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Proposal to Divide Solo Dance Groups by Age When Level Entries Warrant Dividing

Proposal to Divide Solo Dance Groups by Age When Level Entries Warrant Dividing

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 1 month ago
Currently, there is no guidance on how solo dance events at U.S. Adult Championships will be divided should the number of entries warrant groups. Previous division of solo dance groups has been done randomly. The result has been a huge disparity as skaters in ages ranging from 20s to 70s compete together in each group. If there is not enough to warrant dividing a level, this is a moot point and I am not in disagreement with that. But, if there will be division of a level into groups, why not divide them by age to create consistency, fairness, and ensure a true competitive atmosphere appropriate for a national championship. By signing this petition, you will show your support for adding a rule that will fix this persistent problem once and for all. Please include your USFS number, thank you!

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Mike Saunders
14 years ago Featured

ABOUT TIME. random splits are a joke and nobody likes them. age brackets just make sense.

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Jessica Webb
14 years ago Featured

Competeing against my own age group would actually make me want to come back next year. Right now it just feels pointless.

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Sarah Fuentes
14 years ago Featured

its so unfair for a 20 year old to go against someone in their 60s. totally different level of skating and ability. please fix this for nationals.