Imma cheerleader and i do like 4 other sports but now i wanna do ice/figure skating. Does anyone know where i could do it at in Salisbury,Easton,Cambridge Maryland?
Thanks:)|||In Easton, MD, the Talbot Community Center has a seasonal rink that offers lessons:
http://www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?鈥?/a>
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Did Michelle Kwan have to overcome any obstacles to pursue her career in figure skating?
It could be anything. When she was little, teenager, adult, I just want to know if there was anything in the way of her occupation in figure skating.|||There are several biographies of skaters available from the Library or bookstore. They're very interesting.
Michelle Kwan had several obstacles to overcome, mostly family-related:
The Kwan parents worked very hard to pay for Michelle and her sister's skating. Money was tight.
Her parents really taught her the value of money and not wasting ice time/lessons/etc.
Her parents were reluctant to allow her to do skating programs that were at all sexy or wear stage makeup.
Because of her taking the Senior test against her coach's wishes (he was out of town), all test forms now require a coach's signature. She and her parents rushed to take the exam, which she passed, but it held her back for a year or two anyway because she really wasn't ready to COMPETE at the Senior level. She took several years to become competitive and by that time, all her junior-level competitors had also moved up toe Seniors and she had even more competition.|||Ya of course there were, but I believe that all figure skaters have obstacles. Probably her biggest difficulty was money from wat I understand her family had to give up a lot to allow her to follow her dreams
Michelle Kwan had several obstacles to overcome, mostly family-related:
The Kwan parents worked very hard to pay for Michelle and her sister's skating. Money was tight.
Her parents really taught her the value of money and not wasting ice time/lessons/etc.
Her parents were reluctant to allow her to do skating programs that were at all sexy or wear stage makeup.
Because of her taking the Senior test against her coach's wishes (he was out of town), all test forms now require a coach's signature. She and her parents rushed to take the exam, which she passed, but it held her back for a year or two anyway because she really wasn't ready to COMPETE at the Senior level. She took several years to become competitive and by that time, all her junior-level competitors had also moved up toe Seniors and she had even more competition.|||Ya of course there were, but I believe that all figure skaters have obstacles. Probably her biggest difficulty was money from wat I understand her family had to give up a lot to allow her to follow her dreams
What colleges/universities have a synchronized figure skating team?
I am a figure skater. My mom wants me to think ahead and pick a few colleges I might want to go to. Since i LOVE skating but i'm not the best skater (I'm not that good at jumps), I thought joining a university skating team would be cool. so what colleges and universities have a synchronized skating team???|||The truth is that there are only a handful of colleges/universities with synchro teams. That's because synchro organizers have been unable to get NCAA status. Without being recognized as a team sport under NCAA rules, there can be no athletic scholarships or varsity sport funding. Title IX can be used to have a college synchro team, but usually women's hockey is considered the equivalent of men's hockey.
This is the USFSA list of colleges/universities with their own skating programs (singles or teams)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/c鈥?/a>
(As of May 13, 2009)
Here's a USFSA list of synchro skating in college:
http://www.usfsa.org/content/Synchronize鈥?/a>
(As of 10/7/2009)
Notice that some schools, such as Columbia University in NYC, have skaters from other colleges/universities on their skating teams.
Note that the majority of synchro teams are for skaters who've passed their Senior Moves tests. Very few collegiate synchro teams have slots for beginners - most have auditions for their team, so you must have synchro experience before you head off for college.
Many collegiate skaters are on adult teams through local clubs, so they won't be included in any of these lists. The team isn't being sponsored by the college itself. The individual skaters work together through a local club to form a team.|||Yes, academics should come first, but if you really love skating, being near an ice rink is definitely important. I skated for 12 years before attending a college with the closest ice rink being two hours away. I am now greatly regretting it and I wish I had put more thought into my decision.|||The USFSA website has a list of colleges with figure skating teams. But remember that academics must come first when selecting a university!
http://usfsa.org/Content/colleges.pdf
This is the USFSA list of colleges/universities with their own skating programs (singles or teams)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/c鈥?/a>
(As of May 13, 2009)
Here's a USFSA list of synchro skating in college:
http://www.usfsa.org/content/Synchronize鈥?/a>
(As of 10/7/2009)
Notice that some schools, such as Columbia University in NYC, have skaters from other colleges/universities on their skating teams.
Note that the majority of synchro teams are for skaters who've passed their Senior Moves tests. Very few collegiate synchro teams have slots for beginners - most have auditions for their team, so you must have synchro experience before you head off for college.
Many collegiate skaters are on adult teams through local clubs, so they won't be included in any of these lists. The team isn't being sponsored by the college itself. The individual skaters work together through a local club to form a team.|||Yes, academics should come first, but if you really love skating, being near an ice rink is definitely important. I skated for 12 years before attending a college with the closest ice rink being two hours away. I am now greatly regretting it and I wish I had put more thought into my decision.|||The USFSA website has a list of colleges with figure skating teams. But remember that academics must come first when selecting a university!
http://usfsa.org/Content/colleges.pdf
Does anyone have any ideas for figure skating songs?
My friend and i are doing a figure skating pairs routine together and we are having trouble finding a song. We want a song that is upbeat and fun. We want to dress up really funky so we need a song that will go with that. It doesn't matter whether the song is new or old we just want something we both like.
If you can help we would love that. Thanks.|||Assuming you're both girls you should do Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. That would present a lot of costume opportunities and would be really fun. Good luck!|||Well, it is really up to you! You mentioned that you want to dress up funky so I thought of some ideas that you may be able to use and dress up funky and have fun with!
Here are some ideas I thought of:
-Music from The Sound of Music soundtrack
-DISNEY MUSIC (like Pocahontas, the princesses... I would have fun dressing up to that! Ooohh!! You could do a song from Alladin and wear )
-Swan Lake... idk I know lots of people use it but that could be one
-A song from Fiddler on the Roof... idk it just sounds like fun... you could skate to "If I Were a Rich Man" or something
-Beethoven... I know it's not sooo upbeat but it could be fun
-Music from Phantom of the Opera
-Music from Star Wars... idk maybe
-Music from Harry Potter..again, idk maybe
-An American in Paris by George Gershwin (I know it's a little overused, but pretty... idk about dressing up funky to it though)
If you can help we would love that. Thanks.|||Assuming you're both girls you should do Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. That would present a lot of costume opportunities and would be really fun. Good luck!|||Well, it is really up to you! You mentioned that you want to dress up funky so I thought of some ideas that you may be able to use and dress up funky and have fun with!
Here are some ideas I thought of:
-Music from The Sound of Music soundtrack
-DISNEY MUSIC (like Pocahontas, the princesses... I would have fun dressing up to that! Ooohh!! You could do a song from Alladin and wear )
-Swan Lake... idk I know lots of people use it but that could be one
-A song from Fiddler on the Roof... idk it just sounds like fun... you could skate to "If I Were a Rich Man" or something
-Beethoven... I know it's not sooo upbeat but it could be fun
-Music from Phantom of the Opera
-Music from Star Wars... idk maybe
-Music from Harry Potter..again, idk maybe
-An American in Paris by George Gershwin (I know it's a little overused, but pretty... idk about dressing up funky to it though)
Who did the cancan figure skating routine?
My school does a foreign language festival with a carnival and a cabaret show. Two of the dances in the show are the Cole Porter Cancan and the Normandy Cancan. Today in spanish, my teacher was talking about how there was someone in the figure skating competition that did the Normandy Cancan for her routine. I would LOVE to know who skated it not only to watch it myself but so I can show it to my sister who is dancing in that Cancan.
Thanks A Million :)|||It was Russia
Thanks A Million :)|||It was Russia
Could i wear jogging pants to figure skating?
Cause im a figure skater. And whenever i go skating i wear legging but this time i wanna wear something different ad comfortable, so i tried my jogging pants. I wanna wear it but im not sure if its ok, so could I?|||Yep, you can (unless they're super baggy). I wear jogging pants to skate in, and they work just fine. They're better than skating leggings because they don't hold water as much.|||Yeah I wear yoga pants and sweatpants to skating. I never wear skirts I'm always so cold!|||Yes! I'd recommend tights underneath.|||Yes as long as they're not too loose.
Can you recommend me a good figure skating store - pro shop in montreal?
I'll be visiting montreal in the following days and I want to get myself a new pair of figure skating boots. It would be my first time in the city so I don't know of any store yet. I'm looking specifically for Jackson or Gam boots. Thank you in advance :)|||I wish I could help you, I was born in Montreal %26amp; used to live there for quite some time. However at that time I wasn't into skating as I am today, so I don't really know of any pro shops in that area... but good luck, I hope you find a good place :)!|||L'Artiste du patin in Brossard
http://www.artistedupatin.com/
That's where I used to get most of my stuff. Also Piacente is pretty good.
PIACENTE SPORTS
4435 BOUL DES GRANDES-PRAIRIES
ST. LEONARD QUEBEC H1R 3N4 CANADA
(514) 324-1240
BOUTIQUE DU PATINEUR
2475 CHEMIN DE CHAMBLY
LONGUEUIL QUEBEC J4L1M1 CANADA
(450) 647-1100
FAX (450) 647-1668
EMAIL boutiquedupatineur@hotmail.com
COME GUATHIER SPORTS
260 D'EPINAL
BOUCHERVILLE QUEBEC J4B7V4 CANADA
(450) 641-2131
http://www.artistedupatin.com/
That's where I used to get most of my stuff. Also Piacente is pretty good.
PIACENTE SPORTS
4435 BOUL DES GRANDES-PRAIRIES
ST. LEONARD QUEBEC H1R 3N4 CANADA
(514) 324-1240
BOUTIQUE DU PATINEUR
2475 CHEMIN DE CHAMBLY
LONGUEUIL QUEBEC J4L1M1 CANADA
(450) 647-1100
FAX (450) 647-1668
EMAIL boutiquedupatineur@hotmail.com
COME GUATHIER SPORTS
260 D'EPINAL
BOUCHERVILLE QUEBEC J4B7V4 CANADA
(450) 641-2131
How can I improve my figure skating?
I am 12 years old, and I've been figure skating since I was 7. My ultimate goal i to participate in Olympics, but I'm probably to young to think about that stuff right now. Could you tell me any competitions in Ontario or other ways to challenge myself and improve my figure skating? Thanks lots.|||Practice like crazy. That is the key to improving at pretty much any sport. Do balance excercises, and stay focused. Set goals for yourself and acheive them! Hope this helps!!! =]|||PRACTICE YOUR BUTT OFF!!!!!!!|||Just practice.
Make sure you stay fit.
Do some balance excercises.
And do more practice.
Good luck =]|||dont give up on your dreams .... i dont know about you but if you want something that bad go 4 it i dont about you i dont follow my dreams . . . i chase them !!!! ooohhh and remember always practice makes perfect!!!!|||Hire a good coach, one who has experience coaching Olympic-level skaters. And practice at least 4 hours a day. In order to make it to the Olympics, you have to dedicate your life to that goal.|||practice, practice, practice, practice
Make sure you stay fit.
Do some balance excercises.
And do more practice.
Good luck =]|||dont give up on your dreams .... i dont know about you but if you want something that bad go 4 it i dont about you i dont follow my dreams . . . i chase them !!!! ooohhh and remember always practice makes perfect!!!!|||Hire a good coach, one who has experience coaching Olympic-level skaters. And practice at least 4 hours a day. In order to make it to the Olympics, you have to dedicate your life to that goal.|||practice, practice, practice, practice
Where can I buy figure skating dresses?
I want to buy a dress about size 14. I dont want to order frm the internet, and I bought a few (dance) dresses at Wal-mart. Even though they call it dance, they look like figure skating dresses. What other stores can I buy a DRESS, from figure skating or dance, for cheap?|||Some swap-meets sell them|||Go to any local Dance Apparel store such as Danskin and stores like that.
|||I am also a figure skater, and I like to get mine stitched. You can buy the cloth yourself.....and designing is half of the fun!!! you can add simple touches like rhinestones yourself after its done. This is best coz its the cheapest and since we only get to wear these dresses once or twice, it economical too!|||www.skate-buys.com
www.tidewaterice.com
www.nicefashions.com
www.icessorizeunlimited.com
www.figureskatewear.com
Just to name a few...|||Any ice rink shop.|||Dance store's and the internet...|||You can make your own, buy your own at any figure skating store or buy off the interent (which I know you don't what to do). The internet is the easiest place to do it. They have a very wide selection and there are many sites to choose from. If you want, try a google earch for figure skating dresses and it should come up. If not I suggest getting one made for you or making it yorself which is always very fun! I'm also a figure skater. I had the same problem. Hope this information helps you! :-D|||I don't know about cheap, but you could ask around the places where figure skating is taught or practiced, they always know where to buy ready made or who is an independent vendor. Also try among fashion design schools, some students also try some of this on their own, gyms would be another good choice because whoever supplies them with sports apparel that needs lycra usually has another business dedicated to swimsuits and figure skating apparel. Have you tried dancer supply stores? Gymnastics schools are also another great place for information.
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|||I am also a figure skater, and I like to get mine stitched. You can buy the cloth yourself.....and designing is half of the fun!!! you can add simple touches like rhinestones yourself after its done. This is best coz its the cheapest and since we only get to wear these dresses once or twice, it economical too!|||www.skate-buys.com
www.tidewaterice.com
www.nicefashions.com
www.icessorizeunlimited.com
www.figureskatewear.com
Just to name a few...|||Any ice rink shop.|||Dance store's and the internet...|||You can make your own, buy your own at any figure skating store or buy off the interent (which I know you don't what to do). The internet is the easiest place to do it. They have a very wide selection and there are many sites to choose from. If you want, try a google earch for figure skating dresses and it should come up. If not I suggest getting one made for you or making it yorself which is always very fun! I'm also a figure skater. I had the same problem. Hope this information helps you! :-D|||I don't know about cheap, but you could ask around the places where figure skating is taught or practiced, they always know where to buy ready made or who is an independent vendor. Also try among fashion design schools, some students also try some of this on their own, gyms would be another good choice because whoever supplies them with sports apparel that needs lycra usually has another business dedicated to swimsuits and figure skating apparel. Have you tried dancer supply stores? Gymnastics schools are also another great place for information.
Is it too late for the Olympics or a serious figure skating career?
I started figure skating when I was 8. I'm now doing Freestyle 1. I've been doing group lessons before, but now I'm thinking about getting serious and doing private lessons. But I'm 13, so would it be too late for me to do competitions and build up to (possibly?) the Olympics? With intensive training and lots of practice?|||I just looked up Freestyle 1. This is what it said:
鈥dvanced forward stroking.
鈥asic FO %26amp; FI consecutive edges (4-6 edges)
鈥dvanced BO 3-turn (CW %26amp; CCW, R%26amp;L)
鈥cratch spin from back cross overs (min 3 rev)
鈥altz jump; from 2-3 back XOs
鈥alf flip
If you're 13 and this is your level, then I'm sorry, but you don't stand a snowball's chance in hell of making it to the Olympics.
Let's put it another way: by 13, Evgeni Plushenko was landing all six triples, including his triple Axel, and was starting work on the quad. He'd been to Junior Worlds once already and come 6th.
Even Johnny Weir, the latest starter to go to the Olympics ever, had been skating for a year and was already well advanced. But he was a total freakish talent.
You can do competitions. But there's no way you're going to even Nationals. I know this sounds harsh. But wouldn't you rather hear it now, than invest a heap of time and money into an Olympic dream that's not possible?
EDIT: xIceeGurllx Thanks for the backup mate. ;) Some people are just in serious denial here.
The fact that you've been skating 5 years already and are only up to the waltz jump does not inspire me to believe you'll be at axel in 1.5 years as someone else said - and even then you'd be nearly 15, the age at which most Olympic-level girls have been off to Junior Worlds at least once, the age at which Plushenko won his first world medal, and was landing quads in competition!
I'm counting 4 unrealistic/delusional dreamers here so far...|||I'm not trying to sound harsh or anything, but it is way too late. If you want to be in the Olympics, by now, you would have to land all of your doubles and most of your triples by thirteen and you're only on freestyle 1 which has half jumps and waltz jumps. If you wanted to try anyways, you would have to have several private lessons a week, lots and lots of ice time, off ice training, etc. You can still do local competitions, but not anything like the Regionals, Sectionals, Nationals, or Olympics. In order to compete at the Regionals at the Juvenile Level, you must be thirteen or younger, and seeing that you can't even do single jumps it's highly unlikely you will even go to the Regionals, much less the Olympics.|||What K said may have sounded harsh, but it is THE TRUTH. You're not going to the Olympics, Worlds, or Nationals. The kids that make it that far start training seriously when they are young children, at about half your age.
