Articles written by Timbre Beck

Known for its coastline, celebrities, and largest cities, the Sunshine State still has secrets: scenic drives, small communities, and outdoor recreation.

May 24, 2011 - Timbre Beck

Tickets are on sale as of October 9, 2010 for the 25th Anniversary tour of Smucker's Stars on Ice.

Sep 30, 2010 - Timbre Beck

World and Olympic Silver Medalists Belbin and Agosto announced June 10, 2010 their retirement from eligible competition.

Jun 12, 2010 - Timbre Beck

The ISU announced that 8 mixed-country, multi-gender teams will compete for team trophies at the 2012 Junior Olympic Winter Games.

Jun 12, 2010 - Timbre Beck

Qualification procedures are now posted for skaters who wish to compete in the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games January 13-22, 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria.

Jun 12, 2010 - Timbre Beck

At the 2010 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Torino, Italy, March 22-28, nearly half of the final 16 contestants ended where they began.

Mar 31, 2010 - Timbre Beck

This week's championship speed skating competitions draw stellar performances from the best in the world.

Mar 26, 2010 - Timbre Beck

United States short track speed skater J.R. Celski and figure skaters Scott Hamilton and Rockney Brubaker motivate Biggest Loser contestants during Olympic Week.

Mar 9, 2010 - Timbre Beck

Canada's Charles Hamelin wins speed skating 500m gold in the 2010 Olympics - after Canadian officials disqualify Ohno but not Hamelin for apparently the same "violation."

Feb 27, 2010 - Timbre Beck

Perennial rivals Davis and Hedrick, alongside Silver Medalist Mo Tae-Bum (Korea) narrowly shut out the rest of field - where the top 9 men were separated by a second.

Feb 17, 2010 - Timbre Beck

The top 15 male singles skaters are handsome, dynamic technicians. Plushenko, Lysacek, & Takahashi lead in a close race for Gold after the short program in Vancouver.

Feb 17, 2010 - Timbre Beck

The top 15 male singles skaters are handsome, dynamic technicians. Plushenko, Lysacek, & Takahashi lead in a close race for Gold after the short program in Vancouver.

Feb 17, 2010 - Timbre Beck

Ice skaters from around the nation fought to stay on their skates, with this year's top prizes including money and a trip to the Olympic Winter Games.

Jan 24, 2010 - Timbre Beck

ISU figure skating's elite ladies competed in Los Angeles and set the stage for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games.

Apr 24, 2009 - Timbre Beck

Learn these simple tricks of the trade, practiced in sequence, to begin ice skating backwards in no time. Be sure to fully understand each movement before moving on.

Jul 3, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Lacing ice skate boots can be tricky. Follow these steps to lace your skates like a pro.

May 2, 2008 - Timbre Beck

When you first begin taking skating lessons, discuss with your coach what kind of socks or tights - if any - you should use.

Apr 21, 2008 - Timbre Beck

The ISU announced the final standings at the conclusion of this competitive figure skating season.

Apr 4, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Sofia, Bulgaria hosted the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championships February 24th-March 2nd. Here's how the ladies' competition wrapped up.

Mar 10, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Speed Skaters from around the globe competed in the last of the World Cup racing series. The season ended with familiar faces atop the podium.

Feb 19, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Two speed skating champions were unable to race in the finals after crashing in qualifying events, but their safety gear probably saved them from more serious injuries.

Feb 11, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Korea shuts out the USA's golden boy to take gold and silver at the ISU's World Cup Short Track Speed Skating No. 6.

Feb 9, 2008 - Timbre Beck

It was a shaky year for U.S. pairs teams. Canadian and Olympic Champions David Pelletier and Jamie Sale covered the program backstage for CBS.

Feb 8, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Fierce rivals, skaters Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir scored the same amount of combined total points, forcing a tie-breaker to choose the new national skating champion.

Feb 4, 2008 - Timbre Beck

A final group of Senior level skaters took to the ice in St. Paul for the first skate of the final Men's championships. Here, short program results are ranked in order.

Jan 31, 2008 - Timbre Beck

There were no surprises atop the leader board after the best ice dancers in the United States took to the ice for their freedances.

Jan 30, 2008 - Timbre Beck

The best ladies in the United States skated for the national title. Newcomers nudged past familiar faces and provided an unpredictable competition.

Jan 27, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Thursday night's competition was rebroadcast on NBC and offered an opportunity to review the last group of ladies skating their short programs.

Jan 27, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Here are the standings leading in to this weekend's highlight performances as the nation's best skaters contend for trip to the World Championships.

Jan 25, 2008 - Timbre Beck

Here are some last-minute holiday gift ideas for the ice skating athlete on your Christmas list.

Dec 17, 2007 - Timbre Beck

December 2, 2007 was the deciding date for who will compete in the finals of the International Figure Skating Union's premier annual competition series.

Dec 4, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The latest Broadway on Ice tour stops at major venues across the USA.

Nov 26, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour rocks with the same music that captivates kids on the Disney Channel's original hit movie, High School Musical.

Nov 20, 2007 - Timbre Beck

If you haven't visited the USFSA website lately, this is a good time to poke around.

Nov 3, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Check in with IceNetwork.com to find out how your favorite skater fared with the previous week's events.

Oct 25, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.

Sep 10, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The North Country's leading lady has been on a steady rise to the top of the international standings.

Aug 8, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Several ice skating performances are sure to put you in the holiday mood in the upcoming season.

Jul 28, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Tickets for 2007 fall ice shows are on sale, and the rosters are unbelievably star-studded -- with Clay Aiken and many entertainers and sports heroes.

Jul 23, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Russian-born skating sweetheart is a three-time Olympian and an example of triumph through perseverance.

Jul 15, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Revised July 8, 2007: If you can watch any of these re-runs without feeling the "OUCH!," you're even colder than the ice.

Jun 30, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Olympic Pairs Skating invites two athletes to perform dangerous strength moves while skating in perfect unison across a slick plate of ice.

Jun 27, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The elite women of figure skating have a lot more than their dresses to consider when planning a winning program.

Jun 24, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The amateur guys of figure skating are held to strict requirements for their short and long programs. This is the only road they can follow to the Olympic Winter Games.

Jun 22, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The USFSA sanctioned Golden Skate Figure Skating Competition, hosted by the Capital City Figure Skating Club, took place in Roseville, CA, April 28-29, 2007.

May 5, 2007 - Timbre Beck

The makers of the original jelly beans presently help support sport and has simple guidelines for submitting a proposal for their financial assistance.

Apr 27, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Can a jelly bean actually be a part of your nutrition regimen? Curb your candy craving with this new electrolyte-enhanced energy food.

Apr 24, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Dancing with the Stars judges confirm his promise in dancesport. Hopefully this doesn't mean Apolo's quitting his day job any time soon.

Apr 18, 2007 - Timbre Beck

Did you know there are different types of strength? Here are the ones most important to speed and figure skaters.

Feb 14, 2007 - Timbre Beck

If you've been inspired to try short track speed skating after watching races this seasons, you don't have to shell out lots of dough to get started.

Feb 6, 2007 - Timbre Beck