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Adult Skating Achieve your dreams, and experience the excitement! |
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Whether you are new to the
sport of figure skating or a seasoned veteran ready to return to
competition, the USFSA Adult Skating Program has a place for
you!
Where
do I begin?
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Opportunities in Adult Skating The Adult Skating Testing Program is broken down into five disciplines, each one divided into several test levels culminating in an adult gold medal for the successful candidate: Moves in the Field - pre-bronze, bronze, silver and gold levels. Pairs - bronze, silver and gold levels Figures - bronze, silver and gold levels Dance* - preliminary, pre-bronze, bronze, pre-silver, silver, pre-gold and gold levels. *Depending on the dance level, candidates may have the choice of testing at the standard or adult levels. Neither and adult free skating nor an adult pair test may be taken before the candidate has passed the corresponding moves in the field test. Skaters who pass the adult gold moves in the field test, adult gold free skating tests or adult gold pair test may enter the standard track of testing at the intermediate level of that discipline, beginning with the intermediate moves in the field tests. Masters-level skaters may continue with their testing on the standard track. |
| Competing as an Adult | |
Adults interested
in all-adult competitions will find no shortage of events to
enter in the USFSA. Adult opens are hosted throughout the
year, including the Atlanta Peach Classic in September and the
New York Winter Classic in February. Adult sectionals are
held in each section of the country (Pacific Coast, Midwestern
and Eastern), including both open and qualifying events, and
take place approximately six weeks before the U.S. Adult
Championships -- the highlight of the adult competitive season.
There are also several opportunities for adults to compete
internationally-- including La Couple de la Montagne (The
Mountain Cup), held in Villard de Lans, France in May or June
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What about those skaters under the age of 25? Many adult competitions, including adult sectionals, now include skaters age 18-24 in a new group titled Young Adults. Young adults are skaters who many have started skating late or are no longer competitive at standard-track competitions. The grouping provides a competitions opportunity for these young adults who have limited time and resources but still wish to compete. Where can I find more information on competitions? Current information on adult competitions as well as applications for the events are available online at the USFSA website (go to USFSA Programs, then select ADULT). SKATING magazine also lists competitions in each issue, on it's calendar-of-events. |
| Adult Training Camps | |
| Training camps are held annually for adult skaters, with the emphasis on the needs of adults. Participants range in ability from beginner to very advanced, and staff members are selected from the best coaches available in the area. USFSA Adult Training Camps are held in the early summer, after the U.S. Adult Championships, and information in available online and in SKATING magazine as it becomes available. |
Contact: For more information on Timberline's Adult program please contact Nikki |
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