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06-22-2002, 10:37 PM
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Adrian, congratulations on your successful initiation! I am also a newbie who decided to get a little bit of a feel for things on my own before I took a lesson, but that is certainly not a requirement. I’m not much of an athlete, so it gave me a more comfortable confidence level to have done that.
-- wannask8 P.S. – kar5162, thanks for the info! 
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06-23-2002, 07:57 PM
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So you want to be the next one to do a quad lutz. Good start, Adrian!
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#30
06-24-2002, 10:05 AM
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Yay Adrian!!!!!
 Sign up for lessons as soon as you feel ready -- there's nothing like being in a class with other adult beginners, especially if you find an instructor who likes adults. My first learn to skate was great -- we had a terrific time ad laughed the classes away, very enjoyable and supportive. Plus, in a class with all beginners it's really, really hard to feel self-conscious. Good for you!!!!
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#31
06-24-2002, 11:28 AM
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YAAAY!!!
 You can start a class now, if you want, or wait, it's your choice. A beginning class will probably teach you how to fall correctly, so it can be quite beneficial at this stage. But you'll learn a lot about balance just by toodling around too, so you can wait for lessons if you wish. Don't worry about anyone looking at you....just like you, they're all going to be so busy paying attention to what they're doing that they'll never notice! Sounds like you're getting a great start.
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#32
06-24-2002, 12:06 PM
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That's fantastic, Adrian!!!!!! We're all proud if you.
I've found that skating at busy public sessions were tough for me as a beginner, until my coach told me to practice in the corners. Seldom do regular skaters skate in the rink corners, so the ice is usually less worn/chewed up and there's less worry about collision. I took lessons from my first step on the ice. Having a coach there helped keep me from developing bad habits, gave me a lot of confidence, and made my intro a lot more fun. However, if you have an experienced skater with you, that helps, too. Keep us posted on your progress!!
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#33
06-24-2002, 09:45 PM
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Adrian - what wonderful news that you had the courage to give it a try!! That first hurdle is now behind you!
While cruising around in public sessions can be of some help for many, it can be a little scary for others. I think you should give a Learn To Skate program a try - as was said, many have adults together and the "ice gets borken" (pardon the pun) very quickly as you all are in the same boat and laughter is sure to ease the tension. And a LTS session gets you started with the very basics. I've seen a lot of people on public sessions that have no idea about edges and stopping. I'm surprised your knees bothered you more than your thigh muscles - feel the burn yet? But I add my heartiest congratulations!! Now GO find a local rink!!!
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#34
06-25-2002, 10:08 AM
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Brand New Rink
There is a brand new rink in Woodbridge NJ. It is located in the Woodbride Community Center and it is just gorgeous. In addition there is a roller rink, swimming pool, basketball court, weight room, and running track all located in the same building. If you would like open skate times or Freestyle times just drop me a message and I will let you know.
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