In competitive figure skating, there are two different programs, or phases. The first phase, is generally known as the short program, as it is the shorter of the two. The short program has a maximum time limit of 2 minutes and 50 seconds, and requires 8 different technical elements.
The second phase is called referred to as the long program or freeskate. This phase generally has a time limit between 4 and 4.5 minutes, and requires more technical elements, which varies depending upon the category of competition.
sectionals, nationals, then the Olympics In the Winter Olympics there is singles, pairs, and ice dancing competitions.
Although the public has been dazzled by ice skating throughout the 20th century in the form of ice shows and local competitions, the sport gained greater popularity in the 1960s when it was first televised regularly.
ISI stands for Ice Skating Institute. ISI is a figure skating association that focuses on the more recreational aspects of figure skating, yet still holds many local and national competitions, as well as learn-to-skate programs.
yes, there is competition so it is considered a sport. also, you work your muscle's. by the way, even chess is considered a sport because it has competitions
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Some people do consider ballet a sport (I do). the only reason it is not is because it does not have competitions. or does it? I'm not sure. i don't take ballet. if it does have competitions then I'm not sure why it is not considered a sport
I think ice skating
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Ice skating, or if you do competitive skating it is called figure skating.
Of course! :)
hockey, figure skating
Ice skating, Because everybody has gone to the cinema. But a phew have gone Ice skating :)
in line ice skating is where you skate in a line