That year the other skaters were of course affected by such changes . . .some in one way. . .some in others.
Some asked to be allowed to practice with the Winter Wonderlanders, and most of them were welcome. A few just wanted in on the secrets of the Wonderlanders, to enhance their own competitive position, so were not so welcome. However, the Wonderlanders were willing to do what they could to find nearly anyone a place to practice, and they appreciated anyone who wanted to practice. . .but sometimes it was, and still is, the motivation that makes the difference.
Most anyone could come watch the Wonderlanders skate, just follow a few of them and you would eventually end up where they were going.
And since they weren't very competitive, they didn't actively chase away those who wanted to see what they were trying to accomplish.
Thus came yet another period of huge growth in skating as new moves were catapulted onto the scene every year, sometimes every month as progress begets progress, and the Wonderlanders skated for the love of skating. . .and were willing to share with everyone.
But those who wanted control continued to want control yet the more . . .as more and more prizes, money and fame were made available.
Vendors couldn't make money on practice sessions they couldn't find . . .and parents pretended they didn't want their kids going off in the woods to skate all night alone. . .when it was JUST THAT that a parent owed it all to. . .for that was what had created this, which they were now all trying to control.
So the Wonderlanders found a few places no one would ever find, and practiced in public enough to satisfy the vendors and parents.
Thus they continued to practice night and day both in public and in private. . .and thus continued their growth.
But eventually there was just too much money involved, and practice sessions were too profitable, so the parents and vendors both alike tried even harder to control when and where practices were held.