Im about 200lbs, Ive never been ice skating before, Is it gonna be a problem cuz of my weight?
Can a big girl go ice skating?
There isn't a weight limit for using a public ice skating rink. 200 pounds isn't that heavy. Just make sure you wear a pair of jeans and a thick shirt since this is your first time... to prevent injury in the occurence of a mishap on the ice rink.
Reply:No. Would you ask yourself that if you were a guy? I'm well over 200lbs and have never thought of that as an issue for skating. Dress warmly. Be prepared to fall. Thin ice is a problem for all skaters.
Reply:No it wouldnt be a problem you can do the same thing skinny girls can do.Girl GO FOR IT!!!
Reply:how tall are you?
Reply:Go skating! Have fun! You are not a Big Girl, you a Quality Girl (not quantity) Don't forget it!
Reply:GO DO IT, After a few goes you may enjoy it and even loose a few pounds, if you want to that is. Hell people come in all shapes and sizes, and we all have some problem with our bodies
Reply:No way girl!
Ice skating is very fun and you will definately enjoy it!
Dont worry because ice skates can hold people with big numbers on a scale. If you are worrying that people are going to like treat you wierd then thats not true. I highly doubt people will mistreat you because of your weight. Besides, 200 lbs is not bad at all! Dont worry about it!
I know that if I ever see you ice skating, I wouldnt mind and I would just think of you as another person.
Can you please give me the best answer?
Thanks! You are going to have a great time ice skating and you have yourself a great day!
Reply:well, i'm not sure about the arena/rink that you have in your area, or other answerers' area, but in my country which only has a 20m*30m rink, there isnt a weight limit.
i'm pretty sure there wouldn't be a problem at a rink. however, if you're experiencing winter time and have some frozen lakes/ponds, i'd advise not to go there unless there are plenty of people there. it's not simply because of weight issues, but it's that the ice may be unevenly frozen and break unexpectedly.. a rink is way better.
hmm. i'm sure that everyone's feet looks the same. i mean, you're not grotesquely overweight right? so i think you'll fit into skates too, if that's your concern... remember to tie them tight and secure, so that only one finger can barely make it under the lace... if you have figure skating style of rental skates [with the jagged toe pick] be really secure at the ankle.
i think you're conscious of your weight. don't be. do you love yourself? well, if you're very conscious then cut back a little on the weight. do you know skating burns almost as much calories as jogging? go for it!
but then your weight may be an issue for you since you have to think more on balancing on ice and be aware of your surroundings than to think of what others think..being on ice is a totally different feeling esp to a first timer. i doubt anyone will discrimate you, so dont worry about that. forget about your in securities, stay near the railings/boards but DO NOT hold on to them... i did and took forever to let go..
go with friends who know how to skate, even if they only barely know how. they'll keep your confidence in check. get the considerate kinds who wont tease!
wear gloves! you dont want to cut your hand when you fall right? please dont fall with your hands outstretched. it may break the fall, but it may injure your wrist! it happened to me. if you're aware you're gonna fall, at least kneel down..
wear long clothing. so that you don cut yourself with sharp ice by strong skaters...
falls are okay, dont let people scare you. cos you're on ice, you'll skid, it'll break the impact of your fall! so it's actually better to fall on ice than on land..
hmm.. hey girl.. dont be worried about skating kay? i took quite a bit of work to learn.. it's just the right techniques.. you need to find your centre of gravity on ice which is different from on land.. when others teach your how to skate, let go of the railing or else you will never.. pst. that's from me. i pissed my friends off once cos i embarrassed them...
if you're going alone, at least go watch the better skaters.. look at their feet, try to imitate them. for starters, keep weight on the foot that's on ice...
hope you have a beautiful time skating. dont be in secure.. just as ppl agree with disagree, find security in your insecurity.. =)
Reply:Yes, dont let your weight hold you back. im 220 and play pond hockey all the time with equipment.
Reply:I love big gurls who go out and have fun and know they still can. Of course you can go ice skating. There is a movie about that big gurl who ice skates.
Go out there and knock the little girls down!
Reply:You will probably break through the ice, but I say "Go for it girl!"
Reply:Yes you can go, I imagine that if you fall it may hurt more.
Reply:No, you just need some balance.
Reply:i dont think you can even go...the weight limit onthe ice is about 140
Reply:depeneds on weight limit, if ur going on a lake take your chances and hope it is solid frozen
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
If I can roller blade, can I also ice skate? How do I brake?
I'm going ice skating for the first time tomorrow.
I can roller blade just fine, how is ice skating different?
Any tips on how to brake, clothes, or anything else I should know?
If I can roller blade, can I also ice skate? How do I brake?
