What is the rules and regulations for Ice Dancing?
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kissing when you dancing
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couple things that i noticed from others answers that are wrong...  Icing is not when the puck goes past the opposing players blue line and then past the goal line (which passes from side to side across the front of the goal).  Icing is when the puck is shot from behind the red line (center ice) without being touched and then passes the line that extends across the ice from side to side at the goal, (goal line).  If the puck is moving slow and barely crosses the line, the Icing is waived off by the official.  Or if the goaltender comes out of his goal crease (blue area directly in front of the net) whether he makes a play on the puck or not, the icing is waived off.  I'd also like to note that Overtime is not 20 mins, it is 5mins during the regular season in which whoever scores first, wins (sudden death).  There is no such thing as a tie anymore.  During the regular season, if the game is tied after 3 periods, they go to a 5 min sudden death overtime.  If it's still tied after the overtime, the teams go to a shootout in which 3 members from each team get an individual breakaway shot (1 on 1) with the goaltender.  whichever team scores the most out of the 3 shootout chances wins.  if they both score the same ammount out of their three chances then the shootout continues, 1 person at a time, from each team, until 1 team scores and the other does not.  for the playoffs, overtime is 20 mins and it's a sudden death.  If nobody scores, then they go to another overtime of 20 mins, and they will continue to do so until 1 team scores.  there is also a such thing as a double minor penalty, which the player is assessed 4 mins instead of the reg 2 for a minor penalty.  also, a new rule that they incorporated this season is that if a player gets into a fight within the last 5 mins of regulation (3rd period) then he is assessed a 10 min penalty (essentially the rest of the game) plus a 1 game misconduct, which means he's not playing at all in the next game.  a hand pass is when a player passes the puck with his hand, to another player.  a hand pass is allowed, but only in yr own (defensive) zone (from the blue line, back toward the goaltender).  you are not allowed to handpass in the neutral zone (from blue line, past center ice to the other blue line) or the offensive zone (blue line of opposing teams goaltender side toward their goaltender).  Yr not allowed to play with broken equipment.  for example, if the stick cracks but does not break completely, and you continue to play with it.  it's a penalty.  there's so many rules to the game.  So, I'll tell ya what.  whatever u wanna know, just click on my avatar and send me an email and I'll help ya out.  I could go on forever with this answer cause there's so many rules, that most people don't even know about.  I just get boared at work and read the NHL rulebook a lot.  if you want, you can check it out at NHL.com and just click on the quicklink for rules.  pretty interesting...
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Absolutely NOT.  Fighting on the ice should be (and is) an immediate suspension.  Check out the USA Hockey rules.\n\nBehavior in the rink but off the ice (by players and parents) MUST also be regulated, in order to provide a healthy example.  Most rinks and youth hockey organizations have very strict rules of conduct.
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Flexibility (depends on what kind of dance, but most dance will require for you to do this if they don't actually help you being flexible (stretching)),\n\nrhythm (gotta know how it the song goes. "5, 6, 7, 8!"), \n\ncoordination (gotta know what you're doing),\n\nand somewhat good memorization (to memorize your routines...sometimes it ends up as being muscle memory when you practice it enough).\n\nOh, and positive attitude. No one likes a person who gets mad at the instructor or your fellow dancers.\n\nPS Penguins!!!
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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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I love watching Ice skating..now doing it, thats a different story..they make it look so easy sometimes..I Just like everything about it...always have since I was a child...it's definetly my favorite event in the olympics..too bad USA didn't get gold..oh well..silver is good!!
