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Title: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Isk8NYC on December 14, 2011, 02:04:40 PM
What are your skating goals and objectives for 2012?  

What do you want to achieve or master?  
Acquisitions of equipment, resources or materials?

Off-ice training?  Testing, competing, demonstrating, coaching?

Post here and set your bar for 2012 - we'll check in on our goals throughout the year.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Isk8NYC on December 14, 2011, 02:06:00 PM
Right now, I'm a little worried about our financial position, so I won't be doing any testing or competing, but I will go back to working out off-ice and trying to regain my jumps.  (They moved out about 60 lbs ago)
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Sierra on December 14, 2011, 03:27:45 PM
I'm really hopeful for 2012. I now skate three days a week and I'm progressing so much better than I was with 2 days. Plus I start driving in August so that will help my skating, too.

So, the goals:
-Pass Juvenile moves.
-Have consistent doubles (semi-consistent acceptable for lutz and toe.)
-Land double-double combos.
-Skate my Preliminary program cleanly in competition.
-Choreograph and compete a Pre-juvenile program.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Skittl1321 on December 14, 2011, 03:30:30 PM
-Keep my knees healthy enough to skate the entire year.
-Take (pass?) my Bronze freeskate.
-Cross my foot on that stupid backspin.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: spiralina on December 14, 2011, 03:54:31 PM
A lot of these are carried over from last year...

1. Stay healthy enough that I never have to take that long off the ice again!
2. Get back sit spin and broken leg; make consistent
3. Split, charlotte and fan spirals
4: Passable layback and maybe a haircutter
5: Land axel and maybe one double (2Lo?)
6. Start on a back camel?
7. Have moves up to level 5 standard, even if I don't test
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: aussieskater on December 14, 2011, 08:04:44 PM
My 2011 goal was to pass one Primary dance.  Foxtrot passed => goal completed.

My 2012 goal is to test (maybe even pass??) one Primary dance.

At this rate, Primary will take another 3 years...  :D
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Skittl1321 on December 14, 2011, 08:45:32 PM
Glad to know I'm not the only one who just wants to be good enough to TAKE the test.  Passing will be a bonus.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: JSM on December 14, 2011, 09:58:29 PM
2012 goals -

Compete adult sectionals and nationals (another comp would be great, but all these competitions require so much traveling and $$)
Learn and pass preliminary dances
Take Novice moves test by summer, pass by end of the year
Land double loop and double flip
Land double-double combination (at this point I don't care which one!)
Learn 2 sit variations
Increase flexibility so that I can do the splits again


...I'll need to post these on the fridge so I seem them EVERY DAY - otherwise it isn't going to happen!

Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Kim to the Max on December 14, 2011, 10:15:05 PM
2012:

1. Take and pass Senior Moves on 1/14.
2. Compete at Empire State Games and land a clean axel.
3. Land double sal clean.
4. When #3 is complete and consistent, test Intermediate Free.
5. Start real work on 2 toe and 2 loop.
6. Start dance when #1 is complete.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: sarahspins on December 14, 2011, 10:28:37 PM
2012:

1.  Test and pass Pre-Bronze and Bronze moves and Pre-Bronze Freeskate (I think the next test session is tentatively planned for Feb, so I'll get an early start!  I expect these to be easy passes for me so it will be nice to knock out these tests without feeling much pressure)
2.  Test and pass Bronze Freeskate at the second test session of the year (coach and I think that the first test session is coming up too fast to be realistic in terms of polishing my program - we're still not done choreographing!  I expect an easy pass once that is ready though)
3.  Get Lutz back.. it's been close, and I've two-footed a few, but it still remains elusive.
4.  Get Axel back!
5.  Get a solid haircutter spin :)
6.  Have silver moves test-ready by the end of the year, even if I don't test them until 2013 (this depends not just on my confidence but also on the test schedule).
7.  Be working on (but not necessarily landing or even close to landing) at least one double jump - probably 2sal or 1loop since those are my favorite singles.
8.  Enter and compete in at least one competition.

I've already knocked off a few things I had been thinking about as goals for next year - which was to get a solid layback again and work on some sit variations, all of which were achieved very quickly.  I think it helps that I used to have a very solid layback, the only hurdle to get over was being brave enough to "go for it"... lately I've been doing them with 6-8 revs and they feel pretty good.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: JHarer on December 14, 2011, 10:56:23 PM
1. focus on edges and power
2. test pre-bronze MITF
3. learn the half-flip and one foot spin
4. test pre-bronze freeskate
5. add an off-ice conditioning class and an off-ice choreography class.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: AgnesNitt on December 15, 2011, 12:01:27 AM
Still working on 2008 minus solid forward three turns, plus a choctaw, and a complete prelim dances.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: taka on December 15, 2011, 02:55:24 AM
I would like to sit my Level 1 compulsory dance test and possibly L1 variation too (providing it still exists as there are potential dance test changes in the summer and we only hold very infrequent dance tests here. I've missed todays dance test session. :-\)

I'd love to have some kind of program by the end of the year - either for free dance or free skating.