The ability to roller blade will definitely help you out, but it won't guarantee a strong grasp of ice skating. Certain styles of roller blading do not translate well to the ice, so it's kind of a crap shoot. You have to be conscious of your edges and stay low if you feel like you are going to fall; bend from your knees, not your waist. Make sure your skates fit snuggly; you shouldn't lose circulation, but the fit should be just a notch looser than that.
If you know how to hockey stop on blades, the ice skates should be similar, but just take the stop a little slower. You can also do a plough stop; like in skiing (pizza pie/french fries technique). Spread your legs apart and angle your toes inward while pushing your weight outward from you heels; feet should angle inward at about a 45 degree angle. Bend your knees and sit back a bit... you should at least slow down considerably.
The very skinny girl in green in doing a plough stop in this pic:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
The girl in the very front on this picture, wearing pink is doing a pretty good plough example:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allenleenyc...
The girl in the foreground in the green dress is doing one here:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
Reply:They are similer enough that you shouldn't have any of the typical getting started problems but there are some differences to keep in mind.
Hockey and figure skates (what the places usually rent) have a rocker. Unless your inline skates are set up for doing dance moves and slalom, the wheels will be set flat. The rocker will make them feel like they want to go in random directions. This will let you turn sharper than you probably can on your inlines but it will take some time to get used to.
You use your toe more as part of your stride in ice skating than you do on inlines (assuming that you don't have the bad habit of toe pushing on inlines).
There is much less grip during the push part of your stride than with inlines. If you have a strong push segment of the stride, you may have to back off a bit.
Braking is obviously different.
If you do a T-stop (dragging the side of a skate behind you) on your inlines, it works well on ice.
Lunge turns are also effective and easier on the ice skates because of the rocker.
Spin stops also work well on ice.
Reply:brake by turning ur knees in so ur outer edge skids on the ice.
and i think so.
i started out with a little rollerblading, and i started figure skating and compete 3 competitions a yr and skate 4 times a week.
Reply:well ice skating is alot harder but roller blades are kinda similar to ice skating. well to brake on ice skating is simple you just have to turn to the right or left and stop gliding. and for clothes you could just wear pants and a sweater cause its very cold in an ice rink.
Reply:The two are similar in that you have to push the same way in skates as in rollerblades....push using the sides of your blades instead of your toes, but really, they're very different. I've been figure skating for a long time, but don't claim to be very good on rollerblades! Personally, I think skating on ice is easier. You don't have to worry about rocks and junk or cracks in the sidewalk or hills. It's easier to push and gain speed.
As for stopping, the easiest way to stop on ice is called a snowplow stop. If you have ever gone skiing, this may sound familiar. To do a snowplow stop, point your toes slightly inward to make an upside down V shape and push out to the sides. Keep your arms out for balance and bend your knees. Practice them first just standing still. With your feet about a shoulder width apart, bend your knees, arms out and push out with your feet. Be sure not to let your upper body lean foward or backward.
If you're going skating, I don't recommend wearing jeans. Should you wipe out, the jeans absorb water and won't dry as quickly as sweats or athletic pants. Also you're more flexible in anything but jeans. You'd probably do just fine in sweats, a t-shirt, fleece/sweatshirt and gloves if you're skating indoors.
Also, be sure to tie the ankles of your skates tightest because that is where you need the most support. Have fun!
Reply:i do not think they are that similar but anyways to stop you can put your feet in a T and put pressure on your back foot put yourtoes together a bit making a V shape or if they are NOT hockey boots you will have a toe pick pick your foot up put it behind you on the ice and the toe pick will continuolusly pick the ice untill you stop if all else fails hit the boreds (hands first if possible) attire NOT jeans
Reply:Roller blading is very similar to ice skating. For an Ice Skater, it harder to roller blade because it's on wheels (trust me, i've been in ice competitions!), ane vice versa for roller bladers. To Stop on ice you can turn backwards and lean on your toepicks. An easier way is having one foot in front close to a 90 degree angle to your body making sure your toepick is on the inside (toepicks should most always face each other). Clothes wise, Jeans, t-shirt and sweater is fine, maybe gloves and hat if you're very new to the ice. After a while, you'll get sweaty (believe it or not) so you can take the sweater off. Since i've gone before, i typically wear special tight that go over my boots. Anything else- if you see somebody showing off, aka- spins jumps-, don't try it. It takes a ton of practice. I had one kid try to copy me and he broke his wrist. Rental skates tend to be very uncomfortable so wear comfortable full length socks (no ankle socks- you'll get a blister). Don't look down, you'll lose your balance and if you think you'll fall, go by the wall so you can catch yourself.
Reply:Yep! if you can roller blade you can skate :) to brake you can point your toes together but not to fast or you'll fall over. wear thick socks or you'll get blisters! and if you fall over (everyone does at first...) keep your fingers in, 'cause you don't want them chopped off. if you need any other help just ask the people you're with.
