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@TheNairaa11 ай бұрын
I think age band should be enforced at lower levels. I also think that single test should reflect competition requirements. If pre preliminary competition requires an axel jump then that should be requirement for the test
11 ай бұрын
Age banding is not required, but its encouraged. There is no prescribed age bands - it's up to the discretion of the local organizing committee. I've discussion some of your concerns about making the test and competition requirements in my videos about tests here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLhIvo-BmGcaVHVyQVft7l6z17mixkt12c Essentially, if they made the tests reflect the competition requirements very few skaters would make it to Gold. So they have decided to keep the test requirements as is and in practice make testing separate from competing, so its really its own discipline. There are many skaters that test and have no intention of competing.
@gailjones180711 ай бұрын
Thank you Amie!! I heard that former Olympian and National Champion, Debbie Thomas for figure like the figure eight at Lake Placid and I still don't understand how the judges judges for artistic skills since the artistic skills are lower than the technical skills and I believe that the skaters need to obtain the help for mentally in order to step up under pressure when they compete internationally because I feel that they are just as good as their international skaters: the juniors in Linx did well: they medalled except the junior women and I believe that the judging system was incorrect for the American skater than the international skaters with the same mistakes with that new scoring system that shattered the confidence of our American skaters especially the senior and junior skaters... I like the old judging system personally. the technical score first then the artistic scoring which was higher than the technical.. but now it is indeed the technical skills higher than the artistic skills to obtain points... Where is the beauty of the art of figure skating now because some of the international skaters are just triple jumps combination, quad jumps and combinations, skins and sliding down the ice, no foot work or step work in the free program and those skaters established a higher technical score to win the competition or at least trying: nothing artistic... so Spencer and Thomas want to bring back the figure eight competition to the championship starting in the USA... so moving forward ⏩, how would the new rules applies to the figure eight component?!!
11 ай бұрын
If I am understanding correctly you are asking about school figures or compulsory figures. Figures are a completely separate discipline now. You can still test them in U.S. Figure Skating, but they are not included in ISU or U.S. Figure Skating competitions. There are other organizations that compete in figures, such as ISI and the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships. However, they do not use IJS scoring, so those rules would not apply.
@nancyhorton681411 ай бұрын
Q: What is Adapted skating/skater? I heard it mentioned but, I don't know much about it. Tests and competitions how and who qualifies etc. especially for Adults who are in USFS. Thanks!
11 ай бұрын
The U.S. Figure Skating Adaptive Program offers recreational and competitive avenues for skaters with physical and intellectual disabilities to thrive. Through skating and artistic skill development, skaters will construct a foundation to build success on and off the ice. Rinks, programs and clubs offer adaptive skating programs for skaters of all ages and experiences. Is your test and competition question about Adaptive Skating or just in general? Anyone can qualify to take tests and compete as long as your coach agrees.
@nancyhorton68149 ай бұрын
My question is for tests and competitions. Q: I'm planning to take the Ten-Fox partner test 50+. When I pass this test, I will now be Pre-Sliver, and I am also considering Skate United AGMITF. Q: Can I test Skate United, but skate compete at my regular level, or must I compete also as a Skate United competitor?
9 ай бұрын
For specific questions about Adaptive Skating and Skate United, please reach out to US Figure Skating.
@nancyhorton681411 ай бұрын
Hello! I felt for a long time that figures should have been separated from freestyle from the beginning. And was never market right either. One must go back to what like tennis, swimming as well as golf are what I've always called country club sports. They never were meant for the public. Like street hockey or skating on the lakes. But, to get into the Olympics, these sports must conform, and so the rest is history. The reason for changes it time but old ways die hard. Also, many countries even today don't have the kinda luxurious as US and European countries do. So, instead of giving equal status they started change the wait of figures then the eliminating them all together then rewarding higher jumps like triples and quads to be the standard in skating because of blatant bias judging. And so now it a jump Fiesta instead of giving artistic its higher value. Because, it's expected and excepted that must have highest skills to compete at a national/ international level. So, artistic should get the higher status. The only problem with figures for ice skating is ice time$$$$ I would like to suggest a modified version of roller skating. Paint the circles in the ice like hockey. Then use and judge them like the do in roller skating. Because, figures is the new black dress. No matter how old you are you can at least get around a circle.
