Bellingham Figure Skating Instructor | Sonny Finley

Hi Guys,

I haven't been keeping this up very well. Sorry about that.

You have all done a great job this summer at competition and test. I am very proud of you!! I haven't got many pictures from this summer. Send me some please.

Now its time to learn new programs and have fun in the Ice Show.

Sonny

Girls you all did great at the Exibition. Lets take all of that to the next competition.

I know that it seems like there is alot to do this time of the year and all you really want to do is your programs,lol.

BUT you cannot stop practicing everything that you have been working on such as your moves test and new jumps and spins. You must use your time on the ice  wisely. Please review the practice schedule on the blog.

Now go out there and have fun and PRACTICE.

Sonny

Hi Girls,

Just wanted to let you know that you all did great! I am very proud of all of you. I know that some of you were disappointed  with your results but please be happy and remember this competition is the first of the year and you will just get better as you do your programs more.

  I cannot stress enough the importance of completing your required elements. If you miss just one element your chances of placing in a competition is greatly reduced. You have all moved up quite alot this year and the competition gets harder as you get better. So practice hard and work on your required elements.

  You have a little over a month to pull these programs together so I should see alot of hard working skaters.

All of you must stroke in your programs, running, walking and toe pushing is not allowed. Judges want to see skaters SKATE. You must also be artistic. Half of what you get judged on is artistic impression. Please do your program in front of a mirror and ham it up.

Sonny

Hey Kids,

I am really excited about your new programs. I want you to get excited too and do the best you can do this competition season. Have alot of fun with your new programs and be artistic.

Sonny

You were all FANTASTIC !!!! You all skated great! I am so proud of you. Send me pictures to post.

Sonny

Hello,

The ice show is coming and I will be doing the Angels program.We will be joined by other young angels. We are going to skate to " Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies." Hope you all sign up as this should be lots of fun.

Sonny

Hi kids,

Here is a schedule so you don't forget. Remember practice means working on something to make it better, not just doing it to get it done.

First of all you should all be stretching and jump roping to get warmed up before you get on the ice.

When you first get on the ice you need to do your Moves in the Field Pre-Preliminary Test.

1. Forward stroking and crossovers around the ends in both directions.

2.A Forward outside edges

   B Forward inside edges

   C Back outside edges

   D Back inside edges

All of the edges should be done at least 3 times.

3. Forward spirals, Left and Right Foot down the dots.

Spirals should be done 4 times.

4. Waltz Eight

At least 3 times around each circle.

Next you should work on your spins. You should do at least 7 of every spin you know.

Two Foot Spin; One Foot Spin; Scratch Spin; Sit Spin; Camel Spin; Layback Spin.

Next you should do at least 7 of all of the jumps you know.

Bunny Hop; Waltz Jump; Salchow; Toe Loop; Half Flip; Half Lutz; Ballet Jump; Mazurka;

Split Jump; Loop; Flip; Lutz; Axel and combination jumps.

After that you should work on your special moves like spread eagles, shoot the ducks, mohawks, 3 turns, etcetera.

When your all done with that start over and do it all again.

Have Fun and SKATE GREAT!

Sonny

Hello Everyone,

Great job at the competition girls! Here are the results.

Ashlyn Basic 4 Freestyle 1st place

Anica Basic 4 Freestyle 2nd place

Jessie Basic 2 Freestyle 2nd place

Rachel Preliminary Ladies Freeskate 2nd place

Rachel Preliminary Artistic 3rd place

Rachel Preliminary Interprtive 4th place

Samantha Pre-Preliminary Ladies Freeskate 7th place

Katie Preliminary Ladies Freeskate 3rd place

Katie Preliminary Artistic 3rd place

Great Skating Girls!

You were all awsome!

Sonny