Figure skating group lessons ? HELPPP . pleaseee ?

Question

well i have a passion for figure skating and i always tried to convince my parents to get me private lessons. but they cannot afford it :[[ i taught myself how to do the basic stuff such as crossovers and a bunny hop. and now that i cant get private lessons i was wondering if i can get group lessons. but i was wondering are you allowed to choose the group your in? such as a gamma or a delta? cause i really dont like the pre alpha and alpha lessons. am i allowed I allowed to choose the class im in?

Answer 1

You are put in a level based on your skills. You can't choose. If you're worried about the kids, there are usually others beginner just like you.

If you don't like the class then work on those skills. I skipped a few levels so I'm sure you can too. :]

Answer 2

im a little confused by your question.

for private lessons, usually your coach doesnot have to rank you in gamma or delta.

for group lessons, you have to be in the level you are at. i dont know the gamma or delta levels, but if you're ready for it then you should move up.

Answer 3

you can tell them that you know some stuff, but to "jump" those levels you have to do a test in which they will decide if you can start from a higher level

good luck

figure skating rocks :)

Answer 4

generally in group lessons, you sign up for classes at a specific level. however, make sure you know everything in the beginning levels first. then you could sign up for the level you are currently skating at instead of starting from zero.

hope this helps. good luck with your skating!

Answer 5

When you sign up for group lessons they put you in the begging ( at least that's how they did it where i went), then test you if you request it and seem to be doing well. Remember there are certain moves you need to know in a level that you might not of taught your self. This link might help:

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Content/2...

(go to page 7)

Answer 6

your listing the isi levels

in group levels they are listed in u.s. figure skating levels

theres a program called learn to skate

it ranges from basic1-basic8

then freeskate 1-freeskate6

you are evaluated and put in the group you deserve to be in

Answer 7

Group lessons can sometimes be a great alternative to private lessons.  They're cheaper and you get the added bonus of skating with others your age and meeting coaches you may want to ask for private lessons in the future.  Usually you are placed in a class based upon your ability, age and past experience.  When you sign up, let them know you haven't had any formal lessons before, but you have skated and even know a few basics.  Normally in our program, if we get a skater who has some skating experience, they may start in one of the first few levels, but the instructors are told to watch the skater to get an idea where their skill level falls.  Many times a skater who catches on quickly and has a little previous experience gets a chance to "test out" of some of the lower levels.   If you start out in one level one week, they may boost you up to a level that you better fit in.  If you let them know that most of your skills are self-taught, they may just want to check them out to make sure you're doing everything correctly and safely.  Even though you may not "like" a level, each level and element has to be passed before moving onto the next level.  You sure don't want to get to a higher level and have to perform something, not knowing what it was because it was taught in a lower level!  Good Luck!