Julia Lipnitskaya is the same age as you, and she is landing triple-triple combinations, competing internationally and scoring higher than many of the senior skaters. There's a girl on YouTube, Kim Cheremsky, who is 9 years old and has a triple salchow. Same goes for Gia Kokotakis, and a whole lot of other young girls who are at the same level. If you're only on Freestyle 1, you have absolutely no chance at the Olympics. There are girls at my rink your age working on doubles, and most likely none of them are going to the Olympics.
I'm sorry, but that's the way it is. When I was your age I was starting to work on my axel and had been skating for 7 months or so. And I am never going to the Olympics. Intensive training isn't enough (and contrary to popular belief, not anything IS possible if you work hard enough).
However, you can still compete. You can go in small competitions, and even some big ones. You can still work up to landing doubles and maybe even triples. But to make the Olympics, you would have to be at least starting triples by now.|||Unfortunately, time isn't on your side if you're already 13 and are only on FS1. Plus, it's even worse if you're a girl because girls typically peak athletically in their mid to late teens, much earlier than guys who usually peak in their early to mid 20's. So that only gives you a few years to work up to the elite level. And it's not enough to just be able to do a certain skill. Simple edges and other basics for example can take 10 years to perfect. Of course there are outliers but that doesn't make it much more realistic. I would think training at that level would make skating a lot less enjoyable. Just aim to be the best skater you can be. You could definitely become very good if you work hard, do smaller competitions and even skate professionally.|||Ok, I am going to put this in the nicest way i can. Sorry but no, You can not make it in Olympics, Worlds Championships, or Nationals. You have been skating for 5 years and in freestyle one. Intense training will not be enough to make it into Olympics. Its ok. I bet half of the people here will not make it in Olympics too. No offense to the people tho. Im prob not going to get very far either. 5 years of training and still doing waltz jumps? I have been doing about 2 years of training and im landing doubles. Sorry to brag. but i love to brag ;D. lol but you can still make it into small local competitons. Sorry... wow i am saying sorry a lot. Well anyways um Sorry for er if i hurt your feelings or anything. But tehre is still a very very tiny chance you will make it into Nationals or world championships or Olympics. :(|||sorry but yes it is too late, unfortunately. if your 13 and have a chance at the olympics you need to be on triples. maybe not landing them constantly but at least able to land them some of the time. even WITH intensive training you'd be spending THOUSANDS of dollars a month and would need to be home schooled to have the time to skate as much as you'd need to. even IF you did all that an had 5 coaches you still might not have a shot. 99.95% of skaters in the olympics started when they were 5 and under. yes its possible to go to regionals but not the olympics.|||no way.but you got to practice super hard every day. I know a professional skater.no joke and she practices all day long every day.|||K got it 100% right, and anyone who's saying she's wrong is either in denial or doesn't skate themselves.
To put it in perspective, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva got her triple axel at age twelve. Becca Maisel is ten and landing all of her doubles and most of her triples. A girl at my rink is seven and landing all of her doubles. And even those girls aren't guaranteed a spot at the Olympics, or even at nationals. USA, Canada, Russia, and many other countries are full of talented skaters, and you have to be able to stand out amongst that crowd to be able to go to the olympics.
You might think that starting 'intensive training' wouldn't be too hard. But consider this: you're probably skating two, maybe three times a week for an hour or two right now. You'd have to be skating four to six hours a day, every day of the week, as well as doing off ice training. The work is very hard, and if you haven't built up to it slowly over time as most athletes do, your body won't be able to do it. You can only push your body so far. Also, consider the cost. I belong to a multi-purpose club that has an ice rink, so my membership to the club is about $5000.00 a year, and my Competitive Fee for skating is about $2000.00 a year. Then I have competition fees, travel fees, equipment, dresses, and more. It's not cheap.
If you're only still skating because you want to go to the Olympics, then just quit now. It's not going to happen. Hate to break it to you, but that's life. You can't always have everything you want. So many people want to be the best of the best. I'm one of them, myself, but even I (and I do nothing but train and go to school) have a miniscule of getting on my country's national team. But I keep skating because it's something I love. Sure, going to the olympics would be great. But it's not my only goal in skating. I also want to coach when I'm older.
Even if you can't go to the olympics, you can still compete. There are competitions for every level and every age group.|||don't listen to anyone that says its impossible. it may be close to impossible, but never impossible. to get there you would have to skate at least 6-7 hours a day, seven days a week, most likely might end up having to be more depending on how fast you advance. but considering it took you 5 years to get to freestyle 1, it would probably take you longer (but who knows, maybe you only skated once every two weeks for half an hour in which case that would be understandable). but you would also have to do ballet, and intensive off-ice training. and seeing as your only 13, unless you want to seriously think about being homeschool and devoting your whole life to figure skating (...which i do not recommend- high school is great (: ) then you probably will not get to the olympics. but if you work hard and practice x3 a week you will be a very, very good skater by the time you finish high school (depending on how much effort you put in, practice off ice, ballet, etc)|||sorry but i don't think so. i have been skating 6 moths and am already at freestyle 3. all i need is to get a better back spin. however it is possible. if u decide to go after it any way (you can always be a coach). this is what you should do (this is my schedule anyways) have 2 ice privates (one on one with coach, though i think you already know that) a week, 2 ballet classes a week, and a fitness class also. Try to get 5hours a week on ice (that doesn't include talking) good luck.|||don't listen to @K all she does is bring people down, so you are a little older it may seem impossible but nothing is impossible you will probably land your axel in 1 1/2 yr and all your jumps will come later but i don't know, everything will come just remember to try your best and hardest, one person might learn faster than you and one person might not so just go at your own pace|||If you train really hard and have determination then it is possible and even if you don't make it to the olympics you can still be a really good competitive skater. Good luck!
鈥dvanced forward stroking.
鈥asic FO %26amp; FI consecutive edges (4-6 edges)
鈥dvanced BO 3-turn (CW %26amp; CCW, R%26amp;L)
鈥cratch spin from back cross overs (min 3 rev)
鈥altz jump; from 2-3 back XOs
鈥alf flip
If you're 13 and this is your level, then I'm sorry, but you don't stand a snowball's chance in hell of making it to the Olympics.
Let's put it another way: by 13, Evgeni Plushenko was landing all six triples, including his triple Axel, and was starting work on the quad. He'd been to Junior Worlds once already and come 6th.
Even Johnny Weir, the latest starter to go to the Olympics ever, had been skating for a year and was already well advanced. But he was a total freakish talent.
You can do competitions. But there's no way you're going to even Nationals. I know this sounds harsh. But wouldn't you rather hear it now, than invest a heap of time and money into an Olympic dream that's not possible?
EDIT: xIceeGurllx Thanks for the backup mate. ;) Some people are just in serious denial here.
The fact that you've been skating 5 years already and are only up to the waltz jump does not inspire me to believe you'll be at axel in 1.5 years as someone else said - and even then you'd be nearly 15, the age at which most Olympic-level girls have been off to Junior Worlds at least once, the age at which Plushenko won his first world medal, and was landing quads in competition!
I'm counting 4 unrealistic/delusional dreamers here so far...|||I'm not trying to sound harsh or anything, but it is way too late. If you want to be in the Olympics, by now, you would have to land all of your doubles and most of your triples by thirteen and you're only on freestyle 1 which has half jumps and waltz jumps. If you wanted to try anyways, you would have to have several private lessons a week, lots and lots of ice time, off ice training, etc. You can still do local competitions, but not anything like the Regionals, Sectionals, Nationals, or Olympics. In order to compete at the Regionals at the Juvenile Level, you must be thirteen or younger, and seeing that you can't even do single jumps it's highly unlikely you will even go to the Regionals, much less the Olympics.|||What K said may have sounded harsh, but it is THE TRUTH. You're not going to the Olympics, Worlds, or Nationals. The kids that make it that far start training seriously when they are young children, at about half your age.
Julia Lipnitskaya is the same age as you, and she is landing triple-triple combinations, competing internationally and scoring higher than many of the senior skaters. There's a girl on YouTube, Kim Cheremsky, who is 9 years old and has a triple salchow. Same goes for Gia Kokotakis, and a whole lot of other young girls who are at the same level. If you're only on Freestyle 1, you have absolutely no chance at the Olympics. There are girls at my rink your age working on doubles, and most likely none of them are going to the Olympics.
I'm sorry, but that's the way it is. When I was your age I was starting to work on my axel and had been skating for 7 months or so. And I am never going to the Olympics. Intensive training isn't enough (and contrary to popular belief, not anything IS possible if you work hard enough).
However, you can still compete. You can go in small competitions, and even some big ones. You can still work up to landing doubles and maybe even triples. But to make the Olympics, you would have to be at least starting triples by now.|||Unfortunately, time isn't on your side if you're already 13 and are only on FS1. Plus, it's even worse if you're a girl because girls typically peak athletically in their mid to late teens, much earlier than guys who usually peak in their early to mid 20's. So that only gives you a few years to work up to the elite level. And it's not enough to just be able to do a certain skill. Simple edges and other basics for example can take 10 years to perfect. Of course there are outliers but that doesn't make it much more realistic. I would think training at that level would make skating a lot less enjoyable. Just aim to be the best skater you can be. You could definitely become very good if you work hard, do smaller competitions and even skate professionally.|||Ok, I am going to put this in the nicest way i can. Sorry but no, You can not make it in Olympics, Worlds Championships, or Nationals. You have been skating for 5 years and in freestyle one. Intense training will not be enough to make it into Olympics. Its ok. I bet half of the people here will not make it in Olympics too. No offense to the people tho. Im prob not going to get very far either. 5 years of training and still doing waltz jumps? I have been doing about 2 years of training and im landing doubles. Sorry to brag. but i love to brag ;D. lol but you can still make it into small local competitons. Sorry... wow i am saying sorry a lot. Well anyways um Sorry for er if i hurt your feelings or anything. But tehre is still a very very tiny chance you will make it into Nationals or world championships or Olympics. :(|||sorry but yes it is too late, unfortunately. if your 13 and have a chance at the olympics you need to be on triples. maybe not landing them constantly but at least able to land them some of the time. even WITH intensive training you'd be spending THOUSANDS of dollars a month and would need to be home schooled to have the time to skate as much as you'd need to. even IF you did all that an had 5 coaches you still might not have a shot. 99.95% of skaters in the olympics started when they were 5 and under. yes its possible to go to regionals but not the olympics.|||no way.but you got to practice super hard every day. I know a professional skater.no joke and she practices all day long every day.|||K got it 100% right, and anyone who's saying she's wrong is either in denial or doesn't skate themselves.
To put it in perspective, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva got her triple axel at age twelve. Becca Maisel is ten and landing all of her doubles and most of her triples. A girl at my rink is seven and landing all of her doubles. And even those girls aren't guaranteed a spot at the Olympics, or even at nationals. USA, Canada, Russia, and many other countries are full of talented skaters, and you have to be able to stand out amongst that crowd to be able to go to the olympics.
You might think that starting 'intensive training' wouldn't be too hard. But consider this: you're probably skating two, maybe three times a week for an hour or two right now. You'd have to be skating four to six hours a day, every day of the week, as well as doing off ice training. The work is very hard, and if you haven't built up to it slowly over time as most athletes do, your body won't be able to do it. You can only push your body so far. Also, consider the cost. I belong to a multi-purpose club that has an ice rink, so my membership to the club is about $5000.00 a year, and my Competitive Fee for skating is about $2000.00 a year. Then I have competition fees, travel fees, equipment, dresses, and more. It's not cheap.
If you're only still skating because you want to go to the Olympics, then just quit now. It's not going to happen. Hate to break it to you, but that's life. You can't always have everything you want. So many people want to be the best of the best. I'm one of them, myself, but even I (and I do nothing but train and go to school) have a miniscule of getting on my country's national team. But I keep skating because it's something I love. Sure, going to the olympics would be great. But it's not my only goal in skating. I also want to coach when I'm older.
Even if you can't go to the olympics, you can still compete. There are competitions for every level and every age group.|||don't listen to anyone that says its impossible. it may be close to impossible, but never impossible. to get there you would have to skate at least 6-7 hours a day, seven days a week, most likely might end up having to be more depending on how fast you advance. but considering it took you 5 years to get to freestyle 1, it would probably take you longer (but who knows, maybe you only skated once every two weeks for half an hour in which case that would be understandable). but you would also have to do ballet, and intensive off-ice training. and seeing as your only 13, unless you want to seriously think about being homeschool and devoting your whole life to figure skating (...which i do not recommend- high school is great (: ) then you probably will not get to the olympics. but if you work hard and practice x3 a week you will be a very, very good skater by the time you finish high school (depending on how much effort you put in, practice off ice, ballet, etc)|||sorry but i don't think so. i have been skating 6 moths and am already at freestyle 3. all i need is to get a better back spin. however it is possible. if u decide to go after it any way (you can always be a coach). this is what you should do (this is my schedule anyways) have 2 ice privates (one on one with coach, though i think you already know that) a week, 2 ballet classes a week, and a fitness class also. Try to get 5hours a week on ice (that doesn't include talking) good luck.|||don't listen to @K all she does is bring people down, so you are a little older it may seem impossible but nothing is impossible you will probably land your axel in 1 1/2 yr and all your jumps will come later but i don't know, everything will come just remember to try your best and hardest, one person might learn faster than you and one person might not so just go at your own pace|||If you train really hard and have determination then it is possible and even if you don't make it to the olympics you can still be a really good competitive skater. Good luck!
Why are my figure skating costume questions being deleted?
I put up 2 questions relating to figure skating costumes- one about how much Mao Asada's 2011 tango tricolored dress cost and if I could get it custom made, and secondly, where could I buy relatively cheap figure skating costumes for ballet, tango and pirates of the Caribbean music programs. Why have those questions been deleted? I'm sure that I didn't delete them. Has my account been hacked or have I broken some rule on YA?|||If you do not sound like you are spamming for a business, the most likely answer is that no one has answered them. Questions with no answers are automatically deleted. The other reason is that "no best answer" got the most votes.
Questions with answers that are not voted on are not deleted.
I have voted "no best answer" on questions I have asked when the only answers have been totally ignorant of the topic or spam.|||Sometimes a question will "time out", that is, you may not have chosen a best answer and no-one cast votes, so the question is deleted. That may be the case because I distinctly remember answering the one about Asada's dress.
Otherwise, I'm not sure.|||make your questions private. someone is targeting you.
Questions with answers that are not voted on are not deleted.
I have voted "no best answer" on questions I have asked when the only answers have been totally ignorant of the topic or spam.|||Sometimes a question will "time out", that is, you may not have chosen a best answer and no-one cast votes, so the question is deleted. That may be the case because I distinctly remember answering the one about Asada's dress.
Otherwise, I'm not sure.|||make your questions private. someone is targeting you.
What would be a good name for a figure skating store?
What would be a good name for a new shop for new/used skating dresses, used skates, and everything a figure skater needs? I really need a good, easy and catchy name! :D Thanks%26lt;3
PS. It is for a friend, she is doing a project where she has to make up a store, and create a mini replica etc and give a report on what will be sold but we can't think of a name!!)|||Skates 'n Stuff
Skate World
The Figure Eight
Axel Supply Co.
or...
The Pro Shop|||You could do something like:
The Camel Spin
Lutzes, Biellmans etc.
Axel and co.
or something more like:
The Skate Shop
On the Ice
Hope this helps :)|||Skating Super Store
Just Skate
Skate 08|||ethreal|||axel attack!!!!!!!!!|||Ice ice baby, or the spiral|||How about, "Living on the edge"|||Life on the Edge.|||skin skate and blades|||i like a name like rolling or rock and roll something like that common it is a school project but what can you pick wal- mart|||Back On The Ice
Hit The Ice|||cream buff on ice.
PS. It is for a friend, she is doing a project where she has to make up a store, and create a mini replica etc and give a report on what will be sold but we can't think of a name!!)|||Skates 'n Stuff
Skate World
The Figure Eight
Axel Supply Co.
or...
The Pro Shop|||You could do something like:
The Camel Spin
Lutzes, Biellmans etc.
Axel and co.
or something more like:
The Skate Shop
On the Ice
Hope this helps :)|||Skating Super Store
Just Skate
Skate 08|||ethreal|||axel attack!!!!!!!!!|||Ice ice baby, or the spiral|||How about, "Living on the edge"|||Life on the Edge.|||skin skate and blades|||i like a name like rolling or rock and roll something like that common it is a school project but what can you pick wal- mart|||Back On The Ice
Hit The Ice|||cream buff on ice.
