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[quote=Anonymous][quote]PPs, what makes figure skating so expensive? The lessons?[/quote]

It's lessons, plus ice time, skates, costumes, competition fees, travel, etc.  Most top coaches in this area charge $50-55 per half hour lesson - my daughter takes 8 or more lessons per week week.  Ice time varies by rink and usually is about $400+ per month.  Many skaters spends hours on the ice five or six days per week.  There is also off ice training that includes jump drills, stretching, and conditioning.

Competition dresses can be very expensive.  Most skaters need two per season, for short and long programs.  I typically buy used -- the dress my daughter wore last season cost $650 new, but I bought it for $200.  We probably need to buy custom dresses this season, which will be much more expensive.  Skates are $1000 (boots and blades bought separately).

It is possible to skate recreationally for much, much less, but if your kid decided he/she loves it and want to skate seriously, it is very hard to keep the costs low.[/quote]

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