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Figure Skating

Figure Skating

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Figure skating combines technical elements (jumps, spins) with artistic expression woven into the music. An early start is critical for children, because getting used to skates and the ability to balance develop quickly at a young age.

Benefits
  • Balance and coordination
  • Flexibility
  • Musicality
  • Self-confidence
  • Artistic expression
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsCoreShoulders

Supporting Muscles

ArmsBackCalvesAnkles

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Short
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
5

Up to age 5

Basic ice skating: learning to glide without falling

8

Up to age 8

Basic elements: turns, stops, small jumps

12

Up to age 12

Jump combinations, competition

A Family Sports Background Helps
Ballet / Gymnastics: Flexibility and an aesthetic foundation are passed on directly

Starting age

Ages 3+ (ideal: 5)

Competition age

Ages 9+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 5–8 hours
Advanced 10–15 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,500 – TRY 7,000

Equipment
Skates₺1,500–6,000
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Protective pads (hip, knee)₺300–800
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Buz Sporları Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Combining it with ballet raises technical and artistic quality.

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Ballet

A classical dance art that combines precise technique and aesthetic expression to music; the pinnacle of flexibility and coordination.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
Dance
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Artistic Gymnastics

Acrobatic moves on the floor, vault, bars, rings and beam; it develops flexibility, strength and coordination together.

Ages 3+3–4 hours
Strength Sports

Figure Skating Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Çocukça Spor — Ice Skating

A TRT Spor Yıldız program introducing ice skating to children

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Ice Skating — Fun for Kids

An ice skating experience for children and activities on the rink

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