Okay, i know i have asked this before, but forgot to print it out (awhile back) -- this time i'll print it! What is the order for the Silver Test and the most important things they are looking for? Thanks so very much -- Miraclegro

Also, any tips for a 5 minute on ice warmup? (and any off ice warm up) - i have to drive an hour and 20 minutes to the rink to take the test. Thanks

miraclegro, maybe instead of asking someone to type all that in again, you could just search skatingforums to find the post and print it out?

i tried, but maybe it looked to me it only went a few weeks back......

Here's the link to the test form on USFSA's website:

Adult Silver MIF

Kelton

Just click on your previous posts (in your profile).

Here is the thread:
http://skatingforums.com/showthread.php?t=18153

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As far as a good 5-minute warmup goes, I think, for me, doing back crossovers in both directions warms me up enough to do a Moves test. There is something about back crossovers (probably the complete bend at hips, knees and ankles) that warms up my legs enough in a short period of time that helps.

Just a suggestion. I would probably try a couple of your "harder" moves just to get the feel on the ice. Even having skated as long as I have, I never try anything without first doing a couple of three-turns and mohawks just to remind myself of how they feel.

Good luck on your test.

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Overall I agree with Icedancer. However, I might add a little counter point. You are likely going to be nervous when you get onto the ice, I know I always am. Secondly, at least in my area, the judges are by the ice during the warmup and may or may not see anything you do. As such, I would personally look at the hardest move that you can do the best at. For my silver test, I had great speed on the 8 step mohawk, so I did a circle or two of that to warm up and hopefully put the judges into a good frame of mind.

So, for example, if you edge pulls are awesome and your 3-turns are on the weaker end, I would suggest that you do a fantastic run of edge pulls. If you have an awesome spiral exercise, then do that. This way, you are feeling confident and there isn't any initial doubt in the judges mind with how you will do.

My biggest advice, though, is to practice the test!! When you get to the rink, do a 5 minute warmup and run the test. That way, you can figure out if you absolutely have to run the 3 turns for your own comfort, or any other tweaks like that.

Good Luck!!

Danielle

One coach I know recommends that the last thing you do in your warmup should be the first thing that's on your test. That way, your body is used to doing it and has a little "confidence boost" for that test.

Also, I assume your coach will *not* be at the test? (Sorry if you've posted info about this in another thread and I just can't recall.) Even if your coach won't be there, he or she might be able to help suggest how to use the warmup. For each test that I've done, the guidance on how to use the warmup has been really helpful. In each case, too, I did a little bit of each element I needed to do. For example, for a moves test, I did a half pattern of each thing I needed to do, to be sure I was warmed up on those elements. For my freestyle test, I warmed up each key element.

Good luck on your test!

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