HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN
DO WITH YOUR SKATING:
Figures:
The Adult Skater can practice
traditional compulsory figures on clean ice. If you like a
challenge, discipline, meditation, concentration and focus
upon detail, then this might be for you! Your feet never
leave the ice as you practice a variety of figure eights. A
few competitions still offer "figures events," and figures
can still be tested. To learn more about the tradition of
compulsory figures, visit FIGURES and FIGURES VIDEO.
Moves in the Field
Moves in the Field (MIF, or "Moves")
have replaced compulsory figures, although a number of
compulsory figures are being reinserted into various levels
of Moves. Moves in the Field have replaced compulsory
figures as a prerequisite for competition and testing.
Moves consist of patterns on the ice, which incorporate a
variety of edge work and turns. Adult Skaters understand
the value of practicing fundamentals, such as Moves, and
how they translate into improved Freestyle technique. To
learn more about Moves, visit MIF and MIF VIDEO.
Freestyle
Freestyle is great for Adult Skaters
who love to spin, jump, and learn all of the "in betweens"
of figure skating, such as spirals and connecting footwork.
Freestyle is an anaerobic activity and will keep you in
great shape. If you love to skate solo, skate to music, and
wish to create a program then Freestyle skating might be
for you! To learn more about Freestyle, visit FREESTYLE and FREESTYLE VIDEO
Adult Pair Skating
Adult Pair Skating is on the rise and
at any given time in the US approximately forty (40) Adult
Pair Skating teams are formed. If you are lucky enough to
find a partner at near or the same level of skating ability
as yourself, then you can enjoy practicing with a partner
to learn very exciting pair elements, such as throws,
lifts, pair spins, and the death spirals! Skating Pairs
will definitely keep you in shape! To learn more about Pair
Skating, visit ADULT PAIR SKATING and ADULT PAIR SKATING VIDEO
Adult Dance
Many Adult Skaters choose to learn ice
dancing, because there are no jumps involved with dance,
and your feet never leave the ice when learning compulsory
dances. Ice Dancers must always skate to music that has a
defined beat and rhythm. If you like ballroom dancing,
you'll love ice dancing! To learn more about Ice Dancing,
visit ICE DANCING and ADULT ICE DANCE VIDEO
Adult Synchronized Skating
Joining and Adult Synchronized Skating
team offers a way of skating without being alone on the
ice. Adult teams compete all over the United States. If you
like the spirit of camaraderie and team work, the Adult
Synchronized Skating is for you! Check the Club in your
area to find out if they have an Adult Synchronized Skating
team that you can join. To learn more about Adult
Synchronized Skating, visit SYNCHRO and ADULT SYNCHRO VIDEO
Testing
Adult Skaters test at all levels of
Moves, Dance, Pairs, Freestyle, and Figures. Tests are
judged by USFS judges, according to standards established
by the association. Three categories of tests are available
for the Adult Skater: Adult Track, Master Track (50 years
of age or older), and Standard Track. To learn more about
testing, visit TESTING
Competing
For those who have a competitive
spirit, adult competitions at the Local, Regional, and
National levels should satisfy your lust for the thrill of
victory and the agony of defeat!
Judging
Many Adult Skater and non-skaters can
become certified by United Figure Skating (USFS) to become
judges. Judging requires extensive study and attendance at
one of several judges school programs offered throughout
the year. It also requires and extensive amount of "trial
judging" until your marks consistently match the marks of
experienced judges. It is exciting to work towards becoming
ranked as a top-level national and international judge in
the world of figure skating!
Socializing
Or, just skate for the fun of
socializing and getting good exercise. Skaters and their
families are great people! During the Club year, great
parties and a number of different events are held by your
Club for you to enjoy!