Find solution
How can I become a great figure skater?

How can I become a figure skater?

  • I'm 13 years old and i really want to start skating. i have no idea how to get started but i know of a few skating rinks close to where i live. when i was younger i took a few ...show more

  • Answer:

    Many rinks offer learn-to-skate classes that you can take, which may include classes for teens/adults. Chances are that you would start on the easiest level class, and work your way up. For your early level classes, if you don't have decent skates, you could use the rentals that the rink provides. However, if you decide that you want to continue on with skating beyond the basic levels, then you will want to get a decent pair of skates that will allow for you to jump and spin. Your class coach can give you recommendations. In addition, it is highly recommended to start taking private lessons when you hit the Freestyle levels, or even sooner. It just depends on how ambitious you are. I started taking private lessons as an adult just after I passed my first class skating test. As for practicing, that is up to you and how much time you can afford to spend at the rink. With the basic levels, you can work on your moves during many of the public skating sessions. With me, I go as often as I can. Sometimes, it's only 6 hours a week, sometimes, it's 10 or more. My best suggestion here is to find a decent schedule for when to go skating, and try to stick to it as much as possible. Then, when you are at the rink, really do practice for a good chunk of the time. It's totally fine to just skate around with friends, but you will need to spend time focusing on the quality of your skating. Basically, if you are serious about your skating, and are willing to put in the effort, you will improve fairly quickly. I started taking adult classes last year, barely being able to do a one foot glide. However, I worked hard enough to pass of my class skating tests on the first try, and now starting to work on my first jumps and spins. So, if I can learn to learn to learn to skate in my 30s, you can definitely do it while in your teens. :)

VYCKBEL56DGWDOMDDBXCQYDEMQ at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

go to public sating sessions and get a feel of it.. when u start u might be frustrated cuz it might be hard... but try to skate... if u like it then buy skates (Riedell, SP Terry, Jackson skates r the best!) then take lessons, get a private coach... i've been skating for 3 yrs hope this helps

Purple

Note this will take time it won't happen in a day probably a couple of years. Step 1. I would suggest going to a few public sessions to see If you really like it and if you remember anything. If you still want to skate progress to step 2 If not step 12 step 2. try taking a couple of lessons. If you still want to skate progress to step 3 If not step 12 step3. get yourself skates continue group lessons. step 4. Feeling confident get privates! If you still want to skate progress to step 5 If not step 12 step 6. Try a minor competition if you would like if not continue privates and group lessons step 7. try some off ice see if it helps step 8. Time for a larger comp. step 9. Start ballet step 10. continue step 11. Continue step 12. Retire or quit

skate foreva

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.