Programs
The Mariposa School of Skating has many different programs and opportunities such as The Seminar, Summer School (an extension of the seminar), Spring school/Fall school, Canskate programs, and Power skating programs. Although this internationally known organization is acknowledged for coaching many well-known Olympic athletes, programs are provided even for the youngest and least experienced of groups. Worldwide, anyone is welcome to register for these programs and even though countries such as Canada and the USA are the more popular candidates, skaters from South Africa, China, Japan, and Europe are also known to have attend such events. By far, the most popular program is their Summer School program which in fact is an extension of "the Seminar". It usually begins mid-June, and can last from 4 days all the way up to 4 weeks of training. The common misconception is that this seminar only contains on-ice program training, however it in fact, contains many other components.
Components of the Seminar/Summer School are as follows:
On Ice training
- Jump Techniques
- Spin Techniques
- New Judging System Component Mark Development
- Performance and Theatre (Interpretation of music)
- Field movements (Spirals, spread eagles, arm movements, etc.)
- Stroking and Edges
- Footwork
Off-Ice training
- Mental training
- Dartfish analysis
- Jump Analysis
- Spin Analysis
- Warm Up theory
- Parent sessions
- Personal development
- Athlete management (Healthy living, healthy eating, balancing life)
Off-Ice Movement Sessions
- Dynamic Off-ice Warm up
- Footwork ladder sessions
- Off ice Jump classes
- Performance and Theatre training
- Dance classes (Hip hop, ballet, and Jazz)
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