•Skating Magazine from United States Figure Skating (USFS) each month
• A one year membership with United States Figure Skating (USFS) entitling members to participate in all USFS sanctioned events.
• Eligibility to purchase an Ice in Paradise Figure Skating Club jacket
• Eligibility to compete and participate in competitions, testing sessions, club activities, and much more!
• Coverage under U.S. Figure Skating's sports accident insurance policy
• Special offers and discounts from U.S. Figure Skating corporate partners
I am Lindsay Thomson and thrilled to say I am
70 years old and STILL SKATING!
I began my skating journey at 46 years old. I
chaperoned my son’s church youth group to a trip to the Oxnard Ice Center. I
had so much fun, even in those uncomfortable, narrow blue plastic rental
skates. As I left, I mentioned to the Skating Director how much fun I had and
she invited me to skate during Coffee Club sessions. I’m so glad Sally
mentioned the Coffee Club sessions. It was the perfect place for me to learn
how to skate.
Well, sadly the Oxnard rink closed several
years ago, but gratefully Ice in Paradise opened its doors. I am a regular
adult skater at Coffee Club. I take lessons from Coach Frank. Right now we are
working on figures and moves-in-field. I’m hoping to start ice dancing again
soon.
Young skaters may not be familiar with ‘figures’,
but it used to be mandatory curriculum for ‘figure skaters’. I see a HUGE
improvement in my skating skills since I started figures. We start off each
lesson with figures. I can hardly wait for my next lesson.
I working towards passing Adult Silver Moves,
scratch spin, sit spin and passing the next couple of dances before I am 73.
Well, that’s just a random number I chose, just so I could have goals to work
towards.
Will I chose to compete again?? Who knows, never say ‘never'
Congratulations to our member of the month - Lindsay Thompson