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I don't think so. It's a sport that both men and women can participate in. They make a good couple too when they join the figure skating event :-)
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Since you probably know the requirements from your research, I can tell you what judges need to see. But, also, dance is very important to know as well, seeing as more of it is actually dance unless you are a flyer or stunter. Look into dance if you haven't already or had other experience.\n\nBe fit, on time and enthusiastic. Be prepared and alert to follow instructions. Keep a \npositive attitude. Always have a smile on your face! \n\nListen to your captain/instructor. Don't play around with other people too much, I mean, be friendly, but this is serious work. Pay attention to steps you will be asked to follow, because you will learn something and then you have to preform it on the spot!\n\nDon't be late for ANYTHING. Show up 3 hours early if you have to! 3 hours LATE will piss them off for sure!\n\nBe sure to stretch real good before and after tryouts. Don't attempt moves unless you already know them or have trained for them. It will cause injury and annoy other team mates.\n\nNEVER be afraid to ask a question (it's better than not knowing and making a fool of yourself), but don't say something like "I can't do this", no one needs - nor likes - a quitter, and that will send you packing SO fast.\n\nIf you make a mistake, move on and don't cause attention. Have tight moves and high jumps, and cheer LOUD!\n\nGet lots of rest the night before, don't try and do too much physical activity the day before besides stretching or practicing a rountine, bring snacks and lots of water, don't wear jewlery, don't wear makeup, don't chew gum, keep your hair puled back, and most importantly keep that smile and passion!\n\nGood luck!
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Practice the position on the floor before you try it on the ice. Push your hip foreward on the leg that you are standing on. Open the other hip and pull your leg up. Make sure that you are not dropping either of your shoulders. Good luck!
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The standard international dimensions of an ice hockey rink are 60 metres long and 30 m wide. The ice is surrounded by a wooden or plastic wall, known as "the boards," which are approximately 1.22 m high.\n\nA red centreline divides the rink in half; two blue lines divide the rink into three zones: defensive, neutral and attacking. In addition to the centre circle, there are four face-off circles - two in front of each goal. Regulation goals are made of a metal framework with a net and measure 1.83 m wide by 1.22 m high and 1.12 m deep. Goals are centred on the goal line and set four metres away from the backboards so players can skate behind them.
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Rule 79. Puck Must Be Kept in Motion\n\n(a) The puck must be kept in motion at all times.\n(b) A minor penalty shall be imposed on any player, including the goalkeeper, who holds, freezes or plays the puck with his stick, skates or body in such a manner as to\ndeliberately cause a stoppage of play. \n\n(NOTE 1) With regard to a goalkeeper, this Rule applies outside of his goal crease area.\n\n(NOTE 2) If a goalkeeper comes out of his crease to “cut down the angle” on a shot and after making the save covers the puck, this shall be legal. If the goalkeeper races out of his crease in an attempt to beat the attacking player to the puck and instead of playing the puck jumps on the puck\ncausing a stoppage of play, this shall be a minor penalty for Delay of Game.\n\n(NOTE 3) The overall intent of this rule is to keep the play going.
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i want to be. hope to begin classes soon.  what can you tell me i need to have to figure skate?  i have a figure skating question, please answer mine. thank you
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For U.S. Athletes:\nThere is no age limit to compete in the Olympics.\n\nHowever, some sports do have age requirements for health and safety reasons. Competition rules of certain international federations cite age limits as follows:\n- Bobsled (minimum of 14 years old)\n- Boxing (17-32)\n- Diving (minimum of 14)\n- Equestrian (16 or older)\n- Figure skating (15 by July 1 of previous year)\n- Gymnastics (must be 16 years old in Olympic year)\n- Judo (15 or older), luge (16 or older)\n- Soccer (under 23)\n- Team handball (over 18)\n- Weightlifting (17 or older)\n- Wrestling (must be at least 17 on day of Opening Ceremonies).\n\nThere are no general restrictions among the International Federations on an "upper" age limit.
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Ice skating, Ice dancing, Speed Skating, Skiing, and Snowboarding
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Not hard at all geezer if there is an ice rink near to you then all you have to do is go down and ask at the main desk most ice rinks have a quite established league and are always looking for new people to join in. If they cant give you an answer there is always the local show off on the ice who more than likely plays hockey just ask him
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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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Here's a good web site that has all the rules. Good Luck and Have Fun!\n\nhttp://www.kickball.com/rules.html