How's everyones skating going???

[vicky81]

I'm still on Level 1, mind u the coach on Thrusday taught us stuff from Level 2, 3 and 4 .

But still not gliding with my left foot, duunnno why!!!! Some one said it may be the skates are not sharp enough. But am not gonna give up!!!

Well I'm not re-signing fot another 6 weeks as I need 2 sort them blades out. Am gonna have private lessons instead till after DOI has finished!! Cos during DOI everyone wants 2 learn!!!and I don't wanna be labeled as, the rubbish skater that will always be on Level 1.

[Lauryn]

aww ive just been moved up to level 7 now

xxx

[Laurziee]

Thats great Lauryn. I'm on level 5 but the coach that takes my group on Sundays says I should have passed it but the coach in charge of testing at the rink has been off ill for ages so who knows when I'll get to do it xx

[vicky81]

Well I had me private lesson after I got the blades re-grind!!! He taught me how 2 glide properley, as I was only gliding with my right and stepping with my left. So he taught be the shovel steps trick. It was well worth £8.

I was there tongight fr the group sessiosn and the coach said my glidng is a lot better and I can actully skate backwards now. I've nearly passed Level 1, Just got 2 sort out the sitting and then standing from sitting postion bit out, when I mastered that, I'll be on Level 2 in no time. I soo glad that 2 months ago, I was the girl that was soo a afraid of letting go the barrier and not even lift my feet of the ice. haha!!!

[claudia]

aww, its good you're improving vicky

Im now on Level 8 , doesnt feel like it

[Lauryn]

yeah im the same Claudia...its getting so hard

[claudia]

It is, i hate the drag!

[Laurziee]

I love the drag <3 and forward and back spirals <3 its back crosses I hate xx

[Lauryn]

Omg Drags are easy!! I love them

I hate backwards crossovers too!!

[claudia]

I love backwards crossovers ;D
Btw, that has nothing to do with the fact Fred taught me how to do them

[vicky81]

Did he now!!!

Sounds like u are all doing really well!!!

Its funny how u forget ur balancing on a small blade, got me private lesson 2morrow!! I need 2 know how 2 stand up on ice from the sitting postion, maybe thats a question for my coach 2morrow. I haven't got that confident, as I use the barrier 2 get up. lol I have tried it off ice, and am fine, but I got 2 think I'm in control, not the ice!!!

[jenna]

aww im starting lessons soon but i can already do level one lol ive checked on the uk skate site and if i can learn to go backwards the ill be able to do level 2 as well.
jenna
xxx

[Laurziee]

Where you gonna get lessons Jenna? xx

[x Sarah x]

I've got my first official lesson soon but I'm not scared cos it's with two of the finest skaters in the business lol! hope everyone's skating is going well and good luck to Jenna! xxxx

[vicky81]

Oh aye Sarah!! It wouldn't be Fred N Mel by any chance!!!!

I had me private lesson yesterday, brill!!! Starting to skate backwards. I'm starting 2 glide properley now!! I'm in control of the ice, and u know when u've broken the ice, when yr blades are barely touching the ice!!

Had me group session today, NO COACHES (all gone to Durham for some championships ) so we had a temp coach for u s. and he was doing the level 2 and 3 group, There were only 2 of us in the Level 1 and the other girl gave up after 10 minutesa and had a right go at the temp coiach.

But I thought it was cool, cos u can learm without some kids chasing and ttring 2 knock u over in general sessions. so poractise my sitting 2 standing postion, still holding the barrier 2 get up but with one hanmd , It really hurt me knees, so gonna have 2 get some knee guards!!