Has there ever been s figure skater who has went from basic to fs 1 in just a few weeks?

Question

Has there ever been s figure skater who has went from basic to fs 1 in just a few weeks?

Answer 1

Most skaters spend many months going from basic to freestyle 1. If the skater has had much experience it is possible, but if they are just beginning then they probably won't be moving up to such a high level in a few weeks.

Answer 2

What's the hurry?!  

It's possible that someone could "learn" the moves up to FS1 in a relatively short time.  BUT it's like your other question about mastering jumps . . . it takes time to actually fine tune and skate these moves well.  

How much time?  It depends on the person.  You ask questions about if you practice X amount of time if that's enough to make it to the Olympics . . . but there is no definite time formula and there is never a guarantee for anything.  Get 10 "similar" people to practice exactly the same way . . . and in one year or 2 they may not be at the exact same level.  One may excel at jumps, one may excel at spins, one may be faster or slower, one may be more artistic . . . others may find skating is not for them - everyone goes at different pace.  As far as Olympics go, it's about who can climb up the ladder to win competitions and qualify to get up there - not just learning quickly and passing tests.  

Basic skills are the foundation for your skating.  Every move, no matter how simple they may seem, is related to advanced moves you are so anxious to get to.  If the basics aren't well established, that will only cause trouble for your skating down the road.  Sure there is natural talent out there, but even those skaters have to continually work hard to skate well - starting from the basics.  

Also, as I haven't seen this brought up in your questions, competition experience is important for skating up the Olympic ladder as well.  The tests are not difficult compared to what you really need to be able to do to skate competitively at that level - so be aware of that.  Once you pass the test, you can't really go back to compete at a lower level.  There are skating issues mentally and physically that you don't get just in practice or tests.  If you go up the testing ladder quickly and never compete and say, made it to novice level . . . you will have a huge bear to deal with when you try to compete.  

I think I'm getting back to all your questions in one here.  But bottom line . . . it's about how well you do these moves . . . not how quickly you learn them.  Figure skating is a craft that takes time . . . there are no short cuts.  

Don't be in such a hurry!  Best of luck with your skating!

Answer 3

um thats kinda easy lol

i started skating when i was 6 and i was up to fs 1 in like 2 weeks... i just skated everyday and took 3 private lessons a week.

Answer 4

well i dont know but ill just talk to you at home my brother

Answer 5

There was some one from my rink. When she started skating she had to take a test, when she took it she was boosted up to FS1. But just so you know the possibility of that happening is 5%. It took me 7 months to get to FS1.

Answer 6

i have no clue but basics at owens center in peoria, illinois take a very long time

you go once a week for 8 weeks

8 weeks=1 level

there are 10 levels

as you can see it takes a very long time but you can start taking other classes at level 8 or above

and the bad news is each level costs $60-$65 and that is just basics. that doesnt include all the other costs of stuff and other lessons