Oh, and most importantly Have Fun!
good luck
Reply:Roller blading is alot easier than ice skating. You should be able to do it but you won't be able to stop as easily.
Just remember to push the front of your skate down towards the ice to slow yourself down.
Keep a steady pace, and you need to move your legs a bit differently, keep your feet on the ground more than you would if you were rollerblading and sway your hips a bit more to push yourself along the ice.
Reply:thats how i strted, i used to rollarblade, i switched over to ice skating, to snow u kinda put ur foot forward....or go into the wall, either way works, the diff is that ice is alot more slippery. wear gloves, very important, if u fall, its very cold...also, wear sweatpants....u dont wanna rip jeans...it aint pretty....oh, n thick socks...
Reply:It's about the same. Just use strike 2 to move on the ice. To brake, do t-stop. if you r afraid of falling, i advise u to move in a v.
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I can roller blade just fine, how is ice skating different?
Any tips on how to brake, clothes, or anything else I should know?
If I can roller blade, can I also ice skate? How do I brake?
The ability to roller blade will definitely help you out, but it won't guarantee a strong grasp of ice skating. Certain styles of roller blading do not translate well to the ice, so it's kind of a crap shoot. You have to be conscious of your edges and stay low if you feel like you are going to fall; bend from your knees, not your waist. Make sure your skates fit snuggly; you shouldn't lose circulation, but the fit should be just a notch looser than that.
If you know how to hockey stop on blades, the ice skates should be similar, but just take the stop a little slower. You can also do a plough stop; like in skiing (pizza pie/french fries technique). Spread your legs apart and angle your toes inward while pushing your weight outward from you heels; feet should angle inward at about a 45 degree angle. Bend your knees and sit back a bit... you should at least slow down considerably.
The very skinny girl in green in doing a plough stop in this pic:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
The girl in the very front on this picture, wearing pink is doing a pretty good plough example:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allenleenyc...
The girl in the foreground in the green dress is doing one here:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
Reply:They are similer enough that you shouldn't have any of the typical getting started problems but there are some differences to keep in mind.
Hockey and figure skates (what the places usually rent) have a rocker. Unless your inline skates are set up for doing dance moves and slalom, the wheels will be set flat. The rocker will make them feel like they want to go in random directions. This will let you turn sharper than you probably can on your inlines but it will take some time to get used to.
You use your toe more as part of your stride in ice skating than you do on inlines (assuming that you don't have the bad habit of toe pushing on inlines).
There is much less grip during the push part of your stride than with inlines. If you have a strong push segment of the stride, you may have to back off a bit.
Braking is obviously different.
If you do a T-stop (dragging the side of a skate behind you) on your inlines, it works well on ice.
Lunge turns are also effective and easier on the ice skates because of the rocker.
Spin stops also work well on ice.
Reply:brake by turning ur knees in so ur outer edge skids on the ice.
and i think so.
i started out with a little rollerblading, and i started figure skating and compete 3 competitions a yr and skate 4 times a week.
Reply:well ice skating is alot harder but roller blades are kinda similar to ice skating. well to brake on ice skating is simple you just have to turn to the right or left and stop gliding. and for clothes you could just wear pants and a sweater cause its very cold in an ice rink.
Reply:The two are similar in that you have to push the same way in skates as in rollerblades....push using the sides of your blades instead of your toes, but really, they're very different. I've been figure skating for a long time, but don't claim to be very good on rollerblades! Personally, I think skating on ice is easier. You don't have to worry about rocks and junk or cracks in the sidewalk or hills. It's easier to push and gain speed.
As for stopping, the easiest way to stop on ice is called a snowplow stop. If you have ever gone skiing, this may sound familiar. To do a snowplow stop, point your toes slightly inward to make an upside down V shape and push out to the sides. Keep your arms out for balance and bend your knees. Practice them first just standing still. With your feet about a shoulder width apart, bend your knees, arms out and push out with your feet. Be sure not to let your upper body lean foward or backward.
If you're going skating, I don't recommend wearing jeans. Should you wipe out, the jeans absorb water and won't dry as quickly as sweats or athletic pants. Also you're more flexible in anything but jeans. You'd probably do just fine in sweats, a t-shirt, fleece/sweatshirt and gloves if you're skating indoors.
Also, be sure to tie the ankles of your skates tightest because that is where you need the most support. Have fun!
