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!

The 10K Mark

It's taken 11 years but I'm so excited to share that Skate Guard Blog has now reached 10,000 subscribers on Facebook! 

11 years ago, I started Skate Guard Blog as a way of sharing my passion for figure skating history with all of you. 

Over 1,500 blogs and 5 (soon to be 6!) books later, Skate Guard now has over 3.7 million page views, averaging between 20,000 and 30,000 visits a month. 

I want to express my deepest appreciation for all of you who have commented and shared on Facebook and reached out over the years. Without you, I wouldn't be doing this.

Thank you for your support & I can't wait to share more fascinating stories from the sport's history in 2025!

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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada