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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*If you are unaware of your skill level please register as a beginner and coaches will move you around based on your week 1 skill level assessment.