Reply:i do not think they are that similar but anyways to stop you can put your feet in a T and put pressure on your back foot put yourtoes together a bit making a V shape or if they are NOT hockey boots you will have a toe pick pick your foot up put it behind you on the ice and the toe pick will continuolusly pick the ice untill you stop if all else fails hit the boreds (hands first if possible) attire NOT jeans
Reply:Roller blading is very similar to ice skating. For an Ice Skater, it harder to roller blade because it's on wheels (trust me, i've been in ice competitions!), ane vice versa for roller bladers. To Stop on ice you can turn backwards and lean on your toepicks. An easier way is having one foot in front close to a 90 degree angle to your body making sure your toepick is on the inside (toepicks should most always face each other). Clothes wise, Jeans, t-shirt and sweater is fine, maybe gloves and hat if you're very new to the ice. After a while, you'll get sweaty (believe it or not) so you can take the sweater off. Since i've gone before, i typically wear special tight that go over my boots. Anything else- if you see somebody showing off, aka- spins jumps-, don't try it. It takes a ton of practice. I had one kid try to copy me and he broke his wrist. Rental skates tend to be very uncomfortable so wear comfortable full length socks (no ankle socks- you'll get a blister). Don't look down, you'll lose your balance and if you think you'll fall, go by the wall so you can catch yourself.
Reply:Yep! if you can roller blade you can skate :) to brake you can point your toes together but not to fast or you'll fall over. wear thick socks or you'll get blisters! and if you fall over (everyone does at first...) keep your fingers in, 'cause you don't want them chopped off. if you need any other help just ask the people you're with.
Oh, and most importantly Have Fun!
good luck
Reply:Roller blading is alot easier than ice skating. You should be able to do it but you won't be able to stop as easily.
Just remember to push the front of your skate down towards the ice to slow yourself down.
Keep a steady pace, and you need to move your legs a bit differently, keep your feet on the ground more than you would if you were rollerblading and sway your hips a bit more to push yourself along the ice.
Reply:thats how i strted, i used to rollarblade, i switched over to ice skating, to snow u kinda put ur foot forward....or go into the wall, either way works, the diff is that ice is alot more slippery. wear gloves, very important, if u fall, its very cold...also, wear sweatpants....u dont wanna rip jeans...it aint pretty....oh, n thick socks...
Reply:It's about the same. Just use strike 2 to move on the ice. To brake, do t-stop. if you r afraid of falling, i advise u to move in a v.
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I have to make a power point about ice skating!?
I have to make a power point about being an ice skating coach. Does anybody know anything about being an ice skating coach? Like how they teach, how they get paid, how they work with the people that they are teaching. PLEASE HELP ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU SOME POINTS!!!
I have to make a power point about ice skating!?
I can skate and I have taken my kids to skating class. What do you want to know?
Usually they start with having kids stand in their skates on the floor and practice standing up and how to stand.
Then they have the kids skate holding on to chairs on the ice. They teach them the very basics.
They don't get paid much at all.
Tell me what you want to know. Adult lessons, kids lessons, what level?
dental
I have to make a power point about ice skating!?
I can skate and I have taken my kids to skating class. What do you want to know?
Usually they start with having kids stand in their skates on the floor and practice standing up and how to stand.
Then they have the kids skate holding on to chairs on the ice. They teach them the very basics.
They don't get paid much at all.
Tell me what you want to know. Adult lessons, kids lessons, what level?
dental
How much does the Annual Ice Skating in Downtown Houston, Tx Cost?
I am trying to plan a trip for my Drill Team to go to the Ice Skating rink that they have every year Downtown and I can not find the prices anywhere!!! And to b able to plan this I need to have a general idea on the cost... So does anyone know what the general cost is or maybe have an estimate or even a web site...??
Thanks for your Help!!!
%26lt;3ya
How much does the Annual Ice Skating in Downtown Houston, Tx Cost?
Plan on $6 plus $2 for skate rental per individual. Have fun!
Reply:They don't have it DT. Moody Gardens in Houston has it. I think the Woodlands also has a "Winter Wonderland" type festival with ice skating %26amp; fake snow.
Reply:Seasonal temporary rinks may not necessarily have a website at this time as prices/locations change. Sometimes you can find an older website, but the prices will more than likely be higher for the current year. Once you do find the info and can contact them, you will most likely be able to get a group discount if your drill team is big enough (possibly with a some instruction included).
Most articles about holiday skating in Downtown Houston seem to lead to the Galleria - and they do have group rates listed on the website:
Polar Ice Galleria
http://www.polaricegalleriahouston.com/
Here are links Googled for other ice skating rinks near Downtown Houston, TX . . . but all of these are open all year round.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en%26amp;resnum...
Hope that helps!!
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Thanks for your Help!!!
%26lt;3ya
How much does the Annual Ice Skating in Downtown Houston, Tx Cost?
Plan on $6 plus $2 for skate rental per individual. Have fun!
Reply:They don't have it DT. Moody Gardens in Houston has it. I think the Woodlands also has a "Winter Wonderland" type festival with ice skating %26amp; fake snow.
Reply:Seasonal temporary rinks may not necessarily have a website at this time as prices/locations change. Sometimes you can find an older website, but the prices will more than likely be higher for the current year. Once you do find the info and can contact them, you will most likely be able to get a group discount if your drill team is big enough (possibly with a some instruction included).
