Support Group: Adults Nationals 2008 - Lake Placid - Page 2

Hannahclear · #26 02-25-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by newskaker5

Does anyone know the deadline for testing a level for AN 2008? I havent started testing yet, but I have all the skills for pre-bronze and bronze MIF and FS, just need to polish and test - Id love to plan on this meet since it isnt too far away.

Maybe get pre-bronze out of the way this spring, if you are just about ready? Then you have more time for Bronze Moves and FS. Polishing for pre-bronze doesn't have to be too extreme. I'm sure your coach could tell you if you are ready or not.

newskaker5 · #27 02-25-2007, 08:51 AM

Thank you all for the advice - thats what I was thinking - pre-bronze in the spring and bronze over the summer. I'll talk w him about it this week

herniated · #28 02-25-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mikawendy

This is totally OP, but I love your screen name, herniated!

(I hope it doesn't refer to your current state, however!)

Thanks! It is also my screen name for USFSA discussion board. I was trying to use some kind of skater name but whatever I thought of was all ready used. And, yes I do have a herniated disc but it is not bothering me at the moment!! Hopefully it will stay calm in 2008!! By the way what does 'OP' mean?

phoenix · #29 02-25-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by herniated

By the way what does 'OP' mean?

OP=Original Poster

I think Mika meant to write OT, which means Off Topic.

mikawendy · #30 02-25-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

OP=Original Poster

I think Mika meant to write OT, which means Off Topic.

Yup, thanks for correcting that. I was very tired because I had just worked at a 9-hour test session, before which I had skated (I wasn't going to go to a rink for 9 hours and not skate at all!), before which I had gone to get my vehicle emissions test done.

Anyways, something that is on topic--if the test deadline for AN 2008 is sometime in December 07, you might be able to find test sessions at a larger club that is not your home club. Some large clubs seem to offer a ton of test sessions.

herniated · #31 02-25-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

OP=Original Poster

I think Mika meant to write OT, which means Off Topic.

Thanks, I'm new to all this computer stuff!

Mel On Ice · #32 02-26-2007, 10:56 AM

I have to say I'm disappointed but not surprised that our club's bid was turned down since that would mean a 5th year in midwestern section. We'll apply again next year if our board approves reapplying.

Plus, it would be nice to compete at LP.

flo · #33 02-26-2007, 11:34 AM

We've always rented a car and driven up. Also last year I took my dog, who had a blast!

flying~camel · #34 02-26-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel On Ice

I have to say I'm disappointed but not surprised that our club's bid was turned down since that would mean a 5th year in midwestern section. We'll apply again next year if our board approves reapplying.

Plus, it would be nice to compete at LP.

ITA, Mel! We put so much work into that bid and it was disappointing to get turned down, but I think we'll get the approval to reapply for 2009!

jenlyon60 · #35 02-26-2007, 12:44 PM

Flying into Albany would probably be substantially cheaper than flying into Adirondack Regional or Lake Placid airport. Adirondack Regional is a commuter-only airport (it has 2 flights per weekday into Albany and 3 flights per weekday into Plattsburgh, 1 flight on Saturdays to Plattsburgh/Boston and 2 flights on Sunday to Plattsburgh).

Lake Placid airport has charter flights only, no scheduled air service, per their website.

On previous trips to Lake Placid, I've stayed at the Placid Bay Inn, which is about 1 mile from the arena, on Saranac Ave. Nothing fancy but comfortable (for my tastes). Considering that when I'm up at LP, I'm not spending much time in my lodgings, as long as the bed is comfortable and there's plenty of hot water, that's fine by me. Last year for the Ice Dance Competition, a bunch of us went together and rented a townhouse for the week. That worked out real well. It was also a couple miles from the arena, but we had plenty of space, and were able to do our own meals/snacks if we wanted.

jazzpants · #36 02-26-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel On Ice

I have to say I'm disappointed but not surprised that our club's bid was turned down since that would mean a 5th year in midwestern section. We'll apply again next year if our board approves reapplying.