How can I chill before my figure skating competition?
i have a figure skating competition today, and I am shaking. BAD. Someone tell me how to forget that there are about over 30-40 people in the audience!!! PLEASE!|||Aw, good luck! Here's my routine:
1. Go over your program in your head. If you're confident, the shakes'll go away.
2. Talk to someone. Is your coach there? Did you bring a friend along? Joking with someone and laughing takes away the butterflies.
3. Plug into an ipod or mp3 player. Drown out the crowd.
4. When you get onto the ice, don't look at the audience. Well, you'll obviously have to like look at them a little, but don't focus on them. Just pretend like you're practicing your program, not the center of attention. What I do is this: I look for the three people who are always at my competitions-- my mom, my best friend, and my coach. If I have to look up, I look at them. That way I don't focus on seeing anyone who hasn't seen me skate before.
5. Do jump and jacks and warmups. Stretch. Getting your blood flowing takes away the shakes.
Good luck! you'll be just fine!
-Owly|||Have you got an Ipod or an MP3 player that you can listen to before then just take it out before you go on the ice,
music always chills me or calms my nerves
:)|||The thing that works for me is to thoroughly warm up. Put your iPod, CD player, ect. in your ears and do various stretches, warm up your jumps and spins off ice, envision your program, and do some basic cardio.|||i know this sounds crazy but do a little oompa loompa dance just go up and down up and down. listen to music and wear a really big sweater|||all you have to do is forget about all those people. b4 my performance i never watch the person whose going b4 me. it makes me nervous seeing wat they r accomplishing. i go over the routine in my head and make sure i am still warmed up. when u go out onto the ice give both the audience and the judges a smile (want 2 make them happy :D) .if u miss something just keep going and forget about it. it doesn't make a difference. ur just there to have fun! :D GOOD LUCK
1. Go over your program in your head. If you're confident, the shakes'll go away.
2. Talk to someone. Is your coach there? Did you bring a friend along? Joking with someone and laughing takes away the butterflies.
3. Plug into an ipod or mp3 player. Drown out the crowd.
4. When you get onto the ice, don't look at the audience. Well, you'll obviously have to like look at them a little, but don't focus on them. Just pretend like you're practicing your program, not the center of attention. What I do is this: I look for the three people who are always at my competitions-- my mom, my best friend, and my coach. If I have to look up, I look at them. That way I don't focus on seeing anyone who hasn't seen me skate before.
5. Do jump and jacks and warmups. Stretch. Getting your blood flowing takes away the shakes.
Good luck! you'll be just fine!
-Owly|||Have you got an Ipod or an MP3 player that you can listen to before then just take it out before you go on the ice,
music always chills me or calms my nerves
:)|||The thing that works for me is to thoroughly warm up. Put your iPod, CD player, ect. in your ears and do various stretches, warm up your jumps and spins off ice, envision your program, and do some basic cardio.|||i know this sounds crazy but do a little oompa loompa dance just go up and down up and down. listen to music and wear a really big sweater|||all you have to do is forget about all those people. b4 my performance i never watch the person whose going b4 me. it makes me nervous seeing wat they r accomplishing. i go over the routine in my head and make sure i am still warmed up. when u go out onto the ice give both the audience and the judges a smile (want 2 make them happy :D) .if u miss something just keep going and forget about it. it doesn't make a difference. ur just there to have fun! :D GOOD LUCK
What are the basic skills of figure skating that you first learn?
What are the basic skills and how long does it take to learn them regularly? I'm 12 almost 13 and want to do figure skating. I haven't have any exp. yet and at my ice rink there are private and group lessons. I really want to do private, but it is $20 every 15 minutes! Thats expensive for me. Group lessons are cheaper, but will I be stuck with the little kids like 5 and 6? Please answer this question. Thanks! =)|||The basic skills you will learn in ISI Pre-Alpha - Beta (Group levels) are as followed.
Pre-alpha:
Forward stroking - basically skating forward
Forward swizzles - Starting with your skates in a V, move feet forward until the toes meet, repeat.
Backward swizzles - Doing the same thing, but starting with toes together and ending in a V.
2 footed glides - After stroking a few times, just gliding with two feet
1 footed glides - The same as above, just picking one foot off the ground to your ankle
Teapot - In a 2 footed glide position, lower your bottom so it is kind of like you are going to sit on the ice (but don't)
Alpha:
Forward crossovers - While going in a circle, cross one foot over the other and lift other one up. Repeat.
Snowplow stop: On your outside edge, stick out one leg in front of you. Apply pressure, and eventually you will stop!
Basically the rest is all review of Pre-Alpha!
Beta:
Backward crossovers - The smae thing as forward crossovers, except you are going backwards.
Backwards stroking - Do a half backwards swizzle with one foot, then lift that foot up in front of you slightly, and point your toes.
Shoot the Duck - Go into a teapot and stick one leg out all the way. Yes, this is really hard :)
Lunge - In a 2 footed glide, put one leg behind you. Your front leg should be bent, and your back blade should be off the ice, only the boot should be on the ice.
T-Stop - Take one leg and bring it behind your other blade. The back leg should be on an outside edge. Soon you will stop.
Those are the main things you ahve to know, there is more but I can't remember. Those skills alone took me just over a year to master, and I go to the rink twice a week.
When you are just beginning, I wouldn't have private lessons. Group lessons covers it all and you will be with kids atleast 8 and up, under that is in Tots.
I reccomend buying your own skates around Alpha/Beta levels. You won't really a lot of support until you start crossovers. When you do choose to get your own skates remember these tips:
*DON'T BUY OFF EBAY!!!!!! - When you can't try the skates on, you don't know if they fit, are comfortable or if they are strong.
*Be prepared to pay. - Most nice skates can range beween 60 - 130 dollars. Be prepared to pay, but know it is a required element.
*Have someone help you - Have someone working at the rink/store where you are buying the skates to help you. They need to tie them properly so you can get a good feel of the skates.
*Don't be shy - If the skates don't fit right, tell someone before buying them. There is no point in paying tons of money for something that doesn't fit right.
*Break them in - It will take a few days to break your skates in, so don't go skating when they are really new. It will give you blisters and cuts. Instead, walk around your house in them with gaurds on.
Hope you have fun skating, and good luck!!!!!!!!!!|||Im the same age as you, though I already know how to figure skate well. Start in Pre-Alpha 1. [group lessons]. [You should start taking privates lessons when you start getting better.]There shouldn't be all babies there.
Pre-Alpha 1 Moves-
-Gliding Forward [not hard]
-Forward Crossovers [may take a month or so]
-One Foot Glide [all it is it picking up your foot while gliding.] Practice standing on one foot off the ice to help your balance.
-Swizzles and Pumps [these are harder, you need to use your edges, may take longer]
I recommend buying your own skates at Sports Authority or somewhere else. [the rentals aren't very good] You can buy decent skates for $50. GOOD LUCK!!!|||Icebaby had a real good answer, but if you are in the US then you will use a different system called USFSA. There's a website and it has info on the different levels. Here's the link.
http://www.usfsa.org/
But to save you the trouble.
There are 8 basic classes Basic1-8. There are Adult classes which are for older people learning but even teens can be put there, however I recommend the basic classes. Snowplow Sam is for younger kids.
When I was in classes I was with people around my age and only a few others younger.
Do you have your own skates? If you get past the first few basic levels the coaches will tell you that you need your own skates. It helps you learn anyway, and you won't be sharing skates with a bunch of other people. (Basically, if you are personal about feet.)
As for private lessons, you will most likely learn faster than the other students, or if you take group lessons you can teach yourself moves but at the risk of learning some bad habits. I would say start with group lessons then switch to private, especially when learning jumps.
Lastly, what you learn begings with the very basics of learning to fall, stand up, then move on two feet, to one foot. Then you learn how to stop. So it's like this:
- fall down
- stand up
- glide on two feet
- glide on one foot
- stop
- edges (forward inside and forward outside both feet)
- edges (same thing backwards)
And you progress to things like two foot spin, lunges, bunny hops, spirals, one foot spin, 3 turns, mohawks. You'll learn what everything is in classes.
When you sign up for the basic classes you'll eventually get a booklet and it'll show you everything you learn on each level. After the basics comes the Freeskate classes 1-6. Basically it's footwork, spins, and jumps which you'll learn.
If you decide to go through every basic class, you'll need private lessons for further instruction. That's where you get more advanced.
To save money, go to public skating on the less busy days (never on friday night...never).
Good luck with skating! (If you want to take it seriously, know that this skater Johnny Weir started skating at 12 and has won 3 National titles. ^_~)|||Yeah just like everyone else said about the levels. You should start skating, it's way fun even if you start later. I started at 11 and now I can do double jumps at 15 years old. It depends on where you live, but usually there are quite a few older kids and even adults sometimes in the classes|||well i'm almost turning 12 and i'm in figureskating. there r many things u learn in basic skills. i passed all of those and i took group lessons and i remember being stuck with the 5 and 6 year olds. it stunk. but luckily i skipped many of those levels so now i'm in freeskate where u do like sitspins and camels and scratch and flip jumps and many other things. basic skills aren't that hard unless u suck at icesk8ing. u should take lessons. icesk8ing is the best. i go 3 times a week and i take lessons once a week. i practice the other days. well, practice a lot and keep trying...
: D good luck. don't know ya but luv ya anyways|||there are 6 basic skill levels. during those you basically learn like pushes and crossovers. basically, how to skate. then there are the freestyle levels. during those, you learn to do single jumps. if you go through the whole program, it will take a few years, depending on how fast you learn. you might skip some levels. you can also find a private coach. and you can find ice sessions to skate on and have a lesson. private coaches usually cost from 60-120 dollars for 1 hour. my coach charges 80 dollars for 1 hour. if you choose the group program, you will most likely be stuck with little kids. its important to get your basics straight so your jumps will be easier to learn.|||I'm 12 turning 13 in a couple of days, and I was stuck with 6 and 7 year olds. However, I mastered the skills faster than they did, so I got to help them and the teacher. I want to do private lessons too, but out in cali they're 30dollars for 30 minutes. If you really want to skate, you can do it. As you move up in level, you'll meet older kids, and you'll have friends!|||Well, I started skating at age 5 and my coach was tough as nails! She refused to let me learn anything new until my stroking was perfect, and I mean perfect! Perfect as in straight, stable arms, perfect leg extensions, and laps and lap and laps of fluid movement. And you know what? That paid off big time, because I could always see how perfect stroking afftected every skill I learned beyond this simple movement across the ice.
Stroking leads to crossovers, and then transitions, turns, footwork, jumps, spins, and it all comes together after that.
Any great coach will want you to perfect stroking, because even though it seems mundane, perfect form is crucial to fluid movement across the ice with grace and style.
I could go on and on about crossovers, another simple skill that my coach grinded me on! I swear I have done millions of crossovers in my lifetime!!
I still warm up on the ice with perfect stroking along the ice for 5 laps, and then some fast crossovers. If my first coach could see me now, she would be so proud.|||it depends were you live
but at my club
if your older
your in a group with older kids.
its awesome you wanna skate!!!
id say the first thing you gotta learn is forward glide.
so pick your feet up like your walking
gain speed then put both feet on the ice and you'll see wat i mean
good luck
hope you enjoy skating
as much as me =)|||!. How to keep from falling on your butt.
2..How to spin and keep from falling on your butt.
3. How to skate on one skate and keep from falling on your butt.
Pre-alpha:
Forward stroking - basically skating forward
Forward swizzles - Starting with your skates in a V, move feet forward until the toes meet, repeat.
Backward swizzles - Doing the same thing, but starting with toes together and ending in a V.
2 footed glides - After stroking a few times, just gliding with two feet
1 footed glides - The same as above, just picking one foot off the ground to your ankle
Teapot - In a 2 footed glide position, lower your bottom so it is kind of like you are going to sit on the ice (but don't)
Alpha:
Forward crossovers - While going in a circle, cross one foot over the other and lift other one up. Repeat.
Snowplow stop: On your outside edge, stick out one leg in front of you. Apply pressure, and eventually you will stop!
Basically the rest is all review of Pre-Alpha!
Beta:
Backward crossovers - The smae thing as forward crossovers, except you are going backwards.
Backwards stroking - Do a half backwards swizzle with one foot, then lift that foot up in front of you slightly, and point your toes.
Shoot the Duck - Go into a teapot and stick one leg out all the way. Yes, this is really hard :)
Lunge - In a 2 footed glide, put one leg behind you. Your front leg should be bent, and your back blade should be off the ice, only the boot should be on the ice.
T-Stop - Take one leg and bring it behind your other blade. The back leg should be on an outside edge. Soon you will stop.
Those are the main things you ahve to know, there is more but I can't remember. Those skills alone took me just over a year to master, and I go to the rink twice a week.
When you are just beginning, I wouldn't have private lessons. Group lessons covers it all and you will be with kids atleast 8 and up, under that is in Tots.
I reccomend buying your own skates around Alpha/Beta levels. You won't really a lot of support until you start crossovers. When you do choose to get your own skates remember these tips:
*DON'T BUY OFF EBAY!!!!!! - When you can't try the skates on, you don't know if they fit, are comfortable or if they are strong.
*Be prepared to pay. - Most nice skates can range beween 60 - 130 dollars. Be prepared to pay, but know it is a required element.
*Have someone help you - Have someone working at the rink/store where you are buying the skates to help you. They need to tie them properly so you can get a good feel of the skates.
*Don't be shy - If the skates don't fit right, tell someone before buying them. There is no point in paying tons of money for something that doesn't fit right.
*Break them in - It will take a few days to break your skates in, so don't go skating when they are really new. It will give you blisters and cuts. Instead, walk around your house in them with gaurds on.
Hope you have fun skating, and good luck!!!!!!!!!!|||Im the same age as you, though I already know how to figure skate well. Start in Pre-Alpha 1. [group lessons]. [You should start taking privates lessons when you start getting better.]There shouldn't be all babies there.
Pre-Alpha 1 Moves-
-Gliding Forward [not hard]
-Forward Crossovers [may take a month or so]
-One Foot Glide [all it is it picking up your foot while gliding.] Practice standing on one foot off the ice to help your balance.
-Swizzles and Pumps [these are harder, you need to use your edges, may take longer]
I recommend buying your own skates at Sports Authority or somewhere else. [the rentals aren't very good] You can buy decent skates for $50. GOOD LUCK!!!|||Icebaby had a real good answer, but if you are in the US then you will use a different system called USFSA. There's a website and it has info on the different levels. Here's the link.
http://www.usfsa.org/
But to save you the trouble.
There are 8 basic classes Basic1-8. There are Adult classes which are for older people learning but even teens can be put there, however I recommend the basic classes. Snowplow Sam is for younger kids.
When I was in classes I was with people around my age and only a few others younger.
Do you have your own skates? If you get past the first few basic levels the coaches will tell you that you need your own skates. It helps you learn anyway, and you won't be sharing skates with a bunch of other people. (Basically, if you are personal about feet.)
As for private lessons, you will most likely learn faster than the other students, or if you take group lessons you can teach yourself moves but at the risk of learning some bad habits. I would say start with group lessons then switch to private, especially when learning jumps.
Lastly, what you learn begings with the very basics of learning to fall, stand up, then move on two feet, to one foot. Then you learn how to stop. So it's like this:
- fall down
- stand up
- glide on two feet
- glide on one foot
- stop
- edges (forward inside and forward outside both feet)
- edges (same thing backwards)
And you progress to things like two foot spin, lunges, bunny hops, spirals, one foot spin, 3 turns, mohawks. You'll learn what everything is in classes.
When you sign up for the basic classes you'll eventually get a booklet and it'll show you everything you learn on each level. After the basics comes the Freeskate classes 1-6. Basically it's footwork, spins, and jumps which you'll learn.
If you decide to go through every basic class, you'll need private lessons for further instruction. That's where you get more advanced.
To save money, go to public skating on the less busy days (never on friday night...never).
Good luck with skating! (If you want to take it seriously, know that this skater Johnny Weir started skating at 12 and has won 3 National titles. ^_~)|||Yeah just like everyone else said about the levels. You should start skating, it's way fun even if you start later. I started at 11 and now I can do double jumps at 15 years old. It depends on where you live, but usually there are quite a few older kids and even adults sometimes in the classes|||well i'm almost turning 12 and i'm in figureskating. there r many things u learn in basic skills. i passed all of those and i took group lessons and i remember being stuck with the 5 and 6 year olds. it stunk. but luckily i skipped many of those levels so now i'm in freeskate where u do like sitspins and camels and scratch and flip jumps and many other things. basic skills aren't that hard unless u suck at icesk8ing. u should take lessons. icesk8ing is the best. i go 3 times a week and i take lessons once a week. i practice the other days. well, practice a lot and keep trying...
