Young skaters just beginning lessons should take to the ice comfortably and warmly dressed.  Snowsuits or similar outfits are well suited for beginners.  As soon as the skaters can move around, progressively less bulky and restrictive wear becomes appropriate.

Young girls will graduate to a skating skirt, warm sweater and leggings, allowing for more freedom of movement.  These simple outfits are appropriate for practicing the higher badge elements.  As skaters move into the free skating levels, the skating dress now becomes the norm.  For tests,  a dress with "legs" to match is appropriate.  A sweater over the dress and gloves are acceptable for Skills Tests and Dance Tests.

The same principle apply to male skaters.  To begin with, warmth and comfort come first, then a neat sweater and slacks.  After the badge program a body suit with slacks is suitable and then, at the more advanced level, a one piece skating suit or dress shirt with slacks is the norm.  The suit or slacks should be made of stretch material  The bottoms of the legs should be held down with a stirrup under the arch of the boot and a book from the front crease of the pant leg to the forward laces in the boot to five a good line to the stretched let, without flapping pant legs.

Coaches or club personnel should be able to direct you to skating boutiques who normally sell "off the rack" apparel or who offer custom deign and fitting services.
 
 

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