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IJS Analysis: New England Regionals 2019 – Intermediate Men Freeskate
By Garrett Lucash Following is a brief analysis of the 10 long programs skated at New England Regionals in the Intermediate Men’s event (click here to read analysis of the intermediate ladies). The purpose of the analysis is to determine which skills might be...
IJS Analysis: New England Regionals 2019 – Intermediate Girls Final Round
By Garrett Lucash Following is a brief analysis of the top fifteen long programs skated at the 2019 New England Regionals in the Intermediate Ladies event. The purpose of the analysis is to determine what skills might be necessary to qualify (finish in the top 4) for...
Understanding the International Judging System (IJS)
Beginning in 2004 the International Judging System (IJS) replaced the old 6.0 scoring system that had been used in figure skating for decades. This happened in part as reaction to a judging scandal in the pairs event at the 2002 Olympic games in Salt Lake City....
New England Competition Timeline
A quick note on competitions At Athlete Centered Skating we view competition as an important developmental tool. As much as we love to see our skaters take home medals and have competitive success, we first and foremost emphasize the more important aspects of...
Commitment for Competitive Figure Skaters
Most families are unfamiliar with figure skating – how much training one needs to partake at a young age, what the competitive expectations are, the purpose of the testing system, and what the end game looks like. This blog offers a glimpse into several basic stages...
Skate buying guide: How to purchase and maintain your skates
In the previous blog we discussed some myths regarding purchasing new skates. This blog asks and answers some common questions about purchasing and maintaining figure skates. How do I find the right person to help me purchase skates? We always recommend you have...
Skate buying Guide: The Importance of Proper Equipment in Figure Skating
Whether this is your first time buying skates from a reputable dealer, or you've been purchasing skates for years, this blog walks you through the process of finding the right skate for your son or daughter. Skates are an important part of a skater's success on the...
Contracting Ice: The Benefits and Commitments
You want to contract ice at the club but are not sure if it’s right for you. Let’s go over exactly what contracting is, what advantages it provides us, as well as who contracting may be best for. Contracting ice is a written agreement between the skater and the club...
Joining the Skating Club of Boston: Benefits and Requirements of Becoming a Club Member
If you are reading this blog you have probably been approached about becoming a member at the Skating Club of Boston. You may be wondering what the benefits are, why it is important that my child or my family become a member, and what are my membership options. First,...
What is Athlete Centered Training?
What exactly does ‘athlete centered’ mean? What is the difference between an athlete centered and traditional coach centered training environments? This blog will highlight some of, but not nearly all, the key distinctions between athlete centered and traditional...