Most articles about holiday skating in Downtown Houston seem to lead to the Galleria - and they do have group rates listed on the website:
Polar Ice Galleria
http://www.polaricegalleriahouston.com/
Here are links Googled for other ice skating rinks near Downtown Houston, TX . . . but all of these are open all year round.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en%26amp;resnum...
Hope that helps!!
jsp
Top Tips for taking up ice-skating?
I'd love to take up ice-skating.. is there a particular age which is best for taking it up and is there any tops and advice anyone could kindly give me :) thankx muchly! x
Top Tips for taking up ice-skating?
you can be a good skater from the first day that you step on the ice.
skating is not about being at a high level. i think most people feel like that so they think they need to start early but you should only be doing it if you love it. the point is for enjoyment and then your immediate goal is to look good doing whatever move you are doing, even if it is a two foot glide.
confidence, not experience, is what every skater needs to be successful.
go for it baby~!
Reply:erm well i think that you can start from any age but i think that if you started from a young age e.g. 4 when your around 10 you could be a pro at ice skating but it doesnt matter how old you are. A useful tip is too keep practicing and to believe in yourself and to remember tht impossible is nuffing!
Reply:there's no particular age to start ice skating i didn't step on ice until last year and i'm already learning single jumps.
the advice i would give to you is to practice as much as you can and if your like me and love the ice you'll never want to get off lol ^_^
also never give up no matter how hard something is just keep trying and you'll get it.
so good luck ^_^
Reply:Many figure skaters start as young as 3 of 4. I started at 11, so it's really never too late to start figure skating. I personally believe a good age to start is 8 or 9 because older kids tend to grasp ideas a lot faster than the little ones. This age is perfect because it's somewhere in the middle: not too young, but not too old either
I would highly reccomend starting in the level Pre-Alpha. Don't start in Tots 1 %26amp;2 OR Tots 3 %26amp;4 because most of the people there are 3 or 4 years old. Pre-Alpha has mainly younger kids, but the moves they teach are basic and a great place to start:
*Backward Swizzles
*Forward Swizzles
*Two-Foot Spin
*Two-Foot Glide
*One-Foot Glide (right and left)
In the beginning, use the rental skates your rink provides. Because you will only be a beginner, rental skates are adequate for what you will be doing on the ice. Beware: rental skates are dull, crooked, and will sometimes give you blisters. Once at the level Gamma, I would purchase a pair of skates online at skatebuys.com because they are cheaper than at pro shops. However, determine your size by going to a pro shop to try them on. Then buy online
New skates are very stiff and need to be broken in.
Leave the first two eyelets of the skate untied on your first couple of wears. I would also purchase guards and soakers and bunga pads. Guards cover the blade when you're wlaking around outside the rink. These prevent the blade from getting dull quickly. Soakers are placed on the blade to soak up the water from the ice that has accumulated on the blade while you were skating. Bunga bads are wraps that are placed around the ankle, toes, etc. that prevent blisters
If you don't want to use Bunga Pads, you can purchase corn cushions from Longs and place them on "bony areas" such as the ankle. I have very bony feet and now I have bunions from skating. I place corn cushions on the bunions.
I wouldn't purchase a dress and tights until you get to at least Freestyle 4. Dresses are for more proffessional skaters. You don't need a dress when you're still trying to learn backward crossovers.
Practice Practice Practice. This is where age is irrelevant. As long as you practice dillegently, you will excel.
Hope this helps
Always,
MeowMeow
scooter
Top Tips for taking up ice-skating?
you can be a good skater from the first day that you step on the ice.
skating is not about being at a high level. i think most people feel like that so they think they need to start early but you should only be doing it if you love it. the point is for enjoyment and then your immediate goal is to look good doing whatever move you are doing, even if it is a two foot glide.
confidence, not experience, is what every skater needs to be successful.
go for it baby~!
Reply:erm well i think that you can start from any age but i think that if you started from a young age e.g. 4 when your around 10 you could be a pro at ice skating but it doesnt matter how old you are. A useful tip is too keep practicing and to believe in yourself and to remember tht impossible is nuffing!
