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Offline CarolineE

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Getting Back into Skating
« on: February 26, 2014, 07:59:16 PM »
Hi everyone!

So excited to find this forum! This is my first post, and I'm looking to get some advice.

My name is Caroline and I live in NYC. I'm an actress but used to skate all the time. I stopped when I was 14 and I'm 24 now (yikes).

When I stopped I was PreJuv. Somehow I found my old USFSA number, which is great. So, basically, I'm wondering what I should do & how I should go about it. I live in NYC which is great, so I have access to a bunch of rinks and clubs. Should I join a skating club? Or just start doing it on my own? Should I re-join USFSA?  I'd like to continue testing and improve, but I really am at a loss for what exactly I should do.

Also, I would love skate recommendations. I have an old (but decent) pair of SP Terri's for now. I'm working on doubles and Juvenile elements.

Woof, I have a thousand questions! Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!
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Offline sarahspins

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Re: Getting Back into Skating
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2014, 09:31:53 PM »
Are you working with a coach yet?  If not, that's where I would start.  Joining a club may offer you access to more ice time, but for most adults, they don't join a club until they're ready to test or want to compete. 
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Offline Clarice

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Re: Getting Back into Skating
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2014, 09:56:28 PM »
No point rejoining USFS until you want to test or compete.  Keep in mind that the membership year runs July 1 - June 30, and they don't prorate.  That might make a difference in when you decide to rejoin.  If you need to be a club member to get the ice time you need, you might want to rejoin earlier.  And be sure to check out the Adult competitive levels!
 
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Offline littlerain

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Re: Getting Back into Skating
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2014, 06:22:44 PM »
Hey Caroline, how is it going? Did you restart skating? :)
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Offline johnallocca

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Re: Getting Back into Skating
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2014, 09:26:50 AM »
If you join The Skating Club of NY (USFSA) you get rink privileges and discounts at Chelsea Piers and other participating rinks. Check out their website. I belong to the club and live in Suffolk. If you live in NYC it will be very convenient for you.

http://www.thescny.org

John
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