Show vl4EsiS liStisS mm fnl Beginners gain confidence by pushing chairs ahead of them But new skaters shouldn’t become too dependent on them After circling pond a few times they should be ready to strike out on their own V m It’s easy to learn how 1 you and a pair of ice skates are getting acquainted i V ! w ' I? 2s T & IF for the first time Irvin Jaffee forecasts plenty of fun ahead for you JafTee former Olympic speed skating champion ought to know A skating teacher he has just made a home movie entitled “Ice Capers’’ (Official Films) showing beginners how to skate Chief fault of neophytes he finds is fear of falling Jaffee encourages them to take an occasional spill says it’s as much a part of the sport as figure-eighOther musts: be sure skates fit properly — men should wear their regular shoe size but women one size smaller While skating keep knees bent shoulders forward and relaxed and eyes ahead Bring knees together for balance as you shift from one leg to the other Most important of all practice just as often as you possibly can i ts ir ' 2 L' r‘ -- - '(' 1 - 1! PP There’s a right way to get up off ice if you fall Trick is to rise from one knee with hands balancing body weight at each side Never try to struggle up from sitting position you’ll lose your balance '’t-'is- u FEMUARY K li3r 4 1949 PARADE 3 |