: D good luck. don't know ya but luv ya anyways|||there are 6 basic skill levels. during those you basically learn like pushes and crossovers. basically, how to skate. then there are the freestyle levels. during those, you learn to do single jumps. if you go through the whole program, it will take a few years, depending on how fast you learn. you might skip some levels. you can also find a private coach. and you can find ice sessions to skate on and have a lesson. private coaches usually cost from 60-120 dollars for 1 hour. my coach charges 80 dollars for 1 hour. if you choose the group program, you will most likely be stuck with little kids. its important to get your basics straight so your jumps will be easier to learn.|||I'm 12 turning 13 in a couple of days, and I was stuck with 6 and 7 year olds. However, I mastered the skills faster than they did, so I got to help them and the teacher. I want to do private lessons too, but out in cali they're 30dollars for 30 minutes. If you really want to skate, you can do it. As you move up in level, you'll meet older kids, and you'll have friends!|||Well, I started skating at age 5 and my coach was tough as nails! She refused to let me learn anything new until my stroking was perfect, and I mean perfect! Perfect as in straight, stable arms, perfect leg extensions, and laps and lap and laps of fluid movement. And you know what? That paid off big time, because I could always see how perfect stroking afftected every skill I learned beyond this simple movement across the ice.
Stroking leads to crossovers, and then transitions, turns, footwork, jumps, spins, and it all comes together after that.
Any great coach will want you to perfect stroking, because even though it seems mundane, perfect form is crucial to fluid movement across the ice with grace and style.
I could go on and on about crossovers, another simple skill that my coach grinded me on! I swear I have done millions of crossovers in my lifetime!!
I still warm up on the ice with perfect stroking along the ice for 5 laps, and then some fast crossovers. If my first coach could see me now, she would be so proud.|||it depends were you live
but at my club
if your older
your in a group with older kids.
its awesome you wanna skate!!!
id say the first thing you gotta learn is forward glide.
so pick your feet up like your walking
gain speed then put both feet on the ice and you'll see wat i mean
good luck
hope you enjoy skating
as much as me =)|||!. How to keep from falling on your butt.
2..How to spin and keep from falling on your butt.
3. How to skate on one skate and keep from falling on your butt.
How to change a coach in figure skating? please help?
My daughter trains in figure skating, and she is looking to change to another coach in the same training centre she trains at. She is not happy with her coach and would like to switch to another one. But the problem is we don't want to hurt or make any fuss and are looking to hear any ideas of how to make it correctly and easily , if possible at all...
We would not want to make any accusations or pointing fingers towards the coach, we are looking for the nice way...
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.|||This is a life. You should change her coach and and explain to her coach. She will understand that she is not good enough for her and she ll try to make herself better, I did soothings many times in my life. Now my students wants to change me. This is professional Life. And if we want to be best, we need to find better steps. Its so usual in skating. Dont worry and make your doughter happy and better.
We would not want to make any accusations or pointing fingers towards the coach, we are looking for the nice way...
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.|||This is a life. You should change her coach and and explain to her coach. She will understand that she is not good enough for her and she ll try to make herself better, I did soothings many times in my life. Now my students wants to change me. This is professional Life. And if we want to be best, we need to find better steps. Its so usual in skating. Dont worry and make your doughter happy and better.
What are the best colleges to go to for Figure Skating?
What are the best colleges in the U.S.A. to major in Figure Ice Skating?|||I know that the University of Delaware has a skating rink in which students can practice and that the school has a minor in figure skating coaching, but other than that the school isn't only for figure skating and does not have a major in it. Hope this helps.|||When you go to college you cannot actually major in Figure Skating but you can still participate in the sport. There are a number of schools now that offer a club team. If your schools does not have a club team then you can start one! Or you can ever participate in it on your own. It only takes one person from a school to participate in collegiate Figure Skating events.|||I'm pretty sure that you can't major in Figure Skating..... but some colleges have skating clubs, synchronized skating teams, etc. If you're thinking about becoming a coach, USFSA has a page on the website (usfigureskating.org) about what sort of college degree might be useful or whatever.
Do you wear bras with figure skating dresses?
Do you wear bras with figure skating dresses? If so, what kind? My daughter starting figure skating and I have no clue about the sport. She is 11 and her competition dress is lined. Just curious on what I should do now and in the future. Thanks!|||I'm 15 and in figure skating. I usually wear a bra unless the dress is padded there. Sometimes I don't though. I either wear a normal white bra (if it doesn't show) or strapless nude color ones. you can get them online at dance wear stores or you could probably find them easy at target or something. And don't wear underwear because it will show. I however, have this underwear I got at Victoria's Secret that is nude and no underwear lines. It's great I used it for a school dance and I use it for dance and figure skating. I recommend getting it.|||Oh boy i remember those day i am now 13, and i have a big top! If she is just starting with lessons she should just were sweet pants and a t-shirt with a light coat over. If she would like to were a dress tho then yes she may were a bra, i did at her age and i still do! Most girls feel comfortable with a bra but when she gets into higher levels with custom dresses, you can ask if they can put the bra in it so that way it's cheaper and more comfortable! *She should were a nude colored bra especially at compitions* Now lots of girls don't were underwear with their tights because it might show, Personally i say keep them on! It is just uncomfortable! That's all hope i helped|||i do, but it just really matters on the size of your chest, if she doesnt need to wear one then she can get away with out one
Where should I get my figure skating dress? How much are they?
I'm a figure skater and have just now decided to get a skate dress, because I haven't figure skated for long. Where do you think I should get my skate dress at? About how much are most dresses? What qualities should I look for in a figure skating dress?
Thanks!
-SiSi|||Here is a great website that sells dresses: http://www.jumpnstyleskatewear.com/Home/鈥?/a>
The lady there makes all the dresses herself and they are great.
Most dresses are pretty expensive and are usually around 100 dollars for a decent dress.
If you are just getting a practice dress, then you should look for something simple and comfortabe. If you are looking for a performance or competition dress, then you should look for something that looks nice, and has sparkles or glitter on it.
Good Luck! :-)|||www.discountskatewear.com|||You should check out Kinzie's Closet. They have a great selection of dresses and other ice skating apparel.
http://www.kinziescloset.com|||I understand how you feel. It is so hard to find skating dresses! Most dresses are about 50-1000 bucks! In dresses you are looking for good quality and lots of sparkles! You can never have enough! And you can find some amazing deals!
The best places to find dresses are...
Ebay- Sweet deals, but always check that the dress will fit you! There are fitting charts.
Del Arbor- Nice Pratice Dresses! Also good accessories.
Skating Moms- Some Skating Moms at rinks learn to make dresses for the daughters. You can ask them to make you one and pay them for a pretty good price.
Twizzle!- Love this place! Highly reccomend. They have OK prices, but pretty dresses.
Jerry's- Pretty Dresses + Accessories.
n'Ice Fashions- A few of their dresses are good for show skates and good prices.
Satin Spirals- One of my personal Favorites. OK prices, but its well worth it! Perfect show skate dresses!
Sharene- Very Beautful Dresses but they are very expensive. I would only use them for important competions.
Hope this Helps!
Texan_ice|||There are different places to get figure skating dresses, but it depends on what you want it for. If you just want a dress to skate in at the rink for practice, consider going the skate skirt route. They're cute, you can accessorize them and they're not that expensive.
Reserve the dresses for testing and competitions. Even practice dresses can get expensive and you can get a couple of skirts for the price of a dress. Jerry's and Twizzle have a great selection of skirts. Great place to go that has great prices is Kinzie's Closet. They carry both brands.
When you're ready to purchase a dress for a competition, consider your music and which dress will go better with it.|||ebay, its the cheapest|||There are two different types of dresses. Practice dresses, and Compettiton dresses. Practice dresses are what you wear around the rink at a pracitce. Compettition are like what you would wear to a competition. Practice dresses range from $45.00-85.00
Don't pay more than $85.00 for a practice dress. Compettion are anywhere from $85.00 to $200.00. When you are looking at quality, I would say long sleeves are really nice. Velvet and Spandex are really comfortable to skate in. For a more affordable expierence take a look at a local dane or gymnastics store and see if you can find a leotard. You can buy cheaper figure skating skirts to put on top of this. These are about 50.00 most of the time.
www.discountskatewear.com/
Thats where I shop.
Good Luck!|||Hi, SiSi!
I am a designer for Figure Skating Dresses. I sew dresses for practice, tests, and competitions. The price is usually decided by design and how the dress was decorated and the size of the dress. My dresses usually cost from $70.
If you are interested in my E-mail, Reply me please. I will send you couple of pictures of dresses with the price. Or you can E-mail me and tell me what kind of dress you want, and i will send you couple of drawings. You will pick one of them. And if you like it, i will make you a dress. About the price we'll see.
Sincerely,
Katya-Julia.
Thanks!
-SiSi|||Here is a great website that sells dresses: http://www.jumpnstyleskatewear.com/Home/鈥?/a>
The lady there makes all the dresses herself and they are great.
Most dresses are pretty expensive and are usually around 100 dollars for a decent dress.
If you are just getting a practice dress, then you should look for something simple and comfortabe. If you are looking for a performance or competition dress, then you should look for something that looks nice, and has sparkles or glitter on it.
Good Luck! :-)|||www.discountskatewear.com|||You should check out Kinzie's Closet. They have a great selection of dresses and other ice skating apparel.
http://www.kinziescloset.com|||I understand how you feel. It is so hard to find skating dresses! Most dresses are about 50-1000 bucks! In dresses you are looking for good quality and lots of sparkles! You can never have enough! And you can find some amazing deals!
The best places to find dresses are...
Ebay- Sweet deals, but always check that the dress will fit you! There are fitting charts.
Del Arbor- Nice Pratice Dresses! Also good accessories.
Skating Moms- Some Skating Moms at rinks learn to make dresses for the daughters. You can ask them to make you one and pay them for a pretty good price.
Twizzle!- Love this place! Highly reccomend. They have OK prices, but pretty dresses.
Jerry's- Pretty Dresses + Accessories.
n'Ice Fashions- A few of their dresses are good for show skates and good prices.
Satin Spirals- One of my personal Favorites. OK prices, but its well worth it! Perfect show skate dresses!
Sharene- Very Beautful Dresses but they are very expensive. I would only use them for important competions.
Hope this Helps!
Texan_ice|||There are different places to get figure skating dresses, but it depends on what you want it for. If you just want a dress to skate in at the rink for practice, consider going the skate skirt route. They're cute, you can accessorize them and they're not that expensive.
Reserve the dresses for testing and competitions. Even practice dresses can get expensive and you can get a couple of skirts for the price of a dress. Jerry's and Twizzle have a great selection of skirts. Great place to go that has great prices is Kinzie's Closet. They carry both brands.
When you're ready to purchase a dress for a competition, consider your music and which dress will go better with it.|||ebay, its the cheapest|||There are two different types of dresses. Practice dresses, and Compettiton dresses. Practice dresses are what you wear around the rink at a pracitce. Compettition are like what you would wear to a competition. Practice dresses range from $45.00-85.00
Don't pay more than $85.00 for a practice dress. Compettion are anywhere from $85.00 to $200.00. When you are looking at quality, I would say long sleeves are really nice. Velvet and Spandex are really comfortable to skate in. For a more affordable expierence take a look at a local dane or gymnastics store and see if you can find a leotard. You can buy cheaper figure skating skirts to put on top of this. These are about 50.00 most of the time.
www.discountskatewear.com/
Thats where I shop.
Good Luck!|||Hi, SiSi!
I am a designer for Figure Skating Dresses. I sew dresses for practice, tests, and competitions. The price is usually decided by design and how the dress was decorated and the size of the dress. My dresses usually cost from $70.
If you are interested in my E-mail, Reply me please. I will send you couple of pictures of dresses with the price. Or you can E-mail me and tell me what kind of dress you want, and i will send you couple of drawings. You will pick one of them. And if you like it, i will make you a dress. About the price we'll see.
Sincerely,
Katya-Julia.
Are there any animes about figure skating in it?
Like the question above.
Are there any animes with figure skating in it, other than Ginban Kaleidoscope?|||The only other "figure skating" anime I can think of is 'Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream'.
Another anime would be 'Kaleido Star', this is more about gymnastic-circus type performances, but there are some episodes that feature a figure skating act (including how they practice + perform it).
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream
http://myanimelist.net/anime/10257/Prett鈥?/a>
Kaleido Star
http://myanimelist.net/anime/427/Kaleido鈥?/a>
There is also a figure skating manga, if you'd like to read it:
Ice Revolution
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/ice_revolu鈥?/a>|||Air Gear Dude It Sucks Tho!|||air gear is about the closest i can think of
Are there any animes with figure skating in it, other than Ginban Kaleidoscope?|||The only other "figure skating" anime I can think of is 'Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream'.
Another anime would be 'Kaleido Star', this is more about gymnastic-circus type performances, but there are some episodes that feature a figure skating act (including how they practice + perform it).
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream
http://myanimelist.net/anime/10257/Prett鈥?/a>
Kaleido Star
http://myanimelist.net/anime/427/Kaleido鈥?/a>
There is also a figure skating manga, if you'd like to read it:
Ice Revolution
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/ice_revolu鈥?/a>|||Air Gear Dude It Sucks Tho!|||air gear is about the closest i can think of
Is age 13 too late to be able to make figure skating nationals?
well im 13 and i barely started skating 1 month ago, and in ISI levels, im in alpha/ beta , i moved up from pre alpha in about 3 weeks. I know that its gonna be nearly impossible to make it to the olympics cause of other girls that started around 5 years younger than me. but would i have a chance to make it to figure skating nationals?|||Honey, there is so much more in figure skating besides nationals. You can have fun skating up to your potential and competing at smaller competitions. You can test, judge, volunteer and coach. You should never set your sights on a goal that you cannot control. And competition is just that, a goal you can't control, because of judge subjectivity and the other skaters, and a host of other reasons.
There are thousands of skaters out there who are at national level- triples and Level 4 spins-, yet 95% of them never make it to nationals. The chances for a skater *not* at national level are much slimmer. ISI skaters also cannot go to nationals- you'd have to switch over and compete/test in USFSA, or, if you don't live in the US, whatever organization it is in your country that sends skaters to Nationals.
I would advise you to first make smaller, achievable goals that only you have control over. This would be a goal to achieve a certain element or to pass a certain test. So right now you'd want to master the basics, with a longer term goal of passing Freestyle 1. You can still become a high level skater if you practice enough with good coaching and commitment to the sport. You can land double jumps and do those amazing spins you see other skaters do. There's so much to do in the sport on a smaller scale than Nationals.
Happy skating (:|||I am 13 too, i have been watching my older sister skate my whole life, and have been skating since i was 5, i don't think i have the chance to make it, and usually, coaches know often not long after you start skating whether you will make it far or if its just a hobby. theres so much more to skating than just making it to nationals though, i mean if you love it, its so much fun and meeting friends makes it even better. i have been skating synchronized skating since i was 9 also, and it has made my skating experience even more fun, you make new friends, do something you love, compete, and just have tons of fun.
if you want to make it to nationals, work hard, skate A LOT, have fun, and believe in yourself.
good luck! :)|||Extremely, extremely unlikely.
At 13, the kids who started at 4 are already looking at maybe their first trip to Junior Nationals. They'll have all their doubles by then and some may already be working on triples.
You have to look at it this way: how do they pick the team for Olympics/Worlds? By the results at Nationals! The standard of figure skating at Nationals is the same (or nearly the same) as international standard.
Don't aim so high to begin with. Set the bar a little lower. First aim to complete your basic levels, then start work on your freestyle ones. Aim for local competition. There are plenty of options that don't include Nationals.|||It is highly unlikely unless you have extraordinary natural talent. It often takes over at decade to reach the level that would compete at nationals, and those that do compete are almost always under 25 due to the strength and fitness required. However, you can still have tons of fun with the sport and competitions.|||I'm pretty sure there is no age limit to the nationals so even if it takes you till your older than the others, then it wouldn't make a difference would it? I believe you can if you keep it up and you never give up. I don't see why you couldn't even if your just a little older. It's for adults too :)|||Unfortunately, that's very unlikely. Skaters who make it to nationals are at your level at age 5 or 6, and have landed all their triples by age 13. The caliber of the competition is nearly the same for Olympics and nationals.|||The other answers have provided enough detail, so I'll just back them up: you have 0.000000000000000001 chance of making nationals, and a 0.0000000000000000000000000001 chance at the Olympics.
It's unfortunate, but it's true :(|||YEAH U WUD HAVE A CHANCE
There are thousands of skaters out there who are at national level- triples and Level 4 spins-, yet 95% of them never make it to nationals. The chances for a skater *not* at national level are much slimmer. ISI skaters also cannot go to nationals- you'd have to switch over and compete/test in USFSA, or, if you don't live in the US, whatever organization it is in your country that sends skaters to Nationals.
