I know everyone is either going or just following Adult Nationals. I just signed up for the Adult clinic in PA on May 7,. Anyone else going? It is only the 2nd time they have had this clinic. Any info or suggestions would be helpful.

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Why are you skating so slowly? Get out of my way!

If you skate faster, it makes everything look better!

No suggestions from me, but I want a full report when you get back (especially on the spins part)!

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I'm going! I'm really psyched-since my new skates are in and I've been skating and wearing them ALL the time to break them in (before our rink closes-can't decide if I'll wear them for our show). My husband is going also, although he is not as excited as me (he just started learning 1-foot spins).

We have about 10 adult skaters at my rink-we are a real tight group-very supportive of one another (so different than the younger generation).

I am just looking forward to a great time, hoping to get lots of info/advice/help. I am bringing a little tape recorder (like I used in college) because I have a hard time remembering things..... I don't think that will be a problem, and taking lots of notes (off-ice), and writing everything down that I can remember!!!

Terry

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Ah, show skating!!! I do it for the glitter!

The seminar will be loads of fun. You get to meet other adult skaters in all levels. Suggestions....

1. Dress in layers. Remember that you'll be doing off-ice activities too, so make sure your bottom layer is light. Oh, and don't forget to bring gym shoes. At the other end of the spectrum, there are going to be times during the seminar where you are going to be standing on the ice listening/watching the presenter. That's when you tend to get really cold, and that's why you should have plenty of layers available.

2. The rink does have a full-service snack bar. There are plenty of restuarants near the rink, but there normally isn't enough time to go out for lunch. You can either bring money for lunch or pack your own.

3. Don't eat too much for lunch. A heavy meal will make it very difficult to move afterwards.

4. Keep an open mind and look for new ideas. Remember that there are different techniques for teaching things. There might be times where it seems that what the presenter is saying totally contradicts your coach. Give it a try. Some things work for some people, and other things don't. In every seminar that I've done, I've had at least one breakthrough. Usually it was the result of trying something that my coaches have never suggested.

5. HAVE FUN!!

Well it may seem odd but Im at Nationals and can't seem to sleep tonight so I thought Id chim in here. I skate in Aston and for those of you who need some info, here's a couple of tips. Aston has 4 ( count 4 ) sheets of ice. Staff and club is extreamly friendly toward Adults. ( I should know).

The food is like no other rink you will skate at . There is all kinds of salads, fruit and otherwise most day's, a full grill, specials every day, fresh baked cookies, ( oat meals are my favorite) and all at a price that won't break the bank. The pro-shop is gearing up to have a section completly dedicated to figure skating, clothing, workout cloths etc. That should be ready by then as well.

Every coach at ice Works is or has been a National or Olympic coach or skater. Liz Manley, Ushie Kesler, Elizabeth Hollet, just to name a few and many others. There is an attitude toward your success at this rink towards all skaters and Adults are not ignored or treated any dirfferent . In fact Ice Works has been activley persuing its adult program and this years Halloween event for adults will be bigger and better than last year. If you have the programe from Nationals , check out the full page add.

No if your wondering, " does this guy work there" the answer is no, I don't Im just a skater who has been treated with great respect at Ice works and I am given a lot of support every day Im on the ice from the people, coaches and club members, who have becomee great friends. There's not a practice session goes by when a coach doesn't yell out at me and correct me on something Im doing, to help me make it right.
In closing Im sure you will find your experience at Ice works during this seminar will be a great one. See you there.

This seminar sounds great. Is anyone from NYC planning to go? Maybe we could carpool?

Thank you Starskate6.0 for the info! We are sooooo excited to be going this year! My coach has been there before just to skate and has nothing but glowing praise for the rink and the instructors of the course. The food sounds wonderful too (beats hot dogs and greasy fries)!

Good luck at Nationals! "Our" ice dancers are there, and have placed third so far in their division.

Terry

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Skate@Delaware
Ah, show skating!!! I do it for the glitter!

I'm going, too, and very excited about it all! Starskate--thanks for posting Elizabeth Hollet's e-mail--I e-mailed her and asked her some questions and got an immediate response.

I will probably have Sharpie in hand to ask Don Jackson for an autograph--I skate in Jacksons and love them!

