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Good on ya ice dragon! I hope to compete at some stage, but even at my age (22) I feared I was maybe a bit too old. I'm far to competetive to truly believe that though and so I'm pushing myself harder than ever!
How did you find the British Championships? ). But very few skaters at the lower levels got their jumps called at all (i.e they got 0 marks so might as well not have bothered trying them )I did well in low level couples compulsory dance and free dance and in low level singles and in fact would have won the level above me, as with most jumps being scored a zero, my very good upright spin and step sequence gave me more points. ![]() There are a number of adult competitions about, Bracknell Guildford, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff etc. Are you a dancer or free skater? or both? |
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Hope you don't mind me butting in a bit here, but didn't really want to start a new thread.
I have noticed with mens black boots, there seems to be two types, the shiny ones which tend to be worn more by the celebs, and then rough looking boots mainly worn by the pros. I was wondering, are they different types? Do the pros have their own special boots or something? Or is it just a style thing? I personally think the shiny boots look better. |
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I'm a lot older than you and have just been competing at the British Adult Championships - and yes I did wear a dress and OTB tights!
![]() Get out there and compete - dont' be a wimp! ![]() ![]() I'm not at that level yet anyway - just at about skate UK 8/9/10 (doing things on all those levels at the moment) The only jump I can do is a waltz jump! |
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Hope you don't mind me butting in a bit here, but didn't really want to start a new thread.
I have noticed with mens black boots, there seems to be two types, the shiny ones which tend to be worn more by the celebs, and then rough looking boots mainly worn by the pros. I was wondering, are they different types? Do the pros have their own special boots or something? Or is it just a style thing? I personally think the shiny boots look better. I think they started to come in as an option a few years ago but it's basically a style thing although some types of boots may only come in that finish I'm not sure. It may be that whatever boot company it is make their higher level boots in that finish now. I think the ones for the celebs all came from one supplier and as lower level boots, they probably only come in the one finish. The pros would have their own boots so would be whatever they use and like. |
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![]() I'm not at that level yet anyway - just at about skate UK 8/9/10 (doing things on all those levels at the moment) The only jump I can do is a waltz jump! ![]() But if not yet then see you at competitions soon......
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They were a bit of a nightmare this year as they used IJS marking (i.e same as in Olympics
). But very few skaters at the lower levels got their jumps called at all (i.e they got 0 marks so might as well not have bothered trying them )I did well in low level couples compulsory dance and free dance and in low level singles and in fact would have won the level above me, as with most jumps being scored a zero, my very good upright spin and step sequence gave me more points. ![]() There are a number of adult competitions about, Bracknell Guildford, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff etc. Are you a dancer or free skater? or both? Thanks for your answer re tights btw.
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They were a bit of a nightmare this year as they used IJS marking (i.e same as in Olympics
). But very few skaters at the lower levels got their jumps called at all (i.e they got 0 marks so might as well not have bothered trying them )I did well in low level couples compulsory dance and free dance and in low level singles and in fact would have won the level above me, as with most jumps being scored a zero, my very good upright spin and step sequence gave me more points. ![]() .
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I think I finally figured out who you are! I thought you were probably a member on another forum I use since you're a skater. I shall pm you later to see if I'm right and let you know who I am
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Oooh exciting! I've given away too much information now darn it!
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They were a bit of a nightmare this year as they used IJS marking (i.e same as in Olympics
). But very few skaters at the lower levels got their jumps called at all (i.e they got 0 marks so might as well not have bothered trying them )I did well in low level couples compulsory dance and free dance and in low level singles and in fact would have won the level above me, as with most jumps being scored a zero, my very good upright spin and step sequence gave me more points. ![]() There are a number of adult competitions about, Bracknell Guildford, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff etc. Are you a dancer or free skater? or both? ![]() I train at Bracknell so I'm in the right place! It may be a while before I compete though, I recently changed the foot I spin on (around 3 months ago) so that's requiring a lot of work! |
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Free currently, although I'd love to get into pairs at some point...I kinda like the idea of being thrown around
![]() I train at Bracknell so I'm in the right place! It may be a while before I compete though, I recently changed the foot I spin on (around 3 months ago) so that's requiring a lot of work! ![]() Do you go on morning patches at all? I might see you!
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Hmm - you need to pick your partner carefully if you do pairs. Just broken up with my dance partner and feeling slightly bitter
![]() Do you go on morning patches at all? I might see you! ![]() Do you skate at Bracknell often? I'm there pretty much all weekend ![]() If I could choose my ideal pairs partner...I'd have Fred! He seems like a good 'un
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Ooh I LOVE my white skates!
I think white look nicest Tan boots quite nice OTB tights - hmm, I'm not keen But then I wear bootcut leggings which go over most of my boot (if that makes sense) - I don't wear the little dresses and tights since I am in my 30s and would look a bit of a goon in them I think ![]() Go and watch a quality Senior - ie. Over 35 - Latin event. They all wear "little dresses" and most look terrific. There's some pretty terrific looking over-50s as well! |
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Not at the mo, I have to be at work pretty early! The timetable at Bracknell isn't the best for people who work normal hours!
Do you skate at Bracknell often? I'm there pretty much all weekend ![]() If I could choose my ideal pairs partner...I'd have Fred! He seems like a good 'un ![]() I like Fred but I'm quite taken with Matthew - either would do.
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Oooh exciting! I've given away too much information now darn it!
. You haven't given away too much here, just repeated things that were written somewhere else. I wish I'd known your name before to come say hi on Saturday morning, we probably spoke in the changing rooms without even realising!
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Not at the mo, I have to be at work pretty early! The timetable at Bracknell isn't the best for people who work normal hours!
Do you skate at Bracknell often? I'm there pretty much all weekend ![]() If I could choose my ideal pairs partner...I'd have Fred! He seems like a good 'un ![]()
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I think I finally figured out who you are! I thought you were probably a member on another forum I use since you're a skater. I shall pm you later to see if I'm right and let you know who I am
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Go and watch a quality Senior - ie. Over 35 - Latin event. They all wear "little dresses" and most look terrific. There's some pretty terrific looking over-50s as well!
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If you can do a 3 turn and back crossovers and can skate Friday evenings then you should come along to our synchro team practices 6.15 - 8.15. We're always looking for new members and are current British Adult Champions. It's good fun and improves your skating.
![]() I'm being coached by Phillip Poole He's awesome!
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Ah my friend came along to a few of your synchro practices a while ago!
I'm being coached by Phillip Poole He's awesome!Phil's cool - you know he is doing a number in a charity gala in October I think. |
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Yep. He mentioned to me he was in the process of training up a doctor who works at Harley street at they're gonna do the headbanger!
I also occasionally have lessons from Chris, but that was mainly when Phillip was competing and couldn't teach for weeks. My friend couldn't do a whole load of skating I think as she's doing a lot of practice & academy too. I think she found it a bit tasking too! It's much harder when you have to sync with others! |
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). But very few skaters at the lower levels got their jumps called at all (i.e they got 0 marks so might as well not have bothered trying them
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