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Have the figure skating rules changed?
YES! In recent years the rules have been changed to make it harder for the skaters to score a medal.
Are Olympic figure skaters making a living at figure skating?
It depends on the skater and what country they are from. Some will "turn pro" meaning they can not compete in another Olympics or other official championships, but they can go on tour with ice shows such as "Stars On Ice" or "Disney On Ice" or various other productions. If they choose to tour with the shows after "retiring" from competitive skating, they can make a living at it. For a few skaters, the best in the world, endorsement deals can be substantial, especially right after a big success like winning gold at the Olympics, and especially if they are from a wealthy, free-market country like the USA or Japan. In some countries Olympic skaters are funded completely by the government, so their training, housing, food, etc costs them nothing, but they also get little in return for their accomplishment (though the government often gives cash prizes for winning metals and incentives such as a new house, etc for earning such an honor.) Thus, while it is possible for Olympic figure skaters to make a living at figure skating post-Olympics, it is neither a lucrative profession nor a sure bet (the cost of ice time and coaching fees in order to get to the Olympic games if a skater is from the US for example, may be well over $100,000.) And while there is always the option of the traveling ice show, not all high level figure skaters want to do them, and they can of course pursue other careers after their competitive skating days are over ... including coaching or judging.
Can figure skaters wear Makeup?
Yes Figure Skaters Can Wear Make-up :-)---it's practically required!
What shape is a hockey rink?
Actually, a regulation hockey rink is 85 by 200 ft. Olympic ice is 100 by 200 ft. Most figure skaters practice and perform on hockey rinks because it is more cost efficient to have ice that can be utilized by both hockey and figure skaters alike. Olympic bound skaters mainly practice at training centers devoted entirely to figure skating. ACTUALLY international ice rinks are 98ft x 200ft.
What are the spikes of the ice skates used for?
At the front of a figure skating blades are some points. Each point is called a "toepick." The toepicks make up the "toerake" of the blade. The toepicks are used by figure skaters to initiate and land jumps
Name 12 winter your summer olympic events?
tell me what it is don't make me tell youu geeze
What are the release dates for Bethenny - 2012 Olympic Figure Skater and Former Skating with the Stars Judge Johnny Weir Should We Make Up RHONY LuAnn De Lesseps 2-55?
Bethenny - 2012 Olympic Figure Skater and Former Skating with the Stars Judge Johnny Weir Should We Make Up RHONY LuAnn De Lesseps 2-55 was released on: USA: 21 November 2013
What is short program in figure skating?
Make a good reason why your leaving. Because you don't want to stay for a short program of figure skating.
Who evented figure skating?
It really wasnt evented it was involved from the easterns traveling and later became a sports. They would make shapes aka figures that is is why it is called figure skating
What is the dress code regulations for females in figure skating?
Today, females can wear dresses, skirts, or pants. The outfit should be in good taste and relate to the music. In addition to the costume, skaters wear their hair in buns, ponytails, or otherwise out of their face. They also use heavy theatrical make-up so the audience is able to see their features.
If a fashion designer wanted to make costumes for figure skaters what would they need to buy?
spandex, sequins, lace, skates
How much training does it take to be an Olympic skater?
To be an olympic skater, you need to train constantly. Every day would be maximun. Every three days a minimun. You need to be able to achieve perfectly landed and "aired" jumps. Usually, olympic skaters have been skating scince they were very young... it is achieveable, though. a good way to start on being an olympic skater is by setting yourself goals every time you train. tell your trainer or teacher and hopefully she'll make sure you get those goals done! :]