I'd also love a consistent loop and flip, a centred upright spin and a camel with a couple of revs (that doesn't become an accidental flying camel every time :o)) and some kind of proper backspin too.  :-*

I'm also hoping my skating won't suffer too much when my rink shuts for ~12 weeks for maintenance in the summer...  It is going to be a struggle to get to another rink very often and depending on which rink we end up being able to get ice time at I may not get to skate much then at all. ::sad
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Bunny Hop on December 15, 2011, 04:56:56 AM
1) Pass the Preliminary edges test
2) Pass the lowest level dance test (Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango)

I'm confident 2) won't be a problem (coach thinks both are passable now), but I can't do 2) without doing 1) first. At the current rate it's probably not going to happen, and I'm resigned to that. If I can't pass the edges test by the time they change the test content mid-year, then I'll have to either set new goals or quit, as testing will no longer be an option.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: LilJen on December 15, 2011, 02:17:35 PM
(1) pass Silver MIF. I was very close last time and we have a test session next month!! Woo hoo!!
(2) pass bronze FS. And according to my coach I will be doing THIS in January as well. . . . :o ermmmmm, I have some work to do.
(3) get a good start on Gold MIF.
(4) Get a flip jump under my belt.
(5) Solidify my infantile camel spin so it's a realio trulio camel spin with 3+ revs.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: turnip on December 18, 2011, 12:00:59 PM
1. Pass my level 1 field moves
2. Land loop (and flip???)
3. Get a sit or camel spin that would get counted (3 revs in correct position)
4. Skate my best in competition (don't care if I come last, just wanna be happy with how i've done)
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: drskater on December 18, 2011, 01:28:12 PM
I think these goals are feasible for me:

(1) Put Adult Bronze freeskate test program and practice it enough to figure out if I can test this (2012) year.

(2) Get Adult Silver Moves to the point where I can run-through/practice for a test in 2013.

(3) Get Flip jump consistent.

(4) Even if I have to skate on publics, strive to practice 6 hours a week.

(5) begin some serious work on both the camel spin and the lutz

(6) start ice dance lessons

(7) fit into my competition dress




Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Skate@Delaware on December 18, 2011, 03:18:07 PM
-Keep my knees healthy enough to skate the entire year.
-Take (pass?) my Bronze freeskate.
-Cross my foot on that stupid backspin.

These could be mine, except sub in my back instead of my knees lol! It comes & goes....along with my skating. I also want to get my camel but more importantly I want to get back to the gym and regain the strength I lost.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: hopskipjump on December 18, 2011, 04:23:28 PM
I asked dd and she said she wants to have consistent doubles (not including a consistent 2A).  She is happy to skate prepre this year, but I think she would like to be ready for preliminary in 2013.  She would like to take her juv moves and her intermediate moves this year.

My goals for her skating are to start socking money away for new skates/blades. 
Find a way to make extra money to support having more time with one of her coaches.  Once a week has made a huge difference, twice a week would be awesome.  ha ha!  Looking over the laundry list of goals...they are all money focused!

I'll add my non money related goal - to be able to stop in skates and find a pair of used skates that are decent for myself.

Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: kck on December 18, 2011, 08:26:19 PM
     × Lose 60 pounds by 2012 end

     × Skate for an entire 2 hours without having to get off the ice, while actively doing things. [Standing on ice counts! :-D]

     × The above exactly the same MINUS the standing addition.

     × Accomplish at least ONE Basic level, if one is achieved by mid-year then make that 2 in one year.

     × Stick with my nutritional ideas/goals -- Oatmeal and Tuna fish taste nice.

     × Not upset my girlfriend [This counts as on-ice as well, because I could potentially upset her on the ice! :-p]
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Harleyboy on December 19, 2011, 04:14:31 PM
1. focus on edges and power
2. test pre-bronze MITF
3. learn the half-flip and one foot spin
4. test bronze MITF
5. add an off-ice conditioning class

Just a little modification to JHarers list and I am good to go.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Live2Sk8 on December 28, 2011, 10:54:53 AM
First time posting skating resolutions. 

1.  Participate in 3 competitions. 
2.  Perform my freeskate and artistic light 3 times each, either in competitions or exhibitions.
3.  Find music for and learn an artistic dramatic program.  Perform 2 times, in competition or exhibition.
4.  Get sit spin lower. It's beyond pathetic despite trying really hard for a couple of years.
5.  Put together a Bronze FS program in hopes of testing in 2013.  This requires accomplishment of #4. 
6.  Work on Silver moves.  Goal to test in 2014 but with current level of accomplishment, this might be 'The Impossible Dream' just like #5.
7.  Work on speed and power.

This list is a little depressing.  I once thought I'd have tested Bronze FS by now.  Thinking I have hit the limits of my ability.  I still love skating, though.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: tazsk8s on December 28, 2011, 02:04:22 PM
1.  Get prelim moves to the point of being testable.  May not test them until 2013 due to scheduling, but at least have them to the point that when a suitable test session does come up, I am reasonably likely to pass.
2.  Get reliable lutz back.
3.  Get at least one loop combo back (most likely flip/loop as the flip is my best solo jump).
4.  Full rotation on axel, even if I fall.
5.  Lose a bunch of weight...probably 50 pounds.  I did really well on Weight Watchers a number of years ago and need to get back to that.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: karne on December 29, 2011, 05:21:51 AM
1) Land my loop, flip and lutz

