Why Figure Skate?
This is probably the most pertinent topic that we can ever discuss~ why figure skate? There are a lot of other sports children can participate in. There are other sports that do not take the amount of dedication and time that figure skating does, so why even do it?
In my coaching career, this question comes up a lot. It’s a question that never really goes away. When you first start, you figure skate because it’s fun, you’re learning a lot, you have friends who are also skaters, and as you continue to skate, the answer to your why will evolve and change as much as you do as you pursue skating. But this post is just to answer the most basic questions about why a child should begin figure skating. If you’ve taken from me for awhile, you’ve probably seen this list before!
Why Figure Skate?
Your Path is what You Make of It! Follow Your Own Path!
*Different than some other sports. *Goals can match development.
*Allows for personalization/individuality.
Learn Healthy Habits
*Skating is a life sport! *Learn healthy habits for yourself- nutrition, sleep, etc.
*Learn about physical fitness- stretching, strength, coordination, etc.
Learn About Yourself
*Self-Discovery *Personal Growth/Maturity *Self-Confidence *Intuition
Life Skills
*Sportsmanship & Good Values *Enjoy Challenges & Pushing Yourself
*Balance & Time Management *Responsibility
* Self-Motivation & Self-Reliance *Commitment & Patience
*Brave & Out of Your Comfort Zone *Discipline & Decision-Making
*Tenacity & Sense of Accomplishment *Strength- physical, mental, emotional
*Positivity *Reality *Creativity & Finding Solutions
Education
Skating has many things wrapped up in one sport!
*Dance, Music, Theatre, Health, Design, Culture, History, Imagination, Other Sports
Friends, Community & Working with Others
*Acceptance of others *Working with people of various ages *Teammates
Fun/Enjoyment/Good Memories/Passion~Your Outlet!
Experiences!
After Skating….high achievers, goal orientated, help with colleges, be ready for adult life, different life perspective etc.
That is an overview of all of the topics~ it’s a lot! In my next couple posts, I will write about the main points I mentioned above. I hope everyone has an amazing 2024!