# Snowplow 1-3

> Figure skating instructional videos and skill development for all levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Fitzgerald.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowplow-1-3/id478004539 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Fitzgerald](https://appshunter.io/developer/477164822)
- Category: Sports, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 230 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2011-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowplow-1-3/id478004539/reviews.md

## What is Snowplow 1?

Learn to Skate USA, the premier source for all things figure skating, has teamed up with Rink Tank Interactive to bring you the Learn to Skate USA 'Skate Coach' app series for iPhone and iPod Touch. 

The Snowplow Sam 1-4 app was designed to help preschool-age children develop primary coordination and strength to move on skates.

The Skate Coach app series was designed to help skaters, parents, instructors and officials understand the standards set for the Basic Skills Program through the use of high definition video examples. 

Whether in the comfort of your own home, traveling to the rink or during practice, you will always have a Skate Coach in your pocket!

DISCLAIMER: Participating in ice skating has inherent risks, but with good technique and sound equipment these risks are mitigated. While the Skate Coach app series provides examples of skills performed correctly, they are NOT meant to supplement professional skating instruction!  Improper use of the Skate Coach apps could result in bodily harm! Please do not attempt these maneuvers while holding an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on the ice. Learn to Skate USA and Rink Tank Interactive are not responsible for injuries resulting from (direct or indirect) use of these apps.

## Key features

- High-definition video examples
- Skill development for coordination and strength
- Standards for Basic Skills Program
- Portable skating coach
- Designed for skaters, parents, and instructors

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowplow-1-3/id478004539/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Meh

*2020-06-17, version 4.0*

For an app presumably targeted at coaches of young beginning skaters, this app does the bare minimum. The descriptions of the skills sound like they are pulled straight from the online Learn to Skate instructional notes. There are icons meant to show how current the app is, but since the skills and levels highlighted have been part of the Snowplow Sam curriculum for years it just makes the app seem dated.

Furthermore, as a coach, I’m disappointed with the video examples of marching and forward skating.  They have only one video of each skill, and the little skater demonstrating the skill is using her toe picks to advance.  It would be better to have a variety of examples so you can see natural variations in the execution of those skills. It would also be better if the demonstration video showed proper edge use.

### 5/5 — Great app - easy to use

*2012-01-17, version 1.2*

These apps are great. Chock full of useful information and video samples.  Easy to use if you're a coach or student.  They also make great reference for the casual skater.   Cant wait to see what comes next.

### 4/5 — Age appropriate videos!

*2011-12-19, version 1.2*

This is a great app to help show parents and skaters what their child should be able to do to pass a level! Parents have long said, I don't know what the skills should look like, so I don't know how to help my skater when they practice. No more! With this inexpensive app, a parent can help their skater during skate practice away from their learn to skate instructor! Students can know what they should look like and practice away from the instructor to come back the next week with the new skill improved drastically due to the time spent practicing!

### 4/5 — Pretty Neat

*2011-12-03, version 1.1*

The app is really helpful.  It lists the skills that as shown in the US FIgure Skating basic skills program record book for the level purchased, in this case Snowplow Sam.  Clicking on each skill launches a quick video that shows someone performing each skill.  If the skill involves using both the right and/or the left foot, the video shows each one.You can rotate your phone to view the video in portrait view and much larger.  That is about it- it simply has organized videos, no additional tips, tricks, etc.  However, it is soooo much more helpful than the Record Book to see what you will be tested on.

I like for the Snowplow videos that it uses a skater who appears to be about 5 years old. She performs the skills just like real snowplow skater would- i.e. very well, but not as smoothly as a 14 year old would.  

I also LOVE that the Snowplow 3 skater is wearing a helmet.   I think that it is great that U.S. Figure Skating is tacitly encouraging kids and their parents to play it safe.  At the Snowplow Sam age, kids genearlly don't have the speed or strength to tuck their chins when falling, nor the coordination to ensure that they don't take a nasty fall.

I also purchased the adult app, since I take skating lessons at the same time as my daughter.  The videos helped me to better understand some of the things that my coach had been trying to explaing to me.  It was helpful to watch them over and over (whereas my coach generally only demos them once) so that I could watch for arm position, then feet, then body, etc.  I think it will really help me when I practice, especially if I can't remember exactly what I was supposed to do.

## Frequently asked questions about Snowplow 1

### What is Snowplow 1-3 used for?

Snowplow 1-3 is designed to help preschool-age children develop primary coordination and strength for moving on skates. It also provides high-definition video examples of figure skating standards for skaters, parents, and instructors.

### Is Snowplow 1-3 suitable for advanced skaters?

While the app series is designed to help understand the standards set for the Basic Skills Program, it is not meant to supplement professional skating instruction for advanced maneuvers. It focuses on foundational skills.

### What devices does Snowplow 1-3 support?

Snowplow 1-3 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### How much does Snowplow 1-3 cost?

Snowplow 1-3 is a paid application, priced at $2.99.

### When was Snowplow 1-3 last updated?

The latest version of Snowplow 1-3 was released on August 5, 2016, with the latest version number being 4.0.

### What is the age rating for Snowplow 1-3?

Snowplow 1-3 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and older users alike.

### Does Snowplow 1-3 offer offline access to videos?

The description implies that the app can be used at home, traveling, or during practice, suggesting offline access to its content is possible, acting as a 'Skate Coach in your pocket'.

### What are the risks associated with using Snowplow 1-3?

Participating in ice skating has inherent risks. The developers state that improper use of the Skate Coach apps could result in bodily harm, and they are not responsible for injuries resulting from the use of these apps.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.0 — 2016-08-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

The Skate Coach app series has now been updated to the Learn to Skate USA curriculum! The apps have a new look, and new skills have been highlighted to be easily recognized for those people new to the program!

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