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Courtesy |
Respect the rights of other
skaters, be constantly aware of who is around you, and be especially
careful when skaters of significantly higher or lower skills are close by.
Move out of their paths to avoid collisions!
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Priority Right-of-Way |
All skaters are expected to give
way to (in order) skaters doing program run-throughs (their program
music is playing) and then skaters in lessons.
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Lutz Corners |
The 2:00 and 8:00 corners
of the rink are informally called the lutz corners because they are commonly
used for practicing lutz jumps. They can usually be identified by the
unusually large number of toe-pick holes in the ice. Do not stay in these
corners; skaters approaching for a lutz jump will likely not see you due
to the nature of the jump’s approach.
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Dangerous Moves |
When you are practicing elements
where your skate is in the air (e.g., camel spins, spirals), remember
your exposed blade can be dangerous to others. Take a good look around
you before starting the element and abort it if anyone is too close.
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Watch Out for Pairs |
Two skaters moving together
always take up more room than one and cannot react as quickly as a single
skater can. Also, once a pair is in a lift, the skaters are committed to
their path. Always watch and move out of a pair’s way.
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Falls and Injuries |
Try to keep your fingers away
from your blades during a fall, learn to fall properly to protect your head
and remember to keep your body loose while falling to help avoid breaking
body parts. Get up quickly after a fall. Other skaters may not see
you down on the ice until too late.
If you see a skater fall and
become injured, do not just drag him off the ice! Call a coach or qualified
adult immediately and stay with the person until qualified help arrives.
Lay a blanket or jacket over the injured skater to keep warm if he is
seriously injured.
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Don't Stand Around |
Do not stand around or gather
in a group on the ice to socialize. This wastes expensive ice time and
you become a hazard to other skaters. |
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