- Style Name: Figure Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Involves spins, jumps, and intricate footwork Popularity: Very High Professional Organizations: ISU, USFSA - Style Name: Ice Hockey Origin Country: Canada Description: Team sport played on ice, requiring speed and skill Popularity: Very High Professional Organizations: IIHF - Style Name: Speed Skating Origin Country: Netherlands Description: Race-based sport focusing on speed over long distances Popularity: High Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Short Track Speed Skating Origin Country: South Korea Description: Faster racing on a smaller rink with close quarters Popularity: High Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Synchronized Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Teams of skaters perform choreographed routines together Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Artistic Skating Origin Country: Canada Description: Combines elements of figure skating, dance, and theater Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: World Artistic Skating Federation - Style Name: Freestyle Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Combines elements of figure skating with skateboarding tricks Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Dance Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Focuses on rhythm and interpretation of music with less emphasis on jumps Popularity: High Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Curling Origin Country: Scotland Description: Team sport where players slide stones on ice towards a target area Popularity: High Professional Organizations: WCF - Style Name: Inline Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Skating on wheels, similar to ice skating techniques Popularity: High Professional Organizations: FIRS - Style Name: Show Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Performance-based skating that combines various styles for entertainment Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USFSA - Style Name: Derby Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Contact sport usually associated with roller skating but adapted to ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Basic Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Fundamental skating skills for leisure or hobbies Popularity: Very High Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Freestyle Ice Skating Origin Country: Japan Description: Artistic form of skating blending tricks and freestyle moves Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: JSA - Style Name: Skateboarding on Ice Origin Country: USA Description: Combination of skateboarding and ice skating techniques Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Extreme Ice Skating Origin Country: Norway Description: Skating in extreme conditions, often freestyle and high-adrenaline Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Hockey Figure Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Incorporation of figure skating techniques into hockey Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USFHA - Style Name: Ice Cross Downhill Origin Country: Canada Description: Racing down icy tracks with jumps and tight turns Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Conductive Skating Origin Country: Finland Description: Innovative skating style using conductive materials to enhance experience Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Frozen Pond Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Leisure skating on naturally frozen lakes and ponds Popularity: Very High Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Inline Hockey Origin Country: USA Description: Similar to ice hockey but played on inline skates Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: FIRS - Style Name: Art on Ice Origin Country: France Description: A combination of visual arts and skating performances Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Freestyle Pairs Skating Origin Country: Russia Description: Pairs skating with a focus on freestyle and performance elements Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Recreational Ice Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Casual skating for fun with no competitive element Popularity: Very High Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Freeskate Origin Country: Australia Description: A style emphasizing freestyle and trick-based skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Climbing Skating Origin Country: Switzerland Description: Skating while incorporating climbing techniques Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Rhythmic Ice Skating Origin Country: Italy Description: Combining dance and ice skating into rhythmic performances Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Yoga Origin Country: USA Description: Incorporating yoga techniques and movements while on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Combat Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Fighting style while skating, often unsanctioned Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Glacier Skating Origin Country: Iceland Description: Skating on glaciers, often incorporating nature-based techniques Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skate Dancing Origin Country: USA Description: A style combining dance moves and skating techniques Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USFSA - Style Name: Freestyle Ice Hockey Origin Country: Canada Description: Incorporates freestyle tricks within hockey skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: IIHF - Style Name: Extreme Speed Skating Origin Country: Canada Description: High-risk speed skating with stunts and tricks Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Hockey with Figure Skating Origin Country: USA Description: A blend of figure skating maneuvers within a hockey context Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USFHA - Style Name: Power Skating Origin Country: Canada Description: Focuses on pushing and acceleration for hockey players Popularity: High Professional Organizations: Hockey Canada - Style Name: Skateboarding on Ice Origin Country: USA Description: Performing skateboarding tricks and skills on ice Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Ballet Origin Country: France Description: Performance art combining ballet and ice skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Sled Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Riding on sleds while skating or pulling sleds on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Kiting Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Skating pulled by a kite on frozen lakes or fields Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Nordic Skating Origin Country: Finland Description: Long-distance skating style on natural ice Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skating with Dogs Origin Country: USA Description: Using dogs to pull skaters on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Speed Skating Relay Origin Country: Netherlands Description: Team event focusing on speed over a distance in relays Popularity: High Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Winter Triathlon Skating Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Ice skating as part of a winter triathlon format Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Jousting Origin Country: USA Description: Combines jousting techniques with skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skateboarding Stunts on Ice Origin Country: Canada Description: Performing skateboarding stunts while skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Inline Sliding Origin Country: