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Figure Skating Starter List ⛸️
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items As a Mom who works with our skating board, I hated not being prepared for my daughter’s figure skating career. A set list would have helped me plan so much more so please use!
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Beginner’s List
Starting Private Lessons/Shows
Competition Season Must Haves
Beginner’s List
These are recommendations for your beginner skaters that are in skating classes but not competitive
No need to get expensive pants - your younger kids will go through them and if they stick with skating they will figure out specific brands that they like to skate in
Stelle Girl's Warm Ice Skating Leggings
The perfect skate for beginners. They will need to be sharpened before skating and then every 40 hours on the ice. Great for basic levels.
Jackson Ultima Jackson Classic Figure Skates - Girl's
Please get your skater an actual figure skating jacket. They will be cold. They will be wet. Figure skating jackets are moisture wicking while keeping them warm and able to move. Big winter coats prohibit them from moving which equals falling a lo...
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Do not use regular socks with skates - they will cause blisters. Get these cheap ones on amazon - one size fits all too!
SATINIOR 6 Pairs High Knee Ice Skating Socks
Hair MUST be pulled back - no bobby pins or hair claw clips!
scünci No Damage Super Comfy Hosiery Elastic Hair Tie Ponytailers - Black - All Hair - 12pcs
A zuca rolling bag for skates and a tagalong bag will be used for years.
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These must be used on blades to walk around in the rink and only then. They NEVER should stay on when storing skates as they will make blades rust.
Rockerz Skate Guards
Soakers are what are stored on blades when they are being put away to protect them. Make sure you have a cloth to make them dry before storing!
Ice Skate Guards Blade Covers for Hockey & Figure Skates
Please get your kid a butt pad. Enough said
CRS Cross Padded Figure Skating Shorts
Perfect for on the go spinning for off ice!
Compact Travel Figure Skating Spinner Trainer
Starting Private Lessons/Shows
The next stage after beginners is getting a private coach/s . This is when off ice classes begin .Generally testing will start happening as well as your local rink shows. Be prepared now so you won't be surprised when competitions start
The Edea spinner is what most coaches want to be used in off-ice classes but I get a cheaper version to keep at home so I don't have to repack every day.
Edea Ice Skating Spinner
Do yourself a favor and get a cheaper version to use at home.
Premium Turn Board for Dancers & Skaters
Start getting dress bags - the dance ones specifically since the pockets will come in handy for tights/hair accessories/etc
Univivi PVC Dance Costume Bags 3 Pack 40"
Just make sure the jump rope is adjustable so you can fit it to your kids size. My daughter likes the soft grip.
Adjustable Jump Rope for Fitness & Cardio
a yoga mat that you can sanitize will be needed in off ice classes
Gaiam Essentials 10mm Yoga & Pilates Mat
A basic ballet shoe from capezio/bloche will be needed
Capezio Daisy 205 Ballet Shoe Toddler Pink
Do yourself a favor and get these instead of the straps for your kids mat - these kids will not spend time adjusting the normal yoga straps
2 Pcs Yoga Mat Strap & Scrunchie Slap Band
These are the easiest stretch bands for kids
2-Pack Adjustable Kids Dance Stretch Bands
Love these yoga mat bags - the zipper is easy for kids to use and it has a drink pouch
BAGSMART Yoga Tote Bag with Knotted Handle
Please get supportive shoes for your kids for off ice - their feet need to remain safe!
New Balance Kids Fresh Foam Arishi V4 Shoe
Another safe option for shoes
On Kids' Grade School Cloudswift Shoes
Cannot go wrong with Hokas either
HOKA Kids' Grade School Transport Freedom Shoes
A nude leotard to go under show costumes will be needed - do yourself a favor and get this with adjustable straps that can be worn different ways
Stelle Girls Nude Seamless Leotard Camisole
get the cheap ones! do NOT waste $30 one one wand please
FUNAN Hair Finishing Stick 2 Pack, Flyaway Cream
great hold and CHEAP
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Hair Gel, 6.8oz
Competition Season Must Haves
Once your skater starts competing ---- welcome to more off ice training and being prepared for 4 day weekends with VERY little room to get your skater ready. Here are MUST HAVES
Your kid will have multiple programs and changes during competition. This is a lifesaver to throw makeup/hair in and store with you.
Fanwoli 23" Dance Bag with Garment Rack
Nothing is glamouras in the backend of skating. Lockers rooms and bathrooms at rinks are gross ----- keep in mind it's shared with hockey teams. This is an easy addition to pack for competitions and is a lifesaver!
Wolfwise Pop Up Shower Tent Portable Privacy
Hair buns are needed in skating. You will absolutely need nets and if your kids hair is thinner will need to use a bun donut for sure. Just no pins/bobby pins!
FANDAMEI Hair Set: Nets, Donuts, Elastics, Pins
Ankle weights will make a great addition when learning jumps for off ice and conditioning
Ankle Weights Pair 1-20 LBS Adjustable Straps
Once your skater starts more difficult jumps they will need a spinner like this to spin and jump off of
CRS Cross Figure Skating Spinner 8 Inch
These are worth every penny for testing days and competitions
Mondor 4454 Black Polartec Pants
I use these because they are compact, you can see everything and most storage containers with plastic lids end up breaking at some point - I have an emergency dress one for safety pins/travel sewing kit , one for hair ties and hair nets, one specific...
Sanwuta 6 Pcs Clear Hard Zipper Pouches 5x3x2"
The travel pack makes sure they do not dry out and will last all season
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, 20 ct
I LOVE this makeup bag and even have one for myself. Mirror, light, compartments you can organize for different program makeup and brush holders.
Relavel Travel Makeup Bag with LED Mirror
Plastic hair storage will save you from any type of leaks. Use one that is big enough to hold everything that you can grab and go like this.
Pinkunn Travel Bag for Shark Flexstyle Hair Tools
All in one smoothing brush/tease/comb kit
Boar Bristle Slick Back Hair Brush for Flyaways
every brand is the same - save yourself some money and get the off brand
Samnyte Hair Wax Stick Gel Tamer 2.7oz