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About Dianne DeLeeuw
Expertise
I can answer questions about figure skating, choreography, ISI or USFSA. Also questions about competing (my Olympic experience or your own competition). I`m a National referre for ISI. Recently I also have been appointed a National Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating. But remember I am not your substitute for a coach! They can see what you are doing!

Experience
Experience: World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist, coaching all levels of skaters at in California. I coach all levels and ages of skating from tiny tots to adults, first timers to International competitors. I also do choreography, music editing, teach specialty classes and give seminars.

Organizations: USFSA, ISI, PSA, Los Angeles Figure Skating Club

Publications: Recreational Ice Skater, The Edge

Awards: 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, 1975 World Champion, 1976 European Champion, 6 time National Champion, US and Canadian Double Gold Medalist, 1999 ISI Great Skate Award, 2002 Woman of the Year

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Topic: Figure Skating

Expert: Dianne DeLeeuw
Date: 4/30/2008
Subject: Competing

Question
I have been skating for about 4 months and am about to take my senior test, I was wondering how old is to old for competing in the Olympics. Also how long does each program need to be for the senior level for single females.( my trainer is very happy how fast i am progressing considering how slow it takes for me to learn every other thing)

Answer
Wow!
This must be a record! It takes many years to get to Sr level in the US! As for requirements your coach should help you. The Ladies skate 4 minutes for long and 2:50 for short program. You will need to learn the ISU rules for qualifying.
Good luck,
Dianne

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