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Ice Skates

Please note that our "BONUS session" is for Adult Classes only. Our next full session will begin next Fall.

Please note there have been changes to the ages in each level since our most recent flyer. 


*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
                    - $7.00 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


Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Skating Lessons BONUS SESSION - ADULT BEGINNER- 6:00pm Class 
16y - 99y N/A MTuTh  03/31/2025 - 04/10/2025
06:00 PM - 06:45 PM

Loring Arena
$130.00 Res, $140.00 Non-Res
 
  Registration Unavailable
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Skating Lessons BONUS SESSION - ADULT INTERMEDIATE- 6:00pm Class 
16y - 99y N/A MTuTh  03/31/2025 - 04/10/2025
06:00 PM - 06:45 PM

Loring Arena
$130.00 Res, $140.00 Non-Res