Gay ice skater

John Garvin Weir[1] (/ ˈwɪər /; born July 2, ) [2] is an American television commentator and retired figure skater. He is a two-time Olympian (20Winter Olympics), the World bronze medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the World Junior Champion, and a three-time U.S.

National champion (–). There will be categories for beginners through international elite skaters. Plan your programs accordingly. Book your hotel through the official Gay Games travel agency to receive Gay Games to get special rates. There have been at least 39 gay men to compete in figure skating at the Winter Olympic Games over the years, with eight publicly out men competing in LGBT historian Tony Scupham-Bilton has.

For the Gay Games in Valenciaan ISI competition is planned that will include multiple skating opportunities for each participant and welcomes all skaters, in singles, pairs and ice dance, as well as groups. If you would like to help convince your national federation to include same gender pairs and dance, please sign the petition here.

Some impressions on same sex couples. Be part of it and register!

The 6 out LGBTQ : At the Winter Olympics, the rivalry between Orser and American figure skater Brian Boitano, who were the two favorites to win the gold medal, captured media attention and was described as the "Battle of the Brians"

We recommend Hotel Xon's. This was groundbreaking for both ISU and the Gay Games, but did mean that ISU rules in costuming and partnering had to be followed in that portion of the competition. The Ice Sports Industry ISI is an international industry trade association encompassing all aspects of the ice sports industry.

Inwe became a member organization of the Federation of Gay Games. We chose to do this because the ISI structure allows for partnering regardless of gender and does not penalize male skaters wearing skirts!

List of LGBTQ Winter : In , we became a member organization of the Federation of Gay Games

IGFSU encourages skaters to lobby their country's governing bodies to become more inclusive. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of the Ice Sports Industry ISI to promote equal opportunity for all members in its leadership and educational programs, endorsed events and other activities sponsored by the ISI.

Membership is very inexpensive and open to skaters of all levels from anywhere in the world. Membership year is 1 September - August 31, you can finde more information here. Figure Skating will be a part of it as an official sport. The ice is smaller than standard.

The objective of ISI is to encourage participation in recreational ice sports without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status. If you are training a program for ISU, you will be able to skate it in Valencia.

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There are some hotel options near the rink. International Gay Figure Skating Union. 16 Gay and Bi Olympic Figure Skaters When Adam Rippon competes at the Olympics this year, it will be the first time an openly gay figure skater represents the United States in an individual event.

We are excited to see elite figure skaters coming out. Send your pics, linked videos or your story.