2) Get my camel spin to a consistent 4 revolutions

3) Do more work on my spirals and quit avoiding them

4) Pass Free Skate 4*

5) Pass Preliminary*

6) Lose about 20kg



* - These tie in with a "not freak out if I have to get a new coach", which tie in with, "Not freak out if I get my dream job that I applied for and have to move to North Carolina."
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: rosereedy on December 30, 2011, 02:37:22 PM
1.  Consistent clean 2S and 2T (2T by end of 2012 would be excellent)
2.  Level 3 spins
3.  Start 2L and 2F
4.  Increase flexibility
5.  Increase strength
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: PinkLaces on January 02, 2012, 03:48:50 PM
1. Consistent loop
2. Consistent flip
3. Consistent lutz (landed on 1 foot instead of 2 like now).
4. 4+ revs consistently on camel (almost there)
5. Low sit spin (90 degrees)
6. Get all spirals above hip height
7. Pass Silver something - be it ISI Freestyle, USFS Moves, or even better USFS FS or even even  better all 3.
8. Master all 4 back 3 turns.
9. 3+ revs in layback position
10. Lose weight.  I think this is the thing that will help my skating the most.  I lost 21# this year (and gained 7 back).  I noticed a definate improvement in my skating at my lighter weight.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Debbie S on January 02, 2012, 04:12:23 PM
My main goal for the year is to pass Gold MIF. I would like to be able to test on March 24, but that may not happen. I need more power on everything and better edges on my brackets. Beyond that, I hope to compete at Adult Sectionals and would like to regain some of the FS elements that I haven't done in over 2 years due to injury.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Jennymd on January 02, 2012, 08:02:29 PM
1) Land my loop, flip and lutz

2) Get my camel spin to a consistent 4 revolutions

3) Do more work on my spirals and quit avoiding them

4) Pass Free Skate 4*

5) Pass Preliminary*

6) Lose about 20kg

Mine are all pretty much exactly the same!

I am determined to pass Free Skate 4 either 1st or 2nd term of Aussie Skate this year... Last term of 2011, I passed everything except for the Camel and Change foot spins, and I was just 1 rev off on both of them, I'm soooo close!

Add on an extra one - Choose a private coach and start private lessons after passing Free Skate 4, as that's the highest level in Aussie Skate so private lessons is the next step.

If I can get enough consistency and confidence, I may even start entering in Adult competitions this year, but I'm not sure how likely that is at this stage.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: alejeather on January 06, 2012, 01:48:54 PM
Just a few days before New Year's, I got the great news that my broken ankle is finally healing(long story--and recovery). I'm super excited because, although I can't skate again yet, at least it's starting to seem reasonable to hope I will soon.

My one resolution in 2012 is to get back on the ice.

Beyond that, I don't know how much I can expect to accomplish because I don't know how difficult it will be to get back the skills I had. I would like to get back and hopefully test these skills:
 - pre-bronze MITF
 - Dutch Waltz
 - Canasta Tango
 - Rhythm Blues

I'd love to start working on pre-bronze FS again as well, but it's going to take me a while to work up the confidence to spin again. Actually, I'm a little nervous to start skating again in general, but it's something I want to do, which is why my resolution for 2012 is GET BACK ON THE ICE!
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Rachelsk8s on January 06, 2012, 05:06:45 PM
Just a few days before New Year's, I got the great news that my broken ankle is finally healing(long story--and recovery). I'm super excited because, although I can't skate again yet, at least it's starting to seem reasonable to hope I will soon.

My one resolution in 2012 is to get back on the ice.

Beyond that, I don't know how much I can expect to accomplish because I don't know how difficult it will be to get back the skills I had. I would like to get back and hopefully test these skills:
 - pre-bronze MITF
 - Dutch Waltz
 - Canasta Tango
 - Rhythm Blues

I'd love to start working on pre-bronze FS again as well, but it's going to take me a while to work up the confidence to spin again. Actually, I'm a little nervous to start skating again in general, but it's something I want to do, which is why my resolution for 2012 is GET BACK ON THE ICE!

Aww that is GREAT news!!!  I'm glad to hear that your recovery is going well :) You'll be back on the ice, and you definitely sound like you have the motivation to do so.  You'll be back right where you left off as soon as you know it!!  Gosh I've been reading everyone's skating resolutions and I really gotta get mine settled and post them soon lol :)
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: sk8lady on March 01, 2012, 08:05:47 AM
It is SOOO cool to see how many different levels people are at on this board!

My goals:
1. Pass Ten-Fox
2. Land lutz
3. Gain height on all jumps
4. Sit spin at shoot the duck level (more than one revolution and then falling down, which is mostly what I'm doing now!)
5. Compete in either Adult Nationals or Colonial's Adult Winter Challenge at Bronze level, freestyle and light entertainment programs
6. Flying camel up to 3 solid revolutions (it's at 1 right now with a lot of arms and legs flinging about in an unsightly manner)
7. Front to back camel
8. Start thinking about testing Silver free
9. Start Fourteen Step
10. Drag Partner Boy to see dance coach with me and get Free Dance choreographed and started (that's probably a year long goal in itself...)

(And bearing in mind that we will probably have no ice between April 1-October 30...)
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: slcbelle on March 04, 2012, 11:10:36 PM
I have no idea how quickly I will progress as I'm just returning to skating but, right now, my goals are:

1.  Complete Basic 1-8.  I'm starting in Basic 5 two days from now.
2.  Once complete, begin Free Skate 1-6.
3.  Get a coach once I'm in Free Skate?
4.  DO NOT injure self or others.  Will wear protective gear including Ribcap and wrist guards every session. Wear Skating Safe UltraCrash pads (hip and knee) when learning moves that make me feel unsure or give me visions of broken bones and bloody ice.
5.  Skate 2 to 3 days a week for 2 to 3 hours each session during ski season.  More when ski season ends in mid-April.
6.  Regularly video my progress and post to YouTube.
7.  Train for testing whenever I get to that point.  No pressure on the timing but I'd like to have at least Bronze as a goal.
8.  Have fun!

Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on March 09, 2012, 02:44:35 PM
1. Pass Pre Bronze MIF
2. Pass Pre Bronze Free Skate
3. Participate in an Adult Bronze competition
4. Pass Bronze MIF
5. Pass Bronze Free Skate *

* This will the hardest part
At this point I have not got all the jumps or spins, let alone combo jumps

... off ice

1. Get to my goal weight of 125  (I'm down to 136 from 152 since Jan 1)
2. Build up my range of motion in my upper body (lost from breast cancer surgery/reconstruction)
3. Build up muscle and endurance and correct balance issues due to knee and "old age" issues

... above all

DONT GET INJURED

and

HAVE FUN !!!

HAPPY LANDINGS FOR 2012

Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on April 03, 2012, 08:55:26 PM
1. Pass Pre Bronze MIF Check
2. Pass Pre Bronze Free Skate Check
3. Participate in an Adult Bronze competition Shooting for June
4. Pass Bronze MIF
5. Pass Bronze Free Skate *

* This will the hardest part
At this point I have not got all the jumps or spins, let alone combo jumps

... off ice

1. Get to my goal weight of 125  (I'm down to 136 from 152 since Jan 1) As of 4/3/12 I weighed in at 129.8 this morning !!!!  Yippee
2. Build up my range of motion in my upper body (lost from breast cancer surgery/reconstruction)
3. Build up muscle and endurance and correct balance issues due to knee and "old age" issues

... above all

DONT GET INJURED

and

HAVE FUN !!!

HAPPY LANDINGS FOR 2012


Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: PinkLaces on April 09, 2012, 11:38:46 PM
1. Consistent loop  Yes!
2. Consistent flip   Yes!
3. Consistent lutz (landed on 1 foot instead of 2 like now).  Looking good for a yes!
4. 4+ revs consistently on camel (almost there)   Have only been able to crack it once or twice - 3 is consistent right now
5. Low sit spin (90 degrees)  Making progress but not there yet
6. Get all spirals above hip height  Outside edge spirals are there - inside not so much
7. Pass Silver something - be it ISI Freestyle, USFS Moves, or even better USFS FS or even even  better all 3.
8. Master all 4 back 3 turns.  All can be turned in isolation though they are small.  In the silver moves or ISI 4 Dance step is another story.
9. 3+ revs in layback position  1 rev consistently - sometimes 2
10. Lose weight.  I think this is the thing that will help my skating the most.  I lost 21# this year (and gained 7 back).  I noticed a definate improvement in my skating at my lighter weight.  Gained 4 and have been holding steady there.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Bunny Hop on April 18, 2012, 07:04:10 AM
1) Pass the Preliminary edges test
2) Pass the lowest level dance test (Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango)

I'm confident 2) won't be a problem (coach thinks both are passable now), but I can't do 2) without doing 1) first. At the current rate it's probably not going to happen, and I'm resigned to that. If I can't pass the edges test by the time they change the test content mid-year, then I'll have to either set new goals or quit, as testing will no longer be an option.
Well, now that I've decided testing is not on the agenda I'm revising my resolutions. New resolution:

Have Swing Dance and Fiesta Tango to close to passing standard by the end of the year (obviously there will be no actual passing or failing, but it's the standard that's important).
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: slcbelle on April 18, 2012, 10:16:45 AM
I have no idea how quickly I will progress as I'm just returning to skating but, right now, my goals are:

1.  Complete Basic 1-8.  I'm starting in Basic 5 two days from now.  DONE!  PASSED BASIC 1-8
2.  Once complete, begin Free Skate 1-6. CHANGED MIND.  NO MORE GROUP LESSONS.
3.  Get a coach once I'm in Free Skate?  DONE!  COACH HIRED
4.  DO NOT injure self or others.  Will wear protective gear including Ribcap and wrist guards every session. Wear Skating Safe UltraCrash pads (hip and knee) when learning moves that make me feel unsure or give me visions of broken bones and bloody ice. 
5.  Skate 2 to 3 days a week for 2 to 3 hours each session during ski season.  More when ski season ends in mid-April.  YEP
6.  Regularly video my progress and post to YouTube. 
7.  Train for testing whenever I get to that point.  No pressure on the timing but I'd like to have at least Bronze as a goal.WILL TEST IN FALL.  SILVER AS GOAL.
8.  Have fun!


Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Sierra on April 21, 2012, 04:41:10 PM
About a third of the way through the year- time flies.

Congrats on your progress, slcbelle, Adultsk8r509 and PinkLaces!

So, the goals:
-Pass Juvenile moves. Working on them. Testing in June??
-Have consistent doubles (semi-consistent acceptable for lutz and toe.) 2 consistent, 3 to go.
-Land double-double combos. YES. They're fun.
-Skate my Preliminary program cleanly in competition. YES!
-Choreograph and compete a Pre-juvenile program. Looking good. Will work on PJ program over the summer.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Casey on July 04, 2012, 01:41:11 AM
I've decided spontaneously, tonight, that I'm going to start skating again after several years off.  No but really.  I start at 6am (assuming the rink isn't closed for 4th of July).  I'm so excited I can't sleep, so I'll be delirious for the freestyle, which will hopefully help me not be intimidated!

So I'll set some ambitious goals for this year:
* Get all the single jumps back.
* Learn axel or a double jump.
* Get centered spins.
* Get 25+ revolutions in spins consistently.
* Not feel like a total craptastic skater when I get on the ice.
* Find a coach.
* Get new skates like the ones I used to have (pictured below).  I have Paramount blades now. :/

(http://osss.net/skates/HPIM1070.JPG)
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: alejeather on August 22, 2012, 09:52:31 PM
Just a few days before New Year's, I got the great news that my broken ankle is finally healing(long story--and recovery). I'm super excited because, although I can't skate again yet, at least it's starting to seem reasonable to hope I will soon.