Reply:there's no particular age to start ice skating i didn't step on ice until last year and i'm already learning single jumps.
the advice i would give to you is to practice as much as you can and if your like me and love the ice you'll never want to get off lol ^_^
also never give up no matter how hard something is just keep trying and you'll get it.
so good luck ^_^
Reply:Many figure skaters start as young as 3 of 4. I started at 11, so it's really never too late to start figure skating. I personally believe a good age to start is 8 or 9 because older kids tend to grasp ideas a lot faster than the little ones. This age is perfect because it's somewhere in the middle: not too young, but not too old either
I would highly reccomend starting in the level Pre-Alpha. Don't start in Tots 1 %26amp;2 OR Tots 3 %26amp;4 because most of the people there are 3 or 4 years old. Pre-Alpha has mainly younger kids, but the moves they teach are basic and a great place to start:
*Backward Swizzles
*Forward Swizzles
*Two-Foot Spin
*Two-Foot Glide
*One-Foot Glide (right and left)
In the beginning, use the rental skates your rink provides. Because you will only be a beginner, rental skates are adequate for what you will be doing on the ice. Beware: rental skates are dull, crooked, and will sometimes give you blisters. Once at the level Gamma, I would purchase a pair of skates online at skatebuys.com because they are cheaper than at pro shops. However, determine your size by going to a pro shop to try them on. Then buy online
New skates are very stiff and need to be broken in.
Leave the first two eyelets of the skate untied on your first couple of wears. I would also purchase guards and soakers and bunga pads. Guards cover the blade when you're wlaking around outside the rink. These prevent the blade from getting dull quickly. Soakers are placed on the blade to soak up the water from the ice that has accumulated on the blade while you were skating. Bunga bads are wraps that are placed around the ankle, toes, etc. that prevent blisters
If you don't want to use Bunga Pads, you can purchase corn cushions from Longs and place them on "bony areas" such as the ankle. I have very bony feet and now I have bunions from skating. I place corn cushions on the bunions.
I wouldn't purchase a dress and tights until you get to at least Freestyle 4. Dresses are for more proffessional skaters. You don't need a dress when you're still trying to learn backward crossovers.
Practice Practice Practice. This is where age is irrelevant. As long as you practice dillegently, you will excel.
Hope this helps
Always,
MeowMeow
scooter
What do I need For ice skating?
Im going to an ice skating camp, but I have no idea what kind of clothes to wear or what else to bring! Any suggestions?
What do I need For ice skating?
Check what programs they have there like if they have ballet you may need ballet shoes
But you will for sure need
skates
nylons,sweat pants, mitts, sweater, dress, skirt
your music
snacks
water bottle
money (for calling people on pay phone, buying food)
muscle rub
And if you wish
spinner
yoga mat/towel
skipping rope
If you want to make a good impression then you should wear a skating dress with nylons with no holes in them and clean your skates
Hope this is enough info
Reply:ok. So, bring lots of warm clothes and plenty of bottles of water because ice skating is hard work! Bring gloves, scarf and towels (for you or your skates). Make sure your clothes wont drag on the ice and dont bring clothes which will get soaked if you fall over (eg trackie bottoms) hope that helps and have fun!!!
Reply:After reading all other responses, thought I had better mention PLASTERS!!!! All that skating you're gonna do may hurt!
Reply:(All this information is based on that your attending a higher level camp, not just a begginers camp, though the items work both ways.)
SKATES!!! long fitted pants that STRETCH!!!!!!!!! (you can get these at target for about $20) a bag to carry your skates in ( I would recommend one with wheels) you should probaly bring a beach towel (because you'll probably do off-ice), gloves, a jumprope, a re-fillable water bottle, COMFORTABLE jogging shoes, and probably a warm sweater (that you can move in) to wear when your on the ice.
Hope this helps.......... and have fun!
Reply:wera yoga pants or jazz pants.. make sure that they are full length. Gloves, layers of shirts and maybe a jacket depending on how cold the rink is. Of course your skates and socks and if you wear them boot covers.
Reply:You should talk to the rink/director that is running the camp or see if there is some type of brochure that says what you will need for the camp. I would guess that you should bring some clothes that are good for skating (like knit exercise type pants, a t shirt, a jacket, and gloves). i would certainly check to see if there are any specifics that you need to bring though they should be able to tell you what you need and what types of things to bring.
Reply:Here is my help:
If you're wearing Firgure Skates, you should since you posted in that category, here is what you should wear:
Thin socks, as thin as tights, or thinner.
Pants, jeans are bad, and a skirt is better for figure skaters.
Layers, thne when you get hot, you can take the layers off.
If you can't skate real well and will think you will fall, bring knee pads, maybe, and wear them UNDER your pants.
Bring:
Money, there are always vending machines or arcade games.
A snack, sometimes the food is overpriced.
That's about it and Happy Skating!
Reply:Check the brochure; different camps require different things.
If you plan to take private lessons during the freestyle practice sessions, talk to your coach to schedule the time. If you don't have a coach, you can ask whichever coach you want, or ask for a recommendation. (Make sure it's okay with your parents - it costs extra.)
At minimum, bring your skates (duh!), gloves, water bottle, jumprope, socks and sneakers. If you keep a practice log/journal, bring it with you to make notes.
They're probably doing off-ice workouts, so ask if you need a yoga mat or beach towel.