Plus, it would be nice to compete at LP.

Admittedly, I secretly was hoping out of your club and Lake Placid that your club would get the bid. I did the math and it's signficantly cheaper for me to go to your club than to go into Lake Placid. However, I was NOT surprised that Lake Placid got the bid. (Thus the comment I made about "finding out what all the hoopla about Lake Placid is about.")

Doubletoe... I hope your club would put in a bid! My club couldn't... we only have one sheet of ice.

Off to find more hotels...

Mel On Ice · #37 02-26-2007, 10:29 PM

and the party at my house would be worth the trip

flutzilla1 · #38 02-27-2007, 02:51 PM

YAY! Can't wait until LP when I can finally compete in Bronze Group III!

Debbie S · #39 02-27-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by flutzilla1

YAY! Can't wait until LP when I can finally compete in Bronze Group III!

Well, glad to see someone's looking forward to aging up - lol. I'll be a III next year, too, but from what I've seen at adult comps and heard about AN, III is usually the most competitive level. And I am so non-competitive anyway, I'm sure I'll look even worse in III than I do now.

Truthfully, I'm not really as into AN as I once was, so I doubt I'll be there next year. When I calculated how much money AN costs (figuring entry fees, hotel, car rental, daily expenses, etc), I realized it's just not worth it to me, esp when I think about what else that amount of money could be used for. I could technically drive to Lake Placid (esp since other travel options seem a bit inconvenient, based on what I'm reading here), but it would take an entire day (meaning add an extra 2 days on to the trip, total). It's just not worth the hassle or the expense to skate for a minute and a half and come in last. I'm sure Lake Placid is beautiful, but I've never really had a desire to go there. Although you never know, I might change my mind by next year, but I doubt it.

jazzpants · #40 02-27-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by flutzilla1

YAY! Can't wait until LP when I can finally compete in Bronze Group III!

YAAAAAY!!! Bronze Ladies Group III are gonna ROCK in Lake Plastic!!!

Mel On Ice... doesn't mean the bubbly can't make its way to Lake Placid, you know...

skaternum · #41 02-27-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Debbie S

Truthfully, I'm not really as into AN as I once was, so I doubt I'll be there next year. When I calculated how much money AN costs (figuring entry fees, hotel, car rental, daily expenses, etc), I realized it's just not worth it to me, esp when I think about what else that amount of money could be used for.

Would someone in the vicinity please go collect Debbie S's AOSS membership card? We'll change the door locks from here.

sexyskates · #42 02-27-2007, 08:35 PM

DebbieS - Not into AN? It is the ultimate adult skating experience! And the facility at Lake Placid makes you feel like you are at the Olympics! You should do an interpretive in addition to your free skate so that you have more than just your 1:40 out there. Also, rooting for your friends, watching the higher levels (awesome masters!), and the party on Saturday night are a must!

Debbie S · #43 02-27-2007, 09:21 PM

Hey guys, I'm not trying to criticize anyone or belittle AN, I'm just stating my own opinion. If AN were held close by, I'm sure I'd go, but when you factor in the cost of travel to a distant locale, I decided that it just isn't worth it. And right now anyway, I'm really focusing more on finishing the moves tests (Silver and Gold) than on competing FS. And I'm sure Gold MIF (if I ever pass Silver) will take me a long time.

flutzilla1 · #44 03-02-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Debbie S

Well, glad to see someone's looking forward to aging up - lol. I'll be a III next year, too, but from what I've seen at adult comps and heard about AN, III is usually the most competitive level.

Bronze II did not have a qualifier last year and Bronze III did, but after seeing a back-catchfoot/half Biellman spin, flying camel, lutz/loop/loop and flip loop loop in just the top 2 programs alone in Bronze II when I competed at AN last year, I personally do not feel that it is any less competitive a group than the III group. Either way, I'm still excited about being in III because I (a) won't be the oldest in the II or the I/II groups anymore and (b) almost all my friends are in the III groups at various levels so I am psyched I have finally 'graduated' to be a member of their III club.