kunduchaiko
06-16-2005, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by Lives to skate
Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005
Beating younger skaters
I am proof that at 47 years old, you can compete with the 25 year olds. I won Championship Gold Men's against many younger competitors. You just need to practice hard and train to your full potential.
When competing in Championship Gold or Masters you hve to be prepared for anything! Age shouldn't matter. Good skating is recognized at any age! Although more seasoned veterans have things that younger competitors don't have, like better edeges and more advanced choreogrpahy. The new COP should favor the well-rounded skaters. Age will just give them an advantage if they use all the other tools to enhance their program.
I really think that my "experience" gave me an advantage over the young 'uns who all seemd a little nervous and worried about the "old man" in the group!
I thrive on competition and seem to rise to the occassion. I love to compete with the best and hope it holds the event to a higher standard.
Burton Powley 2005 Adult Gold Men's Champion.
Of course age doesn't matter in Adult skating. Someone sent me the program from nationals and I think that it said that Lives to skate has been skating for like, 50 years.. of course he would be able to beat younger skaters who have only been skating for 5 or 6 years or maybe a little longer which is the norm at the championship gold level. Even if an adult skater practices hard and trains to their full potential, it is impossible to compete against a skater who has been skating forever. It's like taking candy from a baby - really.
Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005
Beating younger skaters
I am proof that at 47 years old, you can compete with the 25 year olds. I won Championship Gold Men's against many younger competitors. You just need to practice hard and train to your full potential.
When competing in Championship Gold or Masters you hve to be prepared for anything! Age shouldn't matter. Good skating is recognized at any age! Although more seasoned veterans have things that younger competitors don't have, like better edeges and more advanced choreogrpahy. The new COP should favor the well-rounded skaters. Age will just give them an advantage if they use all the other tools to enhance their program.
I really think that my "experience" gave me an advantage over the young 'uns who all seemd a little nervous and worried about the "old man" in the group!
I thrive on competition and seem to rise to the occassion. I love to compete with the best and hope it holds the event to a higher standard.
Burton Powley 2005 Adult Gold Men's Champion.
Of course age doesn't matter in Adult skating. Someone sent me the program from nationals and I think that it said that Lives to skate has been skating for like, 50 years.. of course he would be able to beat younger skaters who have only been skating for 5 or 6 years or maybe a little longer which is the norm at the championship gold level. Even if an adult skater practices hard and trains to their full potential, it is impossible to compete against a skater who has been skating forever. It's like taking candy from a baby - really.