whistler skating club frequently asked?
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Where do I buy skates & clothing?
 Skaters' Edge Boutique
Located in Coquitlam on Schoolhouse Road (near Toys 'R Us and The Cactus Club), Skaters' Edge is a full service figure skate shop with skates and clothing for all beginning and competitive skaters. The staff is very friendly & knowledgeable with outstanding service. Visit the store in person and tell them Susan sent you! Closed on Mondays & Holidays. www.skatersedgeshop.com
Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating
Located in Vancouver near Oakridge Centre at Oak & 49th Avenue (adjacent to Cyclone Taylor Sports). This full-service shop serves skaters of all ages and abilities, sells used, as well as new skates and is open 7 days a week. www.cyclonetaylorfigskate.com
Sportstop
Located in Whistler Village (across from Tapley's) has an excellent selection of recreational skates suitable for CanSkaters of all ages!
Other retailers who stock dresses, skirts & tights:
Duck Feet Enterprises: 1447 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8 (604) 925-1131
The Dance Shop: 1061 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S6 (604) 985-4316
You may wish to order or view catalogues on-line such as:
Jerry's Skating World: www.jerryskate.com
SixO Activewear: www.sixoactivewear.com
What is appropriate dress for preschool, CanSkate & Pre-Power?
Skaters who are learning to skate for the first time need to be warm and dry as they spend a lot of time ON the ice. Snow pants and warm mitts are essential. Padding is also recommended for those who are just learning. Padding should be flexible and secure on the area it is intended to protect. You may have rollerblading or volleyball pads, you may even wish to cut up an old yoga mat!
Helmets are mandatory for preschool, CanSkate, Pre-Power & CanPOWERSkate. Please make sure that your child's helmet fits securely and will not slip back should they fall face first on the ice.
My daughter really wants to wear a skating dress, is that okay?
CanSkaters who have learned to glide and progressed past the stepping stage, may be warm enough in a skating dress, but make sure they are wearing 2 pairs of tights (one pair inside boot, one over), have warm gloves and a sweater.
How often and where should I get skates sharpened?
Skates should be sharpened after every 20 - 24 hours of skating at Skaters' Edge or Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating.
What do I need for my first competition?
View our competition check list of 10 important details you need to know about competition outfits, skates, hair, skate bags, organizing your music, competition etiquette, dressing rooms, warming-up and awards.
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1. Dress or competition outfit
- also wear to simulation competitions
- undershirt for warmth
- new tights – 2 pairs (inside the skates and footless)
- white (black for boys) sweater (for competition only)
- new white (black for boys) gloves (for competition only)
2. Skates
- polish (if really dirty use a cleaner like Vim first)
- use Magix white spray polish if necessary
- check laces (replace worn laces with new, must be clean)
- sharpen 3 weeks before competition (or closer to competition if skating often)
3. Hair
- girls in a bun (use LOTS of gel and spray and a hairnet)
- scrunchie matching your dress
- boys should have neat hair as well, use hair products to keep in place
4. Skate bag
- bring your dress/outfit and sweater in a garment bag
- extra dress/outfit and tights in case needed
- hair spray
- guards
- water bottle
- healthy, non-sticky or staining snack
5. Music
- keep a competition copy in your garment bag
- when you receive new music, save it on your computer so you can make copies as needed
- hand in CD/tape at registration desk when you arrive
- make sure your coach has a second copy
- each competition has different requirement for music, so please read the announcement for each competition on the competition page of skatinginbc.com
6. Competition
- arrive 1 hour before your event with your hair and makeup done
- register, ask where start list is posted and are they running on time?
- look for the bulletin board and check the start order
- look for your coach as soon as you arrive
7. Dressing rooms
- parents are not allowed in the dressing rooms
- go to the washroom before putting on your competition outfit
8. Warm-up
- your coach will do a warm-up with you (stretching/jumping, etc) so bring athletic shoes
- put your skates on one group before you skate (if you need to help to tie skates there will be an area where parents can do this)
9. After you skate:
- take off your skates, but leave your competition outfit on
- check for results (careful not to read the start list)
- results can take anywhere from 20 – 60 minutes to be posted
- 1st to 6th usually receive an award
- if you place top 6th, put on your skates for presentations
- ask at the registration desk where and when to go for presentations (usually immediately following the posting of the results)
10. ************* PICK UP YOUR MUSIC *************
HAVE FUN AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE A GOOD SPORT!
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