Want to learn more about figure skating history? You are in the right place!

Created in 2013, Skate Guard is a blog that focuses on overlooked and underappreciated areas of the history of figure skating, whether that means a topic completely unknown to most readers or a new look at a well-known skater, time period, or event. There's plenty to explore, so pour yourself a cup of coffee and get lost in the fascinating and fabulous history of everyone's favourite winter sport!

LGBTQ+ History Month

 Header for content for LGBTQ+ History Month 2023, highlighting the history of LGBTQ+ figure skating

October is LGBTQ+ History Month in Canada and Skate Guard celebrates key milestones of LGBTQ+ skaters. 

You can find all of the LGBTQ+ History Month content by tapping on the link in the top menu bar of the blog or clicking here.

To nominate LGBTQ+ skaters, coaches, judges and builders to the Skate Canada Hall Of Fame, click here