So obviously the first thing to know is that you never throw anything until the skater is finished, but I bet you worked that one out already
The number one thing is to make sure it's safe to throw. Wrap it well if necessary. Don't throw anything that might explode (oh dear, a Smarties packet one time...) or stick to the ice (unwrapped flowers) or that will generally break and make life difficult. I would also suggest it not being anything valuable (never seen anything valuable thrown but you never know). Generally, most people stick with flowers or soft toys, though Tim Dolensky was asking for carefully-wrapped Lego sets for a charity he supports at Nationals.
I would also say, keep it fairly appropriate, bearing in mind there'll be kids in the stadium and also your gift might end up on TV. I've heard of ladies throwing Daisuke Takahashi their underwear :eeking:. That's just personal preference, I mean, if you want to throw such items for a certain skater, that's up to you.
I will be bringing three soft items, one for Max, one for Brendan, and one for whichever of our beautiful Australian Queens goes to Worlds. (I had hoped to be bringing more stuff but...don't ask. Long season. Not okay with it.)
Make sure you have a good throwing arm!
Last, I'm not quite sure if there are going to be any special rules for this event, or the TD Garden itself, or if security are going to object to people bringing bags of gifts (I hope not!). Most people throw their gifts after the free skate, but if you are throwing for skaters from smaller countries who are less likely to make the free skate, then you might consider throwing it after their short program.
PS: WELCOME TO GOLDENSKATE! Don't be shy, there will be lots of us at the TD Garden! Say hi!
So obviously the first thing to know is that you never throw anything until the skater is finished, but I bet you worked that one out already
The number one thing is to make sure it's safe to throw. Wrap it well if necessary. Don't throw anything that might explode (oh dear, a Smarties packet one time...) or stick to the ice (unwrapped flowers) or that will generally break and make life difficult. I would also suggest it not being anything valuable (never seen anything valuable thrown but you never know). Generally, most people stick with flowers or soft toys, though Tim Dolensky was asking for carefully-wrapped Lego sets for a charity he supports at Nationals.
I would also say, keep it fairly appropriate, bearing in mind there'll be kids in the stadium and also your gift might end up on TV. I've heard of ladies throwing Daisuke Takahashi their underwear :eeking:. That's just personal preference, I mean, if you want to throw such items for a certain skater, that's up to you.
I will be bringing three soft items, one for Max, one for Brendan, and one for whichever of our beautiful Australian Queens goes to Worlds. (I had hoped to be bringing more stuff but...don't ask. Long season. Not okay with it.)
Make sure you have a good throwing arm!
Last, I'm not quite sure if there are going to be any special rules for this event, or the TD Garden itself, or if security are going to object to people bringing bags of gifts (I hope not!). Most people throw their gifts after the free skate, but if you are throwing for skaters from smaller countries who are less likely to make the free skate, then you might consider throwing it after their short program.
PS: WELCOME TO GOLDENSKATE! Don't be shy, there will be lots of us at the TD Garden! Say hi!
I have not been to any competitions myself, so I don't have any experience.
But I'd like to throw in that time when at 4CC someone got Gracie a giant teddy bear with a pink backpack and a big pack of Reese's inside. Just an idea.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B95IlSqIQAMRGlJ.jpg
I have not been to any competitions myself, so I don't have any experience.
But I'd like to throw in that time when at 4CC someone got Gracie a giant teddy bear with a pink backpack and a big pack of Reese's inside. Just an idea.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B95IlSqIQAMRGlJ.jpg
Not to freak you out Karne, but I asked on Worlds Facebook page about the mailing of tickets and got a really vague non answer so I hope yours have shown up. They said that the will email when tickets are mail.
An old article related to the topic that may give you some laugh
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703494404575082250954936946
I have not been to any competitions myself, so I don't have any experience.
But I'd like to throw in that time when at 4CC someone got Gracie a giant teddy bear with a pink backpack and a big pack of Reese's inside. Just an idea.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B95IlSqIQAMRGlJ.jpg
Unfortunately yes, the blizzard this past weekend hit the ticket production offices pretty hard and they were shut down for 4 days. They're back on track now and shipping is scheduled to begin next week. I don't have exact days of the week, they're processing more than 80,000 individual tickets, so please give us until the end of the week (2/5/16) before we can give an accurate update on which day particular orders shipped. Thank youTammi mentioned on FSU that the printer was affected by the giant snowstorm and that they're looking at a ship date of 1/2. I haven't had any email yet.
I think stuffed animals are always better than flowers. Flowers could explode on impact and get everywhere.
Plus, what is one gonna do with 15 dozen flowers? Skaters donate most stuffed animals to children's hospitals and charities. So, adorable and you can contribute to a good cause! Make not only the skater happy to see your support but also make a child happy.
I think stuffed animals are always better than flowers. Flowers could explode on impact and get everywhere.
Plus, what is one gonna do with 15 dozen flowers? Skaters donate most stuffed animals to children's hospitals and charities. So, adorable and you can contribute to a good cause! Make not only the skater happy to see your support but also make a child happy.
Exactly! That's why if I ever get a boyfriend, I'm going to tell him no flowers because they die too quickly and that I have no need for them. I prefer hand-written or typed notes (With signature) because to me it's more personal. If empty handed, I don't care.
I know this is skating and not dating, but I'm just saying a point. As I don't understand what's nice about giving someone flowers, I mean I get it's supposed to be a nice gesture, but I don't see in it. And plus there are better ways to show appreciation and politeness than flowers in my opinion.
Ahaha, I always joke that if someone is ever going to give me a plant, they'd better give me a cactus. I love flowers, but I don't trust myself to tend them.
And I was actually contemplating writing letters for my favourites Not sure how well I can throw the envelopes on ice though...
Here's another question then, would you include your own address in the letter, in the slightest hopes they would reply?
Ahaha, I always joke that if someone is ever going to give me a plant, they'd better give me a cactus. I love flowers, but I don't trust myself to tend them.
And I was actually contemplating writing letters for my favourites Not sure how well I can throw the envelopes on ice though...
Here's another question then, would you include your own address in the letter, in the slightest hopes they would reply?
Exactly! That's why if I ever get a boyfriend, I'm going to tell him no flowers because they die too quickly and that I have no need for them. I prefer hand-written or typed notes (With signature) because to me it's more personal. If empty handed, I don't care.
I know this is skating and not dating, but I'm just saying a point. As I don't understand what's nice about giving someone flowers, I mean I get it's supposed to be a nice gesture, but I don't see in it. And plus there are better ways to show appreciation and politeness than flowers in my opinion.