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ICE SKATE ACADEMY
Registration is available in person at the Ice Skate Memorial City. For more information contact mhagbo@skatememorialcity.com
Program Dates:
Spring 1: January 10 to February 25, 2023
Spring 2: February 28 to April 15, 2023
Pricing:
1 Class per Week: $175.00
2 Classes per Week: $335.00
3 Classes per Week: $490.00
Each skater can make up 1 class per session, and will receive one punch card for 10 public skating sessions to come practice the skills they learn to in class.
Both Spring Sessions Pricing:
1 Class per Week: $336
2 Classes per Week: $668
Each skater can make up 2 classes per semester, and will receive two punch cards for 10 public sessions
Unlimited Spring 1/Spring 2 Semester:
3 Classes per week: $850
You will receive 3 make up classes. These make up classes can be used if reenrolled in the follow Learn to Skate Semester. Unlimited customers will also receive unlimited summer public sessions. This will be a fun way to practice new skills and stay cool.
Sibling Discount of 50% after the 1st 2 full price enrollments.
Tuesday and Thursdays Lessons
5:15-5:45pm: Snowplow Sam, Basic 1, Basic 2, Basic 3, Adult
5:45-6:15pm: Basic 4, Basic 5, Basic 6, Pre Freeskate, Freeskate Workshop
Thursdays ONLY beginner Hockey 5:15pm
Saturdays
10:00-10:30am: Snowplow Sam, Basic 1, Basic 2, Basic 3, Adult
10:30-11:00am: Basic 4, Basic 5, Basic 6, Pre Freeskate, Freeskate Workshop
Thursday Home School/PreSchool Classes
11:00-11:30am: Basic 1-3, Basic 4-6, Advanced
Objectives
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To provide a fun
and safe skating experience
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To teach correct technique of the basic elements
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To promote health and physical wellness
For all participants to achieve the skills to perform at a higher level if they choose.
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About
Snowplow Sam Levels
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool-age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. Snowplow Sam is a big, fuzzy polar bear who loves to skate. Time with Snowplow Sam will allow preschool children to become comfortable on the ice. The child-instructor ratio for Snowplow Sam courses is 12:1 except Snowplow Sam 1 which is 8:1.
About
Basic Skills Levels
The “basic skills” are the fundamentals of the sport. These levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and Mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic levels, skaters will have a base knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to more specialized areas of skating.
Find Your Level
Snowplow Sam 1 (Ages 4-7)
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Sit and stand up with skates on – off Ice
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Sit and stand up – on Ice
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March in place
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March forward – 8–10 steps
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March, then glide on two feet
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Dip in place
Snowplow Sam 2 (Ages 4-7)
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March followed by a long glide
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Dip while moving
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Backward wiggles – six in a row
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Rocking horse – one forward, one backward swizzle
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Forward two-foot swizzles – 2-3 in a row
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Two-foot hop in place (optional)
Snowplow Sam 3 (Ages 4-7)
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Forward skating – 8–10 steps
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Forward one-foot glide – R and L
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Forward swizzles – 4–6 in a row
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Backward swizzles – 4–6 in a row
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Forward snowplow stop with skid
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Curves
Beginning Learn to Skate
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New or beginning skaters ages 8-15
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Primary focus to introduce forward skating, forward two foot glides and forward bubbles
Intermediate Learn to Skate
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Skaters who have completed Beginner 3, Basic LTS, Snow Plow Sam 3 or are able to move across the rink forward and backward in a gliding motion and can balance moving forward on 1 foot
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Primary focus to develop forward skating, stops, backward skating, build strength and balancing on one foot to prepare for crossovers
Advanced Learn to Skate
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Skaters who have completed Beginner 4, PreAlpha, Intermediate LTS, or are able to skate forward, backwards and glide forward on 1 foot proficiently
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Primary focus to develop forward crossovers, introduce backward crossovers and turns
