Inside CoE’s - Webinar 2 - Bangkok CoE: Improving Edges through Compulsory Figures

Figure Skating wasn’t always an exhilarating and powerfully moving sport that included jumps, spins, lifts, footwork, and artistry… the beginning of the sport comes from figures (or patterns) made on the ice. That’s what it is called “Figure Skating”! Until recently, figures were an integral part of the sport and we are certain that they can still provide benefits to skaters today. In this webinar, we will dive into basic figures and turns that can be used to attain edge control, good posture, body alignment, and core strength while improving basic skating skills. Although figures are not practiced to the same extent today, their principles can be adapted to more dynamic exercises for use in everyday training. Coaches of Bangkok CoE - Chrisha Gossard & Matt MacMurdo will share their understanding and “know-how“ on figures and give the skaters and coaches tips on how to use these exercises to improve skating skills.