can you please tell me everything you know about ice skating like the jumps and stuff. i also want to know where you can take ice skating lessons in toledo, ohio.
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Ice skating is a truly challenging and invorating sport. I have been ice skating since I was 3 (I am 26 now). It takes dedication, time, and practice. The results are truly rewarding: you stay in shape, you can do many tricks, and you can compete at local or even national levels. \nCheck out this website for more info:\nhttp://www.goldenskate.com/\n\nFor the second part of your question, my coach says this is the best instruction in your area:\nToledo Ice House\n1258 W Alexis Rd\nToledo, OH 43612-4206\nPhone: (419)476-4690\nGood luck!
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Well I dont live in Michigan so I dont know. But you can look for some on usahockey.com   click the find hockey near you then go to the hockey club sites and try and find some tournaments. Also try and go to a rink and ask about the tournaments in the area. This is about all I can tell you. Sorry and good luck!
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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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Oh, I so wanted to be able to help you because I'm from Ohio, but living in Washington. But, you don't mention the area you meant. Sorry.\nIt's probably just as well that you don't put your hometown on here. If you're in a larger city, you should be able to find several things by looking on google or yahoo. Bowling is a good one. Check the message boards in a nearby school, or the library.
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I'm Canadian so I'm spoiled with copious amounts of hockey. But I have to say, I spent a few years in Slovakia and I tell you, you guys are CRAZY hockey fans. I went to a few junior league games and it scared me. Your young players are so skilled at handling the puck. We Canadians could learn a thing or two from the Slovakian youth.
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It's mini mites..  repetition, repition, repition and alot of patience..\n\nYou have seevral factors..\n\nFirst..  you should have your coaching card, assuming you are in the US, USA Hockey requires all on ice coaches to have their card..  Mni mites you baseically only need to know how to skate modestly, since it's the lowest level, but you still need that lovely little document..\n\nSecond..  Assuming it's a certified Association, there should be one person in charge of the on ice program..  That person is following the direction of both your association, and USA Hockey..  there is very little leeway in the way kids are taught youth hockey, whether it's Michigan, Wisconson or Texas..  all levels have certain 'requirements' to be taught..\n\nNext..  None of the kids on the ice will care if you are a man or a woman, so you shouldn;t either..  The Ann Arbor Association we belonged to for several years, (three kids, two boys and one girl) there were always a couple of 'hockey moms' on the ice helping out..  with the key helping out, just like the hockey dads..  Either you know hockey or you don't , both your fellow coaches and more importantly, the kids, will figure it out very quickly..  But the bottom line is the program coordinator runs the show..  your job is to demonstrate, observe and correct..  alot of times, that's where the patience comes in..  Mini mites is nothing more than 90% very basic hockey drills, but a good program will make it fun..  give lots of encouragement..\n\nAlso, be aware, depending on the size of the mini mite class, it might very well be tiered, Ann Arbor tended to run three teirs because they often had 60 70 or more skaters learning..  and at varying levels of proficiency..  The coordinator would classify those skaters to keep the better skaters together so they progress together, the middle group together and the kids who can barely stand on skates together..  that way, they all get attention, direction, and encouragement..\n\nOnly warnings I would have is be prepared..  if you have 60 kids out there..  you'll have five or ten that have no desire to be there, but their parents are pushing them..  you'll have alot of stubborn kids and stubborn parents..  be patient with both..\n\nAs for other coaches..  I would not worry about it..  Most of the men are there for the exact same reason you are..  they love hockey, and more importantly, they love their sons and daughters who are sharing a passion..  The 'old school' coaches at this level won't be a problem..  And if one does become a problem..  Gordie Howe had a nice little way of handling nuisances on the ice..  that's all I'll say about that..\n\nBy the Way..  My hats off to you..  You won't regret the decision to be involved with your son and hockey.  I have never regretted it with my eldest son and daughter..  (middle son has different interests which I support)
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there are different levels in ice skating, you can compete at the level you just passed. even though you think you are not that good, the point of the competition is to see how you stand amongst the others. you should really think about it. \ndont be afraid to go beyond that point, because nothing is stopping you. just gather your courage and take another step foward.\n(i'm thinking of competiting in january also)
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alright ollies are the basics. put your back foot on the tail right and your other one just below the bolts like in the middle of the board almost. pop you back foot down while you slide your other foot forward to level your board out in the air. thats the ollie. practice in carpet if you cant quite get it. a lot of stuff is easier in carpet. and do not get a blank. well since your just starting it wouldnt be bad baecause you wont do anything to snap it for a while. but when you start to get good youll see why they are so much cheaper than other decks. if you want a deck to last a while i would suggest a lib tech. they have amazing pop that lasts a very long time and they are very hard to snap. prolly because they have a few levels of fiberglass. independant is a good truck co. so is destructo. and wheels are all pretty much alike some have different designs tho that make them a lil bit better. i like rictas. they give you a nice smooth ride. anyways good luck.
