Ages 3-5 beginners.

No experience needed

A. Sit and stand up with skates on – off-ice

B. Sit and stand up – on-ice

C. March in place

D. March forward (8-10 steps)

E. March, then glide on two feet F. Dip in place

Ages 3-6 beginners.

Must of Completed Snowplow 1

A. March followed by a long glide

B. Dip while moving

C. Backward walking, toes turned inward, shifting weight (4-6 steps)

D. Backward wiggles (6 in a row)

E. Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)

F. Beginning snowplow stop motion – in place or holding onto barrier

G. Two-foot hop, in place (optional)

Ages 3-6 beginners.

Must of Completed Snowplow 2

A. Forward skating (8-10 strides)

B. Forward one-foot glide, two times skater’s height (R and L)

C. Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)

D. Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)

E. Moving forward snowplow stop (two-foot)

F. Curves

Ages 6- and Above ( beginners).

No experience 

A. Sit on ice and stand up

B. March forward across the ice

C. Forward two-foot glide

D. Dip E. Forward swizzles —6–8 in a row

F. Backward wiggles —6–8 in a row

G. Beginning snowplow stop on two feet or one foot

«Bonus skill: Two-foot hop in place 

Ages 6- and Above ( beginners).

Must of Completed Basic 1

A. Scooter pushes — R and L

B. Forward one-foot glides — R and L

C. Backward two-foot glide — Glide the length of skater’s height

D. Rocking Horse (one forward swizzle, one backward swizzle) — Repeat twice

E. Backward swizzles — 6–8 in a row

F. Two-foot turns from forward to backward in place — clockwise and counterclockwise

G. Moving snowplow stop

«Bonus skill: Curves

Ages 6- and Above ( beginners).

Must of Completed Basic 2

A. Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade

B. Forward half swizzle pumps on a circle — 6–8 consecutive clockwise and counterclockwise

C. Moving forward to backward twofoot turns on a circle — clockwise and counterclockwise

D. Beginning backward one-foot glides — focus on balance

E. Backward snowplow stop — R and L

F. Forward slalom

«Bonus skill: Forward pivots - clockwise and counterclockwise

Ages 6- and Above 

Must of Completed ALL BASIC LEVELS

Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps —

All of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group.

Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.

ADULT

BEGINNERS AND RETURNING ADULTS

The Adult curriculum is designed for both beginning and experienced adult skaters who wish to improve their skating skills.

Participation in the program will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques.

This is an exciting program for people who look to skating as an enjoyable part of a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Divided into six levels from basic skating to more advanced skills, adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.