My one resolution in 2012 is to get back on the ice. Check!

Beyond that, I don't know how much I can expect to accomplish because I don't know how difficult it will be to get back the skills I had. I would like to get back and hopefully test these skills:
 - pre-bronze MITF Check!
 - Dutch Waltz Check!
 - Canasta Tango Check!
 - Rhythm Blues Check!

I'd love to start working on pre-bronze FS again as well, but it's going to take me a while to work up the confidence to spin again. Actually, I'm a little nervous to start skating again in general, but it's something I want to do, which is why my resolution for 2012 is GET BACK ON THE ICE!

I was just thinking about skating goals and remembered these New Year's Resolutions and thought I'd update.

I've also passed Bronze MITF and I am working on pre-bronze freeskate. I'm thinking about making more resolutions for the rest of the year. Might wait until after I meet with coach on Saturday to settle on anything. I think maybe I'd like to perform in some venue before the end of the year, a small, local competition, or an exhibition or an ice show. Or maybe another test?
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: jjane45 on August 22, 2012, 10:05:55 PM
Bravo, alejeather!

I much prefer exhibitions or ice shows to competitions, what is available at your rink?
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Live2Sk8 on August 23, 2012, 10:49:01 AM
Very depressing to see my resolutions versus what I have accomplished so far.  I am injured so half of my resolutions aren't even possible anymore.  But I did make progress on the first ones.  Will take heart in that!  Hope everyone else is making progress on theirs, and it's great to see some have accomplished their list and need to add more!
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Skittl1321 on August 23, 2012, 10:53:26 AM
-Keep my knees healthy enough to skate the entire year.   So far so good, no PT yet this year!  Though I did have to take time off for a wrist injury.
-Take (pass?) my Bronze freeskate.  Yes and yes!
-Cross my foot on that stupid backspin. Well, sometimes I do
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: taka on August 23, 2012, 11:02:46 AM
I hear you Live2Sk8! Not managed any of mine so far... :-\ Hopefully I'll manage one or 2 before the end of the year.

For a chance of a consistent loop and flip I actually need to try them again sometime at least. I think the last time I tried a loop was June... Who knows when before that for the flip! :blush:
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: jjane45 on August 23, 2012, 11:03:15 AM
I am very surprised that I did not post any resolutions for 2012. Maybe it was a different thread? Or did I simply give up setting any goals in freestyle progress? Camel, backspin, and lutz are certainly coming and going like crazy, but I'll need at least the spins for silver. Not planning to venture into axel drills, but really want to start a beginner layback spin.

In terms of testing goals... I really want to give silver moves a try sometime this year. The next home club testing session is likely early November. If the moves are REALLY not ready, maybe some pre-bronze dances will have a chance. All will depend on how many lessons I could squeeze in AND availability of empty ice.

Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Casey on August 23, 2012, 11:12:29 AM
I think I'm going to postpone my goals for this year until 2013 - they were pretty ambitious to start with.  The only rink I could conveniently go to without spending tons of time and money driving to a farther one was closed for the summer, and just reopened recently.  Due to car trouble surprises, I'm in debt through the end of September so no extra money for skating very often.  Hopefully October will be a nice fresh start where I can dive back in but there's no way I'm going to accomplish anything significant in that short of a time.  I'll be happy if I can find a good coach this year. :)
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Adultsk8r509 on August 23, 2012, 11:18:36 AM
So now that we are officially in the 2012/2013 season... do we post new goals? 

1. Pass Pre Bronze MIFont=Verdana]
2. Pass Pre Bronze Free Skate Check
3. Participate in an Adult Bronze competition Shooting for June Check (did it in July)
4. Pass Bronze MIF Check
5. Pass Bronze Free Skate * ......Next goal

* This will the hardest part
At this point I have not got all the jumps or spins, let alone combo jumps

... off ice

1. Get to my goal weight of 125  CHECK !!!!!! I got to 123 .. but fluctuate to 127
2. Build up my range of motion in my upper body (lost from breast cancer surgery/reconstruction) Always room for improvement here, but Check
3. Build up muscle and endurance and correct balance issues due to knee and "old age" issues ...... I failed miserably on this one.  I need more endurance!  Balance is coming with time.

... above all

DONT GET INJURED  (so far... Check)

and

HAVE FUN !!!

HAPPY LANDINGS FOR 2012
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: slcbelle on August 23, 2012, 11:59:08 AM
I think I've hit my goals!

1.  Complete Basic 1-8.  I'm starting in Basic 5 two days from now.  CHECK.
2.  Once complete, begin Free Skate 1-6. CHANGED MIND.  NO MORE GROUP LESSONS.
3.  Get a coach once I'm in Free Skate?  CHECK.
4.  DO NOT injure self or others.  Will wear protective gear including Ribcap and wrist guards every session. Wear Skating Safe UltraCrash pads (hip and knee) when learning moves that make me feel unsure or give me visions of broken bones and bloody ice.  SO FAR, SO GOOD
5.  Skate 2 to 3 days a week for 2 to 3 hours each session during ski season.  More when ski season ends in mid-April.  CHECK.  4 o 6 days a week.
6.  Regularly video my progress and post to YouTube.  CHECK
7.  Train for testing whenever I get to that point.  No pressure on the timing but I'd like to have at least Bronze as a goal. CHECK.  PASSED PRE-BRONZE MITF and FS.
8.  Have fun!  CHECK!
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: alejeather on September 05, 2012, 10:48:32 PM
Bravo, alejeather!

