FUNdamental Training:
This page has activities for very young skaters. However it should be remembered that the parent has a very influential role in the development of your child at the early ages, in ALL areas of their life.
Get out and PLAY with you children
At this stage it should be about :
- having FUN
- playing many different sports
- developing the Agility, Coordination and Balance( ABC’s) needed to build the base for sport development later in life.
- Learning to appreciate the value of a healthy life style
- Beginning to develop a good work ethic
Parents play a huge role in developing these skills in daily life. Development of basic movement skills required by children of these ages is gotten by just playing games.
With this program, skill acquisitions are an opportunity for parents and their children to play and interact together. This interactions that incorporate the skills needed for future development in any sport are what should be focused on .
- That sport is FUN
- Skill development and refinement based on the child’s muscle recruitment ability
- Proper development recruitment of appropriate muscle groups for gross motor skills.
- Directional speed
- Balance & coordination skills
- Agility and flexibility
There is not an actual summer training program for skaters at this age – but here are some general skills that must be developed at this stage in their life. Below are ideas for you to use in your daily life with your children.
Speed skaters need to eventually develop great endurance for skating. It begins with the development of the Aerobic capacity system BEFORE the child reaches peak height velocity ( the growth spurt). This usually takes place somewhere between 12 & 15 years of age and will vary greatly among children and especially between boys and girls.
The best thing you can do developmentally, for your child, is get out and go for an EASY run or bike with you child and play challenging games with your children.
Get out and PLAY with your children it is the best thing for them.