Milestone FAQ
Milestone FAQ 常见问答
(English version at bottom of this page)
1. 什么是milestone?
Milestone是当年针对4~6岁小孩设计的一个轮滑活动（不是比赛），门槛非常低，报名Q班的0基础小朋友也可以参加。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(不公布成绩），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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gKfgGClZPk
2. Milestone目的是什么?
Milestone的主要目的是让小朋友尽早有成就感，这是培养爱好的关键一步。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；Milestone会让家长看到小孩的潜力，亲眼见证你家小孩如何将所谓的不可能变成可能。这已是很多届milstone证明了的，也是我们年复一年地举办Milestone的主要动力。
3. 我家小孩刚开始学轮滑，担心小孩滑得太慢，领不到奖品，报名参加milestone行吗?
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。滑多少圈，自己知道，不公布成绩，不排名次。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. 活动当天现场为什么不接受报名?
这个活动，事先要做大量的准备工作，例如，预先计算小朋友的礼物圈数并对计圈系统编程，预订礼物的数量是事先算好的，定制的小朋友的奖杯上面刻有小朋友的名字...，这些现场没法改，因此，不接收现场报名。
7. 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。
8. 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年，2024年是330米一圈，Major Taylor Velodrome），在专业场地或公园的停车场，至少6米宽，电子计圈，有礼物发放处，家长可以在现场观看。
9. 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。2024年开始，调整成暑假结束后，开学的第一周。
10. 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。
11. 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。
12. 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。详细见这里：
Kids Inline Skate Class - Milestone Host Families
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Milestone Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Milestone?
Milestone is a skating event (not a competition) originally designed for children aged 4 to 6 years old. The entry barrier is very low—even beginners enrolled in Class Q with zero experience can participate. Simply put, Milestone is an activity where children skate around a 330-meter (or 100-meter, depending on the venue) loop for one hour to see how many laps they can complete (results are not announced). When the number of laps reaches certain thresholds (based on the child’s skill level), they can be exchanged for small gifts. The child gets to pick gifts from a prize box. For example, this is what Milestone looked like in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gKfgGClZPk
2. What is the purpose of Milestone?
The main goal of Milestone is to help children gain a sense of accomplishment early on—this is key to developing a lasting interest. For children, Milestone serves as an annual review of their skating progress, a "flavor booster" for routine lessons, and a stepping stone toward regular skating events. It also functions as an endurance exercise, similar to a marathon for adults, and has proven health benefits. Kids are smart—they won't push themselves to the point of exhaustion. Milestone allows parents to witness their child turning the so-called "impossible" into the possible. This motivation, proven over many years, is what drives us to continue hosting Milestone annually.
3. My child just started skating. I'm worried they skate too slowly and won't get any gifts. Can we still sign up?
New parents often worry that their child is too slow—this is completely unnecessary. Gift thresholds are calculated based on each child’s usual performance. For example, if a fast child typically completes 50 laps during a class, they may need to skate about 2.3 kilometers to earn a gift on Milestone day. If another child usually does only 5 laps, then every 0.2 kilometers could earn them a gift. In the end, most children, regardless of speed, usually earn 5–7 gifts depending on how they perform that day. Milestone was designed primarily for beginners. It is not a competition but an inclusive activity where everyone can skate for an hour, regardless of skill level. The number of laps is recorded but not announced or ranked.
4. How is the gift lap threshold calculated?
At Velodrome venues (330m per lap, calibration used since 2021), the approximate formula (not exact) is: max laps during class ÷ 6, and the group number becomes the gift lap threshold.
At 100m loop venues (used from 2014–2019), children are grouped based on class performance. The formula is: half the average of the group’s top lap counts.
Example: In one group, three children’s top lap counts are 32, 33, and 35.
Average = (32+33+35)/3 = 33.33
Half = 33.33/2 ≈ 16.67 → Rounded down to 16 laps per gift.
There are usually about 6 groups in total. The grouping introduces mild intra-group competition, and children can choose their gifts. If they skate faster, they can pick earlier.
5. How many gifts does each child usually receive?
On average, each child receives about 6 gifts. There are also other small keepsakes.
6. Why is on-site registration not accepted on event day?
Milestone requires extensive prep work:
Pre-calculating each child’s gift lap thresholds
Programming the lap-counting system
Ordering gifts based on expected need
Customizing trophies engraved with each child’s name
These cannot be changed on-site, so no same-day registration is allowed.
7. How can my child qualify to participate in Milestone?
They must have a student ID for the current year. This event is open only to students in the skating classes (Groups A–Q) and adult class for that year. It is not open to the public.
8. What is the Milestone venue like?
It’s a 330-meter or 100-meter loop track (depending on the venue). From 2021 to 2024, it has been held on a 330-meter track at Major Taylor Velodrome. Venues include professional tracks or wide parking lots in parks (minimum 6 meters wide), with electronic lap counters, a gift station, and space for parents to observe.
9. How is the Milestone date determined each year?
Generally, it takes place in early to mid-August—on the last Sunday of summer break or the first Sunday after school starts. Starting in 2024, the event is scheduled for the first week after school resumes.
10. Why does the hosting family change every year?
Since the second year, Milestone has adopted a rotating host system. Reasons include:
Keeping the event fresh by introducing new ideas
Making it more inclusive; volunteer hosts gain a deeper appreciation and sense of belonging
Hosts volunteer rather than being assigned. When registering, families can indicate if they want to host. The host-to-child ratio is about 1:5 to 1:10. For example, with 40 children, there would be 5–8 host families. This ensures enough manpower even in the worst-case scenario. Hosts are mainly responsible for buying and distributing gifts. If too many families apply, a drawing is held. If not enough apply, the event is canceled.
To pass on experience, the previous year’s hosts become advisors but are not required to host again. Hosting families can be new or returning.
11. We are new to the skating class and don’t know how to host a Milestone.
Hosting families mainly buy and distribute gifts. Previous years have detailed records of what to buy, prices, and where to purchase. Just get the gifts and hand them out on the event day—that completes your main task. Guidelines and documentation from past years are available to follow.
12. How many host families are needed each year?
Roughly 1 host family per 5–10 children. Typically 4–10 families.
Examples:
1st year: 4 hosts
2nd year: 4 hosts
3rd year: 6 hosts
4th year: 5 hosts
6th year: 10 hosts
More info here:
Kids Inline Skate Class – Milestone Host Families
(End of Doc, updated 6/21/2025 V1.4, L.Xiu)