I much prefer exhibitions or ice shows to competitions, what is available at your rink?

I haven't been able to find anything that is happening before the end of 2012, but I'm going to keep my radar up for any talk of a holiday ice show.

I'm thinking about making more resolutions for the rest of the year. Might wait until after I meet with coach on Saturday to settle on anything. I think maybe I'd like to perform in some venue before the end of the year, a small, local competition, or an exhibition or an ice show. Or maybe another test?

I'd like to put together a program, but here are my new goals for the remaining 4 months of 2012:
1. Get pre-bronze dances ready to test (depending on test dates, may not actually test them this year)
2. A scratch spin I can be proud of
3. Get comfortable with loop jump

That ought to do me. I'm also working on silver moves, though I'm not making any official resolution about those now. Also, at the rate I'm going, I feel like I'm NEVER going to achieve #2. Oh well, I guess that's why it's a goal.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: sarahspins on September 05, 2012, 10:54:53 PM
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1.  Test and pass Pre-Bronze and Bronze moves and Pre-Bronze Freeskate (I think the next test session is tentatively planned for Feb, so I'll get an early start!  I expect these to be easy passes for me so it will be nice to knock out these tests without feeling much pressure) DONE!
2.  Test and pass Bronze Freeskate at the second test session of the year (coach and I think that the first test session is coming up too fast to be realistic in terms of polishing my program - we're still not done choreographing!  I expect an easy pass once that is ready though) Testing in November :D
3.  Get Lutz back.. it's been close, and I've two-footed a few, but it still remains elusive.   Sorta done!  I've decided due to my bone bruise I'm not working on this now.. I did land some back in April.
4.  Get Axel back! OFF the harness :)
5.  Get a solid haircutter spin
6.  Have silver moves test-ready by the end of the year, even if I don't test them until 2013 (this depends not just on my confidence but also on the test schedule). Testing in November :D
7.  Be working on (but not necessarily landing or even close to landing) at least one double jump - probably 2sal or 2loop since those are my favorite singles.  This also needs to happen OFF the harness :)
8.  Enter and compete in at least one competition.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: jjane45 on September 06, 2012, 10:17:43 AM
Whee sarahspins that sounds like a very accomplished year so far! Good luck on November tests!! I am working on silver moves too but cannot tell at the moment when will it be presentable. Fortunately we do have more frequent test sessions around here.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: PinkLaces on September 07, 2012, 10:34:07 PM
1. Consistent loop Yes!  It's back!
2. Consistent flip Yes!
3. Consistent lutz (landed on 1 foot instead of 2 like now). I'm counting this as a yes.  The only time I don't land it is when there are too many kids hanging out in the lutz corner.  Even then I can land it most of the time.
4. 4+ revs consistently on camel (almost there) Every session I have a couple that go 4 or 4+
5. Low sit spin (90 degrees) It is much lower and is close to 90
6. Get all spirals above hip height Outside forward and all the back spirals are a bit over hip height. The forward inside are not there yet.
7. Pass Silver something - be it ISI Freestyle, USFS Moves, or even better USFS FS or even even  better all 3. Silver moves are improved but won't be passable by the end of the year.  Silver ISI is close on most of the elements.
8. Master all 4 back 3 turns. Back outside are getting pretty good flow out of them.  Back insides are okay on one side and iffy on the other.
9. 3+ revs in layback position Had 2 consistently and just this week started getting 4.
10. Lose weight.  I think this is the thing that will help my skating the most.  I lost 21# this year (and gained 7 back).  I noticed a definate improvement in my skating at my lighter weight. Scale is out of battery at my house so not sure on this one. I know I have gained and lost this year but not more than 5# either way.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: sarahspins on September 07, 2012, 10:40:11 PM
I am working on silver moves too but cannot tell at the moment when will it be presentable. Fortunately we do have more frequent test sessions around here.

I don't actually expect to pass my silver moves the first time out though.. it's more that I need to push myself to try harder and work on them more, which is why I'm going to do it at all  :-[  If I do end up passing, great, if not, at least it would be good practice since I didn't do my last tests in a test session.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: jjane45 on September 07, 2012, 10:51:08 PM
If I do end up passing, great, if not, at least it would be good practice since I didn't do my last tests in a test session.

Fight, Sarah, fight! j/k :)  That's a great mindset going into tests or competitions!
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: jamesleo629 on October 05, 2012, 07:54:33 AM
My skating Resolutions 2012 are to be healthy as to enjoy skateboarding more in a whole year and try to learn different expertise in skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: JSM on December 02, 2012, 07:44:39 PM
2012 goals -

Compete adult sectionals and nationals (another comp would be great, but all these competitions require so much traveling and $$) Done!
Learn and pass preliminary dances Done!  Also testing Pre-Bronze in a couple weeks.
Take Novice moves test by summer, pass by end of the year  Done!  Passed on my first try in September, I was SO happy!
Land double loop and double flip Double loop is nowhere close, attempting them is hard and stressful on my knee.  Double flip is close though!  They are either landed and cheated 1/4 turn or fully rotated and on the ice.  I still have a couple weeks!
Land double-double combination (at this point I don't care which one!)  Nope, haven't really even worked on these, sadly.
Learn 2 sit variations Done!  Now to see if I can get credit for them...
Increase flexibility so that I can do the splits again Working on it, I've seen improvement but I can be working harder on this for sure.



