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    Is the type of training you’re doing hindering your success?

    November 2, 2015 - By 

    We all know how important training is in order to become successful.  The more advanced you are in your sport, the more you train.  In Hockey and Figure Skating, training doesn’t just involve on ice practice and lessons.  There is so much more to it than that and there are so many options out there.  Off-Ice of course is a must and Cross Training can be loads of fun.  However, the wrong addition to your training can also hurt you, especially when it’s during the wrong time of the season.  Season Planning, also known as as Periodization is usually done…

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    Coach Change Etiquette

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    Proper Procedures for Changing Coaches Following these steps will help you make the switch to a new coach and still maintain a comfortable relationship within the rink. All parents, coaches and skaters should have a clear understanding of the procedures so when this situation arises; the accepted policy is already in place. Some rinks have coaches sign an agreement to conduct business in a professional and ethical manner as defined by the Professional Skaters Association. If unethical behavior is observed and documented, the coach may lose their teaching privileges. Parents should also have a written guideline provided to them when…

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    Competition Coaching Fee

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    Competition Gate Fee – For Coach to be present while Student skates and does not include competition entry or practice fee. (Due to lower fee, this no longer includes off-ice preparation by coach.) $ 42.50 1st event $ 37.50 for 2nd event on same day $ 20.00 for all other events after that on the same day Competition Off-Ice Preparation Fee – This may include off-ice warm-up, mental preparation, skate check, costume check, hair & Make-Up. $ 75.00 per competition day – must be set up before competition day Competition Practice Private/Semi-Private Lesson Rates Apply.  Please see Leson Rate Schedule.   ***Additionally,…

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    Competition Packing List

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    Check your laces – Not too long or too short. Sharpen skates at least two practices before competition if they need it. Skate bag needs to be tagged with the skater’s name and phone number, as other skaters may have the same bag. Skater’s Packing List Labeled Skate Bag Skates (BOTH OF THEM!) Competition Tights & Extra Tights Practice Tights Practice Gloves Competition Dress (Pants and Shirt if Male) Practice Dress/Outfit Team/Club Jacket Make-Up Hair Brush/Comb Hair Spray Hair Ties, Bobby Pins, etc. Skate Guards (Label with Name) Blade Soakers Towel to Wipe Blades Running Shoes Yoga Mat Jump Rope…

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    Competition Checklist

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    Register for a U.S. Figure Skating Membership – Every serious figure skater must be a member of U.S. Figure Skating and pass official U.S. Figure Skating tests in order to compete. Most skaters join a U.S. Figure Skating memberclub. Club membership includes membership in U.S. Figure Skating. A membership with U.S. Figure Skating is required to take tests beyond the basic skills and to participate in competitions beyond the recreational level. You may also register for a Basic Skills membership through your Skate School. Decide On Which Competitions You Want To Participate In Way In Advance – Opportunities to compete in figure skating competitions are available…

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    10 Commandments for Parents

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    The Ten Commandments for Figure Skating AND Hockey Parents I. Thou shalt not impose your ambitions on thy child. Remember that figure skating or hockey is your child’s activity. Improvement and progress occur at different rates for each individual. Don’t judge your child’s progress based on the performance of other athletes, and don’t push them based on what you think they should be doing. II. Thou shalt be supportive no matter what. There is only one question to ask your child – “Did you have fun?” If competitions, shows, and practices are not fun, your child should not be forced…

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    Coach / Student Agreements or Contracts

    July 28, 2014 - By 

    Signed agreements between a coach and student/parent are very uncommon in the skating world.  It is more widely used by coaches of higher level skaters.  Some might wonder why a skating coach would want a parent and student to sign an agreement.  Well, you don’t see gyms, dance studios personal trainers, massage parlors, and even utility companies, etc. not use some sort of agreement, do you?  So why wouldn’t a coach have one?  An agreement is mainly there to protect the coach and student and to make sure the student and parent understand and agree to what is expected of…