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Wikipedia entry: Adult Figure Skating
I've been using and relying on Wikipedia more and more. And, so I'm trying to add content where I can to add to the total project. I came across an article that someone started in October:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_figure_skating Maybe some of us could collaborate on the article to flesh it out. If anyone is interested please let me know. Although there is nothing stopping any of us from doing it on our own, I thought an organized approach may be best. Rob
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I edit and create at Wiki. I'll have a look at the article, hopefully today. Would not mind helping you out with this.
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maybe it would be a good idea to put the RSSIR faq on there too as that NG kinda died but the faq is superb
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It should also include another Wikipedia page to AOSS (Adult Onset Skating Syndrome)
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[Edit] Never mind I found it! Rob
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Geriatric Figure Skating Crew - President for Life! Georgia Figure Skating Club - President (again) ____________________________________________ "I'm too old to die young, and too smart to be happy" - Kinky Friedman, The Mile High Club 2010 Adult Nationals - earning a gold - "Priceless" 2009 Adult Nationals - competing with a cold is not much fun. 2008 Adult Nationals - Too little sleep, too much vodka! |
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Should it include links/info about the ISU Adult Competition in Germany?
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I do have all the docs at: http://gerfsc.com/intl.htm Rob
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Geriatric Figure Skating Crew - President for Life! Georgia Figure Skating Club - President (again) ____________________________________________ "I'm too old to die young, and too smart to be happy" - Kinky Friedman, The Mile High Club 2010 Adult Nationals - earning a gold - "Priceless" 2009 Adult Nationals - competing with a cold is not much fun. 2008 Adult Nationals - Too little sleep, too much vodka! |
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Happy to help.
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The age ranges given at the top - are those true of all adult skating, or just within the US? The implication is that they are true everywhere. If they are not, then this chart should be moved down to the US section, or eliminated.
The definition given of adult skating is confusing. When it says that it means adults over 21 who take lessons to compete or test - who defines it that way? Why is that separate from the "common" definition listed next, which states that it's anyone who has started skating at age 21 or over, regardless of their desire to test or compete? These two phrases seem to contradict each other, and I'd prefer to be clear. If we can say site who defines it as the former, then it all becomes clear. |
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The definition needs to be fixed. I'm not sure what the fix should be. If you'd like to take a stab at it, that would be great. What is the definition of an "Adult figure skater"? Someone who attends public sessions are few times a year? Someone who "trains"? Takes lessons? Competes? Does shows? Personally, I think it has something to do with lessons and/or training. But, there are probably devotees that skate regularly (1-2 times a week) that would consider themselves an adult figure skater, even though they don't take lessons, etc. Hmmm..... Rob
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Geriatric Figure Skating Crew - President for Life! Georgia Figure Skating Club - President (again) ____________________________________________ "I'm too old to die young, and too smart to be happy" - Kinky Friedman, The Mile High Club 2010 Adult Nationals - earning a gold - "Priceless" 2009 Adult Nationals - competing with a cold is not much fun. 2008 Adult Nationals - Too little sleep, too much vodka! |
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Would they be considered "self-taught?"
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I've made a first pass at cleaning up some things, adding some things, and attempting to come up with a definition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_figure_skating Rob
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Geriatric Figure Skating Crew - President for Life! Georgia Figure Skating Club - President (again) ____________________________________________ "I'm too old to die young, and too smart to be happy" - Kinky Friedman, The Mile High Club 2010 Adult Nationals - earning a gold - "Priceless" 2009 Adult Nationals - competing with a cold is not much fun. 2008 Adult Nationals - Too little sleep, too much vodka! |
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nice.
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I miss RSSIR.
Nice job Rob. Maybe I can help on the Canadian bit. edited to add: In Canada the three major internet providers dropped newsgroups last year so unless someone had access through a small provider or school, good bye USENET. |
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What if they are just keeping their skills up? We have several adult skaters at my rink that do not take lessons. They skate to keep up their skills, and for the joy of it!
There is one woman who has no interest in learning the proper technique but loves to skate "her" way. We have some that take lessons but do not compete, test, or skate in shows. And there is one that only skates in shows. It's a wide market.
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"Adult figure skating is a category referring to amateur ice skaters older than 21, who are actively training to improve skills, pass tests or to compete. However, this category does not include 'elite' skaters who are still competing and performing past this age." I think it spreads a pretty wide net. However, if you want to suggest something else. Rob
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Hi its a small info but singapore nationals championships allows 18 years and above to compete in the adult categories.
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Geriatric Figure Skating Crew - President for Life! Georgia Figure Skating Club - President (again) ____________________________________________ "I'm too old to die young, and too smart to be happy" - Kinky Friedman, The Mile High Club 2010 Adult Nationals - earning a gold - "Priceless" 2009 Adult Nationals - competing with a cold is not much fun. 2008 Adult Nationals - Too little sleep, too much vodka! |
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