im 13 and im going to be moving up to novice right after regionals this year and i think that i need to be skating more so i dont get last place in all my competetions. right now i skate 5 tiems a week for 2 hours a day how much should i be skating?
2007-09-27 09:51:09 · 7 answers · asked by cassie 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Ice Skating
How much you skate, depends on your devotion, and need for practice. While skating daily would be marvelous, it just doesn't fit into most of our schedules. Try to skate as often as possible, but don't allow it to comepletely overwhelm you. You can also practice your moves and positions on your kitchen floor, or a hard wood floor.
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2007-09-28 13:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ejfigskater♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe instead of looking it as needing to skate more, you should first reevaluate how you are skating with the amount of time you are currently practicing. Are you getting the most out of your lessons and practice sessions as it is?
If you are getting last place in competitions, what do you think is the main reason? I know a few skaters who skate many, many hours a day/week . . . you would think they should be totally ready for a competition. The problem is, even with all that skating, they fall apart for the real thing. One poops out because they don't really work on stamina. Another skates, but doesn't skate "hard" in practice. Another just gets too nervous and can't get it together on competition ice (needs more mental focus). Sometimes skaters will "cram" in their skating just before competition instead of building up to their peak . . . that can cause poop out for competition too. And then there are some who say they skate all those hours, but for much of it they're goofing off/talking - not "really" skating. (Not to say any of that stuff is what you're doing).
It's the quality of your practice, not necessarily quantity. See if you and your coach can figure out exactly what you need to focus on in your practice to make you a better competitor . . . and go from there. If you do find you really need to practice more, build it up slowly - and remember you do need to give your muscles a break.
Hope that helps!
2007-09-27 18:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds about right to me. While it is a higher level, you don't want to burn yourself out either. Skating still has to be FUN. Now that you've made it so far, you don't want to over-do it and start dreading skating! I'm sure you've heard this before -- it's all about balance. Talk to your coach and maybe you can come up with a schedule that works for you to accommodate your skating practice (on and off ice), school and a little bit of a family/personal life. Your coach should be able to tell you if your practice time is sufficient for your skating level. Make sure you're using the time you are on the ice wisely and not for too much socializing...as we're all a little guilty of! :) Good luck to you!
2007-09-27 18:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by pinksk8ergal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every skater varies with how much the skate at each level depending on coach, competitive level, etc. There is no specific level of which you should be skating it is up to you, your coach, and your parents. I would suggest bringing this up to your coach and asking what they think. You usually start out at the "bottom" of a level when you first move up and don't do as well in the competitions, but once you get used to them, and are able to "move up" in "rank" then you are able to do better in the competitions, this is very typical for skaters who have recently moved up a level. Good luck!
2007-09-27 20:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey!!!
I just got moved up to intermediate freeskate. I will be competing at south atlantic regionals this year, and i ALWAYS get last place. I am a very good skater, its just that some people are better than me! I wouldnt worry about practicing more, but if you REALLY want to get better, than i would try off ice classess 2 or 3 times a week. ( you can try velocity if there is one near you, or most rinks have off ice coaches )
Hope you win regionals!!!!!! ( i will pray 4 u )
~Krissy~
2007-09-29 08:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i'm not exactly sure cuz i'm all the way in alpha private lessons, but i don't compete. but yes, of course i have my own riedell yellow ribbon figure skates!! that i got for my birthday!! but anyways, 5 times a weeks, two hours a day, you know that should be enough!! but if your still not sure, maybe you can ask your coach, they should be able to help you!! good luck!!!!
2007-09-28 10:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is enough. more time you practice can lead to injury. that is enough. i only skate 3 times a week for 2 hours and that is enough. IF you are not sure ask your coach. good luck
2007-09-27 17:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by skittle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