How do I become a competitive figure skater?

Question

I'm 13, and I started around 3 months ago...I love figure skating, and I would do anything to be better at it. I am right now in a group class once a week. I was wondering what I should do first to become a competitve figure skater. I know I haven't been skating for long...but any information would help. By the way, im in ISI at the moment.

Answer 1

Go ahead and keep taking lessons, and maybe once you get a little higher you can start private lessons and get your own skates. It will take a lot of practice, and hard work, but if you are willing to do it and keep sticking with it you can begin some smaller competitions once get a little higher. Good luck!

Answer 2

you need to finish basic skills first then one you get into the freestyle levels you should find a private coach and work on programs.

Answer 3

ok, im 13 as well and i skate every single day of the week even saturdays. I also coach little kids on saturdays. To become competitive you need to get a solo that has all the components you need and the right requirements. all solos need footwork, field movements, jumps, and spins but the requirements are different for each level. Also your skating club will give you a solo when you are ready, and will give you badges. You club will notify you of an upcoming competition you will enter and you will probably be in level canskate. Normally, once you pass the first few levels of skating your coaches will begin to give you private lessons once or twice a week during the freeskate sessions(u can do whatever u need to work on) and you will also begin on ice dance, stroking and a spin class(specifies in spins). Drink lots of water to improve performance, eat healthy, stay fit, and keep practicing!

Answer 4

I recommend finding a coach and taking private lessons.  A coach will know how to do the paperwork to get you started competing, and will know when it's the right time.  Make sure you find someone you think you can work well with, and that he or she knows that your goal is to compete.  ISI is the "recreational" skating organization but they also hold their own competitions for every level.

The short answer is: find a coach, and practice as much as you can (and money allows!).