How to Register Your Figure Skater for Their First Official Test
Testing A Skater's First Test Session Your child has gone through all the Basic Skills courses, they've been taking lessons with a private coach, and now comes an important milestone:…
Photographing Indoor Arena Sports
by New York Institute of Photography Are you looking to get some good photos of your son's or daughter's basketball games? Maybe you want to photograph your city's hockey team…
How Old Should My Child be to Start Ice Skating?
by Michelle Wilkin Age four is best for children to begin. There are some children who are ready at 3 years old to start ice skating. Consider the following criteria:…
QnA: What is an appropriate age to start teaching my child to skate?
ASK THE SKATING PRO Q. What is an appropriate age to start teaching my child to skate? A. This is a common question, but one that varies greatly depending on the…
How Do I Choose a Coach?
by Candyce Mairs copyright Bruno Rosa The selection of a figure skating coach is an important one and should be thoughtfully considered. The combination of personalities between the skater and the…
QnA: My child is struggling. Should I let her quit figure skating?
ASK THE SKATING PRO Q. My 8 year old daughter has been skating for a year and a half. She just recently moved up to the Gamma level and has…
QnA: When should my child start competitive skating?
ASK THE SKATING PRO Q. My daughter is turning 6 yrs old and has been figure skating for the past four months. She passed Basic Level 3 skills test. She…
What Things Do I Look For in a Coach?
by Gina Oesterlei Coaches are usually former competitive skaters; while no former training is necessary to be a coach, most coaches have passed tests as well as competed during their skating…
QnA: Recommendations for Diet and Exercise Programs
ASK THE SKATING PRO Q. My daughter is 10, and she has been skating for two years and she is now on her Axel but not landed it yet. I…
The Use and Abuse of Plyometrics
by Kim Goss When Dorothy Hamill skated at the 1976 Olympics, I recall the TV announcer's extensive praise for her tremendous jumping power. Certainly Hamill's flawless artistic presentation played a…
