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gary beacom

Canada
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all questions relating to figure skating technique, equipment, nutrition, training, and performance

Dianne DeLeeuw

U.S.
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returns 02/15/2010
I can answer questions about figure skating, choreography, ISI or USFSA. Also questions about competing (my Olympic experience or your own competition). I`m a National referre for ISI. Recently I also have been appointed a National Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating. But remember I am not your substitute for a coach! They can see what you are doing! To correct or instruct you on manuevers is really not what I want to do.

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2010-02-04 bottom tooth on figure skates:

Hi, That would be the worst thing you could do! That is the toe pick for jumps, spins, stops, footwork, and generaly not falling on your face! Learn to skate with it properly. Have a coach or teacher

2010-02-01 Age, Olympics, and goals?:

No, that is not completely what I meant. You need to follow your dream, but be realistic. There is no reason why you cannot become a fantastic skater. Did you watch Nationals? It is fierce competition

2010-01-23 foot position spinning:

make sure you are barely on an edge, adi. make sure you are very close to a flat when you spin. also be ready for the spin to accelerate when you bring your free leg in. it is more difficult to balance

2010-01-18 nutrition:

proper nutrition to me, jen, is one of the most important factors in a skater's development because it allows better energy, quicker recovery from work-outs, and a better muscle-to-fat ratio. i recommend

2010-01-15 Figure Skating:

there are a few ways of overcoming fear, gracie. one is to get so sure-footed on the ice that you are more comfortable going airborne. make sure you are steady on your skates during stroking in all directions

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