Im Super Nervous.Help!?

Question

Ok Well Im a ice skater and have been doing ice skating for about 1 and a half. Ive done one competition which i won but it was only a club thing. In 16 days im going to a competition but away from my rink. So basically its my first comp. Im really nervous! any help with the nerves?

Answer 1

sameee. i've been skating for 5 years and by the time i hit juvenile i was shaking so bad i thought i would puke. it actually came to the point where i STOPPED in the middle of the short AND long programs.

it took me 2 years but finally i remembered how it was when i would go to compete and i was under less pressure in the lower levels. how it was less competitive between me and my friends and i was always happy and smiling at the end.

the beginnings of skating are very low stress. ITS NOT THE OLYMPICS!  have fun with it!!!! this is prettymuch your time! this is what you worked for! granted everyone is a bit nervous, but no one said you have to get a medal. just skate for you.

run through your program(s) a couple times in your head each night, practice is where you think it through. in competition, your body need to know the elements and know the choreography.

Answer 2

I think the best preparation for competition nerves is to just be as prepared as you can possibly be.  Be comfortable with your program and do it over and over in practice.  Do your own "dress rehersal" and skate your program in your costume a few times.  Knowing that you are totally ready is a good confidence builder.

Maybe if it's possible, skate a session at the rink that the competition is being held at.  That way the difference in temp., difference in ice and the surroundings won't be a total surprise and totally new to you.

The day before, get everything you'll need together.  Get a good night's sleep and go over your program in your head.

The day of, keep reminding yourself that you're totally prepared and you're just going to have fun.  That's why you're skating, right?  Listen to your music and visualize yourself skating the prefect program.  On your warm up, start with the element you are most concerned about.  Put your elements in order of the one's you feel least confidence with to the ones you're most confident with.  That way since you only have limited time on warm up, if you don't get to the bottom of your list, they're things you're not worried about.  Most importantly, don't forget to breathe!  While skating, try to breathe through your nose and not your mouth, taking deep breaths.  Smile or get into your music.  Perform for the judges and convey to them the feeling of your music.

Good luck!!!!

Answer 3

just get plenty of rest, practice hard, and when competition day comes, think of your favorite skater and imagine you are her/him. also, never, ever watch your competitors do their programs. and remember, it's all just for fun. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Answer 4

Well first let me say this: Good luck!

What you need to do is not the nerves get to you! Be excited, and have fun! My friends and I always compete together, so we love to hang around the competition and cheer for everyone else. Remember it's not all serious, and tense.

What's also a good idea is jump up and down to keep warm, but to also keep down the nerves. Another good idea is to chew some bubble gun before you go on, though you need to spit it out when it's your turn to get on the ice. you wouldn't want to trip in your own gum by accident! But chewing gets the nerves out, and calmed. Breathe deeply through your nose and out your mouth. Take really deep breaths and don't focus on the competition. When you are on the ice focus on yourself and the music. Don't focus on the crowd, or judges. Think of this competition as it is you against yourself. If you don't do well then who cares? The next time you compete then you will have more determination to do better. What I think when I am on the ice is "Ice skating is your favorite sport. You love it. Now show it." Then I go all out and try to skate my best.

Afterwards your legs may be shaking, so just walk it off. Don't forget to breathe! Drink lots of water afterwards, and wait for the results.

One and a half years of skating is a long time, so you should do fine! Don't forget that competing is a good experience, so just live to the fullest!

And just don't worry or panic. Get a good night's sleep, and have fun.

Sometimes people's advice doesn't work. But it does give you the determination and courage to go and accomplish whatever it is you are doing. So listen to yourself, and go out there and skate hard!

Good luck, and I really hope this helps!

Answer 5

just stay calm and rest well. dont worry, stay confident and enjoy it. youll do well.