Amy and others- It was a very interesting meeting in Philly. It was a little noisy by the pool, because it was such a hot day that everybody had the idea to...
Jaystar2@...
Jul 2, 2005 2:17 am
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As I was reading back through some of my news clippings over the years, I found a quote that I had given that may explain why the number of lessons we teach...
In a message dated 7/2/2005 11:36:55 AM Central Standard Time, inline-instruction@yahoogroups.com writes: Anyone have anything to add? One observation There...
I have been a part of this Yahoo group since early 2000. I have not participated that much, but I'd like to. The post about people not taking as many inline...
To me the real problem with your otherwise meritorious and savvy suggestion is how to get the people out to these classes. I've stapled dozens of ads with my...
I teach at one of the premier health clubs in my city. They let us skate on their basketball court. Club One has some of the most unique aerobics classes...
Jo Anne Welcome and thanks for finally speaking up. Somewhere on the web is there a video of you doing those spins? I'd really love to see it since I can't...
We pretty well established that everybody's doing $35-$45 per lesson. You got the vibe no one's doing gangbusters business. So, we did talk about rates and...
I knew from the start of my teaching that more needed to be offered than skating, stopping and turning. I started out as a figure skating coach. I always...
Hi everyone, Happy Fourth of July! I am sitting in a hotel in Red Lodge, Montana where Zephyr started our Yellowstone Family Multisport Adventure yesterday. I...
Thanks Steve, You mentioned a lot of what is happening here also in the Pacific Northwest. 90% of my business are people over 30 years old. I tied my 22...
ASINAC@...
Jul 4, 2005 3:08 pm
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The web seems to be the best place to target the intermediate and advanced skaters. Also, word of mouth -- former students seem to send skaters my way. It...
In answer to Stephen's inquiry, there is an instructional DVD on inline figure skating (I haven't seen it, but Dr. M. Mitzak who review them is a trusted...
Allan's point about strong skate clubs is very true. One of the first things I did after getting certified was start the Pittsburgh In-line skate club. I led...
Good ideas Amy. That is an interesting thought, and you could be right about parents teaching their kids. Thanks for sharing with us! Jennifer Staller Four...
Jaystar2@...
Jul 5, 2005 2:02 am
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... For the record, information was posted to the list a month before the Philly skate so that instructors could learn about it if they didn't know already and...
Jaystar2@...
Jul 5, 2005 2:46 am
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<< Itıs one thing to arrive with insurance for skate schools; itıs another to suggest a hierarchy and certification process. And a lot of us still have a bad...
In a message dated 7/4/2005 1:29:37 PM Central Standard Time, inline-instruction@yahoogroups.com writes: In advertising, the only thing worse than no...
I really like how we all are coming together to improve this great sport and no one has aimed for someone's jugular. If people saw how dedicated we were to...
We are still receiving frantic emails requesting further info regarding the new ISU 5 Program Components. Please read the following carefully: According to the...
Hi Doug. The National Skate Patrol (NSP) chapters certainly play a vital role in some of their cities' weekly and monthly group skates. However, that doesn't...
Rollerblade reports an increase in sales: Rollerblade Reports Jump in Inline Skate Sales in USA http://inlineplanet.com/Articles3/climbingsales.html Also Long...
Doug, You'll map a route through town. Like KO did with Philly, like Gordon did with Dallas, like Walter did with Detroit, like Rick did with San Francisco, ...
Steve Sutton
steveskate@...
Jul 7, 2005 5:09 am
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I meant David in San Francisco. Sorry, GF. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Steve Sutton
steveskate@...
Jul 7, 2005 5:40 am
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Doug, What Steve wrote was great advice. I might add a couple things that help us out on our street skates here in Chicago. 1. Stop at red lights. 2. Don't go...
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