Find out if lunch is provided or if you have to bring/buy.
Wear layered clothing, so you can add layers to stay warm or take a few off to stay cool. Make sure it's all comfortable enough to skate in, so no jeans or tight-fitting clothes.
Have fun!
Reply:A few Beers
Reply:you need a person ice skates and a ice rink
Reply:Your Skill!
Reply:I say you should call up the camp and ask them if there are any certain things to brig along with you. Maybe some strench pants and maybe a skating dress? Those are some good choices. Have some gloves, a t shirt, a jacket, some stretchy pants. (don't forget stretchy) and of course your skates. Maybe some blankets to keep you warm and well...yeah. Look it up in the brochure...
Well, good luck! Hope this helps!
Reply:Well, my suggestion is to bring light clothes so when your ice skating you won't feel heavy or weighed down and you can do jump and spins better. Also you should bring padding's so if it's your first time you won't get hurt. I hope this helps. Good Luck!
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What do I need For ice skating?
Check what programs they have there like if they have ballet you may need ballet shoes
But you will for sure need
skates
nylons,sweat pants, mitts, sweater, dress, skirt
your music
snacks
water bottle
money (for calling people on pay phone, buying food)
muscle rub
And if you wish
spinner
yoga mat/towel
skipping rope
If you want to make a good impression then you should wear a skating dress with nylons with no holes in them and clean your skates
Hope this is enough info
Reply:ok. So, bring lots of warm clothes and plenty of bottles of water because ice skating is hard work! Bring gloves, scarf and towels (for you or your skates). Make sure your clothes wont drag on the ice and dont bring clothes which will get soaked if you fall over (eg trackie bottoms) hope that helps and have fun!!!
Reply:After reading all other responses, thought I had better mention PLASTERS!!!! All that skating you're gonna do may hurt!
Reply:(All this information is based on that your attending a higher level camp, not just a begginers camp, though the items work both ways.)
SKATES!!! long fitted pants that STRETCH!!!!!!!!! (you can get these at target for about $20) a bag to carry your skates in ( I would recommend one with wheels) you should probaly bring a beach towel (because you'll probably do off-ice), gloves, a jumprope, a re-fillable water bottle, COMFORTABLE jogging shoes, and probably a warm sweater (that you can move in) to wear when your on the ice.
Hope this helps.......... and have fun!
Reply:wera yoga pants or jazz pants.. make sure that they are full length. Gloves, layers of shirts and maybe a jacket depending on how cold the rink is. Of course your skates and socks and if you wear them boot covers.
Reply:You should talk to the rink/director that is running the camp or see if there is some type of brochure that says what you will need for the camp. I would guess that you should bring some clothes that are good for skating (like knit exercise type pants, a t shirt, a jacket, and gloves). i would certainly check to see if there are any specifics that you need to bring though they should be able to tell you what you need and what types of things to bring.
Reply:Here is my help:
If you're wearing Firgure Skates, you should since you posted in that category, here is what you should wear:
Thin socks, as thin as tights, or thinner.
Pants, jeans are bad, and a skirt is better for figure skaters.
Layers, thne when you get hot, you can take the layers off.
If you can't skate real well and will think you will fall, bring knee pads, maybe, and wear them UNDER your pants.
Bring:
Money, there are always vending machines or arcade games.
A snack, sometimes the food is overpriced.
That's about it and Happy Skating!
Reply:Check the brochure; different camps require different things.
If you plan to take private lessons during the freestyle practice sessions, talk to your coach to schedule the time. If you don't have a coach, you can ask whichever coach you want, or ask for a recommendation. (Make sure it's okay with your parents - it costs extra.)
At minimum, bring your skates (duh!), gloves, water bottle, jumprope, socks and sneakers. If you keep a practice log/journal, bring it with you to make notes.
They're probably doing off-ice workouts, so ask if you need a yoga mat or beach towel.
Find out if lunch is provided or if you have to bring/buy.
Wear layered clothing, so you can add layers to stay warm or take a few off to stay cool. Make sure it's all comfortable enough to skate in, so no jeans or tight-fitting clothes.
Have fun!
Reply:A few Beers
Reply:you need a person ice skates and a ice rink
Reply:Your Skill!
Reply:I say you should call up the camp and ask them if there are any certain things to brig along with you. Maybe some strench pants and maybe a skating dress? Those are some good choices. Have some gloves, a t shirt, a jacket, some stretchy pants. (don't forget stretchy) and of course your skates. Maybe some blankets to keep you warm and well...yeah. Look it up in the brochure...
Well, good luck! Hope this helps!
Reply:Well, my suggestion is to bring light clothes so when your ice skating you won't feel heavy or weighed down and you can do jump and spins better. Also you should bring padding's so if it's your first time you won't get hurt. I hope this helps. Good Luck!
sweating
What are some facts on ice skating?
any that is about ice skating.