I would advise you to first make smaller, achievable goals that only you have control over. This would be a goal to achieve a certain element or to pass a certain test. So right now you'd want to master the basics, with a longer term goal of passing Freestyle 1. You can still become a high level skater if you practice enough with good coaching and commitment to the sport. You can land double jumps and do those amazing spins you see other skaters do. There's so much to do in the sport on a smaller scale than Nationals.
Happy skating (:|||I am 13 too, i have been watching my older sister skate my whole life, and have been skating since i was 5, i don't think i have the chance to make it, and usually, coaches know often not long after you start skating whether you will make it far or if its just a hobby. theres so much more to skating than just making it to nationals though, i mean if you love it, its so much fun and meeting friends makes it even better. i have been skating synchronized skating since i was 9 also, and it has made my skating experience even more fun, you make new friends, do something you love, compete, and just have tons of fun.
if you want to make it to nationals, work hard, skate A LOT, have fun, and believe in yourself.
good luck! :)|||Extremely, extremely unlikely.
At 13, the kids who started at 4 are already looking at maybe their first trip to Junior Nationals. They'll have all their doubles by then and some may already be working on triples.
You have to look at it this way: how do they pick the team for Olympics/Worlds? By the results at Nationals! The standard of figure skating at Nationals is the same (or nearly the same) as international standard.
Don't aim so high to begin with. Set the bar a little lower. First aim to complete your basic levels, then start work on your freestyle ones. Aim for local competition. There are plenty of options that don't include Nationals.|||It is highly unlikely unless you have extraordinary natural talent. It often takes over at decade to reach the level that would compete at nationals, and those that do compete are almost always under 25 due to the strength and fitness required. However, you can still have tons of fun with the sport and competitions.|||I'm pretty sure there is no age limit to the nationals so even if it takes you till your older than the others, then it wouldn't make a difference would it? I believe you can if you keep it up and you never give up. I don't see why you couldn't even if your just a little older. It's for adults too :)|||Unfortunately, that's very unlikely. Skaters who make it to nationals are at your level at age 5 or 6, and have landed all their triples by age 13. The caliber of the competition is nearly the same for Olympics and nationals.|||The other answers have provided enough detail, so I'll just back them up: you have 0.000000000000000001 chance of making nationals, and a 0.0000000000000000000000000001 chance at the Olympics.
It's unfortunate, but it's true :(|||YEAH U WUD HAVE A CHANCE
What can I wear for figure skating that is inexpensive?
I will be starting figure skating this saturday, and I want to find out what I want to wear. Keep in mind that I will be barely starting, so I probably won't be wearing skirts or dresses.
So, what should I wear to my lessons? Please give stores where I can get clothes to use. Please nothing to expensive! Thanks, and any advice would be great! (No kids clothes please! Just juniors and womens)|||Target has Champion sportswear on sale this week. That's what I usually wear for skating. Look for narrow-legged, full length pants - they have lightweight ones, but the fleece pants with striping down the leg (elastic at the ankles) are just the right weight for skating. I think they're less than $15/pair.
In general pants should be comfortable and stretchy, with legs that aren't wide because your blades can get caught on them.
I wear long-sleeved t-shirts and/or mock turtlenecks for skating. If you're only doing a short lesson, two or three layers of stretchy shirts and a comfortable jacket are fine. (T-shirt, turtleneck, fleece) If you're going to work up a sweat, make the bottom layer an athletic shirt with "sweat wicking" capability. You can get them at Target, Sears, or a sporting goods store.
If you're a beginner, a helmet or hat is really important. Bring/wear gloves or mittens. Don't forget a jacket.|||You want an outfit that is comfortable to move in, such as knit pants or sweat pants. No jeans they are hard to move in. And a t-shirt or something like it and probably a sweatshirt. Some gloves. Find these things fairly cheap at Target or Wal-mart. Good luck and have fun|||sweatpants, sweatshirt
you problly alreadt have tose, they will keep you warm %26amp; if you fall they will dry off faster than jeans|||wear sweatpants or yoga pants, a long sleeve shirt, and a fleece jacket. you could wear a skirt because i have met many new people who wore skirts the first day
So, what should I wear to my lessons? Please give stores where I can get clothes to use. Please nothing to expensive! Thanks, and any advice would be great! (No kids clothes please! Just juniors and womens)|||Target has Champion sportswear on sale this week. That's what I usually wear for skating. Look for narrow-legged, full length pants - they have lightweight ones, but the fleece pants with striping down the leg (elastic at the ankles) are just the right weight for skating. I think they're less than $15/pair.
In general pants should be comfortable and stretchy, with legs that aren't wide because your blades can get caught on them.
I wear long-sleeved t-shirts and/or mock turtlenecks for skating. If you're only doing a short lesson, two or three layers of stretchy shirts and a comfortable jacket are fine. (T-shirt, turtleneck, fleece) If you're going to work up a sweat, make the bottom layer an athletic shirt with "sweat wicking" capability. You can get them at Target, Sears, or a sporting goods store.
If you're a beginner, a helmet or hat is really important. Bring/wear gloves or mittens. Don't forget a jacket.|||You want an outfit that is comfortable to move in, such as knit pants or sweat pants. No jeans they are hard to move in. And a t-shirt or something like it and probably a sweatshirt. Some gloves. Find these things fairly cheap at Target or Wal-mart. Good luck and have fun|||sweatpants, sweatshirt
you problly alreadt have tose, they will keep you warm %26amp; if you fall they will dry off faster than jeans|||wear sweatpants or yoga pants, a long sleeve shirt, and a fleece jacket. you could wear a skirt because i have met many new people who wore skirts the first day
What does it feel like to jump in figure skating?
I'm just curious as to what it feels like when your jumping in figure skating. I will soon start jumps, so I was wondering what it feels like to be in the air. Just tell me what you feel when your in a jump and also what it feels like when you land the jump. Thanks a bunch. :)|||you may find it fun, or scary, or exhilarating, or any other feeling. Just starting, you won't be jumping very high, so don't worry. Personally, I don't think in the air--it's not like you're hanging out there for a long time. Remember to hit your landing position immediately after landing, and hold it for a few seconds. Don't worry about falling, it probably won't hurt and it's just another part of skating--you can't improve without falls. Good luck and have fun!|||Well, with single jumps, I'm hardly in the air long enough, but on my doubles, its the best feeling. Especially to land a new jump for the first time, that's even better. I love jumping, I'll easily spend 45 minutes of an hour long session on jumps. It feels effortless to jump when I land the jump cleanly, but it feels like a lot of hard work when I fall or two foot it. Just clean landings make everything better, I guess. It's hard to describe it, but its the best in the world. It feels a little like flying, but it feels more like flying to do a split jump or stag jump, I think the rotation just ruins the flying effect. But its just... amazing! I feel like I'm rattling on and on about the same thing over and over, sorry about that.|||For the smaller jumps (i.e. salchow, toe loop, loop etc.) you don't really feel much as your not in the air very long, for me it wasn't until I started working on flip and lutz that I really felt what a jump felt like - mainly coz they are my highest jumps.
I think it feels great launching yourself off the ice and even better when you land it cleanly - like the other answerers said when you land a jump you've been working so hard on, the feeling is amazing. After spending 12 hours of practise on my lutz, when I finally landed it the feeling was amazing.
I also like the sound when you jumps as well - eg. the sound of your toe-pick hitting the ice, or your blade gripping the ice just before an edge jump.
Basically you can't really get the same feeling jumping off-ice, you don't have the speed or power to jump like on ice - well not in the same sense anyway.
Good luck with starting your jumps...I love jumps they're so fun :)|||Honestly? I never have time to think about it. On the harder jumps, I'm concentrating too much on doing the jump properly. On smaller, easier jumps, I'm up and down again before I have time to think about how it feels. I've heard some people say it feels like being weightless, or flying, but I've never felt that myself.|||Most of the time im not concentrating on the feeling in the air, im more focused on actually landing the jump! :) It feels almost as if you're flying,but it doesnt last for very long, unless you're doing...quads i guess. Its a quick moment , no pressure , up, down , lol (:
Good luck with your jumps! xo|||Well as the other person said when you do lower level jumps you are in the air and down too fast to think about, harder jumps you wither think about 2 much to feel it and when you finally land a jump that you've been working on for forever I think it feels like your flying.|||to be honest, most single jumps feel almost the same as doing a jump on the ground but my best jump is my [double] flip, and when i do with A LOT of speed it feels like im doing a really high long jump [track and field] but twisting in the air :P|||Welll when you first land a jump that you've been working on, it feels amazing!! Honestly, you're only off the ground for not even a spilt second, so you don't really feel much. But I suppose if you do a really good jump it feels a little like flying :)|||Well, the first few times I did a perfect waltz jump soon after I learned it, I felt like I was floating, and it was really cool. But it hasn't really happened since, also I focus a lot on having jumps good.|||when you first jump your jump correctly it feels amazing - like you have REALLY achived something!!!! to me it feels like a little bit of fyling! :)|||well I'm working on my lutz, and the ones I've landed feel amazing! Once you get to salchows and toeloops, they feel even better than waltzjumps! And the feeling of flying or whatever just accelorates from there I guess!|||It's a little weird at first. When you land it's kind of hard on your knee joints at first but then you get used to it. I guess it feels sort of like your floating but not really.|||like the best thing in the world.|||I'm just curious as to what it feels like when your jumping in figure skating. I will soon start jumps, so I was wondering what it feels like to be in the air. Just tell me what you feel when your in a jump and also what it feels like when you land the jump.
I think it feels great launching yourself off the ice and even better when you land it cleanly - like the other answerers said when you land a jump you've been working so hard on, the feeling is amazing. After spending 12 hours of practise on my lutz, when I finally landed it the feeling was amazing.
I also like the sound when you jumps as well - eg. the sound of your toe-pick hitting the ice, or your blade gripping the ice just before an edge jump.
Basically you can't really get the same feeling jumping off-ice, you don't have the speed or power to jump like on ice - well not in the same sense anyway.
Good luck with starting your jumps...I love jumps they're so fun :)|||Honestly? I never have time to think about it. On the harder jumps, I'm concentrating too much on doing the jump properly. On smaller, easier jumps, I'm up and down again before I have time to think about how it feels. I've heard some people say it feels like being weightless, or flying, but I've never felt that myself.|||Most of the time im not concentrating on the feeling in the air, im more focused on actually landing the jump! :) It feels almost as if you're flying,but it doesnt last for very long, unless you're doing...quads i guess. Its a quick moment , no pressure , up, down , lol (:
Good luck with your jumps! xo|||Well as the other person said when you do lower level jumps you are in the air and down too fast to think about, harder jumps you wither think about 2 much to feel it and when you finally land a jump that you've been working on for forever I think it feels like your flying.|||to be honest, most single jumps feel almost the same as doing a jump on the ground but my best jump is my [double] flip, and when i do with A LOT of speed it feels like im doing a really high long jump [track and field] but twisting in the air :P|||Welll when you first land a jump that you've been working on, it feels amazing!! Honestly, you're only off the ground for not even a spilt second, so you don't really feel much. But I suppose if you do a really good jump it feels a little like flying :)|||Well, the first few times I did a perfect waltz jump soon after I learned it, I felt like I was floating, and it was really cool. But it hasn't really happened since, also I focus a lot on having jumps good.|||when you first jump your jump correctly it feels amazing - like you have REALLY achived something!!!! to me it feels like a little bit of fyling! :)|||well I'm working on my lutz, and the ones I've landed feel amazing! Once you get to salchows and toeloops, they feel even better than waltzjumps! And the feeling of flying or whatever just accelorates from there I guess!|||It's a little weird at first. When you land it's kind of hard on your knee joints at first but then you get used to it. I guess it feels sort of like your floating but not really.|||like the best thing in the world.|||I'm just curious as to what it feels like when your jumping in figure skating. I will soon start jumps, so I was wondering what it feels like to be in the air. Just tell me what you feel when your in a jump and also what it feels like when you land the jump.
How do I tell my figure skating coach I'm quitting?
I decided last week I'm quitting figure skating because I'm not having fun anymore and I'm not improving. I'm not sure how to tell my coach and she keeps asking me for my schedule so she can put in fall private lessons for me. Any tips on how to tell her?|||I don't think you should quit. I thought about quitting fairly recently, but then I thought about why I started skating in the first place. You aren't enjoying it because you haven't been improving. If it were easy everyone would do it. I would give it a few more lessons. If you really decide you don't like it, I would just say, "I feel like I'm not enjoying the sport anymore. I am going to take some time off, and I may even quit. I'll call you if I decide to pick skating back up again." Who knows? Maybe after a month or two (or even less time) you'll decide that quitting was one of the worst decisions you ever made and you want to pick it back up again. Anything you decide to do is going to be hard at one point, but in the end it will be soooooo worth it. I quit a lot of things like ballet, soccer, tennis, swimming, etc. and I REALLY regret it. Don't make the same mistake I did.|||I see "not having fun anymore" as being a DIRECT result of "not improving".
Perhaps, instead of taking the easy road, the coward's road, and quitting, you should start to examine WHY you're not improving. What is it that's not improving? Is there a single element holding you back, or multiple? Are you practicing enough for what you're trying to achieve? Are your practice sessions worthwhile - do you go to the rink and practice hard, or do you spend the session talking to people? How do you deal with the lack of improvement? Do you just get frustrated, or do you try to work it out? Do you learn other things to help?
I was stuck on the same Aussie Skate (yes, our learn-to-skate) level for FOUR MONTHS because of ONE element. I never even considered quitting even though some days I left the ice in tears because I just couldn't get it. I analysed it a thousand different ways, I practiced and practiced. Some days, just nothing but that element for over an hour. And slowly, so slowly I didn't even notice at the time, I was improving.
One tactic my coach tried with me was, when she could sense I was getting frustrated with that element, she would change tack and teach me something new, something from the level above. I loved that. Maybe it could be an option for you too.
Just don't be so quick to quit. It's easy to say "it's too hard". It's hard to say, "I'll stick it out". But those who stick it out end up much better off than those who quit the moment it gets difficult.
Figure skating is hard. Everyone has plateaus, and it sounds like you've hit yours. It won't last forever. Stick it out, and you'll be glad you did.|||i don't think you should quit.. trust me, you'll regret it sooner or later.
your not having fun anymore because your not improving. but have you ever just tried skating for fun? and not going skating JUST to practice..
i think your looking at how far you have to go, rather than how far you've come..
for the last 6 months i've been stuck in the same level, but you know what? i keep trying and trying.. and i FINALLY am moving to the next level!|||say something likee, "what with school and everything, i think i need to take some time off from skating. thanks for everything you've done for me, and if i decide it's time to return, i'll definitely let you know." then if she asks more questions just tell her all the funs gone and you're not improving. getting her a little gift helps also, and don't forget to thank her and wish her good luck!|||don't quit, just get yourself interested in a different firld, like synchronized skating, which is with a whole team and WAY more fun/. tell her you would like to do that, and still keep up lessons to improve your individual skills to make the team.|||just say you're taking a break, you need to focus on other things, don't have the time/resources, etc. say you are grateful to her and had fun/learned a lot from her, and you're sad to leave, but ultimately it's your decision. remember, skaters quit/switch coaches all the time. she will understand that it's not personal.|||I would go talk to your coach first. I mean, you say you're not having fun any more, but you used to have fun, right? Maybe you just need some time off.
Do do it soon, though. Your coach's income depends on not having a schedule full of holes where she isn't getting paid.|||Just say you would like to take some time off, maybe the whole season.
But don't tell her your quitting just yet until you take your time off because you never know, you can want to do it again. She'll understand.|||ask her to talk one day after alesson/practice and just tell her what you said on here... that youre not having fun anymore and you dont want your parents spending all that money on something you dont love... she will understand|||like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkcoobYUu鈥?/a>|||"I'm not having fun any more, and I thought I would take a break for a couple of months to see how I feel".|||" I'm quitting"
Perhaps, instead of taking the easy road, the coward's road, and quitting, you should start to examine WHY you're not improving. What is it that's not improving? Is there a single element holding you back, or multiple? Are you practicing enough for what you're trying to achieve? Are your practice sessions worthwhile - do you go to the rink and practice hard, or do you spend the session talking to people? How do you deal with the lack of improvement? Do you just get frustrated, or do you try to work it out? Do you learn other things to help?
I was stuck on the same Aussie Skate (yes, our learn-to-skate) level for FOUR MONTHS because of ONE element. I never even considered quitting even though some days I left the ice in tears because I just couldn't get it. I analysed it a thousand different ways, I practiced and practiced. Some days, just nothing but that element for over an hour. And slowly, so slowly I didn't even notice at the time, I was improving.
