Research-driven learning
The project compares skating resources and website ideas so the final experience is easier for families to use and understand.
A joyful guide to youth figure skating, all in one place.
Glide Guide introduces skating disciplines, competitions, clubs, stories, and family-friendly events through a colorful, browsable experience designed for parents, kids, and curious beginners.
4
disciplines explained
10+
competition pathways
1
friendly hub for families
Starter Path
From first glide to first showcase
Discover
Skills, spins, jumps, music, teamwork, and confidence.
What families need
- Easy discipline breakdowns for beginners
- Competition routes from local to international
- Clubs, events, updates, and inspiring stories
Project focus
1 hub
A single, welcoming place for youth skating information.
About Glide Guide
Figure skating information for families, young skaters, and local clubs in one easy place.
This website presents youth figure skating as both a sport and a community experience. It explains disciplines, introduces competitions, highlights clubs and events, and gathers stories and updates in one organized place. The goal is to reduce the need for families to search across many different platforms.
It is meant to feel welcoming for beginners while still being useful for people already involved in skating, with organized sections for learning, planning, reading, and discovering new opportunities on and off the ice.
Mentor-informed design
Feedback from an experienced mentor helps improve troubleshooting, organization, and user convenience throughout the build.
Community connection
The site aims to spotlight clubs, events, and stories that make skating feel social, active, and welcoming to new participants.
Browse Categories
Browse the parts of skating families ask about most.
From first lessons to competitions and club events, each section is organized to make skating information quick to scan and easy to revisit.
Learn
Skating Disciplines
Meet singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating through beginner-friendly summaries and key skills.
Jumps and spinsPartner teamworkMusical expression
Compete
Competitions
See how skaters can progress from local club events to national stages and major international competitions.
Domestic pathwaysISU eventsSeason planning
Connect
Clubs and Events
Explore opportunities for clubs to collaborate on showcases, open houses, and extra youth-focused ice events.
Club spotlightsCommunity showcasesParent engagement
Read
News and Stories
Feature news updates, interviews, and inspiring stories that help parents and kids stay interested in the sport.
InterviewsRole modelsReadable updates
Stories
Stories, milestones, and updates help skating feel personal.
This section brings together interviews, beginner moments, competition goals, and community highlights so families can read about the people and experiences behind the sport.
Starter-friendly discipline guide
Help young readers understand what makes each style of figure skating unique without overwhelming them.
Competition map for families
Show domestic and international competition levels in a format that feels more inviting than a plain list.
Club collaboration spotlight
Encourage clubs to connect around events, shows, and shared outreach for kids and parents.
Visual Showcase
A skating hub that can grow with more events, stories, and club pages.
These preview panels show how the site can keep expanding while staying easy to browse for parents, skaters, and community groups.
Future-ready
Ready to expand into a larger skating guide with deeper club, event, and article pages.
New pages for disciplines, clubs, event calendars, and article stories can plug into the same component system later.
Education
Discipline Snapshot
Quick looks at singles, pairs, dance, and synchronized teams.
Calendar
Event Season Board
A tidy, colorful way to preview showcases, club events, and competition moments.
Stories From the Rink
Readable cards for interviews, mentor notes, and inspiring skater experiences.
Featured skater story
"I joined for the sparkle, but stayed for the team."
Short stories like this can spotlight skaters, parents, coaches, and organizers who make the rink feel welcoming.