The History of Figure Skating

Iron is introduced to Scandinavia

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The metal was then fashioned into blades, which were tied to a person's feet by leather straps.

People from the Netherlands attached blades to their wooden clogs

Jan 1, 1400

The British Developed the Fluted Skate

Mar 16, 1700

The Fluted Skate had a groove the center of the balde, making turning easier (& used in today's blades).

First Skating Club

Jan 1, 1740

Established in Edinburgh, Scottland (pictered is the Skating Minister- a.k.a.- Reverend Robert walker)

Figure Skating becomes a popular pastime/recreation in Europe & the U.S.

Jan 1, 1800

First Figure Skating World Championships

Feb 9, 1896

Held in Russia for men only

Women compete in the World Chamiponships

Jan 1, 1906

Artificial Ice was invented in Vancouver, Canada

Jan 1, 1912

George H. Browne Organized the International Figure Skating Championships of Ameria

Jan 1, 1914

This wast he governing for both speed skating & figure skating in the early 1900s.

American Theresa Weld did a 'salchow' jump during competition

Jan 1, 1920

She was criticzed for this move because it wasn't "proper".

Singles Skating Proficiency Tests are Eshtablished

Jan 1, 1920

USFSA is formed

Jan 1, 1921

The United States Figure Skating Assosiation is formed to govern the sport of figure skating and promote it's growth in the U.S.

Sonja Henie attends her 1st Olympic Games

Jan 1, 1924

Sonja dares to do jumps & earns last place in the competition.

Sonja Henie Won Her 1st World Championship

Jan 1, 1927

Sonja Henie wins gold at the Winter Olympic Gmes

Jan 1, 1928

Sonja Henie won her 2nd Olypmic Gold

Jan 1, 1932

Sonja Henie wins her 3rd gold Olympic medal

Jan 1, 1936

Formal Ice Dancing are Tests Established

Jan 1, 1938

Sonja Henie Was Making More Money Than Any Other Woman In The World

Jan 1, 1939

Paires Tests are Eshablished

Jan 1, 1950

Ice Dancing Becomes Part of the Olympics

Jan 1, 1976

Compulsary Figures are No Longer Required in Olympic Competition

Jan 1, 1992