I’ve been riding for about 3 months. I would really like to do the Level One of
the Unicycling Levels.
I asked at my local juggling club and no-one was sure that it was even possible
in Australia, to be adjudicated, etc.,
I know it’s really small bananas to any even remotely experienced rider, and
some might say “why bother?” Heck, I even have a few more unicycling skills than
what is required for Level 1, myself, already.
Nonetheless, I just thought it would be a really cool and fun thing to do, and
would be interested to hear suggestions as to what steps to take!!
> I’ve been riding for about 3 months. I would really like to do the Level One > of the Unicycling Levels.
> I asked at my local juggling club and no-one was sure that it was even > possible in Australia, to be adjudicated, etc.,
If we follow the example of the Unicycling Society of America (from where the
original skill levels originated), they are not real picky about levels 1-4, and
“believe” people’s claims without evidence or documentation.
After 3 months of riding, hopefully the act of mounting in the open, riding 50
metres, and dismounting gracefully is something you don’t have to work hard at.
But if you’re not sure, have a witness or two verify that you did
it.
For higher levels, if you’re really anal, send in a video tape. But otherwise,
consider yourself level 1, if you can do the required ride.
If you like, you can purchase level patches from the Unicycling Society: http://www.unicycling.org/usa/merchandise/ Get levels 2 and 3 while you’re at
it, if you plan on working on them…
“Cazz” <dudes@alphalink.com.au> wrote: I’ve been riding for about 3 months. I
would really like to do the Level One of the Unicycling Levels.
My solution was to move to the States for a few months so I could learn new
skills and test! A little extreme perhaps but it worked.
You may like to consider going to a convention or taking a holiday to somewhere
with a few level testers.
John’s advice is probably the best to follow though, work through level 1
through 4 by yourself. If you get to the stage where testing for level 5 is a
priority chances are its high time you went to a convention anyway:-) Make sure
you read the info at the following site:
This should give you a fair idea of what is required for level testing.
If you want to test officially Auckland is probably the closest point of call.
As far as I’m aware there is no one in Australia who is an official examiner.
(Anyone out there prove me wrong?)
Peter
o o Peter Bier o O o Juggler, unicyclist and mathematician.
o/|\o peter_bier@usa.net
Speaking of the USA catalog, are they planning on putting pictures to accompany
the merchandise? They’d probably sell more.
Matt Macauley
> If you like, you can purchase level patches from the Unicycling Society: > http://www.unicycling.org/usa/merchandise/ Get levels 2 and 3 while you’re at > it, if you plan on working on them…
> Speaking of the USA catalog, are they planning on putting pictures to
accompany > the merchandise? They’d probably sell more. >
Yes, yes!
Pictures are everything when it comes to buying something over the net,
however small. I, too, would love to see some piccies of the Level patches at http://www.unicycling.org/usa/merchandise/.
Meanwhile, I have found a way to be tested for Level 1 of the IUF levels in
Australia, through the (newly formed) Australian Unicycling Society, at www.afmagic.com, ( unicyc@afmagic.com ) but I have to wait until September,
which can’t do me any harm whatsoever, since I still feel very much the newbie
at unicycling, and am happy for all my skills to have a chance to be generally
honed. Then I’ll give Level 2 a go, I reckon.