I've got a competition comming up at the end of the week and I am REALLY nervous. Does anyone have any relaxation tips-you know, for before I get on the ice?
thanks

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I've landed my double loop!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, if only it was the same with my double flip...

Only 16 more tests to go before the olympics!...or is that 22?....Where's my calculator?

Good slow deep breathing (from the diaphram).

Within reason take your time getting out there but please do NOT use the entire 1 or 2 minutes that a skater is entitled to take.

As you get in position, fuss a bit to relax the legs that last little bit.

If you're not the first skater in your group, don't feel you HAVE to watch the skaters ahead of you. I don't (for dance)... I stand or sit with my coach and chit-chat and mentally count how many times the music has re-started. Then we get on and I joke about "let's get this show over and done with"

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