Artistic skating demands a careful balance of strength. precision, and artistry, all wrapped up into a single performance. Many challenges exist to inspire all ages to reach individual goals, from beginner classes to National and International levels. Skaters can train and compete in several artistic category:

Freeskate

This demands creativity, technical agility and virtuosity. The objective is for skaters to freely integrate the technical components - jumps, spins, and footwork - with music, tocreate a performance which embraces the realms of both sport and art.

Dance

Analogous to ballroom dancing, it focuses of creativity, skating ability, step execution, and musical interpretation to a constant tempo.

Figures

This teaches balance and control, and is often considered the basis of all skating. It requires the execution of pre-defined maneuvers on a set of circles drawn on the floor.

Precision

This requires the ultimate coordination and unison, as it is team-skating, from 6 to 16 people or more, performing a routine together. The aim is for the team to skate as one uniform entity.

Competitions

Several competitive events run each year, locally and in Perth. The level of competition ranges from Development to National, and even International events. Skaters must join the Bunbury Rollerskating Club and Skate Australia in order to compete at the events. See the office for more info.

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How To Learn...

Step 1 - 'Be Active' Skate Smart Class

•  Every Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• $10.00 ea, which includes the next general session from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for FREE.
• Prices include skates and protective gear.

Step 2 - 'Be Active' Beginner Artistic Classes

• Every Monday and Thursday from 5:00 to 5:30 pm
• This is 30 minutes of on-skate tuition
• Mondays also include 30 minute off-skate fitness from 5:30 to 6:00 pm

Step 3 -  Further Artistic Classes

Classes for higher-level skaters also run during the week. Please see the office for more information

Private Lessons

Tuition is also available for any skating level and age, tiny tot to adult, with accredited and trainee coaches. 15 minute lessons are available for all disciplines, with bookings essential. Contact the office for more information and to place a booking.

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Artistic Calendar 2010

As of December 09, dates subject to vary, Please check the Office for latest information

 

• Fri/Sat/Sun January 15/16/17 - Dance Seminar with Gawaine Davis from NSW
•         The Rink, Bunbury & WA Skills Training

        Sat/Sun February 27/28  - Figures Seminar with Alan Wehlow

• Saturday 1-3 @ WA Skills Training - Theory
• Saturday 3:30 onward @ The Rink - Medal Tests
• Sunday 8-11 am @ The Rink - Figure Classes

• Sat/Sun March 6/7 – Perth League #1
  • Kingsway Stadium, Perth
  • Nominations due February @ L.Kealley
• Sat/Sun March 20/21 - Rink Competition #1 (includes Proficieny Tests)
  • The Rink, Bunbury
  • Nominations Due February 22 @ The Rink
• March 26-28 – Judges Seminar with Jim Pollard (CIPA President)
  • Queensland
• Sat/Sun April 10/11 - Rink Competition #2
  • The Rink, Bunbury
  • Nominations Due March 15 @ The Rink
• Sat/Sun May 1/2 – Perth League #2
  • Kingsway Stadium, Perth
  • Nominations due April @ L.Kealley
• Fri/Sat/Sun May 14/15/16 - Dance Seminar with Gawaine Davis from NSW Pt-2
•        The Rink, Bunbury
• Sat/Sun June 12/13 - Rink Competition #3
  • The Rink, Bunbury
  • Nominations Due May 17 @ The Rink
• Sat/Sun June 19/20 - State Championships + Novice League
  • Kingsway Stadium, Perth
  • Nominations due May @ L.Kealley
• July 5-10 - Oceania Championships
  • New Zealand
• Sat/Sun July 31/August 1 - Rink Competition #4
  • The Rink, Bunbury
  • Nominations Due June 28 @ The Rink
• Sat/Sun August 28/29 – Novice Championships + Perth League #3
  • Kingsway Stadium, Perth
  • Nominations due June @ L.Kealley
• Sat/Sun September 18/19 - Rink Competition #5
  • The Rink, Bunbury (Saturday); Harvey Recreational Centre (Sunday) (TBC)
  • Nominations Due August 23 @ The Rink
• October 2-8 - National Championships
  • ESTA, Adelaide, South Australia
• October 17 – Artistic Branch AGM
  • Venue TBA
• November 6 – Development, Novice, and A-Grade Camp with Visiting Coach
  • Kingsway Stadium, Perth
• November 22 – December 4 – World Championships
  • Portugal
• December 12 - Showskate 2010
  • The Rink, Bunbury

 

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