Milestone Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Milestone? What is its purpose?
Simply put, Milestone is an event where children skate for one hour on a 330-meter (or 100-meter, depending on the venue) track, and the goal is to see how many laps the child can complete. When the child accumulates a certain number of laps (based on their level), they can exchange them for a small gift, which they can choose from a gift box. https://youtu.be/7gKfgGClZPk?si=paZJvERHIpBuzqc6
For children, Milestone is an annual roller skating learning review, a spice for regular roller skating classes, and a stepping stone towards regular roller skating activities. This event is also an endurance exercise for children, similar to an adult marathon, which has been proven to be beneficial for health. Children are smart and won't get too tired. For parents, accompanying their children to class is more of a participation and appreciation factor, while Milestone is a more direct form of participation that allows everyone to get to know each other better.
2. My child has just started taking roller skating classes, and we are worried that they skate too slowly. Can they participate in Milestone?
Some new parents are worried that their children skate too slowly, but there is no need to worry. The number of laps we use to distribute gifts is calculated based on the child's performance in their regular classes. For example, if a fast-skating child usually skates 50 laps in class, they will need to skate about 23 laps to receive a gift on the day of Milestone. On the other hand, if a child can only skate 5 laps in class, they will need to skate about 2 laps to receive a gift. In general, at the end of the event, whether a child skates fast or slow, they can receive about 5 to 7 gifts, depending on their performance on the day. Milestone was originally designed for beginners to allow them to participate. Milestone is not a competition, but an event where anyone can skate for an hour regardless of their level. The number of laps skated will not be published, and there is no score.
3.How is the gift distribution circle of Milestone calculated?
According to the regular class results, the students are divided into groups, and the calculation formula is "half of the average value of the maximum number of laps in the regular class." For example, if there are three people in a group, and the maximum laps they skated in regular class were 32, 33, and 35 respectively, then the average value of the maximum laps in this group is (32+33+35)/3=33.33, and half of it is 16.67. Rounded to the nearest integer, the gift distribution circle of this group is every 16 laps. There are about 6 such groups, and the purpose of the groups is to introduce a small amount of intra-group competition. The gifts are self-selected, and if you can skate faster in your group, it will be helpful to get the gift you want earlier.
4.Why are the hosting families changed every year?
Starting from the second year, Milestone implemented a rotating hosting system. There are many reasons for this. First, it is important to keep up with the times. If the same families host the event every year, it will be difficult to introduce new concepts and ideas, and it may not be sustainable in the long run. Bringing in new hosting families with new ideas and concepts can make the event more attractive. Second, participation is key. Volunteers are important, and only those who have experienced organizing such events can truly understand the significance of the event and have a sense of belonging.
Rotating hosting is not an assignment, but rather a self-application. You may indicate whether to apply for hosting when registering. The ratio of hosting families to the number of children participating in the event is about 1:5 to 1:10. For example, if there are 40 children registered, there will be 5 to 8 hosting families, and so on. This ratio basically ensures that there are enough hands on-site in the worst-case scenario. The main task of the hosting families is to buy gifts for the children and distribute them during the event. If there are too many families applying for hosting, the winner will be decided by drawing lots. If there are fewer families applying for hosting than required, the event for that year will be cancelled. In order to pass on experience, the previous hosting families will automatically become the advisory group for the current session, but they do not need to participate as hosts for the current session. Hosting families can be new or have hosted in the past.
5.As a family who has just joined the roller skating class, how can we host Milestone?
The main task of the host family is to buy gifts for the children. There are detailed records from previous years that can be referenced, including prices, types of gifts, and where to buy them, etc. As long as the gifts are purchased and distributed on the day of the event, the main task is completed. How to host and what to pay attention to has been documented in detail in previous years, so basically you can follow the instructions in the documents.
6.How many host families are needed for each Milestone event?
It's about 1/5 to 1/10 of the total number of registered children, generally ranging from 4 to 10 families. The first Milestone had 4 host families, the second had 4, the third had 6, the fourth had 5, and the sixth had 10.
7. On average, how many gifts can each child receive at the end of Milestone?
Each child can receive approximately 6 gifts on average. Generally, there will also be souvenirs, which are determined by the hosting families.
8. Can you register on-site on the day of the event?
For this event, some preparations need to be made in advance, such as calculating the number of laps for each child, preparing gifts, and programming the lap counting system. Therefore, on-site registration is not accepted.
9. How can one qualify for Milestone?
One must have the student ID number for the current year. This event is only open to children in the roller skating class (groups A-Q) and adult class for the current year.
10. What is the venue for the Milestone event like?
The event takes place on a 330-meter or 100-meter track (depending on the venue, it is a 330-meter track in 2021, 2022 and 2023), which is at least 6 meters wide, with electronic lap counting and a gift distribution area. Parents can watch the event on-site.
11. How is the date of Milestone determined each year?
Generally, it takes place between early August and mid-August on the last Sunday of summer vacation or the first Sunday after school starts in the morning, with adjustments made depending on whether the venue is available.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MtkuR_jwNlI&feature=share milestone 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7qEHGTnDDs&t=80s Milestone 2017
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Milestone FAQ
Milestone 常见问答
1. 什么是milestone? 目的是什么?