One tactic my coach tried with me was, when she could sense I was getting frustrated with that element, she would change tack and teach me something new, something from the level above. I loved that. Maybe it could be an option for you too.
Just don't be so quick to quit. It's easy to say "it's too hard". It's hard to say, "I'll stick it out". But those who stick it out end up much better off than those who quit the moment it gets difficult.
Figure skating is hard. Everyone has plateaus, and it sounds like you've hit yours. It won't last forever. Stick it out, and you'll be glad you did.|||i don't think you should quit.. trust me, you'll regret it sooner or later.
your not having fun anymore because your not improving. but have you ever just tried skating for fun? and not going skating JUST to practice..
i think your looking at how far you have to go, rather than how far you've come..
for the last 6 months i've been stuck in the same level, but you know what? i keep trying and trying.. and i FINALLY am moving to the next level!|||say something likee, "what with school and everything, i think i need to take some time off from skating. thanks for everything you've done for me, and if i decide it's time to return, i'll definitely let you know." then if she asks more questions just tell her all the funs gone and you're not improving. getting her a little gift helps also, and don't forget to thank her and wish her good luck!|||don't quit, just get yourself interested in a different firld, like synchronized skating, which is with a whole team and WAY more fun/. tell her you would like to do that, and still keep up lessons to improve your individual skills to make the team.|||just say you're taking a break, you need to focus on other things, don't have the time/resources, etc. say you are grateful to her and had fun/learned a lot from her, and you're sad to leave, but ultimately it's your decision. remember, skaters quit/switch coaches all the time. she will understand that it's not personal.|||I would go talk to your coach first. I mean, you say you're not having fun any more, but you used to have fun, right? Maybe you just need some time off.
Do do it soon, though. Your coach's income depends on not having a schedule full of holes where she isn't getting paid.|||Just say you would like to take some time off, maybe the whole season.
But don't tell her your quitting just yet until you take your time off because you never know, you can want to do it again. She'll understand.|||ask her to talk one day after alesson/practice and just tell her what you said on here... that youre not having fun anymore and you dont want your parents spending all that money on something you dont love... she will understand|||like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkcoobYUu鈥?/a>|||"I'm not having fun any more, and I thought I would take a break for a couple of months to see how I feel".|||" I'm quitting"
Do you need to have dancing experience to be good at figure skating?
I'm really thinking about taking figure skating lessons, but I'm worried that I won't be good at it. I don't have any dancing experience at all. I took gymnastics, but that was quite a long time ago. Will I be bad if I haven't danced before? Thanks in advance! ^^|||Absolutely not. I'm a hopeless dancer, but I'm a decent skater and have picked it up fairly fast.
The only advantages dancers really have is that they already have decent strength, grace and flexibility. The rest of us have to work to achieve that :)|||No. I took a pointless year of dance when I was 6, I did gymnastics for a pointless year (I could barely even do a cartwheel when I quit..) and then I started skating. No dance required. Most elite figure skaters take a ballet or yoga class, but its not required by any means. That's like asking, do I need to know how to swim to do cross country running? No, but it might help with endurance at some point.|||Dance is good, but actually it isn't important. Dancing and skating are completely different the only way dancing helps is so you know your balance and grace.
You won't be bad if you have no experience in dance.|||Uh, seriously?
If dancing experience was a pre-requisite, I would never have got on the ice at all. I can't dance to save my life, but I sure can skate.|||not at all! i know tons of great skaters who have never danced in their lives. i bet the gymnastics might help though (but by no means is it necessary!)|||im a good dancer and i started ice skating and found out it doesn't help at all|||yes. that's like asking " do I need to learn how to jog first before I run?
The only advantages dancers really have is that they already have decent strength, grace and flexibility. The rest of us have to work to achieve that :)|||No. I took a pointless year of dance when I was 6, I did gymnastics for a pointless year (I could barely even do a cartwheel when I quit..) and then I started skating. No dance required. Most elite figure skaters take a ballet or yoga class, but its not required by any means. That's like asking, do I need to know how to swim to do cross country running? No, but it might help with endurance at some point.|||Dance is good, but actually it isn't important. Dancing and skating are completely different the only way dancing helps is so you know your balance and grace.
You won't be bad if you have no experience in dance.|||Uh, seriously?
If dancing experience was a pre-requisite, I would never have got on the ice at all. I can't dance to save my life, but I sure can skate.|||not at all! i know tons of great skaters who have never danced in their lives. i bet the gymnastics might help though (but by no means is it necessary!)|||im a good dancer and i started ice skating and found out it doesn't help at all|||yes. that's like asking " do I need to learn how to jog first before I run?
How can I go figure skating?
I want to start figure skating, and have for a long time, but I am still looking. Where can I go and how can I convince my parents to take me when I already do another sport? I live in Tucson.|||I gave you contact information the last three times you asked this question - you should follow up on it since you really do need some local guidance.
Unfortunately, Tucson Ice closed unexpectedly, leaving Tucson without an ice rink. There are plans for a municipal rink, but it's still in the planning stages. The figure skating and hockey programs were using a convention center for ice time. You have to contact the Tucson Figure Skating Club to ask if they're still skating as a club. Their website is out of date and the Tucson Ice Sports consortium info also seems to be dated, with nothing current from the skating club. It's possible that the Club folded or that they are traveling elsewhere, but they're the people to ask, not internet strangers who don't live in Tucson, AZ.
You need to take responsibility now with your parents and demonstrate that you are capable of handling the travel and the training. Help keep the house neat and clean, help with chores and projects, save your money, and do well in school. Doesn't take much more than that.
If you follow up with the local skating community, you can find out more about skating programs and discuss it with your parents.
However, since you already do another sport, finances and time are an issue. If you're also involved with school activities, music/dance lessons, etc., this might not be an option for you. Wait until you're ready for college, then start skating. Lots of people do that quite successfully.|||You can just do one lesson a week, or go public skating to see if you like it. (Don't let crappy rental skates turn you off skating.)
Then eventually, you'll choose what sport to do. It's not really feasible to do two sports when one of them is ice skating, just because skating is so expensive. I would imagine there'd be a rink somewhere in Tucson. Can you pay for a few lessons yourself, or do extra chores?
Edit~ when I got Mom to take me to the rink a second time per week, she said she would if I cleaned the house so as to make time for her to drive me every Saturday and Thursday.
Unfortunately, Tucson Ice closed unexpectedly, leaving Tucson without an ice rink. There are plans for a municipal rink, but it's still in the planning stages. The figure skating and hockey programs were using a convention center for ice time. You have to contact the Tucson Figure Skating Club to ask if they're still skating as a club. Their website is out of date and the Tucson Ice Sports consortium info also seems to be dated, with nothing current from the skating club. It's possible that the Club folded or that they are traveling elsewhere, but they're the people to ask, not internet strangers who don't live in Tucson, AZ.
You need to take responsibility now with your parents and demonstrate that you are capable of handling the travel and the training. Help keep the house neat and clean, help with chores and projects, save your money, and do well in school. Doesn't take much more than that.
If you follow up with the local skating community, you can find out more about skating programs and discuss it with your parents.
However, since you already do another sport, finances and time are an issue. If you're also involved with school activities, music/dance lessons, etc., this might not be an option for you. Wait until you're ready for college, then start skating. Lots of people do that quite successfully.|||You can just do one lesson a week, or go public skating to see if you like it. (Don't let crappy rental skates turn you off skating.)
Then eventually, you'll choose what sport to do. It's not really feasible to do two sports when one of them is ice skating, just because skating is so expensive. I would imagine there'd be a rink somewhere in Tucson. Can you pay for a few lessons yourself, or do extra chores?
Edit~ when I got Mom to take me to the rink a second time per week, she said she would if I cleaned the house so as to make time for her to drive me every Saturday and Thursday.
Where can I download figure skating competition footage?
I would like to download the 2011 WC, 4CC, Europeans etc (not Vancouver 2010, please!). I would also like them to be in English (I've tried to download a few, but they all turn out to be in Russian or South Korean -.-). What are some websites where I can download (FOR FREE/TORRENTS) the latest figure skating competition footage in English?
Thanks|||This isn't illegal by the way. If you are getting the footage off youtube, go to www.keepvid.com, copy and paste the link into the bar at the top and press 'download'. It will come up with a list of files to save it as like mp3, mp4, avi, flv etc. Then give it a minute and you have your footage!|||Most of it will be on youtube. However, very little of it will be in English. Maybe you should take this as an opportunity to learn a new language. No English channel broadcasts Rhythmic Gymnastics, so I listen to it in Russian and I'm starting to pick up on the language and understand bits and pieces of it. I'm also taking Russian classes in the fall, so I can understand even more. And when I'm watching figure skating on youtube and it's in Korean, my Korean friend translates it for me.
As KL said, some downloading is illegal. Not all, but some - ok, most - free downloads are illegal. If something is up on youtube, you can download it from youtube by using keepvid.com or something, but be careful which sites you use. Some of them can probably cause viruses.
Here's YuNa Kim at WC2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4nOHNTAH鈥?/a>
Four contintents stuff: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>
Europeans: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>
Russian Nationals: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>
Everything I just put was found by plugging the competition name into youtube. Not too hard; You can easily do it yourself.|||Considering what you're asking for is illegal, I'm not sure anyone's going to be prepared to splash the information all over the internet.
A lot of it is on Youtube, you know.
Thanks|||This isn't illegal by the way. If you are getting the footage off youtube, go to www.keepvid.com, copy and paste the link into the bar at the top and press 'download'. It will come up with a list of files to save it as like mp3, mp4, avi, flv etc. Then give it a minute and you have your footage!|||Most of it will be on youtube. However, very little of it will be in English. Maybe you should take this as an opportunity to learn a new language. No English channel broadcasts Rhythmic Gymnastics, so I listen to it in Russian and I'm starting to pick up on the language and understand bits and pieces of it. I'm also taking Russian classes in the fall, so I can understand even more. And when I'm watching figure skating on youtube and it's in Korean, my Korean friend translates it for me.
As KL said, some downloading is illegal. Not all, but some - ok, most - free downloads are illegal. If something is up on youtube, you can download it from youtube by using keepvid.com or something, but be careful which sites you use. Some of them can probably cause viruses.
Here's YuNa Kim at WC2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4nOHNTAH鈥?/a>
Four contintents stuff: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>
Europeans: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>
Russian Nationals: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>
Everything I just put was found by plugging the competition name into youtube. Not too hard; You can easily do it yourself.|||Considering what you're asking for is illegal, I'm not sure anyone's going to be prepared to splash the information all over the internet.
A lot of it is on Youtube, you know.
What day/time will they start Olympic figure skating?
Last Olympics around I missed part of the figure skating, so this time I'll ask: What day and time will the Olympic figure skating start?|||Figure skating has already started. The pairs gold medal was awarded to Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo on February 15. The men's short program was last night. The last link explains when the rest of the figure skating events are.
Can anybody give me all the music that are played in figure skating of 2010 Winter Olympics?
I was watching figure skating today on NBC, the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was beautiful, everything about figure skating. The music was brilliant, the form and the way the pair skates were flawless and soothing. It was very romantic, it seemed as if the music were to last as if love was forever. It was like watching a dream.|||well, the Chinese went with I Want to Live Forever, which is a Queen song. I think the Latvian team went with the song in Scent of a Woman from the tango scene. Can't remember any more.|||http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-fig鈥?/a>
If you click on the + sign on the right, it shows the detail results; the music is listed there.
Music Guru
If you click on the + sign on the right, it shows the detail results; the music is listed there.
Music Guru
How to watch Team Canada and Figure Skating?
Team Cananda plays at 16:30 tonight but the figure skating final begins at 17:00 will they reshow the figure skating after Canada plays or should i try to watch both.|||If you have a laptop you can probably watch either event on ctvolympics.ca. If not you might find them on P4P sites like justin.tv, atdhe.net, or myp2p.eu, but they're not always reliable (and may technically be illegal).
Hockey ends at 19:00 and figure skating ends at 21:00, so you could catch the end of figure skating after hockey ends.|||Within Canada you can access the games on a number of different channels including CTV, TSN and Sportsnet. One will have the figure skating live, one of the others will show the hockey.live. My wife loves the figure skating and I want to watch the hockey. She can watch figure skating during commercial breaks and between periods!!! (I hope she doesn't read this!!)|||They might replay the figure skating after. You could also watch it on the CTV website afterwards. If you want, you can even select which skaters you want to watch.|||try myp2p.eu|||break out the vcr
Hockey ends at 19:00 and figure skating ends at 21:00, so you could catch the end of figure skating after hockey ends.|||Within Canada you can access the games on a number of different channels including CTV, TSN and Sportsnet. One will have the figure skating live, one of the others will show the hockey.live. My wife loves the figure skating and I want to watch the hockey. She can watch figure skating during commercial breaks and between periods!!! (I hope she doesn't read this!!)|||They might replay the figure skating after. You could also watch it on the CTV website afterwards. If you want, you can even select which skaters you want to watch.|||try myp2p.eu|||break out the vcr
How to practice figure skating off ice?
How do i practice figure skating off ice? some tips tricks anything?|||A great way to practice figure skating off ice is to join a gymnastics group, in particular, rhythmic gymnastics and practice with them. It will greatly help with your flexibility which will help you on ice!
If you can find a smooth surface like a hardwood floor, wear socks and you can practice your spins as well as your body styling.
If you have access to machine weights, you can use those to strengthen your leg muscles which will greatly help with your jumps.|||It depends what level you're at. If you're a total beginner, there's not really much you can do off-ice. Working on core strength, leg strength and flexibility is always a good idea no matter what level you're at.
If you're at a jumping level, you can do your jumps off-ice. Skipping is also good preparation for later jump work.|||For spins:
find a place in your house that Is slippy and spaced.
Put some slidy socks on
Practice spins
For jumps
Find a place in your house that I carpet and spaced
For Spirals
Anywhere, I like to hold the handles of my fridge and do them|||practice doing your jumps of ice. if you reallly want to improve you jumps put weights around you ankles during off ice pratice. also running or jogging can help improve indurance.|||Roller blades. Not a perfect substitute, but useful.
If you can find a smooth surface like a hardwood floor, wear socks and you can practice your spins as well as your body styling.
If you have access to machine weights, you can use those to strengthen your leg muscles which will greatly help with your jumps.|||It depends what level you're at. If you're a total beginner, there's not really much you can do off-ice. Working on core strength, leg strength and flexibility is always a good idea no matter what level you're at.
If you're at a jumping level, you can do your jumps off-ice. Skipping is also good preparation for later jump work.|||For spins:
find a place in your house that Is slippy and spaced.
Put some slidy socks on
Practice spins
For jumps
Find a place in your house that I carpet and spaced
For Spirals
Anywhere, I like to hold the handles of my fridge and do them|||practice doing your jumps of ice. if you reallly want to improve you jumps put weights around you ankles during off ice pratice. also running or jogging can help improve indurance.|||Roller blades. Not a perfect substitute, but useful.
Do you need gymnastic experience for figure skating?
I decided that I want to figure skate. So I was wondering, do I need gymnastic experience to do it? I mean, I know it makes you a better skater, but to be really good do need to do gymnastics? It sounds fun, but I'm not sure I have the time.
What part of figure skating does gymnastics help you with?
Thanks for your help!|||Actually, not many elite-level skaters would take gymnastics. Ballet is usually the better option because it provides the flexibility and strength of gymnastics and combines it with grace and musicality.
But you don't NEED any experience in anything to figure skate. I mean, obviously previous experience ice skating helps. But in anything outside figure skating, you don't NEED it. It just helps a little that's all.
And most of the Olympic-level skaters do ballet classes on the side, not gymnastics.|||Of course you don't need it, but it certainly helps with flexibility, balance, coordination, etc. I did dance for a year, then gymnastics for a year, and then I started skating, and it did help me quite a bit. As you get to be a higher level figure skater, you may want to take a ballet class to help with flexibility and gracefullness, but its not necessary at all.|||Of course you don't need gymnastics experience, haven't you seen the movie "Cutting Edge" you just need to be a hockey player. Sorry, it was an 90's thing. Gymastics experience would be an advantage but I think figure skaters probably do practice gymastic type skills throughout their training. I would think balance, confidence, strength, flexibility, and focus would be critical to both sports. These are traits common to most sports. Basically to compete with the best requires an athletic person that also dedicates themselves to practice and training.|||sk8ting is skating and gymnastics is gymnastics. sk8ting is fine by itself you dont need to do gymnastics. but its like saying you have an opitunity to get better and your saying no to it. gymnastics is about stamina, strength, balcnce, power, wisdom and more, combined together. its can be a real benifit to ice skating and mabey more. gymnastics is a really good sport though you should try it. you could learn things you thought you'd never do. hope this helped:)|||no you don't need it at all!
