The Development Group programmes were still on for those not competing with the focus still on overall strength development, coordination and conditioning.Needless to say both groups worked hard and enjoyed the sesssions; it was also an opportunity to catch up on a few tests missed from the previous week.
The pre competition preparation was individualised for each skater depending on their specific needs, injury status and on-ice training volume for that week. These sessions were delivered either 1 to 1 or in small groups (no more than 3) with on going communication and content adjustment throughout the session.For my part as a skating Dad it was the first full IJS competition for my daughter where qualifying for the Free programme is required. This did add to the nerves and pressure a little but she did us proud as always no matter what her results were. as it went she did qualify and went on to skate her Free programme too!
The next competition for most of the Get Coached skaters is the Ayr Open, nice and local, and a familiar rink to get a run out on before the Southern Open at the Lee Valley Ice Centre.
But before that I travel back down south for the Performance Camp to be held at the Sheffield Hallam University. I am really looking forward to working with the skaters, coaches and support staff. I am looking to learn more about skating, especially Dance as I have no experience here at all and to hopefully build and develop further professional relationships within this amazing sport.
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