USA Description: Skating on inline skates on ice surfaces Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Pulling Origin Country: USA Description: Harnessing a weight or sled while skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Fishery Skating Origin Country: Finland Description: Leisure skating on ice while fishing Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Long Track Skating Origin Country: Netherlands Description: Emphasizes long distances on an elongated rink Popularity: High Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Ice Yoga Pairs Origin Country: USA Description: Combining pairs yoga with ice skating techniques Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skating Corners Origin Country: USA Description: Navigating tight corners while skating, often in a competitive format Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Ice Hiking Origin Country: Norway Description: Skating while completing hiking trails on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Skating Runs Origin Country: USA Description: Creating routes for long-distance skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Skating Festivals Origin Country: Worldwide Description: Festivals dedicated to various ice skating styles and activities Popularity: High Professional Organizations: Local organizations - Style Name: Minispeed Skating Origin Country: Netherlands Description: Short-distance speed skating for young skaters Popularity: High Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Iceboarding Origin Country: USA Description: Snowboard-like activities on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Surfing Origin Country: USA Description: Similar to surfing but on ice surfaces Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Pogo Stick Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Using pogo sticks to perform tricks on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: ICE-BASE Skating Origin Country: Russia Description: Skating style developed on icy bases for tours Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skating with Gliders Origin Country: USA Description: Skating with assistance from gliders or supports Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Travel by Skates Origin Country: Antarctica Description: Navigation on ice using skates Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Speed Roller Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Similar to speed skating but on roller skates Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USARS - Style Name: Snow Skimming Origin Country: USA Description: Performing tricks while moving across icy surfaces Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skate Park on Ice Origin Country: USA Description: Incorporating skate park obstacles into ice skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Blades and Boards Origin Country: Australia Description: Combining ice skating with skateboarding techniques Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skating with Fire Origin Country: USA Description: Performing skating while manipulating fire Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Freestyle Jumping Origin Country: USA Description: Jumping tricks while skating on ice Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Ice Kelly Origin Country: USA Description: Combination of figure skating and comedic performance Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Conditioning Origin Country: Canada Description: Training techniques focused on conditioning while skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Hockey Canada - Style Name: Ice Shuffleboard Origin Country: USA Description: Combining shuffleboard and skating elements Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Glide and Slide Origin Country: USA Description: Short-distance skating focused on gliding techniques Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Quads on Ice Origin Country: USA Description: Using quad skates instead of blades Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Harmony Skating Origin Country: South Korea Description: Pairs skating focused on synchrony and balance Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Ice Cap Skating Origin Country: Canada Description: Skating on ice caps used for travel Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Synchronized Dance Origin Country: Finland Description: Partner work focused on synchronized dance on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Agility Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Focused on agility drills while skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USFHA - Style Name: Skating Cartwheels Origin Country: USA Description: Performing cartwheels while skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Acrobatic Speed Skating Origin Country: Canada Description: Acrobatics combined with speed skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: ISU - Style Name: Team Roller Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Team dynamics incorporated into roller-skating style Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: USARS - Style Name: Ice Telemarking Origin Country: Norway Description: Combining telemark skiing techniques while skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Horse Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Skating while riding horses on ice surfaces Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Winter Hiking Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Skating while participating in winter hikes Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skating in the Clouds Origin Country: USA Description: Using elevated platforms for skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Pioneering Origin Country: Antarctica Description: Experimental forms of skating on ice fields Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Winter Skating Clinics Origin Country: USA Description: Educational clinics focused on skating techniques Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Downhill Ice Skating Origin Country: Switzerland Description: Skating down hills for speed and thrill Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skate Jumping Origin Country: USA Description: Jumping off ramps while skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Rundowns Origin Country: USA Description: Racing similar to downhill running but on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Stunts Origin Country: USA Description: Performing stunts while skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Skating Gardens Origin Country: USA Description: Creating gardens for skating leisure Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local clubs - Style Name: Fish Skating Origin Country: Japan Description: Skating while utilizing fish forms and movements Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Movable Ice Rinks Origin Country: USA Description: Creating movable rinks for various activities Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local organizations - Style Name: Artistic Ice Programs Origin Country: Canada Description: Program combining artistic elements and skating Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Wing Skating Origin Country: USA Description: Using glider wings while skating Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Obstacle Courses Origin Country: USA Description: Skating through obstacle courses on ice Popularity: Low Professional Organizations: No formal organization - Style Name: Ice Marathon Origin Country: USA Description: Long-distance skating events and competitions Popularity: Medium Professional Organizations: Local organizations