Overall I think I've made some good progress this year, and I'm looking forward to 2013!
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: sk8lady on December 05, 2012, 08:36:26 AM

Only had 4 freestyle lessons from my coach since last March when I set these up, so I had limited success this year...

My goals:
1. Pass Ten-Fox--DONE!
2. Land lutz--haven't even worked on this.  :-[
3. Gain height on all jumps--better height on toe loop, salchow, and flip but not on loop!
4. Sit spin at shoot the duck level (more than one revolution and then falling down, which is mostly what I'm doing now!)--it is lower, but I've developed arthritis in my left knee and the shoot-the-duck level is not feasible any more (at least not the getting back up part!).
5. Compete in either Adult Nationals or Colonial's Adult Winter Challenge at Bronze level, freestyle and light entertainment programs--Planning on this for 2013, probably the Adult Winter Challenge this year.
6. Flying camel up to 3 solid revolutions (it's at 1 right now with a lot of arms and legs flinging about in an unsightly manner)--The jump is much higher and the single rev is more solid with arms and legs fairly still
7. Front to back camel--totally forgot about this!
8. Start thinking about testing Silver free--expecting to do after AN in Hyannis in 2014
9. Start Fourteen Step--Working on it!
10. Drag Partner Boy to see dance coach with me and get Free Dance choreographed and started (that's probably a year long goal in itself...)--Totally forgot about this one too--not feasible.


Dance goals all met, will have to come up with more manageable goals for freestyle next year (such as, "Have lessons more than 5 months a year!")  :o
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Live2Sk8 on December 05, 2012, 10:08:39 AM
How I did: (2012, First time posting skating resolutions)

1.  Participate in 3 competitions.   Overachieved, managed 5 competitions!
2.  Perform my freeskate and artistic light 3 times each, either in competitions or exhibitions.  4 times each.  Last in freeskate 3 of 4 times but I skated my best so that's ok.
3.  Find music for and learn an artistic dramatic program.  Perform 2 times, in competition or exhibition.  Also achieved, and competed 2 times, 1 recital.
4.  Get sit spin lower. It's beyond pathetic despite trying really hard for a couple of years.  Fail.  Injured most of the year so stopped working on sit spin mid year.  May not be able to work on it again for a long time. 
5.  Put together a Bronze FS program in hopes of testing in 2013.  This requires accomplishment of #4.  Fail.  See injury.  Ruined dreams of going to AN next year.
6.  Work on Silver moves.  Goal to test in 2014 but with current level of accomplishment, this might be 'The Impossible Dream' just like #5.  Also fail.  Can't work on spiral pattern or power pulls because of injury.  3-turn patterns have slight improvement.  Good improvement on back cross strokes.  No improvement on 8-step mohawk.
7.  Work on speed and power.  Not sure - I feel like I have a bit more speed and power.  I had better ice coverage in my programs as the year went on, so I think that means I improved.

I'm happy with what I was able to accomplish given the injury and not being allowed to do much, limiting jumps and spins, etc.  Will be taking a month off the ice to try to get some healing on injury and will re-assess plans for 2013 after that.

Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: taka on December 05, 2012, 11:43:25 AM
Not too bad! :)

My rink shut for 3 months for renovations over the summer so it took quite a while to get back up to my previous levels afterwards (especially in pattern dance) despite skating a little while it was shut.

1) Sit level 1 pattern dance test and possibly L1 variation too. Level 1 PD passed in October and am testing level 2 PD in a fortnight so might sneak it in 2012 too! ;D L1 variation really suffered when my rink shut then got changed quite a bit thereafter so I will be testing it in 2013.

2) A program - either for free dance or free skating. Nope... We've worked on things like twizzles and blues choctaws to put in a free dance program. Testing twice in 2 months meant delaying working on it until 2013.

3) Consistent loop and flip. Epic fail... :blush: I'm enjoying dance so much that my Free skating has been shelved for now. I think I've jumped in maybe one session since August...

4) A centred upright spin and a camel with a couple of revs and some kind of proper backspin too. Mixed - Upright much better, camel no real change and my backspin still twizzles! 88)

I'm happy with that overall! :D
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: AgnesNitt on December 05, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
I'm still working on 2008 resolutions!
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: icedancer on December 05, 2012, 11:19:56 PM
I didn't make any resolutions for 2012 - I'm pretty sure that last January I was feeling that my skating had pretty much gone to crap and that it might be time to hang up my skates -

SO in June I started going to dance sessions again just to challenge myself a bit - plus it is good time to get good ice with mostly adults who are interested in dance and good time to skate - surprised myself by not being able to do ANY dances anymore - oh no!!

So started just doing forward dances by myself - treating it like a workout.  Full patterns of all of the low dances, working on dance again, trying to do a few dances with partners and realizing that I was scared to skate with anyone - had to get back into it!!

Quit my job in September and strangely enough was making more money in my private practice and so started private lessons again with my old coach - best decision I have made in years - finally feeling like I can skate again!  Lots of things need lots of work - basic skills, postures, foot placement, edges, turns - stroking- wow, this all needed improvement and it is so great to be with a coach again!

Now starting to enjoy the dance sessions and skating with some of the guys at my rink.  doing better with solo dance patterns - still have a lot of work to do to get where I was... may never get there but feel much better.

Also got my Gold Dance Test Judge appointment and I must say that so far I like being a Gold judge as I seem to be getting better judging schedules.  Is that just a coincidence?  Not sure.

