i’ve always been more into spins than jumps 😇 this is my favorite spin to execute, called “the flying camel”. i added a hold and finished it off with a back scratch spin :)
it’s a little rusty, you can tell by the way i move to the left while im spinning. a good/clean spin will rotate in the same spot throughout the duration of the spin. in this video, you can see my spin moving to the left - this is what we call “traveling” in the figure skating world. when a spin travels, it means your balance is off center causing the spin to move in a direction. hold your core tight and keep practicing to prevent traveling!
💎 FIGURE SKATING FUN FACT 💎
the hardest jump known to ever exist in the figure skating world is the quadruple axel. no one has yet to land this jump in competition however 17 year old World Champion, Ilia Malinin, landed the extremely difficult jump during U.S. Figure Skating training camp in May of 2022.
we will have to wait and see at the next Winter Olympics if someone is able to pull off the sought after move!
💎 WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR SKATING BAG 💎
1. skates (duh)
2. soft guards to protect your blades and soak up any excess ice or water that remains on your blades after you get off the ice
3. hard guards to protect your blades while you’re walking around off the ice
4. gloves! gloves are essential in practice to protect your hands when you fall (and to keep your hands warm ☺️)
5. a tight fitting/light jacket to help you warm up
6. a water bottle to stay hydrated
7. butt pad (optional) to help ease your falls
💎 FIGURE SKATING FUN FACT 💎
did you know that doing a backflip on ice during competition is illegal in the figure skating world?
the backflip was banned in 1976 after American skater Terry Kubicka performed the move in the Olympics. depending on who you ask, the move was banned for various reasons such as safety concerns and the move itself being too “show biz”
💎 EP 3: PUSHING SIDE TO SIDE 💎
On this episode of “Eris On Ice”, i’m teaching you guys how to push side to side ☺️ be sure to check out the full video on my OFTV channel by clicking the link below :)
https://of.tv/video/631a39d76c1bde0001d4cb57/
💎 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIGURE SKATING 💎
singles: this is what most people imagine when they think of figure skating. a single skater performing a routine consisting of jumps, spins, and footwork sequences. a skater’s form, technique, and ability to perform under pressure are crucial to winning a gold medal.
pairs: two skaters (usually one male/one female) skating in unison together while performing a routine consisting of more difficult throw jumps and lifts. pairs requires you to be in sync with your partner and have excellent communication throughout your routine.
synchronized skating: a team of 8-20 skaters executing challenging formations and step sequences together in unison. synchronized skating offers skaters a chance to compete with a team and learn the value of teamwork and friendship.
“Winning is not about how many medals you get, it’s about accomplishing goals and just being the best you can be.”
– Two-Time Olympic Medalist, Michelle Kwan ⛸
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💎 FIGURE SKATING FUN FACT 💎
did you know that the first figure skates were actually made by attaching animal bones to the bottom of shoes? 🤯 natives did this so that they could travel across bodies of frozen water without slipping, and then they eventually began holding races. the more you know!
💎 my 3 tips for beginning skaters 💎
1. don’t look down!
i know you may want to keep an eye on your feet to watch what you’re doing, but looking down will actually throw your balance off! keep your head up and your eyes straight ahead when learning how to skate, as this will help keep your balance.
2. bend your knees
always keep a slight bend in your knees to help keep your balance. when you lock your legs, you tend to shift your weight which will entirely throw your balance off and you may end up falling backwards.
3. don’t be afraid to fall
falling is the scariest part of figure skating, but once you learn to overcome your fear of falling, it’s really not that bad :) in all of my years of figure skating, i have never badly injured myself from a fall. your body will react to falling and you usually end up catching yourself
💎 PREVENTING YOUR BLADES FROM RUSTING 💎
always make sure to put your soft guards on your skates after you get off the ice 🤗 your soft guards will absorb any leftover ice or water that is still on your blades. it’s crucial that you remove any water or ice that may be lingering on your blades after you skate to prevent your blades from rusting!
(in the case that your blades do rust, the old tale i’ve always been told growing up is if you pour a little coca cola on a paper towel and wipe your blade down with it, it will remove the rust!!)
💎 EP 2: HOW TO DO THE SWIZZLE 💎
https://of.tv/video/630e8cf841d71c0001c4e2d1/
there’s another episode up on my “Eris On Ice” OFTV channel ☺️ in today’s episode, i’m teaching you how to do the swizzle! the swizzle is a super basic/two foot skating move that can help you get from point a to point b. once you’ve mastered the forwards swizzle, then you can try going backwards too! check out the video on my OFTV channel by clicking the link above :)
🥇 3 tips to win a gold medal 🥇
1. consistency
once you finally land a jump, it can be pretty exciting! however, it’s truly only the beginning. being able to be consistent with your jumps and land them every time you attempt it is crucial to winning a gold medal. a jump is only as good as when you land it in competition! keep practicing so that everytime you attempt your jump you are engraving the motion into your muscle memory and you are landing it consistently before attempting in a competition.
2. endurance
although a figure skater’s short program is only 2 minutes and 40 seconds long, a skater is executing a number of jumps, spins, and footwork sequences throughout the entire program. a skater needs heavy endurance training to be able to push through the entire 3 minutes without stopping or catching their breath.
3. confidence
when you go out to compete, are you smiling? does it look like your having fun? these are elements that judges are looking for during your performance! on top of all of the figure skating elements you are expected to execute, a skater is also expected to entertain the audience and make what they’re doing look easy. even if you aren’t confident, fake it! you never know what can happen in those 2 minutes and 40 seconds!
