It's Never Too Late!
Come Learn to Skate!
Welcome to the world of adult skating!
There are many who think of ice skating as just another fun winter activity. That it's something you can't excel at once you've reached a certain age. But guess what? Adults skate too! The adult skating community is booming with interest as more and more adults are taking this challenge on later in life. It's a great way to learn a new skill and also get some exercise in. If you're interested in getting started, keep reading!
Step 1: ⛸ Choose A Style! 🏒
Typically you want to start with choosing a style. You
can choose between figure skating or hockey. If you chose hockey, lucky
for you -- there's no emphasis to choose from. Scroll to the bottom to
request more information on gear and lessons! If you're more interested
in figure skating, take a look at the different disciplines in the next section.
Step 2: Choose An Emphasis!
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Synchronized skating is a team sport in which eight
to 20 skaters perform a program together in unison. It uses the same
judging system as singles, pairs and ice dance, and is characterized by
teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences.
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The pairs event combines the
athleticism of singles skating with the challenge of unison and the
acrobatics of overhead lifts and throws. Each movement is performed in
unison, requiring a significant amount of timing and trust between
partners.
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Form, style, technique, concentration and the ability to perform under
pressure are the key requirements in
ladies and men’s singles events. At the higher
levels, competition is divided into two segments: the short program,
which is skated first, and the free skate.
Synchronized skating is a team sport in which eight
to 20 skaters perform a program together in unison. It uses the same
judging system as singles, pairs and ice dance, and is characterized by
teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences.
The pairs event combines the
athleticism of singles skating with the challenge of unison and the
acrobatics of overhead lifts and throws. Each movement is performed in
unison, requiring a significant amount of timing and trust between
partners.
Form, style, technique, concentration and the ability to perform under
pressure are the key requirements in
ladies and men’s singles events. At the higher
levels, competition is divided into two segments: the short program,
which is skated first, and the free skate.