Competitive skaters - what level r u?

[sk8ing is lyfe]

what level r u at? please, describe your skating progresses...

~thanks

[BABYSKATES]

My daughter was sitting on my lap when I came across this post and she wanted to reply so I'll type her response.

I am 9 and a juvenile. I've skated since I was 4 years old. I got my axel and double sow (I'm telling her it is double sal... - hey, new thread! Which of us is right?! :P ) when I was 6. I have my doubles and combinations with double loop - double toe is harder to me - and almost have my double axel which I will have in my program this season! Skating is my favorite thing in the world. I love competitions so I can see my skating friends who live far away from me.

[BringontheRain]

I'm 15 and in Novice. I have all my doubles except axel which is close and in both my short and long. My favorite jump is double lutz.

[icenut84]

Originally posted by BABYSKATES
I got my axel and double sow (I'm telling her it is double sal... - hey, new thread! Which of us is right?! :P ) when I was 6.

The full name of the jump is salchow which is named after Ulrich Salchow. Sal is the shortened version, not sow, so you're right. :)

[judykay]

I have to laugh when I read "almost have my double axel"...that state of being can last anywhere from a few months to a few years! Then it's solid...then it disappears...then it comes back...it seems to be an elusive little sucker :)

[sk8er1964]

Originally posted by BABYSKATES
I have my doubles and combinations with double loop - double toe is harder to me

I don't have double combos (someday...) - just single combos - but I've always thought combos with a loop on the end are much easier than combos with a toe loop. With the loop you are already in position for the take off.

Good luck with your skating - sounds like you are doing quite well for your age.