| Ice Skating |
| What are the "unwritten rules" for skating in the middle of an ice rink? |
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During public/general sessions, the middle is usually reserved for skaters taking lessons, skating backwards, or doing small spins and jumps...... |
| FIGURE SKATERS: What happens when You finish skateUK level 10? |
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After the SkateUK level tests (1-10) the next series of tests are the "Passport" bronze, silver, and gold. The specialty tests fo...... |
| Am I a slow learner? |
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No you're doing just fine. Remember that this is a sport where everyone goes at their own pace, someone else who may be skating just as ...... |
| If I have professional figure skates, do I have to get them sharpened specially? |
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Yup
If you go to a figure skating shop that sharpens skates they'll know how to do it better than a normal sports store that normally ...... |
| Do i need to? |
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No you do not. Not everyone takes power storking classes. However, taking those classes can't hurt (actually if I'm being technical ...... |
| Is this music good? |
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Well, I am wondering. Are you going to be competiting in ISI or USFSA? I am asking this because in USFSA you are not allowed to have words. ...... |
| Am i too old for figure skating? |
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no way. ur thirteen. im fourteen and ive got dreams of hitting the olympics too. dont let anyone bring u down...itll just become an obstacle...... |
| Too old to learn ice skating at age of 45? |
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USFSA offers a Basic skills program, presented by Marshalls. This skills program offers classes for adult skaters.
Adult Curriculum
T...... |
| What are the levels? |
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Marshalls Basic Skills Program:
Snow Plow Sam Curriculum
Snow Plow Sam 1-3
Basic Skills Curriculum
Basic 1-8
Ad...... |
| What are the next levels? |
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Skating School Classes
Tots (1-4)
Pre-Alpha
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
Freestyle 1+ (depending on which rink)
In USFS(A), these levels...... |
| Ice skating lessons? |
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Here is my advice as an ice skater who started at five.
This depends on if you want to have private lessons or group lessons. If it's...... |
| Is any male in the metro Detroit area looking for an ice dance partner? |
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You should try Ice Partner Search: www.icepartnersearch.com
They have a national database of people looking for partners for both pairs ...... |
| Stretches for the Spread Eagle figure skating move? |
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i am not a fan of spread eagles or ina bauers. they are very nice to watch, but i personally have very closed hips so i struggle with them. ...... |
| When and where will kimmie meissner next compete? |
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since competitive season is over, the only time we'll see her is in tours, such as Marshalls and Champions on Ice.
Next time we'...... |
| Is this correct? |
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Two-foot glides should be done on both edges, aka: on flats. Make sure your feet are close together when you're gliding forward - sprea...... |
| How Can You Get An Ice Rink Opened Up In Your Area? |
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Talk to you local county recreation department and help raise money. You should propose a plan to try to get an ice arena opened up in your ...... |
| Can You Practise Ice Skating Moves On Rollerblades? |
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I worked for Bauer in the UK for 22 years so my knowledge of both is quite extent. Firstly, Rollerblade is a generic name (like Hoover) and ...... |
| Why is my coach doing this? |
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The question is do you feel ready for the advanced training? If you feel you are not ready, then simply let her know. She is probably trying...... |
| How does one go about becoming a professional ice skater? |
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Well, it is a very long sport. There is no ice skating season, so you practice all year, although you only compete in summer and sometimes ...... |
| How thick does the ice have to be (in cm) for it to be safe to skate on? |
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According to the Canadian Red Cross Association:
"Ice Safety: Ensure adequate ice thickness first: 15 cm for walking or skating; 20 ...... |
| Figure skating is my dream but.....? |
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you don't have the support of your parents, fulfilling your "dream" will be impossi...... |
| Anyone out there like to skate? |
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Yes I love to skate!!!!...... |
| Tips on how to iceskate for starters? |
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Make sure that you dress appropriately (wear gloves, wear pants like knit ones not jeans, a jacket). Keep your arms out for as much balance ...... |
| What is your favorite jump? What's your least favorite? |
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My favorite is the Toe Loop and least favorite is the Waltz jump, well i like i but i like the Toe Loop better....... |
| Anybody know good "show music" for a program?? |
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Well it depends on what kind of program you want to do so here are a few suggestions: I find that the best songs are on movie soundtracks an...... |
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