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TIA - ISI Youth Basic Skills Group Skate Lessons: Pre-Alpha / Alpha / Beta / Gamma Levels Register View Cart

*Due to instructor schedule challenges we, unfortunately, have canceled the Winter Saturday lessons. 

In general, each lesson consists of 25 minutes of instruction and 25 minutes of practice. Skills are presented in a positive and easy-to-understand manner. Instructors are constantly evaluating skating skills and placing students in the correct level class. Participants are rewarded with a certificate upon completion of the session. Complimentary rental skates are included with group lessons.
 
Class Prerequisites for All Basic Skills Levels: Students are between the ages of 6 -16 years old on or before the first day of class. Students should dress warmly and bring mittens or gloves and a thick winter hat.

  • Youth Pre-Alpha/Pre-Alpha+ Prerequisites: Student has completed a Beginner Level Skating class or after falling, can stand up without assistance. Class Curriculum: In this class, students will learn the following elements: Two-foot glides / One-foot glide (right & left) / Forward Swizzle / Backward Wiggle / Backward Swizzle
  • Youth Alpha/Alpha+ Prerequisites: Students have tested and passed a Pre-Alpha Level Skating class.  Class Curriculum: In this class, students will learn the following elements: Forward Stroking (6) / Forward Crossovers – Right Foot Over Left (5) / Forward Crossovers – Left Foot Over Right (5) / One-foot Snowplow Stop
  • Youth Beta/Beta+ Prerequisites: Students have tested and passed an Alpha Level Skating class.  Class Curriculum: In this class, students will learn the following elements: Backward Stroking (6) / Backward Crossovers – Right Foot Over Left (5) / Backward Crossovers – Left Foot Over Right (5) / T-Stop – Right Foot Outside Edge / T-Stop – Left Foot Outside Edge
  • Youth Gamma/Gamma+ Prerequisites: Students have tested and passed a Beta Level Skating class.  Class Curriculum: In this class, students will learn the following elements: Right Forward Inside 3-Turn (One Foot Turn) / Left Forward Inside 3-Turn (One Foot Turn) / Right Forward & Left Forward Inside Open Mohawk Combo / Hockey Stop. Once the student has tested and passed the ISI Gamma Level they are eligible to skate on freestyle ice. For more information on freestyle ice, please click here: Freestyle Ice  
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Youth Group Skating Lessons Late Fall Basic Skills -Tuesdays 
2024.TIA.LF.Tu.Y.BS
6y - 16y N/A Tu  10/15/2024 - 11/26/2024
05:00 PM - 05:50 PM

Troubh Ice Arena - Ice
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Youth Group Skating Lessons Winter Basic Skills -Tuesdays 
2024.TIA.W.Tu.Y.BS
6y - 16y N/A Tu  01/07/2025 - 02/11/2025
05:00 PM - 05:50 PM

Troubh Ice Arena - Ice
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Youth Group Skating Lessons Early Fall Basic Skills -Saturdays 
2024.TIA.EF.SA.Y.BS
6y - 16y N/A Sa  09/07/2024 - 10/05/2024
10:50 AM - 11:40 AM

Troubh Ice Arena - Ice
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