News
July 14, 2009
Encore of Boston captures the hearts of Chicago!
Encore of Boston a new Junior level Theater on Ice team from The Skating Club of Boston competed at the Theatre on Ice ...Read more»
July 14, 2009
Act 1 of Boston qualifies for TOI World's in France
Act I of Boston competed in the Senior division at the Theatre on Ice National and International competitions in Chicago ... Read more»
July 14, 2009
Imagica brings home gold from the windy city
- qualifies for first ever TOI World's
Imagica, The Skating Club of Boston's Theatre on Ice team (Adult Division), swept the 2009 National and International Theatre on Ice ... Read more»
May 12, 2009
Local coach Tom McGinnis named to Skating Coaches' Hall of Fame
In late May, the Skating Club of Boston's famed coach Thomas McGinnis will be recognized with the sport's top achievement - being named to the ... Read more»
April 22, 2009
Castelli and Shnapir are bronze at Junior Worlds
By any standard, pairs skaters Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir have had a great year. It would have been enough to rattle the dominant Russian pairs teams ... Read more»
February 14, 2009
Two SCOB skaters called out for academic excellence
The US Figure Skating Scholastic Honors Team is to figure skating what Academic All-America honors are to traditional varsity sports. It honors ... Read more»
February 3, 2009
SCOB applauds the efforts of its 'senior' citizens
Figure skating is a sport of rank, where each skater has the opportunity to climb the ladder of success protected by the confines ... Read more»
January 31, 2009
SCOB juniors steal the show at US Nationals
In what can only be described as a bumper-crop of top notch skaters, SCOB unabashedly sent ten competitors to the ... Read more»
January 28, 2009
New novice pair grabs bronze at Nationals
Despite her success as a single ladies skater, Olivia Gibbons dreamed of skating to new heights - literally that is. So it was no surprise ... Read more»
January 28, 2009
Backstage: Katrina Hacker Nationals video diary
Katrina Hacker takes us around with her during her time at the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Read more»
December 28, 2008
In the afterglow of Eastern Sectionals, twenty-two SCOB skaters prepare for Nationals
It was an embarrassment of riches as SCOB hosted the 2009 Eastern Sectional Championships and then awarded many of the coveted medals to ... Read more»
December 22, 2008
Seven SCOB skaters give their best at Junior Championships
It's a very steep slope from Basic Skills to the Olympics. Young skaters who medal at New England Regional's get their first ... Read more»
December 5, 2008
Katrina Hacker's NHK diary
Konnichiwa, everyone! I left you last time just before the short program. Now I'm writing the last installment of my NHK diary from the San Francisco airport, ... Read more»
December 5, 2008
Albright lit up crowd at 2009 Eastern Sectionals
Dr. Tenley Albright, the 1956 Olympic gold medalist, two-time world champion and five-time U.S. champion, showed her competitive spirit ... Read more»
November 26, 2008
Ludington reminisces in Boston
Ron Ludington waxed nostalgic at the prospect of visiting his former hometown of Boston at the 2009 Eastern Sectionals Championships. Read more»
November 10, 2008
Carriere claims silver in China
Hacker creates magic moment in Grand Prix debut
As energy heightened at the Skating Club of Boston in anticipation of hosting the upcoming Eastern Sectional Championships, drama of another sort unfolded ... Read more»
November 3, 2008
Junior pair Castelli and Shnapir bound for JGP Final
These days, a US pair team on the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) circuit just hopes for the best. Read more»
September 23, 2008
Personal best performances for Canadian at JGP Mexico
Among the growing family of SCOB competitors is a perky 17-year old from Ottowa, Canada who has come to Boston to train with Mark Mitchell and ... Read more»
September 21, 2008
Oi and Rizo shine and learn at JGP Italy
While their classmates were just getting back into the swing of the school year, high school seniors Curran Oi and Brittney Rizo ... Read more»
August 22, 2008
Jason Wong serves notice at US Collegiate Championships
Just one year ago, the memory of a career-ending injury and a deliberate decision to quit the sport was still fresh ... Read more»
April 15, 2008
Miner's first step on the world stage is silver
The world of skating has turned itself upside down to implement a new judging system that is fair and tamper proof. At the core of this effort ... Read more»
April 8, 2008
A few minutes with Kurt Browning
"You can tell the great man in any room," the wise man once said. "He's the one who won't speak of his greatness." Read more»
April 7, 2008
Behind the scenes at Ice Chips
Harvard's Bright Arena was buzzing this weekend for the annual Ice Chips show put on by the Skating Club of Boston. The show has been running annually since 1911, ...Read more»
April 6, 2008
SCOB gives back through Ice Chips Show of Champions
The skaters and families of the Skating Club of Boston presented the 96th annual Ice Chips Show of Champions at Harvard's Bright Arena, ...Read more» ...