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yes its a sport\nbeen skating for far far too long, don't get up as fast i once did from falls now.  skating with people better than you is one of the best ways to get good fast, but personaly i think "kids" are jumping into some complicated tricks too quickly without getting all the basics down.  i was by far my worst critic, but probably skated for several years, everyday, before i felt i was any good at it.  i suck now i think, just don't get out enough, but people that don't skate are still impressed.  but yeah if you can find and skate with people better than you, ask for pointers, don't get "the fear" and you should be fine.
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for southern california just going up to big bear or lake arrowhead for a day would be awesome :] they have tons of patches of fresh snow that you could build snowmen with or sled down some nice bunny hills, theres also an ice rink and a lake that has snow around it so you can throw rocks in the water or something :) have fun!
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Brian, are you looking for anything in particular? I am adult male in Ontario Canada.  Have been a hockey fan (GO BRUINS) since I was a kid.  I have been a minor hockey ref for more than 20 years.
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Josh was right on with the yo-yo exercise.  If you can build up the dexterity and strength in you forearms and hands, you will see improvement not only on your wrister but also with puck handling and face-offs (provided you take them).\n\nWhat I recommend to everyone is to find a private coach.  Look up in your area for a "hockey gym".  Think of it like a pro shop at a country club.  There are professionals (not NHL players) there that, for a modest fee, can give you 1-on-1 lessons.  These places use some high tech gear to analyze your shot.  They can teach you how to lean into it and really torque your body to get the most power and lift.  And sometimes they will do a 2-on-2 lesson with a goalie and his/her coach.\n\nGood Luck\n\n*And I almost forgot... dmt479, what the #!*$ does basketball have to do with a hockey question.  Don't just type some random $*#@ and be on your merry way!  I bet you've tried to ice skate up hill, haven't you.
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A figure skating clus rents ice time at an arena and the members of the club skate during those periods. Figure skating clubs usually have a number of professionals who teach skating and some skaters take lessons from the professionals (at an extra cost). Other skaters just join a club to skate; some may prefer ice dancing and some may prefer freeskating, where they can perform the different jumps, footwork and spins, something that `public' skating sessions at arenas don't allow.
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I own a 303 boards boars. (i can trash it and it was't too much money but it's a good board.)\n\nI think the Element "Helium" boards are the best. They get good height, but whoa they are costy. (I would only get one if i suddenly got alot of money, i trash my boards trying tricks.)\n\nMy fave trick to do as of now is probably a shove it. Im pretty new. I'm learning how to 50-50 a rail so i'll probably like that soon too.\n\nMy fave pro skater....well my faves are\nJoey Brezinski\nKenny Anderson\nBam Margera\nTony Hawk (who dosn't like the guy)\n\nAs long as Tony Hawk dosen't break his hip...hes not too old to skate.\n\nBam...sometimes its hard to tell if hes a poser or not. I don't think he is, but sometimes i feel stupid for thinking hes so great.\n\nYea, the world needs more women skaters, and I'm one up and comming!\n\nI just started praticing the 50-50 rail slide.\n\nThe hardest....i dont know, i havent goten to the really hard ones yet. I guess....i don't know...Dropping in? Naw. They were all hard untill it clicked!\n\nI like both. Olling everything on the street, grinding all the rails i can find (with bad results sometimes) running and jumping over fences to get away from cops....ugh forget that last part. And i just started to learn how to do Vert tricks, which ones, simple ones that i feel stupid saying, but even if im just going up the ramp and down, its a rush.\n\nI guess that my fave is probably street. That's where i started, and the place where i can do the most tricks.
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some people learn to skate real good real quick. some take forever to learn how to even ollie. most pros you see today have been skatin since the 80's or easrly 90's. it can take a long time to get good. some pick it up real quick like sheckler or penny. it all depends on how much you want it. if you really want to land something commit. you always got to be tryin to get better. if you dont then youll never get good enough to be recognized by corporations. if you really want to try and get sponsered send a sponser me tape to your local skate shop. who knows you might get on a team.
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It would be easier to help you if I knew where in Michigan you are but I'll show you some places but here are all the resorts: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-ski-525421-michigan_ski_resorts-i\nThe have links to the individual sites as well. I want to make you aware that it's kind of foolish to get a snowboard if you aren't going to learn how to ride it, Maybe, instead of getting a board, rent a board for the season and ask for a season pass instead. A lot of resorts have buses up there, and I'm sure your dad would let you ride the bus. If your heart is set on getting that board, ask for your mom's help with transportation if you pay for the pass or something like that. I learned on a rented board and I'm incredibly glad that I did because I tore it up pretty bad just from learning and if it had been mine, I would have had to get a new one the next year anyway. Try out snowboarding before you buy a board because you might hate it, though I doubt it. Or maybe, get a used board boot and bindings and ask for a season pass somewhere too. There are resorts all over Michigan and I'm sure you'll find one and you need to work out a deal with your dad involving transportation if you want to go.
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Your question is really broad, so it's kind of hard to answer. Which jumps and spins are you working on? Is there anything that you're not really flexible at, such as needing more stretch in your spirals? If you can narrow it down a bit, it might be easier to answer. \n\nBut in general, yoga, ballet and pilates are good places to start looking for stretches and exercises that will help your skating. Ballet, especially. If a class isn't available to you, you can get books out of your local library and try the stretches and exercises out.