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Post by vicechair on Nov 28, 2010 19:49:04 GMT
The figure skaters also need a suitable changing area and warm up area to help to prevent injuries
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Post by stoptherot on Dec 15, 2010 0:25:54 GMT
A proper off-ice studio where they can train and practice jumps and manoeuvres, and work on programmes and presentation when ice is not available.
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Post by figureskater1985 on Dec 17, 2010 12:44:50 GMT
Cardiff needs two ice pads. There are many hockey teams and hundreds of figure skaters who regularly use the ice rink.
We all want and need more ice time at more appropriate times (5.30am Saturday mornings is not appropriate for young figure skaters). 2 ice pads would be a huge help and as a capital city, we deserve this.
There are only 2 ice rinks in the whole of Wales and we have a massive catchment area.
We need much better facilities; off-ice area to warm-up and do off-ice classes, a decent cafe, separate bar, changing rooms, harness to aid figure skaters jumping techniques. Something has to be done or we will lose more skaters to Bristol, or other rinks.
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Post by skatemum on Dec 17, 2010 13:20:57 GMT
I'm in agreement with stoptherot and figureskater1985, why shouldn't the skaters benefit from a similar set-up they have in Nottingham and Sheffield. CCC shouldn't be so short-sighted, it needs to be reminded about the success that figure skating and ice dancing has achieved in the past with skaters from the borough on a national and international level, after all the area is advertised as an 'international sports village', the pool and ww are excellent facilities, but a one-pad rink with a good looking facade falls short of what is really needed and wanted.
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Post by stoptherot on Dec 19, 2010 19:47:16 GMT
CCC shouldn't be so short-sighted, it needs to be reminded about the success that figure skating and ice dancing has achieved in the past with skaters from the borough on a national and international level What success is that then? If there are specific examples these should be highlighted to CCC at every opportunity |
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Post by meltukegriffin on Dec 21, 2010 22:09:44 GMT
Agree with previous posts regarding not only more ice time at more sociable hours but also off ice and changing room space plus decent catering at times we are actually there.
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