What part of figure skating does gymnastics help you with?
Thanks for your help!|||Actually, not many elite-level skaters would take gymnastics. Ballet is usually the better option because it provides the flexibility and strength of gymnastics and combines it with grace and musicality.
But you don't NEED any experience in anything to figure skate. I mean, obviously previous experience ice skating helps. But in anything outside figure skating, you don't NEED it. It just helps a little that's all.
And most of the Olympic-level skaters do ballet classes on the side, not gymnastics.|||Of course you don't need it, but it certainly helps with flexibility, balance, coordination, etc. I did dance for a year, then gymnastics for a year, and then I started skating, and it did help me quite a bit. As you get to be a higher level figure skater, you may want to take a ballet class to help with flexibility and gracefullness, but its not necessary at all.|||Of course you don't need gymnastics experience, haven't you seen the movie "Cutting Edge" you just need to be a hockey player. Sorry, it was an 90's thing. Gymastics experience would be an advantage but I think figure skaters probably do practice gymastic type skills throughout their training. I would think balance, confidence, strength, flexibility, and focus would be critical to both sports. These are traits common to most sports. Basically to compete with the best requires an athletic person that also dedicates themselves to practice and training.|||sk8ting is skating and gymnastics is gymnastics. sk8ting is fine by itself you dont need to do gymnastics. but its like saying you have an opitunity to get better and your saying no to it. gymnastics is about stamina, strength, balcnce, power, wisdom and more, combined together. its can be a real benifit to ice skating and mabey more. gymnastics is a really good sport though you should try it. you could learn things you thought you'd never do. hope this helped:)|||no you don't need it at all!
What are the basic rules of Figure Skating?
Someone, PLEASE:), a list of most of the rules of Figure Skating.|||Instead of copy and pasting everything check this site..
There is QUITE a few!!
Enjoy:
http://www.frogsonice.com/skateweb/faq/r鈥?/a>
There is QUITE a few!!
Enjoy:
http://www.frogsonice.com/skateweb/faq/r鈥?/a>
Would figure skating be detrimental to serious ballet training?
I'm a fairly serious ballet dancer currently in a university dance program. Ballet is definitely my top priority, but for years I've thought about taking some basic figure skating lessons just for fun and a change of pace. I wouldn't want to get into anything too advanced (like jumping) for fear of injury, but would just basic skating be harmful in terms of developing the wrong muscles? I've heard that it can bulk up your quads a bit, so I was wondering if anyone had any advice. Thanks!|||Skating will be fine - you will use your muscles in different ways than dance and you may be stiff and sore at first. Next, bend at the knees and waist - 2 big no-nos in ballet....Good Luck and try not to fall.|||I'm sure if you take some basic lessons, it will not hurt you. Afterwards, you will probably only have time to occasionally go figure skating so do not see that as harmful in any way. I think, it would be an excellant idea, since it is something you are interested in or curious about. Try it now, while you still can as you do not want regrets.|||Yes it can bulk up the quads, but the biggest problem for ballet dancers is the posture. To balance on skates, you have to stick your butt out!
I used to go skating with my sister (who did figure skating) and was constantly falling, because as soon as I got moving at speed, I'd straighten into my ballet posture and wham! I'd fall over backwards.
So I'd be concerned that if you did enough classes to get used to the posture, it might affect your posture in ballet.
Sirena
http://shoespointe.com|||If you look at the top women skaters on the Olympics, you'll see just how bulky they aren't :) Those are people who train skating eight hours a day. A couple of hours a week won't do anything.
To be honest you're far more likely to get injured just skating around than doing jumps. I don't think avoiding jumps would have any point to it, though it would be months at the least until you got that far anyway. It's very different from ballet, though. My daughter's teacher says she can always spot ballet dancers on the ice, because their top half looks great but they try to skate with their knees straight :)|||Because you know so much ballet, ice skating will probably be easier and you will have the strength and poise needed to excel at it. Go for it and good luck :]
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?鈥?/a>
I used to go skating with my sister (who did figure skating) and was constantly falling, because as soon as I got moving at speed, I'd straighten into my ballet posture and wham! I'd fall over backwards.
So I'd be concerned that if you did enough classes to get used to the posture, it might affect your posture in ballet.
Sirena
http://shoespointe.com|||If you look at the top women skaters on the Olympics, you'll see just how bulky they aren't :) Those are people who train skating eight hours a day. A couple of hours a week won't do anything.
To be honest you're far more likely to get injured just skating around than doing jumps. I don't think avoiding jumps would have any point to it, though it would be months at the least until you got that far anyway. It's very different from ballet, though. My daughter's teacher says she can always spot ballet dancers on the ice, because their top half looks great but they try to skate with their knees straight :)|||Because you know so much ballet, ice skating will probably be easier and you will have the strength and poise needed to excel at it. Go for it and good luck :]
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?鈥?/a>
Can I use any 4 way stretch material for making a figure skating dress?Any free pattern sites?
I am going to make my self a figure skating dress and I was looking at materials and as lycra is a bit more expensive I was wondering if there was an alternative. I have read that you can use any 4 way stretch material but I want to check before I buy some. Also does anyone know of any free ice skating dress pattern sites? Thanks for your help.|||Yes any four way stretch material is perfect for ice skating dresses. Patterns are difficult and i remember my mams first attempt ended up looking like shorts under a skirt! Find a class you could go to and once you have the basics under control you have free rain on what to do and can let your creativity shine! There are some gorgeous fabrics and patterns but they are expensive and producing the dress is time consuming which is why the prices are so high.
If your making a dress that will be worn when competing do be aware that length of the skirt, where the pantie line of the leotard is, and the areas of exposed skin are regulated and you can and will in most cases have points taken off for offences!
It is a great feeling knowing you made the dress your skating in so good luck and have fun!
If your making a dress that will be worn when competing do be aware that length of the skirt, where the pantie line of the leotard is, and the areas of exposed skin are regulated and you can and will in most cases have points taken off for offences!
It is a great feeling knowing you made the dress your skating in so good luck and have fun!
Where Can I Find Figure Skating Dresses?
I'm looking for something in style. Any ideas on where i can find figure skating designs on the web? I'm looking for designs! Any advice of where i can find beautiful skating dresses on the web would help! THANKS!|||I've been getting beautiful skating dresses on ebay.
They are less than half the price.
Its a great deal.|||You can yahoo search it. Calafornia|||Amazon.com|||Google "Figure Skating Dresses"|||Hate to rain on your parade and the other answerers but most skating dresses are custom made :-)
You may be able to find some used; a specialty resale shop, ebay or amazon would probably be good places to start. Get in touch with your local figure/ice skating chapter for further assistance. They should be able to point you in the right direction. You should be able to find them online by visiting the national skating association website and searching for a chapter in your state.
I hope this information helps you!
They are less than half the price.
Its a great deal.|||You can yahoo search it. Calafornia|||Amazon.com|||Google "Figure Skating Dresses"|||Hate to rain on your parade and the other answerers but most skating dresses are custom made :-)
You may be able to find some used; a specialty resale shop, ebay or amazon would probably be good places to start. Get in touch with your local figure/ice skating chapter for further assistance. They should be able to point you in the right direction. You should be able to find them online by visiting the national skating association website and searching for a chapter in your state.
I hope this information helps you!
What is a good figure skating diet?
I have been figure skating for 3 years now, and would like to find a good diet and exercise routine. Are there any exercises that are good for developing key muscles used in skating? Any good foods?|||foods: lean protein like baked chicken, fruits (apples are great snacks if you need a little boost before skating), whole grains, vegetables (though I must admit I am bad about this one), low-fat milk/yogurt, basically following the basic food pyramid guidelines.
Here is my exercise routine:
-weight lifting twice a week (arms, legs, and core)
-off-ice 6 times a week: skating jumps, push-ups, wall sit, side/regular crunches, ankle strengthening with resistance band (write the alphabet using only ankle), other ab exercises: 1. Lie on back and pull into V position 2. Lie on back and pull knees and chest together
-cardio 6 times a week: I like running on machines or in my neighborhood, but find something you like.
-dance: ballet, pointe, and jazz
-stretching: best done right after cardio when the muscles are warm
-of course, skating itself is good for developing key muscles
*mind you, I do not always succeed in completing all of this exercise, especially during the school year, but I just do whatever I can.|||You're going to want to read "Conditioning for figure skating: off-ice techniques for on-ice performance". It deals exactly with this kind of stuff.
Putting it briefly though, food for figure skaters is much the same as it is for all sporters. Carbohydrates before the training, water during, readily-accessible proteins about half an hour after; resting days to allow your muscles to build in between trainings, and understanding that muscle memory slows down in building after an hour and almost completely stops after 2 goes a long way. For more details, like I said, that book is excellent, I have it too.|||Lots of protein, veggies and fruits
carbs before skating and a little sugar after
key muscles for skating: STOMACH. Do every single thing you can for your abs, do some squats for your legs, make sure you do cardio everyday for about 30 minutes and do some arm curls or something like that.|||Im in juniors going into seniors and im vegan so i cant really eat junk food anyways but just cut out the extra bag of popcorn and replace it with organic applesauce or something. But I work out/do off ice half the time im at the rink. And Bench pressing/Tredmills have done wonders for my legs. But yeah you should probablymaintain a good weight for Ice skating, Have you ever heard of a fat figure skating olympian? Not to my knowlege.
Here is my exercise routine:
-weight lifting twice a week (arms, legs, and core)
-off-ice 6 times a week: skating jumps, push-ups, wall sit, side/regular crunches, ankle strengthening with resistance band (write the alphabet using only ankle), other ab exercises: 1. Lie on back and pull into V position 2. Lie on back and pull knees and chest together
-cardio 6 times a week: I like running on machines or in my neighborhood, but find something you like.
-dance: ballet, pointe, and jazz
-stretching: best done right after cardio when the muscles are warm
-of course, skating itself is good for developing key muscles
*mind you, I do not always succeed in completing all of this exercise, especially during the school year, but I just do whatever I can.|||You're going to want to read "Conditioning for figure skating: off-ice techniques for on-ice performance". It deals exactly with this kind of stuff.
Putting it briefly though, food for figure skaters is much the same as it is for all sporters. Carbohydrates before the training, water during, readily-accessible proteins about half an hour after; resting days to allow your muscles to build in between trainings, and understanding that muscle memory slows down in building after an hour and almost completely stops after 2 goes a long way. For more details, like I said, that book is excellent, I have it too.|||Lots of protein, veggies and fruits
carbs before skating and a little sugar after
key muscles for skating: STOMACH. Do every single thing you can for your abs, do some squats for your legs, make sure you do cardio everyday for about 30 minutes and do some arm curls or something like that.|||Im in juniors going into seniors and im vegan so i cant really eat junk food anyways but just cut out the extra bag of popcorn and replace it with organic applesauce or something. But I work out/do off ice half the time im at the rink. And Bench pressing/Tredmills have done wonders for my legs. But yeah you should probablymaintain a good weight for Ice skating, Have you ever heard of a fat figure skating olympian? Not to my knowlege.
Is it too late to start figure skating seriously again?
I'm 14 now and I use to take lessons but I stopped at basic/level 5. But throughout the years I've been figure skating just for fun and I still remember the basics: one foot glide, swizzles and stuff. Do you think I can get to a competition level by the time I'm 18?|||Yes, my husband started skating at age thirty and he is competing.|||There is competitions for any level %26amp; any age, including Basic 5. You can compete in Basic Skills for a year or two then move up to standard track competition, in which the first level is Pre Preliminary. You need all singles including axel for Pre-pre, but singles don't take more than 1-3 years to get. Axel may take longer depending on the skater.
I started skating at 12. At 14, I was working on axels %26amp; double jumps. You probably aren't going to get triple jumps or compete on a national level, but there is tons of local %26amp; regional competitions for skaters at all levels.|||definately!! you could compete much sooner than that if you wanted to. there are competitions for all levels. and if you do the lower level competitions, you will have more experience for when you are a higher level. i started private lessons in june, and i am in freestyle 4, have done 1 comp, and i have another one in february. you could be landing doubles by the time you are 18 if you are really dedicated!! :)|||Well obviously you wont be going to nationals or the olympics. I am 12 and i have almost all my double jumps except my double axel. but if you just want to make it to regionals or a small town competition, then you will definitely make it. good luck :)
I started skating at 12. At 14, I was working on axels %26amp; double jumps. You probably aren't going to get triple jumps or compete on a national level, but there is tons of local %26amp; regional competitions for skaters at all levels.|||definately!! you could compete much sooner than that if you wanted to. there are competitions for all levels. and if you do the lower level competitions, you will have more experience for when you are a higher level. i started private lessons in june, and i am in freestyle 4, have done 1 comp, and i have another one in february. you could be landing doubles by the time you are 18 if you are really dedicated!! :)|||Well obviously you wont be going to nationals or the olympics. I am 12 and i have almost all my double jumps except my double axel. but if you just want to make it to regionals or a small town competition, then you will definitely make it. good luck :)
How are figure skating and in-line skating related?
i was a figure skater for about 4 or 5 years and now i want to go into aggressive in-line skating. If you have any tips on how to be better at aggressive skating and how the two are related that would be great!|||Ice! Heemmm How Bout This Good Luck|||i dunno either
lol :D
xox|||i gues its kinda the same concept. as you prolly already know, figure skating is more graceful and full of difficult tricks, inline is more of a team, type sport
lol :D
xox|||i gues its kinda the same concept. as you prolly already know, figure skating is more graceful and full of difficult tricks, inline is more of a team, type sport
How long does it take to get to ISI freestyle levels in figure skating?
I have been figure skating for about 2 months now and I'm only in pre-alpha!!!
The only thing I have to work on are my 1 foot glides!!
Anyway, I wanted to know about how long will it take for me to get to ISI freestyle levels like 1, 2, 3, etc.
Will it take about a year????|||Depends on:
Number of times you practice, apart from your Group lesson. Bottom line.
Some students only skate 1x/wk with Groups, then wonder why they don't progress.
You should skate public sessions at least 2x/wk, not counting your Group sessions.
Good luck|||If you're taking group lessons, it depends on the length of the lessons. Assuming you pass everything, in a group lesson, that'd be 2.5 years if you spent 6 months at each level. If you took private lessons, I'd say a year, less if you're really good. ;)
The only thing I have to work on are my 1 foot glides!!
Anyway, I wanted to know about how long will it take for me to get to ISI freestyle levels like 1, 2, 3, etc.
Will it take about a year????|||Depends on:
Number of times you practice, apart from your Group lesson. Bottom line.
Some students only skate 1x/wk with Groups, then wonder why they don't progress.
You should skate public sessions at least 2x/wk, not counting your Group sessions.
Good luck|||If you're taking group lessons, it depends on the length of the lessons. Assuming you pass everything, in a group lesson, that'd be 2.5 years if you spent 6 months at each level. If you took private lessons, I'd say a year, less if you're really good. ;)
How do i convince my parents to let me take figure skating lessons ?
im really good at figure skating and i love it so much mut the skating rink is so far away but i really want to do it! please please help!|||Maybe try to find a way to make a little money to help them pay for gas or something. Even if it is not very much it will show them that you are resposible and that you are not wasting their time and money.|||I would find a way to get there if it really means alot to you. Find a bus route or ride your bike. If that doesnt work then just keep asking your parents and let them know how much it means to you.|||sell some of your stuff and give it to them for gas money.
or ride your bike or take a bus.
carpooling too.
or ride your bike or take a bus.
carpooling too.
I want to go to college on a figure skating scholarship is there any college that offers one?
I have looked all over the internet and i couldn't find a college that offered a scholarship for figure skating.|||Figure skating is not a college sport so no college gives scholarships for this sport.|||If the college offers a figure skating program, it will most likely offer a scholarship (not always)
I can't name any colleges off the top of my head, but I found this website that will be very useful for you.
There are 2 links, depending on what you are looking for. The first one is a list of "Colleges with Synchronized Skating" and are "registered for the 2010-2011 season." I know that this is from last year, but it is most likely not much different this season. Some colleges offer synchro and individual. You really must look at this site. There is so much info! It says if the rink is on-campus, the funding for last year, contact info, and a lot of other things! Why this got me so excited, I don't know.
In fact, last year, colleges such as Princeton, Notre Dame and Ohio State University offer a program.
The second link is of "Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating" and are registered for the 2010 season. Looking through this list, I found Harvard. Dart Mouth and Robert Morris seem to have the most funding. SOme colleges have very little funding, so it is best to look at the list.
Here is the link to the website:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.鈥?/a> (Actually, looking all over this website can be very beneficial for you)
First list:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/content/C鈥?/a>
Second list:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/C鈥?/a>
Good luck!
