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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!

Book Readings - Jackson Haines: The Skating King

Cover of the book "Jackson Haines: The Skating King", a biography of The Father of Figure Skating by Canadian author Ryan Stevens

If you're even vaguely curious about my new book "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" but you aren't quite sure what to expect, look no further.

Give these three short readings from the book a listen! In these readings, you will discover the tale of one of his initial performances that ended in catastrophe, hear about his hidden talent for velocipede riding and gain an understanding of a very significant angle to his story you may not have considered... his role in LGBTQ+ sports history.



If you're ready to explore the captivating story of Jackson Haines and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of figure skating history, order your copy today!