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Basic Skills Bridge Program
Table
of Contents
The instruction that the Basic Skating
Skills program provides has been developed by professional coaches and
trainers. Many of the suggestions can be accomplished without the
assistance of paid coaches or trainers, but benefit from supervision
and support by parents.
The following articles provide a comprehensive
view into the world of figure skating for beginners and their parents:
Moves in the Field (MITF)
Spin and Jump Curriculum
Ice Dance Curriculum
Artistry in Motion Curriculum
Synchronized Team Skating
Nutrition Information
Goal Setting
Self-Confidence
Parent Education
The
Articles
from the USFS Basic Skills Bridge Program are provided with
the permission of
Susi Wehrli-McLaughlin
Senior Director of Membership
U.S. Figure Skating
The mission of U.S. Figure
Skating is to provide programs to
encourage
participation and achievement in the sport of figure skating.
References:
Resources:
The following internet
links have been
gleaned from personal communications
combined
with
information from
public institutions and athletic
organizations/
associations
that
have a web presence with information concerning team
and
individual
sports
programs:
All
materials are copy protected.
The limited use of the
materials for education purposes is allowed providing
credit is given
for the source of the materials.
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