简单地说Milestone就是让小孩，在一个330米（或100米取决于场地）的圈上，滑行一小时，看小孩能滑多少圈，每当圈数积累到一定数量后（根据小孩的水平而定），可以兑换成一件小礼物，由小孩自己从礼物箱子中挑选。例如2024年的milestone是这样的：https://youtu.be/7gKfgGClZPk?si=paZJvERHIpBuzqc6
Milestone对小孩来说，是一年一次的轮滑学习检阅，是周而复始的轮滑课的调味品，是走向常规轮滑活动的铺路石。这个活动也是小孩的一次耐力练习，类似于成人的马拉松，已被证明有益健康，小孩很聪明，不会累坏，但长时间歇着肯定不是好事儿；对于家长来说，平时陪同小孩上课，是一种参与，欣赏的成分偏多，而Milestone则是更直接的参与，会让大家相互了解更多。
2. 我家小孩刚刚参加轮滑课不久，我们担心小孩滑得太慢，能报名参加milestone吗?
有些新来的家长担心小孩滑得太慢，这个完全不必担心。我们发放礼物的圈数，是根据小朋友平时上课的成绩计算的，例如一个滑的快的小朋友平时上课滑50圈，milestone那天这位小朋友大约要每滑2.3公里才能拿到一个礼物；另外一个小朋友，平时上课只能滑5圈，那么这个小朋友大约每滑0.2公里就可以拿到一个礼物。总之，在活动结束的时候，无论滑得快还是慢的小朋友，基本上都能拿到大约5到7个礼物，要看自己那天发挥的情况。Milestone当初主要是初学者设计的，目的是让初学者也能参与。Milestone不是比赛，是一个活动，无论什么水平都可以在场上滑1小时。不计成绩，滑多少圈，自己知道，不会公布。
3. Milestone的礼物发放圈数是如何计算的?
Velodrome场地（330米一圈，2021年开始用的校准）礼物圈的近似（不完全准）估算：上课时最大圈数除6。礼物圈数就是所在的组的组号。
如果场地是100米一圈（2014-2019年用的校准）：根据平时课堂成绩分成小组，计算公式为：“上课圈数最大值平均值的一半”，例如：一个组内有三个人，这三个人以往上课时，最大圈数分别为32, 33, 35，那么这个组的上课圈数最大值的平均值为： （32+33+35）/3 =33.33 一半为：33.33/2=16.67，取整数为16， 也就是说这个组的礼物发放圈数为：每16圈为一个礼物。这种小组总计大约6组左右，设小组的目的是为了引入少量组内竞争，礼物是自己选，小组内如果你能快点滑，有利于早点拿到自己想要的礼物。
4. Milestone结束时一般每个小孩能拿到几个礼物?
平均每个小朋友可得到大约6个礼物。一般来说还会有其它纪念品。
5. 活动当天现场能报名吗?
这个活动，事先要做一些准备工作，例如计算小朋友的礼物圈数，准备礼物，对计圈系统编程等，现场没有时间改动，因此，不接收现场报名。
6. 如何取得milestone的报资格?
要有当年的学号。这个活动只向当年的轮滑班（A-Q组）小朋友和成人班开放，不对外开放。
7. Milestone的活动场地是什么样的?
一圈330米或100米的跑道（取决于场地，2021，2022年, 2023是330米一圈），在公园的停车场或专业场地，至少6米宽，电子计圈，设有礼物发放处，家长可以在现场观看。
8. 每年的Milestone日期是如何确定的？
一般来说是8月初到中旬之间，暑假最后一个周日或开学后第一个周日的上午，会根据是否申请到场地做适当调整。
9. 为什么每届都换主办家庭？
从第二届开始Milestone实行轮流坐桩。原因很多，一是需要与时俱进，每年都是那几家主办，很难引入新概念，估计长远不了，新的主办家庭加入，带来新的想法，新的概念会让活动更有吸引力；二是重在参与。自愿者很重要，只有经历过这种组织活动的人才真正理解这种活动的意义所在，也更有归属感。
轮流坐桩，不是指派，而是自己申请。具体做法是在报名同时，注明是否申请主办，主办家庭的数量与参加活动的小孩数量之比，大约控制在1:5到1:10的比例，例如有40个小孩报名，主办家庭数将是5到8家，以此类推。这个比例基本上决定了在最坏情况下，可以保障现场有足够的人手。主办家庭的主要任务是出力为小朋友买礼物，并负责活动时发放礼物。如果申请主办的家庭数过多，需抓阄决定胜负。如果申请主办的家庭数少于需要的数量，将取消当年的活动。为了将经验传下去，上一届主办家庭，将自动成为本届主办顾问团，但不需要参与本届主办。主办家庭可以是新来的，也可以是以往主办过的。
10. 我们是刚加入轮滑课的家庭，不知道如何主办milestone?
主办家庭的主要工作就是给小朋友们买礼物，前几届有详细记录可供参考，包括价格，种类及在什么地方买等等。只要将礼物买回来，活动那天发下去了，主要任务就完成了。如何主办及注意事项，前几届都有详细记录，基本上按文件执行即可。
11. 每届Milestone需要多少家主办家庭?
大约是总报名小朋友的1/5-1/10，一般来说在4到10家。第一届4家主办；第二届4家主办，第三届6家主办，第四届5家主办，第六届10家主办。
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MtkuR_jwNlI&feature=share milestone 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7qEHGTnDDs&t=80s Milestone 2017
（End of Doc, updated 7/1/2023 V1.3, L.Xiu）