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Back in Business and I have my first Skating Test!!! MIF for Pre-Bronze
Hello all,
I've disappeared for the past couple of months due to things going on in my life, but I made it a point to skate as much as possible during that time. It seems to have kept me sane. My coach finally announced that she thought I was ready for the MIF test for Pre-Bronze adult test 2 weeks ago. I gulped and said, "ok lets do this and get it over with." I've spent the past couple of weeks practicing more and I bought my skating dress and tights. This is my first test ever. I am nervous but excited because I know I can do really well as I am strong on my edges and 3 turns in both directions. My favorite is backward cross overs as I have improved my positioning and really bending my knees and holding the edge throughout the exercise. So, what have you all done to remain calm before testing? Any thoughts on your first test? In July I plan on taking the Bronze MIF test and then hopefully by fall, Silver. So far so good. I know the Pre-Bronze Free Skate test will be a breeze. I am excited for that one. Spinning and jumping are my strongest areas. I finally can do a camel spin!! Sit spin, I need to close better...that will come in time. I've also been seeking out program music...that, too, has been asked and I have found several different soundtracks. I want to stay away from the commonly used music. Its been fun picking that out and I think I know what it will be. Coach is helping me out in that area. Last question...who's coming to the Motown Tango at the end of June? I plan on attending the Saturday and Sunday sessions. Going to be a blast! |
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Good luck on your first tests! Wish I could give you advise about nerves, but I've got terrible ones. I did find that it worked better for me to really freak out about it ahead of time- then I was done being nervous by the time I got onto the ice (Bronze MIF). For PB MIF I kind of told myself it was no big deal, and then my nerves got to me so badly I could barely stand upright for the test. PB freestyle really is no biggie, IMO. Since it's just elements, it's more like a practice session than anything else.
I wish I could say I'd have silver MIF by fall, but I'm nowhere close. Summer 2010 is the plan for that. I'd like to get Bronze Free by Jan. 2010, but right now my program is taking me about 20 more seconds then I have music... I'll be at Motown Tango for the two freestyle workshops- no ice dancing for me. (I'd do the ice dance workshop too, but since I'm unemployed DH did NOT agree with me that that was a good add on.) I'll also be at the Dinner/Dance thing. (That I'm kind of nervous about.)
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I'm 5'0" and have very curly hair, though it might be long enough then to wear in a ponytail. The group is limited to a relatively small number, so I'm sure we'll get to meet A few other board members are supposedly going to be there too.
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-Jessi What I need is a montage... Visit my skating journal or my Youtube videos (updated with 2 new videos Sept 26, 2009) |
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I passed my Pre-Bronze MIF test!!!!! I had good comments throughout. Holy crap is that nerve racking...I was shaky on my skates at first...but I started to relax into the 3-turn pattern. I had to re-skate the Backward Inside Edge exercise because I touched down on my first attempt. Anyways, up next on my plate is the Freeskate test. That will be much easier for me as I am better at jumps and spins.
See you at the end of June! |
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! That first moves test is nerve wracking!!!
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-Jessi What I need is a montage... Visit my skating journal or my Youtube videos (updated with 2 new videos Sept 26, 2009) |
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Congratulations!!!
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o CONGRATULATIONS! o
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NO KIDDING!!! It definitely was. My first strokes across the ice for warm up were very shaky. I was freaking out! BUT...my coach helped me get my head in the game and even though I didn't skate my best, I still had really good marks except for that one particular exercise....Now I know what to expect. I need to learn some techniques to relax myself and not worry so much about passing. That will help.
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Congratulations!
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Wow! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations!!!
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Congrats and good luck on the free skate!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you everyone!!! I appreciate all the kind words. AND I GOT A JOB!!!! Zuca bag here I come!!! (all black with rhinestones and black carriage)...I know, total loser. Been wanting one of those for months!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
So far, I've taken 2 moves, 1 FS, and 4 dance tests. Best prep for the moves tests has been running through them in order, frequently, as though I was testing at that moment. When I did my PB FS test the judge asked whether I had a program and I was like "whaaa?" I just ran through the elements in order, but thinking back it might have been good to have a means of running through them more smoothly rather than jump, stop, jump, stop, spin, stop, etc. (Of course this is all moot as I move up the testing ladder, because it's all programs from here on out for FS.)
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Yeah, the FS test I am excited for. I think my coach is actually going to put together a small program for me to do for Pre-Bronze FS. I already pulled a ton of music and we are going to put something together really quick here for July. That's the next test date available. BUT, not sure if she is going to have me do Bronze MIF next... we shall see.
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Good luck on the bronze MIF
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My club doesn't currently test (except ice dance) so I would have to find out from the host club...when I test.
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You should watch either Pre-B or Pre-Pre tests in your area to see what's done, and it's always good to check with the judge(s) before you begin to see what they would like you to do.
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And I completely agree, it's a really good idea to watch those level tests before you actually test. If you don't have that opportunity, ask the judge which they would prefer or just before you start your test, go up to the panel and tell them what you plan to do. (It varies from area to area, but I know most of the judges here really like it when the skater gives them as much information as possible. We have a couple coaches here who teach their skaters to come up to the judges and say something like "Hi, I'm Susie Skater and this is my Pre-Bronze free skate test. I was planning to do the elements with crossovers in between, but I can do each element and pause after each one if you'd prefer." Usually the judges are thrilled Susie Skater has identified herself so they are sure who they are judging and that they have the correct form up on their clipboards (even with just two sheets of paper, it is possible to get the wrong form up and this eliminates confusion for the judges.) The judges I've worked with usually say "That's fine Susie. If you've been practicing it with stroking in between the elements, just go ahead and do it that way." |
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And I completely agree, it's a really good idea to watch those level tests before you actually test. If you don't have that opportunity, ask the judge which they would prefer or just before you start your test, go up to the panel and tell them what you plan to do. (It varies from area to area, but I know most of the judges here really like it when the skater gives them as much information as possible. We have a couple coaches here who teach their skaters to come up to the judges and say something like "Hi, I'm Susie Skater and this is my Pre-Bronze free skate test. I was planning to do the elements with crossovers in between, but I can do each element and pause after each one if you'd prefer." Usually the judges are thrilled Susie Skater has identified herself so they are sure who they are judging and that they have the correct form up on their clipboards (even with just two sheets of paper, it is possible to get the wrong form up and this eliminates confusion for the judges.) The judges I've worked with usually say "That's fine Susie. If you've been practicing it with stroking in between the elements, just go ahead and do it that way." Although I admit, occassionally a judge will say "Would you mind just doing each element and giving me time to write comments before you start the next element?". Either way, the judges know what to expect, which makes their lives easier. |
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