https://theskatingtimes.com/ Skating explained without skating past the facts. en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://theskatingtimes.com/ice-dance-vs-pairs-skating/https://theskatingtimes.com/ice-dance-vs-pairs-skating/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTPairs skating combines partnered elements such as throws and twist lifts with jumps and spins. https://theskatingtimes.com/figure-skating-scoring-explained/https://theskatingtimes.com/figure-skating-scoring-explained/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTA figure-skating segment score combines a technical element score with a factored program component score, then subtracts applicable deductions. https://theskatingtimes.com/first-ice-skating-session/https://theskatingtimes.com/first-ice-skating-session/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTFor a first ice-skating session, choose a beginner lesson or quiet public session, check the rink's rules, wear warm flexible layers and gloves, and use…