What are some facts on ice skating?
ice skating
gliding along an ice surface on keellike runners known as ice skates.
Skating as a Sport
Skating, besides being an important form of winter recreation and the essential skill in the game of ice hockey (see hockey, ice) has developed into three different sports–speed skating, figure skating, and ice dancing. All three are now features of the Winter Olympic games.
Speed Skating
In speed-skating events, racers may reach speeds as high as 30 mi (48 km) per hr. The Olympic races are around oval tracks at distances of 500, 1,000, 1,500, 5,000, and 10,000 meters for men and 500, 1,000, 1,500, 3,000, and 5,000 meters for women. Short-track skating features skaters in massed starts circling a small indoor oval. In the Olympics men compete in 500-, 1,000-, and 1,500-meter events, with a 5,000-meters relay; the women's races are at similar distances except for the relay (3,000 meters).
Figure Skating
Jackson Haines, an American, revolutionized figure skating in the 1860s, skating to music, bringing balletic movements to ice, and creating new ones. One of the most beautiful and graceful events in all sport, international figure skating requires skaters to perform a short program that includes mandatory jumps and skills, and then a longer program of free selection, both set to music. Judging is subjective and often controversial. Skaters also compete in pairs, seeking through the intricate synchronization of moves and the performance of lifts and jumps to impress the scoring judges.
Olympic gold medalist Sonja Henie did much to bring skating to wide public notice in the United States, and after she turned (1936) professional, the ice carnival became a popular American amusement. Since then traveling ice shows have continued to attract former Olympic skaters who have, since the 1970s, also competed in a series of professional competitions. In recent years, Americans have increasingly taken up competitive figure skating in the hope of repeating the successes of Olympic champions such as Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tara Lipinski, and Sarah Hughes.
History
The earliest skates (c.9th cent.), made of bone, were found in Sweden. Wooden skates with iron facings appeared in the 14th cent. Skates made entirely of iron were introduced in the 17th cent. Steel skates, with straps and clamps to fasten them to the shoes, were sold in the 1850s, and later came the skate permanently attached to the shoe. Skating has long been a means of travel in countries with long, cold winters, such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and especially Holland. There are references to skating in English books as early as the 12th cent. By the 18th cent. skating was not only a means of travel but also a well-established sport. European colonists introduced it early into America and Canada.
Bibliography
See J. M. Petkevich, The Skater's Handbook (1984
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What are some facts on ice skating?
ice skating
gliding along an ice surface on keellike runners known as ice skates.
Skating as a Sport
Skating, besides being an important form of winter recreation and the essential skill in the game of ice hockey (see hockey, ice) has developed into three different sports–speed skating, figure skating, and ice dancing. All three are now features of the Winter Olympic games.
Speed Skating
In speed-skating events, racers may reach speeds as high as 30 mi (48 km) per hr. The Olympic races are around oval tracks at distances of 500, 1,000, 1,500, 5,000, and 10,000 meters for men and 500, 1,000, 1,500, 3,000, and 5,000 meters for women. Short-track skating features skaters in massed starts circling a small indoor oval. In the Olympics men compete in 500-, 1,000-, and 1,500-meter events, with a 5,000-meters relay; the women's races are at similar distances except for the relay (3,000 meters).
Figure Skating
Jackson Haines, an American, revolutionized figure skating in the 1860s, skating to music, bringing balletic movements to ice, and creating new ones. One of the most beautiful and graceful events in all sport, international figure skating requires skaters to perform a short program that includes mandatory jumps and skills, and then a longer program of free selection, both set to music. Judging is subjective and often controversial. Skaters also compete in pairs, seeking through the intricate synchronization of moves and the performance of lifts and jumps to impress the scoring judges.
Olympic gold medalist Sonja Henie did much to bring skating to wide public notice in the United States, and after she turned (1936) professional, the ice carnival became a popular American amusement. Since then traveling ice shows have continued to attract former Olympic skaters who have, since the 1970s, also competed in a series of professional competitions. In recent years, Americans have increasingly taken up competitive figure skating in the hope of repeating the successes of Olympic champions such as Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tara Lipinski, and Sarah Hughes.
History
The earliest skates (c.9th cent.), made of bone, were found in Sweden. Wooden skates with iron facings appeared in the 14th cent. Skates made entirely of iron were introduced in the 17th cent. Steel skates, with straps and clamps to fasten them to the shoes, were sold in the 1850s, and later came the skate permanently attached to the shoe. Skating has long been a means of travel in countries with long, cold winters, such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and especially Holland. There are references to skating in English books as early as the 12th cent. By the 18th cent. skating was not only a means of travel but also a well-established sport. European colonists introduced it early into America and Canada.
Bibliography
See J. M. Petkevich, The Skater's Handbook (1984
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