Doing Article on USFS Adult age changes?

[singerskates]

Questions:
How do the new age categories in the US affect you?

If you're Canadian how does it affect you when you compete in the US?

US skaters in in the old class 1 and 2 how do you feel about the 21 to 24 year olds competing in adult events as new class 1 competitors?

Do you feel you'll be at a disadvantage or an advantage and why?

Would it make a difference to you at all?

In what age class would you now be competing in the US?

Also, with the competitive program times being less than Canadian program times, would the age difference entice you to compete in the US?

Would you register through your section so that you could compete in the US with the age/class changes?

Would you change your CPC friendly program to meet the US requirements to compete even though the US has changed the age classes?

If you're a USFS skater and planning on competing in Canada, how will it affect your age classing?

Do you plan on skating the Canadian program lengths or registering through your Region to the Canadian competition?

Please respond to singerskates@yahoo.com with Name, skating association ei. Skate Canada or USFS... and Skating age class in USFS.

[NaomiBeth1]

I'm in the new Class II age group (age 29), and I think that age group is now too small. While I agree that a "young adult" category should be added, I think that it should have been 21 to 24 and still be considered the adult track. In the past, "young adult" groups and competitions seemed sparse, and I believe that had a lot to do with the inconsistency of element requirements at different competitions. For example, a few years ago, I saw a young adult Silver competition and they were allowed to do doubles, so it seemed more like an Adult Gold competition.

I do think on the masters level, having this additional age group of young'ins will be an issue.

[Mel On Ice]

Questions:
How do the new age categories in the US affect you? I "aged" quickly. I competed Bronze I, have the summer to be a Bronze II, until my birthday in September, when I become a Bronze III! Essentially, it's in name only.

If you're Canadian how does it affect you when you compete in the US? Michigander, not Canadian.

US skaters in in the old class 1 and 2 how do you feel about the 21 to 24 year olds competing in adult events as new class 1 competitors? The more, the merrier.

Do you feel you'll be at a disadvantage or an advantage and why? younger skaters have youth on their side, but we have knowledge, experience, drive, and a maturity on the ice that lends grace to our skills.

Would it make a difference to you at all? Only if these younger skaters bring a negative mindset to the competition. There's been snide comments made by younger skaters that look down on the adult competition. If you don't want to be here, don't rain on our parade.

In what age class would you now be competing in the US? Bronze III

Also, with the competitive program times being less than Canadian program times, would the age difference entice you to compete in the US? n/a

Would you register through your section so that you could compete in the US with the age/class changes? n/a

Would you change your CPC friendly program to meet the US requirements to compete even though the US has changed the age classes? n/a

If you're a USFS skater and planning on competing in Canada, how will it affect your age classing? I have no idea.

Do you plan on skating the Canadian program lengths or registering through your Region to the Canadian competition? n/a

Please respond to singerskates@yahoo.com with Name, skating association ei. Skate Canada or USFS... and Skating age class in USFS. Melissa, Greater Grand Rapids FSC, US Figure Skating

[manleywoman]

1) How do the new age categories in the US affect you?

I've moved from Class I to Class II

2) If you're Canadian how does it affect you when you compete in the US?
N/A

3) US skaters in in the old class 1 and 2 how do you feel about the 21 to 24 year olds competing in adult events as new class 1 competitors?

Fine with it. As Mel said, the more the merrier, as long as they are friendly and supportive as I'm sure they'll be, and not just some disgruntled former child skater who comes to ANs thinking they're better than we are to to mop up the medals. But I don't predict that will happen.

4) Do you feel you'll be at a disadvantage or an advantage and why?
Neither. Frankly, I have trouble beating people older than I am let alone younger, so ther's no difference. And I have my weaknesses and strengths just liek they do, so they'll have to watch for my skills too! ;)

5) Would it make a difference to you at all?

Nope

6) In what age class would you now be competing in the US?
Class II

7) Also, with the competitive program times being less than Canadian program times, would the age difference entice you to compete in the US?
N/A

8) Would you register through your section so that you could compete in the US with the age/class changes?
N/A

9)Would you change your CPC friendly program to meet the US requirements to compete even though the US has changed the age classes?
N/A

10) If you're a USFS skater and planning on competing in Canada, how will it affect your age classing?
N/A

11) Do you plan on skating the Canadian program lengths or registering through your Region to the Canadian competition?
N/A

Allison Manley
USFS
Junior Ladies

[Hannahclear]

What are the new class levels?

I am 25. Is that still Class I?

[vesperholly]

What are the new class levels?

I am 25. Is that still Class I?
Yes, Class I has been changed to 21-29. I'm not sure of the other classes.

[Hannahclear]

Sounds good to me. I was so frustrated when I was 22 and trying to get into Adult Skating. There was very little out there for young adults. There would be a comp with two people to a group. Not worth it. :roll:

The more the merrier I say! :D