you see i saw Half-pipe on T.V and i want to go to the 2014 olympics for womans half-pipe. I live in Texas and i dont know how to get started ! I can sk8board.
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u could see if there is a place where u can snow board in a synthetic snow environment like a skate park but they use synthetic snow check on out it doesnt efect the way u snow board its pretty much the same thing as natural snow
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wakeboarding is the closest you'll get to snowboarding, so do that if possible. skateboarding will help too. work on air awareness and grabs on a trampoline. strap in and hop to it. to get sponsored, first get good, then get video footage and photos and take them to local shops and try to get shop sponsored. take it from there.
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I agree with these other fine folks here. Honey, if you can dream it, you can be it. It will take hard work and dedication, talent and a lot of courage but if you want it badly enough, you'll get it! Go for it, Girl! We're behind you. Just keep telling yourself "If I can dream it, I can be it!" no matter how tough it gets and you'll get there. Just promise that you'll let us know how you are progressing and you won't forget us here on Yahoo Answers when you're a famous Olympian! God speed.
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Good day.  \n\nHope I can give you some detailed info on figure skating.  I was a former competitive figure skater and have been coaching figure skating for 15+ years in the DFW area.  My students range from beginning level through national competitors.\n\nThere are two recognized organizations in the United States for figure skating: USFSA  (United States Figure Skating Association) and ISI (Ice Skating Institute).  \n\nUSFSA is the road to the US Figure Skating Championships, Worlds and the Olympics.  The levels in USFSA are pre-preliminary, preliminary, pre-juv, juv, intermediate, novice, junior and senior.  In the qualifying competitions, there are specific age restrictions for the appropriate levels.  \n\nFor example:  to compete at the regional level in juv girls the age limit is 12 years.  Keep in mind that even at the pre-preliminary level the girls are doing axels.  \n\nInitially, the skater would do learn-to-skate classes and private lessons to get them through the basic skill level.  Then they would move up to pre-preliminary levels and begin a series of tests: field moves (replaced school figures) and freeskate tests.  Successfully passing these tests qualifies the skater for their competition levels.\n\nI would highly recommend that your daughter skate through the ISI program.  There are numerous competition opportunities for your daughter's age range.    \n\nCheck with the local skating rink in your area to see if their skating classes follow the ISI curriculum.  It is geared primarly for recreational skaters and even goes through adult levels for competitions.  It is a great organizations and they even have their own "Worlds" each summer with no qualifying, unlike USFSA.  Any eligible ISI skater can compete at ISI Worlds.  It is being held this year (July) in Boston.  One of my skaters is competing at that competition.  My students range from ISI to USFSA skaters and both organizations are wonderful!  \n\nShe should start with learn-to-skate classes and supplement a private lesson once a week.  Repetition is key in figure skating and she should be practing twice a week.  This would be in addition to her learn to skate class.  \n\nPlease purchase her a pair of skates.  The rental skates are HORRIBLE....no support and they never sharpen the blades, making it difficult for the skaters to even hold an edge.  Skates can be expensive.....however, the 'Riedell' boot & blade can be purchaed for around $150.  You don't need an expensive boot & blade until the skater starts landing double jumps and requires a strong support to hold the edge.\n\nISI is lots of fun....competition events range from the traditional freeskate program to the "spotlight" where technical merit is not awarded and the more creative you can be as far as character, footwork, etc., you will do well.   \n\nISI's headquarters is in Dallas, TX.  She would need to join the ISI organization (around $15/yr) to become eligible to compete in ISI competition events.  The private lesson coach would test her ($5/test) so she can compete at that skill level.  The levels in ISI are Pre-alpha, alpha, beta, gamma, delta, Freeskate 1 through Freeskate10.\n\nISI is lots of fun, affordable and give your daughter the opportunity to see if she likes it or not.  Skating is NOT easy and the more your practice, the greater the improvement.  \n\nHave her practice initially on a public skating session (less $) and her private lesson to begin with can be conducted on that type of session.  If you are preparing for a competition and she is at the Delta level, then it's the right time to move to a freestyle session for practice/lessons.  \n\nIf you reside in the DFW area, I would be more than happy to speak with you in person.  \n\nThank you and I trust this was informative.\n\n\n\nI
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Check the USTA website, or give them a ring , they should be able to point you in the right direction.
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A triathlon sounds fun (difficult yet fun). I can't say for sure if it's a small event, but I quickly checked out that site www.RinconRacing.com. They do triathlons in the Ventura county area (according to my research). Maybe check them out. Good luck on trying your first triathlon! ^_^
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It depends what sport you're looking to try out for. If its a speed sport, than chances are there's a national qualifying time you have to make to get on to the olympic team. If you think you're ale to beat mathe the qualifying time, you'd have to contact that sports' organization, like us athletics, or swim US, for example.
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Overheard in a United States Olympic Committee office before the Atlanta Olympics: \n\nNew Mexico... Old Mexico... it doesn't matter, sir. You still need to go through your own country's Olympics Office if you want tickets!
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u could contact this girl that has an entry that says she went to the Spike Mountain Volleyball Camp. u can contact her here: http://www.xanga.com/Douce3. hope u look for what ur looking for.
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I skate. I have 5 different decks also. 1 Blind and 1 world industries(dont really use them anymore). Then i have 3 Element skateboards. \n\nI can skate street and vert. I can do 4 sets on street (i know. not a big deal).. and i can do 8 ft on halfpipes.
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You'll probably get a running start anyway, which makes it easier.  Just run up to the fence, put one foot on the fence(if you need to), push up with your foot, grab the top, pull up, then kick the other leg up and over the fence followed by the first leg and land on the ground on the other side.  Do all this in one fluid motion, if it's a solid fence, if it's a chain-link fence you've got it made.  They have plenty of hand and foot holds to use.  Just don't be nervous, and practice makes perfect.  Find a fence of someone you know, or go to a ball diamond(that fence is usually 6ft and chain link) and practice, practice, practice.  Good luck!
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I think the law varies from state to state. Paddling is no longer allowed in many states but there are some states where it is still legal - mainly Texas and the Deep South.
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I would try your local track. Thats where they all say to start at. Good luck as Im tryin to get my daughter there too.
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im with you... it seems like everytime i try to do an impossible i crack a nut... seriously, it never works. my friend is the best skater [non pro] that ive ever seen, and he cant even do an impossible. i guess u would be able to do it if you like ollied higher or u were higher up and jumped and did an impossible... beats me...plus,  i cant afford any ramps or rails to get more air anywase... lol
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Since I don't know where you from, look on line and buy one there. Or find people in you community who might make the ice skating dresses
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Contact the Olympic Committee, you should be able to find their website online fairly easily, good luck.
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Well there is a speed skater on the U.S team. But really go to the offical website maybe you can find some african americans in the olympics. But hey the games just begun too.. so be patient. But hey I may look white in real life but i'm actally half black so I can relate to what your saying about where the black people are.