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…how to get into a skating show?
…how can skating help pay for college?
…what are the judges really thinking?
…is there really any difference between blades?

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how to map out a good show/competition program?

how to map out a good showcompetition program Mapping it out  how to map out a good show/competition program?

This is a tough skill for whatever reason. We see too many programs that have all the spins in the same place, or both lutz jumps in the exact same spot. I can not give away all my secrets or those that have choreographed for me, but here are a few things to [...]

February 9th, 2010 in So You Wanna Know...

how to pick a blade and a good sharpener?

 how to pick a blade and a good sharpener?

Picking a good person to sharpen your skates is a MUST! Unfortunately, it is hard to find out who is good, and who is really ruining your equipment. I have heard a coach say, “oh I always use this person,” and know for a fact that sharpener ruined at least 3 pair of [...]

February 5th, 2010 in So You Wanna Know...