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Old 08-16-2006, 05:33 PM
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Here are some questions that maybe those who have tested, and the judges among us, could answer

What happens if a toe loop looks like a toe waltz?

Also, I tend to jerk my left arm and shoulder to the left as I take off for the loop. We worked on this again tonight - trying to keep my left arm in front - but old (bad) habits die hard. Is this something that would get a deduction/retry?
Hi, Debbie. Well I just passed AB Freeskate. I think if the rest of your program is strong, has flow, and you complete the other elements, I doubt you would get a retry due to the toe loop. However, if, for any reason, they should ask you to reskate that one element, you wanna make sure you can do it in isolation, right? If it is just a matter of it's "looking like a toe waltz" that would be clear on reskate in my opinion.

As for the loop, lucky me, I did not develop that particular problem, though I certainly had many others while solidifying the jump. My coach has a student who is doing that with the L shoulder.....using L shoulder to help with takeoff. I only heard part of what she was telling the girl, so....whole tip is unknown, but she had the girl at the boards, practicing lengthening her entry and not rushing the jump, and staying over the R hip.....

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Old 08-18-2006, 11:52 AM
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Done done and done.

It's a great feeling knowing that I can go to Adult Nats now! I'm still going to go for Silver, but I'm planning on being at the 08 Adult Nats for sure, whether it winds up being silver or bronze.

I had a decent skate and remembered to sell the program and look like I was enjoying myself. The thing my coach really emphasized is to make sure that you get the required number of revs on the spins. I had at least five for the backspin and one foot and I think 4 for the sit.

Ironically, the jump I almost flubbed was the loop, which is absolutely my best. I landed on the inside edge. But I held that landing for dear life. Then I had to muscle my way into a sit off of a funky edge, but I settled into it and held held held.

One judge marked me with 2.6 and 2.7 and the other two went with straight 2.5s. I don't really care! Just glad to be done.
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Old 08-18-2006, 12:25 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!

Wonderful news. Not competing in Chicago, then?

That's two down, you and Janet.... the big question is, can Jazzpants make it three in a row?
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Old 08-18-2006, 12:30 PM
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No I'd really like to make silver or at least try to.
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Old 08-18-2006, 12:32 PM
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EXCELLENT JOB!!!!

I don't know why it is, it seems that everyone always makes mistakes they *never make* when it's a competition or test (myself included)! But you passed without even having to re-skate anything! That's fantastic! And if they had asked for a re-skate of the loop, I know you would have nailed it.

Congratulations and see you at AN!
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Old 08-18-2006, 02:42 PM
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WOO HOO!!! Congratulations, Hannahclear!!!



(Okay, slightly jealous too! But I think my Bronze FS test is coming sometime this year... soooo close to getting that loop now...)

ETA: Would you mind sharing your Bronze FS test notes on another thread???
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Old 08-21-2006, 05:10 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so happy for all our positive test results lately! Sounds like all the nitpicking we all do is paying off! Hurray! I hope we see you in Chicago -- silver or bronze!
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Old 08-21-2006, 10:59 AM
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Congratulations, Hannahclear!
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:16 PM
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ETA: Would you mind sharing your Bronze FS test notes on another thread???
Which notes? You mean the judges comments?
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:19 PM
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Which notes? You mean the judges comments?
Yup! I mean that!
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:19 PM
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Which notes? You mean the judges comments?
Not to speak for Jazzpants, but I think that is what she means, yes.

Edited to add: LOL, Jazz, we both posted at the same time!
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:26 PM
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Not to speak for Jazzpants, but I think that is what she means, yes.

Edited to add: LOL, Jazz, we both posted at the same time!
Yeah, I was gonna post another post saying "Yeah, what she said!!!" and quoting your quote. LOL!!!
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:46 PM
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Judge 1 said:

All items completed for test, all spins and jumps good. Program moved well. 2.6/2.7

Judge 2 said:

Spins good. Jumps ok. Footwork good and spiral good. Presentation ok. 2.5/2.5

Judge 3 said:

No comments. 2.5/2.5

ETA: I have had Judge 3 before, for my bronze moves test, which she seemed to have liked better.
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Old 08-21-2006, 04:49 PM
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Yup! Sounds very uneventful... go in, skate, pass test, go home!!! (My type of test!!!)

Thanks for the notes!
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Old 08-21-2006, 06:25 PM
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Yup! Sounds very uneventful... go in, skate, pass test, go home!!! (My type of test!!!)
No No!
It should be more like, go in, skate, pass test and GO TO A BAR AND DRINK!!!
At least this is my plan for when I go for retry #5 on the Bronze Free!
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Old 08-21-2006, 06:32 PM
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No No!
It should be more like, go in, skate, pass test and GO TO A BAR AND DRINK!!!
At least this is my plan for when I go for retry #5 on the Bronze Free!
With me, it would be "Go In, skate, pass test, go home, CRASH in bed and catch up on a good few year's worth of sleep!!! When I wake up from the sleep, THEN go to a bar and PARTY!!!"
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:59 AM
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No No!
It should be more like, go in, skate, pass test and GO TO A BAR AND DRINK!!!
At least this is my plan for when I go for retry #5 on the Bronze Free!
Here, test sessions start at about 6:30 am and finish no later than 10:30 am, usually earlier - and there are precious few bars open at that hour of the morning!

You could, of course, always have a bottle of champagne in the fridge and make yourself a Bucks Fizz (mimosa) to celebrate when you get home....
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Old 08-22-2006, 09:02 AM
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Hooray!!!!! Well Done!!!
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Old 08-22-2006, 12:01 PM
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Here, test sessions start at about 6:30 am and finish no later than 10:30 am, usually earlier - and there are precious few bars open at that hour of the morning!

You could, of course, always have a bottle of champagne in the fridge and make yourself a Bucks Fizz (mimosa) to celebrate when you get home....
Or keep the champagne on ice (make sure it's in a corner of the rink that's harder for the judges to see!) and then pop it when you get those passing score sheets back, LOL!
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Old 08-22-2006, 12:29 PM
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Or keep the champagne on ice (make sure it's in a corner of the rink that's harder for the judges to see!) and then pop it when you get those passing score sheets back, LOL!
Actually, better to have an extra bottle of champagne with OJ chilled IN FRONT OF THE JUDGES!!! Give 'em incentive to pass you so you can celebrate and share the bubbly with them!
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:35 AM
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[QUOTE=Hannahclear]Done done and done.

It's a great feeling knowing that I can go to Adult Nats now! I'm still going to go for Silver, but I'm planning on being at the 08 Adult Nats for sure, whether it winds up being silver or bronze.

I had a decent skate and remembered to sell the program and look like I was enjoying myself.

Hey, GREAT JOB and CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds like so many people are on a test roll..........sounds like you had a good skate during your test, as well as good marks!
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Old 08-23-2006, 12:11 PM
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Actually, better to have an extra bottle of champagne with OJ chilled IN FRONT OF THE JUDGES!!! Give 'em incentive to pass you so you can celebrate and share the bubbly with them!
Ahh, the true testing veteran! Such wisdom! LOL!
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