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***Winter registration will begin on Monday December 8th at 9am for residents.***


*If you have an evaluation that recommends a level that your child is the incorrect age for, please call our office at 508-532-5960.*

ALL SKATERS WILL NEED
     - Skates that fit properly
          - No double runners

          - Skate rentals are available at the Skate Shop
                    - $8.00 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) (ONLY HELD DURING 10AM SESSION)
          - 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) (ONLY HELD DURING 10AM SESSION)
          - 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+) *9:00 am 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


**NEW THIS YEAR: BONUS THIRD SESSION AVAILABLE!**