** REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SESSION BEGINS DECEMBER 4TH **
Please note there have been changes to the ages in each level since our most recent flyer.
ALL SKATERS WILL NEED
- Skates that fit properly
- No double runners
- Skate rentals are available at the Skate Shop
- $6.00 per week/per rental
- CASH ONLY (there is an ATM available in the lobby)
- All skaters must wear APPROVED SKATE HELMETS
- Bicycle helmets will NOT be allowed
- Please see link to "HELMET GUIDELINES" below
- Hockey, skateboard, and ski helmets are suitable for ice skate lessons
- Helmet rentals are NOT available
- Name tags will be provided and must be worn weekly (we recommend putting name tag on helmet)
- Mittens or Gloves are mandatory
- It is also recommended that students dress in layers
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Each 45 minute class is structured to include a 5-minute warm-up, 35 minutes of instruction, and 5 minutes to practice.
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BASIC BEGINNER (ages 5-10 yrs)
- This is an introduction to the Ice - Students will learn:
* Stand
* March
* Glide
* Forward Wiggles
* Backward Wiggles
BEGINNER (ages 7-12 yrs)
- Students should be able to skate across the ice (Home side to Away side) unassisted prior to registering for the Beginner Level
- Students will learn:
* Glide on 2 feet
* Glide on 2 feet and dip (bend knees)
* 2-foot sculling (pushing off with inside edge of skate)
* Snowplow stop
* 2-foot hop in place
* 2-foot hop moving
ADVANCED BEGINNER (ages 7-12 yrs)
- Students MUST be able to complete the BEGINNER skills PRIOR to registering for Advanced Beginner.
- Students will learn:
* Backwards skating
* Backward 2-foot glide
* Backward sculling
* Forward 1-foot glide
* 2-Foot turn in place (forward to back)
* Forward pumps in straight line
* Forward pumps in a circle
INTERMEDIATE (ages 10-13 yrs)
- Students MUST be able to complete the ADVANCED BEGINNER skills PRIOR to registering for INTERMEDIATE.
- Students will learn:
*Forward stroking, showing correct use of blade
* Forward 1/2 swizzle pumps on a circle
* Moving forward to backward 2-foot turn on a circle
* Slalom course on a circle
* Snowplow stop - 1 foot
* Forward outside edge on circle
* Forward inside edge on circle
* Forward crossovers
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE (ages 10-15 yrs)
- Students MUST be able to complete the INTERMEDIATE skills PRIOR to registering for ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE.
- Students will learn:
* Backward 1-foot glide
* Backward cutbacks
* Hockey stop
* Lunge
* Forward outside 3-turn
* Forward spiral
* Bunny hop
* 2-foot spin
ADULT BEGINNER CLASS (16+) *Winter Session Only*
This is a basic introductory adult class that will incorporate many of the same beginner skills in the three beginning youth levels. Some of the skills that will be taught:
* Stand
* March
* Glide
* Forward Wiggles
* Backward Wiggles
* Glide on 2 feet
* Glide on 2 feet and dip (bend knees)
* 2-foot sculling (pushing off with inside edge of skate)
* Snowplow stop
* 2-foot hop in place
* 2-foot hop moving
Students may also progress to harder skills and learn:
* Backwards skating
* Backward 2-foot glide
* Backward sculling
* Forward 1-foot glide
* 2-Foot turn in place (forward to back)
* Forward pumps in straight line
* Forward pumps in a circle
**Please note the pace of the Adult Class will be participant driven