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Offline sk8tergirl

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Questions on Competing Under USFS
« on: February 18, 2015, 07:03:56 PM »
Just a few questions. Just wondering what the "official" rule is regarding these situations:

1. Is it possible to "sign yourself" into USFS competitions without a coach? As long as you have USFS membership and represent a rink.

2. Do most local competitions allow a skater to "skate up" one level? (eg. If I pass the Silver MITF & FS, I can register/skate Gold at local events.) I understand this doesn't work at the sectional/national level.

I realize you need a coach to take the tests. Thinking about testing and competing..... maybe... Not sure yet. :-\

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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2015, 08:02:13 PM »
1. Yes. I have competed at several competitions without a coach.
2. Yes. Most local competitions allow you to "skate up" a level so if you have passed Silver FS, then you can skate Gold. Just remember that it if you skate Gold, it is judged under IJS so it is a completely different scoring system. Check the competition's official announcement to see if you are allowed to skate up. You can skate up at Sectionals for non-qualifying events (non-championship rounds). For Nationals, you cannot skate up.
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2015, 08:17:52 PM »
Thank you for the info. I was pretty sure that was the case, but wanted to make sure before I started thinking about taking tests, etc.  :)
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2015, 12:38:43 PM »
It sounds like not having a coach is a concern... Are you taking any group lessons or anything?
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2015, 03:29:13 PM »
I worked something out with the coach who is going to teach me MITF for the tests. So I don't have  to worry, now I have a coach to sign me into competitions. :) I guess I also have to fill out a planned elements sheet. It seems pretty straight forward, but it would be best to have a coach for that.
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2015, 05:03:17 AM »
Filling out a planned program content sheet is easy as pie. Even the abbreviations for the various elements are fairly commonsense. You can do the PPC as long as you know what order you do your elements in.
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2015, 06:43:16 AM »
Most PPC sheets are only required at Adult Gold and above.
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2015, 08:41:03 PM »
That sounds like you've gone in the right direction. Hopefully you can take lessons, as that's a much easier way to learn the mitf and determine when you're ready!
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Re: Questions on Competing Under USFS
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2015, 08:06:07 AM »
Please read the entire announcement for any competition you may want enter.  Local competitions vary; not all of them offer IJS for all levels.  You (and all skaters) must follow the rules as spelled out in the announcement. 

Also be sure that your coach is up-to-date on the Adult rules and standards, no matter how experienced he/she is with the Standard track ones.   Not all coaches are familiar with the differences.
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