Maybe I will make some resolutions over in the 2013 thread...
Hmmm
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: PinkLaces on December 13, 2012, 11:39:49 PM
1. Consistent loop As a single jump, it takes a few tries to get it warmed up and then it's good.  It's always consistent on a combo...usually better.
2. Consistent flip Yes!  I can do a pretty good flip loop combo also.
3. Consistent lutz (landed on 1 foot instead of 2 like now). Wow.  I feel like I've come so far on this one.  Lutzes are consistent as are lutz loop combos.  I am even able to do lutz-falling leaf-flip sequences.
4. 4+ revs consistently on camel (almost there)3+ most spins, but have one a session that goes to 4.  Also started working on back camel. Can get 2 on the back camel and can also do change camel spins.
5. Low sit spin (90 degrees) Not quite there, but so close!  I've had a few that were there.  I'm really quite happy with my progress.
6. Get all spirals above hip height Outside are there.  Inside are just below hip height.  Again very happy with my progress on these.
7. Pass Silver something - be it ISI Freestyle, USFS Moves, or even better USFS FS or even even  better all 3.Not in the cards for this year.  Moves are much improved.  ISI Silver FS is very close except for the dance step patterns.

8. Master all 4 back 3 turns. I can do all the back 3 turns, but they are small.
9. 3+ revs in layback position Yes!  Can't do it all the time, but get 2-4 revs in position most times.
10. Lose weight.  I think this is the thing that will help my skating the most.  I lost 21# this year (and gained 7 back).  I noticed a definate improvement in my skating at my lighter weight. I think I actually gained a few # in the finally tally.  I know I gained and lost all year. Don't know for sure as scale is broke.  I can feel when I gain weight that certain elements are harder.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Sierra on December 16, 2012, 06:40:13 PM
Good work everyone! ;D
I'm really hopeful for 2012. I now skate three days a week and I'm progressing so much better than I was with 2 days. Plus I start driving in August so that will help my skating, too.

So, the goals:
-Pass Juvenile moves. Yes.
-Have consistent doubles (semi-consistent acceptable for lutz and toe.) They're not 100% but I land them most of the time so I'm satisfied.
-Land double-double combos. Yes! I've landed ten different double-double combos, as well as a double-double-double.
-Skate my Preliminary program cleanly in competition. Yes.
-Choreograph and compete a Pre-juvenile program. I decided not to compete in the fall, but that's OK. I did choreograph a program.
This year didn't go at all like I thought it would, but I'm finally starting to get back on the right track and back into a better state of mind. Hopefully next year will go smoother.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: alejeather on December 28, 2012, 02:09:45 PM
Okay, I think it's close enough to the end of 2012 for me to report on my final progress on the goals I made in September for the end of the year.

... I am working on pre-bronze freeskate. ... I think maybe I'd like to perform in some venue before the end of the year, a small, local competition, or an exhibition or an ice show. Or maybe another test?

I passed my pre-bronze FS on December 1st, and then I performed in the spins recital. The recital wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I mentioned performing, but it really was my first time performing in front of an audience, so I'll go with it.

I'd like to put together a program, but here are my new goals for the remaining 4 months of 2012:
1. Get pre-bronze dances ready to test (depending on test dates, may not actually test them this year)
2. A scratch spin I can be proud of
3. Get comfortable with loop jump
1. Dance Coach says cha-cha is ready. The others aren't, but I haven't been working on them too much. Other things took precedence.
2. I will say I'm very proud of the progress I've made on my scratch spin. I'm actually spinning now, more balanced, more centered, more able to recover from a bad entry, often getting my foot crossed. But as it is with all things skating, my measuring stick has moved. I can't push my foot down, they're not as consistent as I'd like, I seem to always top out at about 7 revs, etc. etc. etc. I'm going to declare this goal met, but also carry it on into the new year as it applies to ways I'd like to improve my spin.
3. Loop jump. Yes. Never imagined I'd get them to where they are now. They're even pretty big (but pretty ugly :) ) and I'm landing the occasional loop-loop.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: treesprite on January 01, 2013, 01:00:36 AM
I came back to skating about 13 or 14 months ago, expecting that within a year I'd be doing most of what I could do a long time ago. Well, it has been very disappointing. First there was an issue with skates which lasted several months, then there was the disruptions of summertime so I could only skate once a week for 3 months. It kind of makes me feel like I've only had about 8 months of skating instead of 13 or 14, but even if it was really only 8 months, I would have expected to be further ahead.
Title: Re: 2012 Skating Resolutions
Post by: Bunny Hop on January 12, 2013, 02:20:57 AM
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1) Pass the Preliminary edges test
2) Pass the lowest level dance test (Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango)

I'm confident 2) won't be a problem (coach thinks both are passable now), but I can't do 2) without doing 1) first. At the current rate it's probably not going to happen, and I'm resigned to that. If I can't pass the edges test by the time they change the test content mid-year, then I'll have to either set new goals or quit, as testing will no longer be an option.
Well, now that I've decided testing is not on the agenda I'm revising my resolutions. New resolution:

Have Swing Dance and Fiesta Tango to close to passing standard by the end of the year (obviously there will be no actual passing or failing, but it's the standard that's important).
Obviously didn't meet the original resolutions, and I don't actually know how close I am to the revised resolution, as we moved on to learning the dances from the next level up (Fourteen Step, Foxtrot, European Waltz, Silver Samba). To be honest, neither Swing nor Fiesta would likely pass, as the mohawk in the Swing is still not right, and I haven't done Fiesta in so long lord only knows what state that is in!!