Welcome to the U.S. Figure
Skating Basic Skills Program. This program is available for
individuals ages 6 & up. It is a great opportunity for
individuals of any age who have an interest in skating.
This is a fabulous opportunity to learn a recreational
sport, begin a fitness program or the first steps in
pursuing a long-term skating career.
Participants
must be between the ages of 6 and 16 yrs old. Get a group of
friends
and come "Learn to Skate", socialize and earn Physical
education credits!
Thursday Afternoon Public Skate
is included on Class Dates
GROUP LESSONS Students will be
placed in groups by age and skill level.
Classes will be
taught by a professional and experienced staff.
If classes are
cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, an
effort will be made to reschedule
the class or a
refund will be made.
However, no refunds or
make-ups will be issued for a missed class.
CLASS FEES
Classes will be
$45
for the
4 week
session
Classes will be
$105
for the
7 week
session
Skate rental is
included in the fee.
CLASS TIMES FOR SESSIONS:
Starting September 4th
Thursdays 1:30-2:00pm Basic
1 and 2
2:00-2:30pm Basic 3 and 4
CLASS
DESCRIPTIONS Click
here
for a full description of the Basic Levels
BASIC
1: 16
and under; The beginners class will follow the U.S.
Figure Skating Basic Skills curriculum.
The Basic Skills are the fundamentals
of the sport. There are eight levels in the program
that are designed to introduce the fundamental moves
? forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges,
crossovers, turns and mohawks. Upon completion of
the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic
knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to
the more specialized areas of skating.
*Skaters will be placed by the instructor at the
appropriate skill level.
Basic
2 and up:
All ages. The advanced class will follow the
U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills and Freestyle
curriculum. The advanced classes are for those
skaters who have previously attended the Basic
Skills program or who have prior figure skating
experience. All students will be placed in groups
appropriate to their skill level.
OTHER INFORMATION
Make sure that
skates fit as snug as possible and are laced
securely.
Please be ready on
time. Classes must start and end on time.
Be sure to dress
warm and comfortable and dress in layers ? for
example:
Sweatpants and
sweatshirts
Nylon wind suit
Sweaters and
turtlenecks
Gloves and
mittens
Coats and jackets
(be sure that they will not hinder movement)
Click
here for more information on the U.S. Figure
Skating Basic Skills program. Questions or comments please contact
Program Administrator
Marian
Alexander
Or Skating Director
Karen
Butler at the Wilmington Ice House.