March 24, 2008
Stephen Carriere takes Worlds by the numbers
Years from now, when Stephen Carriere remembers his first trip to the World Championships he's likely to recall the lessons of math ... Read more»
March 18, 2008
Dutch treat for Brittney Rizo
The key to competitive figure skating isn't who has the most difficult tricks in their bag, but rather who can create the magical moments ... Read more»
March 1, 2008
SCOB skaters give solid performances at Four Continents
Representing the best of the US, SCOB members Stephen Carriere and Katrina Hacker turned in solid performances at the ISU Four Continents ... Read more»
February 6, 2008
SCOB skaters honored as 2008 scholar-athletes
We're familiar with the accolades our skaters amass on the ice. Now, four SCOB skaters are recognized for their accomplishments ... Read more»
February 5, 2008
It's a bronze for Stephen Carriere at US Nationals
While most skaters pondered the uncertainty of one of the most competitive US National Championship competitions in recent memory, ...Read more»
February 4, 2008
Rizo nabs junior bronze
Although elegant and mature during her dazzling performances, Brittney Rizo was reduced to "giggling young girl" while standing on the podium ...Read more»
January 29, 2008
Medals of all colors for SCOB Novice skaters
SCOB novice skaters peppered the field in St. Paul, sending ten skaters to compete across the men's, ladies', ice dancing, and pairs events -- bringing home a gold, ... Read more»
January 14, 2008
The great competitive legacy of the SC of Boston
The Skating Club of Boston has long been recognized as one of the powerhouse organizations within the competitive figure skating community, and with good reason ... Read more»
December 4, 2007 Carriere brings home Grand Prix bronze
It's a familiar tale: Stephen Carriere goes off to competition and hits a new personal best. This week, his performance ... Read more»
December 3, 2007
SCOB skaters shine at Junior Nationals
Showing maturity and competitive spirit beyond their tender years, ten SCOB skaters earned spots to compete in this year's ... Read more»
November 21, 2007
Hacker emerges the victor in a packed senior field
As a week of fabulous skating drew to a close in Wake Forest, North Carolina, it was the senior women's and men's events ... Read more»
November 21, 2007
Veteran junior skaters grab coveted spots at Nationals
A talented team of junior skaters represented SCOB well across all disciplines in Sectionals this year. Among them, second year juniors ... Read more»
November 19, 2007
Heavy medals for SCOB novices
The Skating Club of Boston's novice team made its presence felt at the Eastern Sectional Championships, being held this week at the Factory Ice House ... Read more»
November 7, 2007
Small step is giant leap for Scott Smith
When asked his goals for this year, a quiet Scott Smith doesn't hesitate. "Land quads," he says, as if directing himself to do ... Read more»
October 29, 2007
Senior international debut for Stephen Carriere at Skate America
It was a great weekend to be an elite athlete from Boston as the Patriots added to their winning streak, the Red Sox clinched the World Series, ... Read more»
September 25, 2007
Team Boston joins Mayor Menino for Hub on Wheels
On Sunday, September 23, 2007, Team Boston served alongside Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Senator John Kerry and Hub on Wheels ... Read more»
September 24, 2007
Michelle Boulos has a new favorite color. Silver.
Most skaters will tell you that the opportunity to represent their country in a world class international event is a highlight of ... Read more»
June 10, 2007
Mark Mitchell and Peter Johansson chosen PSA Developmental Coaches of the Year
SCOB professionals Mark Mitchell and Peter Johansson were named the PSA Developmental Coaches of the ... Read more»
May 05, 2007
Mark Mitchell and Peter Johansson are USOC Developmental Coaches of the Year
The US Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that SCOB professionals Mark Mitchell and ... Read more»
March 04, 2007
Stephen Carriere claims Junior World men’s title
High school senior and longtime SCOB member Stephen Carriere surprised no one when he claimed the Junior World Men’s title this ... Read more»
