pins: The Early Years.
A retrospective of Skate Canada figure skating pins The 1973 Skate Canada International was the inaugural event of the senior-level invitational, staged in Calgary, Alberta, just a year and a half after the 1972 World Figure Skating Championships had taken place there. From 1973 through 1980,1 Skate Canada was the only major international figure skating… Continue reading Skate Canada 1973–1980 Pins: The Early Years.
Canadian Lookalikes. 1973–1980.
The 1973 Skate Canada International, the inaugural event of the senior-level invitational, was held in Calgary, Alberta, just a year and half after the 1972 World Figure Skating Championships had taken place there. From 1973 through 1980, Skate Canada was the only annual major international figure skating competition contested in North America.