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Ill be going to, so long as I can get the time off work to do it. I should be able to do it. See you there. Please tell Elizabeth I recomended the event to you. She is one of my coaches and does wonders for my footwork. I also work with Liz manley on the footwork as well and she is realy good on the jumps. It really paid off in my Interpretive event this year.
I won the Masters men interp with it.

Hi,
I couldn't get on the registration site, is it closed?

The site said that registration closed today, but I don't know if that meant for on-line or completely. You might be able to e-mail Elizabeth Hollett to inquire (starskate posted her e-mail in a different thread recently).

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I looked at the brochure and the reply date was 25 April-maybe you could call? I don't know how many people they have signed up or how many they have room for-I would call. Good luck!

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Ah, show skating!!! I do it for the glitter!

If your still interested in going contact elizabeth Hollet at ice works
Tell her I sent you..... I think its ehollett@iceworks.com Il try and get in touch with her tonight.

Thanks,
I registered! See you all then, it's time for some fun.

Hi all! The registration deadline has been extended until May 4. Here is a direct link to the registration page: http://www.iceworks.net/figure_clinics.shtml#adult

From what I hear, they are expecting a great turnout! Hope to see you there.

philly
(another IceWorks Adult skater...and StarSkate6.0 fan!)

Im going too... Glad to hear your going Flo Ill see you there

It will be great to see everyone. I would have liked to have spent more time visiting at Nationals, but had to dash home to take care of things. It was worth it, I just accepted a new position. See you!

Wow-it's almost time and I'm sooooo excited! I hope I can sleep the night before! I can't wait to meet everyone!

I'm a little nervous about being only Adult 3 but at least I know someone at a lower level than me (hubby at Adult 1/2 hoping for some good edge stuff). I'm hoping to get some good info/help/advice on everything (and hoping that my elusive scratch spin magically re-appears) and maybe some skills from the higher level skaters will rub off

I'm trying to work out some skate time before we go-our home rink closed for the summer .

Terry

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Skate@Delaware
Ah, show skating!!! I do it for the glitter!

When is everyone driving up? I don't know If I'll go up the night before or not.

We are leaving early Saturday morning. We live in lower Delaware, so that's quite a haul-but with the interstate (yes, we have one) it should be about 2 hours or so. I should be quite stiff by the time we get there-and tense because dear hubby is driving (he drives like an old lady, I drive like a bat out of hell).

I hope we are not late....

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Ah, show skating!!! I do it for the glitter!

Looks like a lot of you are going. Im looking forward to seeing you all there. If you don't know me come say Hello. A little info on the Club.
I skate at Ice Works and the support for Adult skaters is outstanding.
some examples : Apon my return from Nationals I was honered to receive an award for the most improved adult skater in the club. On top of this, when I skate with the kids on the ice i am not forgotten, i always receive a comment out of the blue from one of coaches on the ice to help me out now and then. I know I have said this before, but the club has a wonderful adult program i hope you will all feel welcome.

I will be making the crack of dawn drive(5am departure) from Capitol Hill in DC. Dont be surprised if I am not that social. I should be ok once I down a couple of Red Bulls!

I am looking forward to meeting some other adult skaters!

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Why are you skating so slowly? Get out of my way!

If you skate faster, it makes everything look better!

Iv'e been trying to get as much time in as possible in my new skates so I wonn't be too much of a spaz. It will just be nice to see everyone. Still can't stop yet!

Hi flo
One of the first things I had to learn before i could get into ice shows was how to stop, On all edges, t-stops, show stops, over and under stops, even backward slide stops. both feet inside and out. It was the hardest thing to learn but it does get you good on your feet after a while.
Im sure you mean you are just breaking in the new boots, but doing those stops will help a lot to get comfortable .
Flo , are you going to Peach in Atlanta ?. I will be going for the first time and Im taking a partner to do the Adult Pairs interp. She is from Delaware and we are realy not doing pairs just an interp . She is a dancer. The number should be great , took me 4 hours to cut the music.
I look forward to see you on Saturday.

Hi Starskates -
I could "stop on a dime" with my old skates. With the new ones, it's usually yelling "Can't stop, new skates"! It's not even been a week, so I give everyone a wide berth.

I don't know what I'll be doing as far as competitions this year. I just want to see how the new skates go!