11 ай бұрын
Figures were separated from competition long ago! In fact, we haven't been required to test them for since Moves in the Field were introduced. Moves are now called Skating Skills. Skating Skills (moves) tests have never had a bearing on a skaters competition level - only Free Skate tests. I have another video that explains more about the history of figures to moves to skating skills: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zsxdf9iemcy0fYE.html
@janetslater1295 ай бұрын
I think the changes are confusing. This makes me glad that I'm just pursuing the adult levels, and don't have to mess with that stuff. However, I do agree that skaters should be grouped together in terms of ages. My other thought is would these age groups also group teens together of similar age/level? This might be a factor in recruiting more teens to start skating if they can compete against each other at the same age/level.
5 ай бұрын
Age banding is at the option of the local organizing committee. Often, there simply are not enough entries to separate groups by age, unfortunately. This is true for adults and standard track skaters alike. I know several adult skaters over the age of 50 that became discouraged after competing against skaters in their 20's and 30's and stopped skating.
@shashashay95332 ай бұрын
My daughter is currently in basic 6 and that rink offers Pre-freeskate through to freeskate 2. Another rink has Aspire levels. Where should I place her when she completes basic 6?
2 ай бұрын
Pre-Free Skate thru Free Skate 6 are still part of the Learn to Skate USA curriculum. Aspire is the "bridge" from Learn to Skate USA to U.S. Figure Skating. However, the Aspire levels are only for competition. There are no Aspire levels in the Learn to Skate USA curriculum. If you are ready to jump over to U.S. Figure Skating, then the Aspire program may be better for you. However, if you prefer to stay in Learn to Skate USA, you may consider the rink that offers up to Free Skate 2.
@fatifeodoskating11 ай бұрын
Holy clean up! Good but I wish they addressed the no test competition problem. I don't think it is fair
11 ай бұрын
Yes, it quite a clean up! Agreed on No Test. But it sounds like they are working on that now.
@fatifeodoskating11 ай бұрын
@ ok, hope soon
11 ай бұрын
@fatifeodoskating it sounds like maybe next season if it’s in discussion now. They would have to give notice to skaters.
@Melissa-yr7fm11 ай бұрын
Curious if anyone knows why they decided in the renaming of the tests to keep preliminary level the same name? Why didn’t they do pewter and pre-pewter for the consistency of naming? It’s just off to me and sticks out. Minor and unimportant detail, I know.
11 ай бұрын
I wondered that same thing!
@michellestudy-campbell920910 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. After reviewing Aspire 4 vs pre-prelim Excel, it appears that Aspire 4 may be more challenging? Do you anticipate more changes to pre-prelim and prelim?
10 ай бұрын
They haven't posted the Excel program requirements yet for next season. However, as I explained in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb6SqcmWlra-pKM.html the plan is to eliminate Excel Pre-Pre (open level) and only offer Excel Pre-Pre Plus in 2024!
@jessicabina320511 ай бұрын
Is it allowed to have a skater compete at the aspire levels for free skate, but still do a specialty event in character or showcase? If so are there still beginner and high beginner levels?
11 ай бұрын
Yes, you can compete in Compete USA, Excel, and Well Balanced as also in Showcase. Nothing has changed for Showcase that has been announced.
@TheLadyEastwick11 ай бұрын
Curious, some of the program requirements are not updated (jumps challenge, spins, showcase etc) does this mean there will be no changes or they just aren’t up yet?
11 ай бұрын
As I said in the video, they just aren't posted yet.
@TheLadyEastwick11 ай бұрын
Understood. A lot to take in with this! Thank you for posting updates. We’ve been waiting anxiously.
11 ай бұрын
@TheLadyEastwick it is a lot to process! It’s my pleasure making these videos to help!