WHEN? Winter 2012 session: Sunday, 1/15/2012 - 2/26/2012 (7 week session)
COST? $75 Early Bird Registration (on or before Monday, 1/9/2012)
SKATE RENTAL? Not included in the registration fee, but can be rented from Metro. $2.50 per class or discounted skate rental punch card = $15.
TIMES? Skating classes for various ages and levels will be offered during the following 30 minute time slots:
- 4:30 - 5:00
- 5:05 - 5:35
- 5:40 - 6:10
- 6:15 - 6:45
WHAT IS LEARN TO SKATE?
The mission of the Learn To Skate Program is to provide a goal-oriented program that encourages ice skating at all levels and to enhance the quality of skating skills at these levels. The objectives of the program are:
- To provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater
- To teach correct technique of the simple basic elements
- To promote health and physical fitness
- To enable all participants to achieve the skills necessary to either skate for fun the rest of their lives or to move competently into the U.S. Figure Skating advanced test and/or competitive structure
WHO: Developed by U.S. Figure Skating and approved by the Professional Skaters Association (PSA), the Learn To Skate Program is available to any member figure skating club, ice facility, recreation department, individual skating instructor, college, university or other organization. Club affiliation is not a requirement to use the program.
WHAT: This exciting program consists of Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, Free Skate, and Adult group class curricula. Upon completion of each level, the skater should be equipped with the necessary knowledge and technique to advance to the next level.