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

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. The + sign after the level indicates the student is very close to passing to the next ISI skate level. Instructors are constantly evaluating skating skills and placing students in their correct class level. 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 17 years old or older on or before the first day of class. Students should dress warmly and bring mittens or gloves and a thick winter hat.
 
Adult 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
 
Adult 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
 
Adult 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
 
Adult 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
 
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Adult Group Skating Lessons Late Fall Basic Skills -Sundays 
2024.TIA.LF.SU.A.BS 		16y - 111y N/A Su  10/13/2024 - 12/01/2024
03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Troubh Ice Arena - Ice 		See Options
 
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Adult Group Skating Lessons Winter Basic Skills -Sundays 
2024.TIA.W.SU.A.BS 		16y - 111y N/A Su  01/05/2025 - 03/09/2025
03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Troubh Ice Arena - Ice 		See Options
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