Figure-skating competition season is here! Along with all the hard work comes the stress of remembering everything needed for a competition and the actual competition performance. Let’s not forget the parents, coaches, and audience members who have the stressful job of supporting the skaters, which can be a lot harder than it looks.
I think everyone involved with figure skating during competition season needs support. Here are some articles with tips for skating competitions from my brother, Will (former international pairs competitor representing the U.S.), our mom, Deb Chitwood ( founder of Raising Figure Skaters with ideas from a parent’s perspective) and me (former international ice dance competitor representing Great Britain).
I hope these ideas help eliminate some of the stress so that you can experience the joy of competition!