Btw, looking at the other things on the website, there are championships for Collegiate skating, so if you are good enough, you should be able to find a scholarship.
I can't name any colleges off the top of my head, but I found this website that will be very useful for you.
There are 2 links, depending on what you are looking for. The first one is a list of "Colleges with Synchronized Skating" and are "registered for the 2010-2011 season." I know that this is from last year, but it is most likely not much different this season. Some colleges offer synchro and individual. You really must look at this site. There is so much info! It says if the rink is on-campus, the funding for last year, contact info, and a lot of other things! Why this got me so excited, I don't know.
In fact, last year, colleges such as Princeton, Notre Dame and Ohio State University offer a program.
The second link is of "Colleges with Intercollegiate Skating" and are registered for the 2010 season. Looking through this list, I found Harvard. Dart Mouth and Robert Morris seem to have the most funding. SOme colleges have very little funding, so it is best to look at the list.
Here is the link to the website:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.鈥?/a> (Actually, looking all over this website can be very beneficial for you)
First list:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/content/C鈥?/a>
Second list:
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/C鈥?/a>
Good luck!
Btw, looking at the other things on the website, there are championships for Collegiate skating, so if you are good enough, you should be able to find a scholarship.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Does anyone know the music Michal Brezina used in his short figure skating routine?
He was the last skater for the solo mens figure skating. Cheers.|||The International Skating Union has a profile for every skater that includes their short and long program music titles. This is the Mens competitor list: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/fsbiosmen鈥?/a>
Michal Brezina (Czech Republic)
Short Program -- Puttin' On the Ritz by Irving Berlin (Skated 2/16/2010)
Free Skating -- An American in Paris by George Gershwin (To be skated 2/18/2010)
Brezina's ISU Bio: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs0000鈥?/a>
Michal Brezina (Czech Republic)
Short Program -- Puttin' On the Ritz by Irving Berlin (Skated 2/16/2010)
Free Skating -- An American in Paris by George Gershwin (To be skated 2/18/2010)
Brezina's ISU Bio: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs0000鈥?/a>
Can someone explain the different figure skating jumps?
I was just watching figure skating and saw all the jumps done by the skaters. However, I really can't tell the difference of all the jumps. Can someone explain what the difference is between the jumps that figure skaters do (axel, lutz, flip, loop, toe)???
I don't know much about figure skating but all the jumps look the same to me!|||Okay, so there are 6 jumps total, each skater should show proficiency in all jumps during the long program...
1 jump has a forward take off (the axel) and the other 5 take off going backward (In order of complexity: Lutz, Flip, Loop, Salchow, Toe-loop). And there are 3 toe-pick assisted jumps (the lutz, flip and toe-loop) and 3 edge-take off jumps (the axel, loop and salchow). Let's go over the jumps in detail (From decreasing complexity)...
*All jump descriptions assume a right-handed person
Axel - is the most complex jump because it takes off going forward, and therefore requires a half revolution more than all the others. Therefore a double axel has 2.5 revolutions, and a triple has 3.5. Women rarely accomplish the triple axel, but Japan's Mao Asada had done 2 last night to win the silver.
Lutz - Right toe assist take off, going backwards. This jump is easiest to spot because of it's long outside edge setup. The difference between this jump and the Flip that also has a right toe take off, is that with the Lutz, you should be taking off on the outside edge of your left skate, whereas the Flip takes off on the inside edge of your left skate.
Flip - Right toe assist take off, going backwards, inside edge of left skate.
Loop - two edge set up, left foot in front of right, the right edge grips into the ice to lift off.
Salchow - this jump is also easy to spot because the skater has to start forward, then turns around (called a left inside 3-turn), then propels off the LEFT inside edge, using the right to provide leverage in the air. It is really fun to do.
Toe loop - skater makes a right outside 3-turn and digs the LEFT toe-pick into the ice to propel upwards. This is the only toe jump with the left toe assist, and it is the easiest. Often this jump is added as the second jump in combinations because it is so easy to just swing the leg back and use the left toe pick after landing the first jump to take off into the toe-loop.
Hope this clarifies.|||To non-figure skaters I'm sure they do look the same! The differences are the take-offs. The takeoff of an axel jump is on a forward outside edge. After jumping forward from that forward edge, the skater makes one and one-half revolutions in the air and lands on the other foot on a back outside edge.
A lutz jump is done just like the flip, but the takeoff is from a back outside edge instead of a back inside edge.
A flip jump is a move where the skater glides backward on a back inside edge, picks with the other skate, jumps a full revolution in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the foot that picked.
In a loop jump, an ice skater takes off from a back outside edge, jumps a full revolution in the air, and lands backward on the same back outside edge from which he or she took off. There is no toe assist.
A toe loop is done with a toe assist. While skating backward on an outside edge, the figure skater picks with the other toe, then jumps a half revolution in the air like a waltz jump, and lands on the foot that did not pick. The skater should be gliding backward on an outside edge when he or she lands.
lol I LOVE your avatar.
I don't know much about figure skating but all the jumps look the same to me!|||Okay, so there are 6 jumps total, each skater should show proficiency in all jumps during the long program...
1 jump has a forward take off (the axel) and the other 5 take off going backward (In order of complexity: Lutz, Flip, Loop, Salchow, Toe-loop). And there are 3 toe-pick assisted jumps (the lutz, flip and toe-loop) and 3 edge-take off jumps (the axel, loop and salchow). Let's go over the jumps in detail (From decreasing complexity)...
*All jump descriptions assume a right-handed person
Axel - is the most complex jump because it takes off going forward, and therefore requires a half revolution more than all the others. Therefore a double axel has 2.5 revolutions, and a triple has 3.5. Women rarely accomplish the triple axel, but Japan's Mao Asada had done 2 last night to win the silver.
Lutz - Right toe assist take off, going backwards. This jump is easiest to spot because of it's long outside edge setup. The difference between this jump and the Flip that also has a right toe take off, is that with the Lutz, you should be taking off on the outside edge of your left skate, whereas the Flip takes off on the inside edge of your left skate.
Flip - Right toe assist take off, going backwards, inside edge of left skate.
Loop - two edge set up, left foot in front of right, the right edge grips into the ice to lift off.
Salchow - this jump is also easy to spot because the skater has to start forward, then turns around (called a left inside 3-turn), then propels off the LEFT inside edge, using the right to provide leverage in the air. It is really fun to do.
Toe loop - skater makes a right outside 3-turn and digs the LEFT toe-pick into the ice to propel upwards. This is the only toe jump with the left toe assist, and it is the easiest. Often this jump is added as the second jump in combinations because it is so easy to just swing the leg back and use the left toe pick after landing the first jump to take off into the toe-loop.
Hope this clarifies.|||To non-figure skaters I'm sure they do look the same! The differences are the take-offs. The takeoff of an axel jump is on a forward outside edge. After jumping forward from that forward edge, the skater makes one and one-half revolutions in the air and lands on the other foot on a back outside edge.
A lutz jump is done just like the flip, but the takeoff is from a back outside edge instead of a back inside edge.
A flip jump is a move where the skater glides backward on a back inside edge, picks with the other skate, jumps a full revolution in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the foot that picked.
In a loop jump, an ice skater takes off from a back outside edge, jumps a full revolution in the air, and lands backward on the same back outside edge from which he or she took off. There is no toe assist.
A toe loop is done with a toe assist. While skating backward on an outside edge, the figure skater picks with the other toe, then jumps a half revolution in the air like a waltz jump, and lands on the foot that did not pick. The skater should be gliding backward on an outside edge when he or she lands.
lol I LOVE your avatar.
Where can I get figure Skating gear other than online?
I need some figure skating gear but i don't want to pay online. Where can i go to store that i can actually walk into?
Please keep in mind that i live in Alberta, Canada and we don't have the same stores as people living in the USA.|||Here are a couple places:
Calgary Skate Shoppe
New or used figure skates, dresses and accessories
Calgary Skate Shoppe
#2-2610 Centre Street N.E.
Calgary, AB
Tel: (403) 289-3182
http://www.calgaryskateshoppe.com/
Pro Skate (I think both a shop and for online buying)
Edmonton - West Side
170 St. %26amp; 111 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5M 4C9
Phone: 1 (780) 481-5532
Toll Free: 1-866-481-5532
AND
Edmonton - South Side
9212-51 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T6E 5L8
Phone: 1 (780) 438-9059
Toll Free: 1-888-438-3888
http://www.pro-skate.com/store/index.php鈥?/a>
Besides the pro shops at the rinks, you might check out dance apparel shops. Some dance apparel can cross over as figure skating apparel (if you're looking for clothing).
Hope that helps!|||I would call one of your ice arenas near you and see if they know of anyone or any store that carries skates. |||Open the Yellow Pages and look under Skating. This will give you Store names, Boutique names for skating apparel.. that's what I did and I live in Montreal. They will be listed in there and you can see what is near you.
Also, if you skate already, people at your club should be able to tell you where you can get stuff.
Please keep in mind that i live in Alberta, Canada and we don't have the same stores as people living in the USA.|||Here are a couple places:
Calgary Skate Shoppe
New or used figure skates, dresses and accessories
Calgary Skate Shoppe
#2-2610 Centre Street N.E.
Calgary, AB
Tel: (403) 289-3182
http://www.calgaryskateshoppe.com/
Pro Skate (I think both a shop and for online buying)
Edmonton - West Side
170 St. %26amp; 111 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5M 4C9
Phone: 1 (780) 481-5532
Toll Free: 1-866-481-5532
AND
Edmonton - South Side
9212-51 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T6E 5L8
Phone: 1 (780) 438-9059
Toll Free: 1-888-438-3888
http://www.pro-skate.com/store/index.php鈥?/a>
Besides the pro shops at the rinks, you might check out dance apparel shops. Some dance apparel can cross over as figure skating apparel (if you're looking for clothing).
Hope that helps!|||I would call one of your ice arenas near you and see if they know of anyone or any store that carries skates. |||Open the Yellow Pages and look under Skating. This will give you Store names, Boutique names for skating apparel.. that's what I did and I live in Montreal. They will be listed in there and you can see what is near you.
Also, if you skate already, people at your club should be able to tell you where you can get stuff.
Whats the difference between figure and ice skating?
Ugh. I am so confused :D ! Whats the difference between figure and ice skating? Figure skating is more of a work out right? Could you please explain to me both forms of skating???
THANK YOU SO MUCH :D!!!|||Ice skating is just the general term for many ice sports (hockey, figure skating, speed skating, or even recreational skating). Figure skating is the competitive stuff that you watch on tv with all the triple jumps and all that good stuff. It was originally called that because back in the day, competition was making precise figures on the ice. You wouldn't go out and do a program to music, but you would try to make a perfect figure while skating, hence figure skating. But, as I said earlier, nowadays Figure skating describes the competitive spinning and jumping stuff that you see on tv.
Hope I cleared things up for you :)|||I'm not an ice skater/figure skater, but i do know the difference. Ice skating is generally racing around the. . . ice plain. lol. it involves speed and dynamics. Figure skating involves balance, and dancing on ice.
Hope i helped! have a great day (or night depending on where you are) :D|||ok iam a figure skater and the difference is that a figure skater does jumps spins etc but ice skaters can be anything, like speed hockey or figure skating. or ice skating could mean just skating for fun|||figure skating and ice skating are basically the same. some people have different meanings but figure skating is usually people doing jumps, spins, spiral sequences ( holding your leg up in a split position with variations) and footwork. ice skating is usually just recreational|||I'd say ice skater was some one who just skates around maybe forwards backwards and a few tricks. A figure skater can do more and will be able to do jumps and spins from the proper entrance.|||Ice Skating is usually just a term used to describe -recreational- figure skating, and just a hobby. You could say 'Oh yeah, i went ice skating the other day with my friends" if you were just someone looking for fun.
But if you were a competitive figure skater, you would say "I went to figure skating practice earlier today".
Its kind of confusing because some people just call hockey/figure/speed skating "ice skating", so yeaaa.
THANK YOU SO MUCH :D!!!|||Ice skating is just the general term for many ice sports (hockey, figure skating, speed skating, or even recreational skating). Figure skating is the competitive stuff that you watch on tv with all the triple jumps and all that good stuff. It was originally called that because back in the day, competition was making precise figures on the ice. You wouldn't go out and do a program to music, but you would try to make a perfect figure while skating, hence figure skating. But, as I said earlier, nowadays Figure skating describes the competitive spinning and jumping stuff that you see on tv.
Hope I cleared things up for you :)|||I'm not an ice skater/figure skater, but i do know the difference. Ice skating is generally racing around the. . . ice plain. lol. it involves speed and dynamics. Figure skating involves balance, and dancing on ice.
Hope i helped! have a great day (or night depending on where you are) :D|||ok iam a figure skater and the difference is that a figure skater does jumps spins etc but ice skaters can be anything, like speed hockey or figure skating. or ice skating could mean just skating for fun|||figure skating and ice skating are basically the same. some people have different meanings but figure skating is usually people doing jumps, spins, spiral sequences ( holding your leg up in a split position with variations) and footwork. ice skating is usually just recreational|||I'd say ice skater was some one who just skates around maybe forwards backwards and a few tricks. A figure skater can do more and will be able to do jumps and spins from the proper entrance.|||Ice Skating is usually just a term used to describe -recreational- figure skating, and just a hobby. You could say 'Oh yeah, i went ice skating the other day with my friends" if you were just someone looking for fun.
But if you were a competitive figure skater, you would say "I went to figure skating practice earlier today".
Its kind of confusing because some people just call hockey/figure/speed skating "ice skating", so yeaaa.
When do i usually start performing in figure skating?
I just started figure skating tuesday. I wanted to know when i can start performing routines. i know not immediately but i wanted to know when|||It depends on each person and how much effort and time you put into it. Most of it is practice. But there's no specific or mandatory time when you should be performing routines, besides routines are to be rehearsed thoroughly! So good luck! If you put enough effort and passion in it, you'll be doing your routine in no time!|||it depends on how much you skate , you have a coach or not , how much you love it ....etc
professional skaters practice 5 hours each day .. they do that for 10 years and then going to world championships or olympics (senior level).
if you skate everyday , after 3 years you will become very great and you may have all single jumps and some doubles (salchow jump which is the easiest) and all spins (but not level 4 in spins because level 4 is highest maybe level 2 or 1 in all spins ) ... etc
if you really love it , you will be great
don't worry and don't think that you can't because figure skating is a hard sport just try try and try .
*note : I can't tell you exactly when , what I said is a prediction . you can be better sooner or later .
good luck :)|||There is really no way of how you can tell in the beginning. Its all about how much the skater has improved and how much the skater can do so then they know if you will be able to do a competition.
I started figure skating in May, 2011. I have never figure skated before but i can skate really well. As soon as I started there was just a talent in me for figure skating. By july, i had passed all the levels in Can skate and now i am in Junior. I have my first figure skating test in a couple weeks and in November the rink where i take my figure skating has a small competition where the majority of the skaters compete against other people in their level. By that time it will be about half a year for me.
Its all about how much you input and when they think you are ready.
Just have fun along the way and try your hardest!!!|||If you're talking about competition, you can actually start competing from the moment you pass your first test! Many clubs and rinks run Basic Skills competitions, often alongside the higher-level ones. You can get out there as early as you like or even not at all if you don't want to.
Your rink may put on a Christmas show that you may be able to be a part of, too!
professional skaters practice 5 hours each day .. they do that for 10 years and then going to world championships or olympics (senior level).
if you skate everyday , after 3 years you will become very great and you may have all single jumps and some doubles (salchow jump which is the easiest) and all spins (but not level 4 in spins because level 4 is highest maybe level 2 or 1 in all spins ) ... etc
if you really love it , you will be great
don't worry and don't think that you can't because figure skating is a hard sport just try try and try .
*note : I can't tell you exactly when , what I said is a prediction . you can be better sooner or later .
good luck :)|||There is really no way of how you can tell in the beginning. Its all about how much the skater has improved and how much the skater can do so then they know if you will be able to do a competition.
I started figure skating in May, 2011. I have never figure skated before but i can skate really well. As soon as I started there was just a talent in me for figure skating. By july, i had passed all the levels in Can skate and now i am in Junior. I have my first figure skating test in a couple weeks and in November the rink where i take my figure skating has a small competition where the majority of the skaters compete against other people in their level. By that time it will be about half a year for me.
Its all about how much you input and when they think you are ready.
Just have fun along the way and try your hardest!!!|||If you're talking about competition, you can actually start competing from the moment you pass your first test! Many clubs and rinks run Basic Skills competitions, often alongside the higher-level ones. You can get out there as early as you like or even not at all if you don't want to.
Your rink may put on a Christmas show that you may be able to be a part of, too!
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