RIVER BLADES SKATING SCHOOL ON-ICE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES

LTS 1-4 Group Classes ages 3-7 Learn to Skate

LTS 1: For skaters with little or no skating experience. Emphasis is on learning to stand, fall & move on the ice with song & games. Learn to Skate

LTS 2: For skaters who have passed LTS 1. Emphasis is on swizzles, two-foot glides, backward wiggle, dip, stop & freeze. Learn to Skate

LTS 3: For skaters who have passed LTS 2. Emphasis is on backward swizzles, hockey turns, stopping, forward slalom, beginning stride & more. Learn to Skate

LTS 4: For skaters who have passed LTS 3. Emphasis is on backward slalom, one-foot glides, 3-step crossovers, pump circles.

Foundation Classes

Pre-Alpha – Delta Group Classes ages 8 and up

Pre-Alpha: A beginning class for skaters ages 8 and up. Emphasis is on many of the skills taught in Learn to Skate LTS 1-4.

Alpha: For skaters who have successfully completed the Pre-alpha or LTS 4 tests. Emphasis is on forward skating, forward crossovers & stopping on one foot.

Beta: For skaters who have successfully completed the Alpha test. Emphasis is on backward skating, back crossovers, T-stops.

Gamma: For skaters who have successfully completed the Beta test. Emphasis is on forward outside 3-turns, Mohawks, & hockey stops.

Delta: For skaters who have successfully completed the Gamma test. Emphasis is on Right & Left forward inside 3-turns, forward outside edges, forward inside edges, lunge, shoot the duck, bunny hop.

Note: Adult Classes Will be offered when there is an interest for it. Please leave your name & phone # with Amanda if you are interested.

Specialty Classes Designed for Figure Skaters

Beginning Freestyle Class*:

For Beta skaters and up. Emphasis will be on freestyle skating: jumping techniques, spinning, edge work Beginning Freestyle skaters will perform in the yearly Skate with Santa Event.

*Note: Must be registered in Beta-Delta group lesson class to participate in Beginner Freestyle Class unless you have already passed Alpha-Delta.

NEW Intro to Figure Skaters Competition Class *

Ever wonder what it would be like for your skater to compete in a local Figure Skating Competition? There are many opportunities to compete as an individual and as a team member. In intro to competition class we will be teaching your skater a competition routine with a team of other skaters,periodic parent meetings will be scheduled throughout the session during lessons or after lessons to inform you of opportunities for your skater in the Sport of Figure Skating.

* Alpha through Freestyle allowed to register for this class. Special discount pricing available for registering see registration form.

SPECIALTY CLASSES DESIGNED FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS

NEW Mini-Mite Skating Skills class age 3 ½ +

Great new class for Hockey players just starting out or for Mini-Mites who want to learn correct technical skating skills.

This class is designed to teach your beginner- advanced Mini-Mite from the very first step they take on to the ice to skating circles around their teammates. Our classes will build your skaters confidence in an organized class setting that focuses on specific skating skills taught by a trained professional.

Beginner Mini-Mite:

Skills introduced and covered : Balance on the Blade, marching, falling safely, getting up safely, gliding, A's & V's (ready position), swizzles, backward wiggles, gliding around a cone, introduction to hockey turns, snow plow stops, One foot balance and control exercises.

Intermediate Mini-Mite:

Skills introduced one foot glides forwards & backwards, backward swizzles, hockey turns, introduction to hockey stops, forward slalom, beginning stride, walking crossovers & review skills covered in Beginner Mini-Mite.

Advanced Mini-Mite:

Skills introduced backward slalom, one-foot glides, 3-step crossovers, pump circles, mastering the stride, forward crossovers on a circle, introduction of backward crossovers quickness drills and review skills covered in Intermediate Mini-Mites.

Note: We follow the guidelines of the ISI- Ice Skating Institute. www.skateisi.com

All On-Ice classes consist of a 0.5 hour lesson & 0.5 hour of practice unless otherwise noted. It is not uncommon for a skater to repeat a level. River Blades Skating School may move your skater up or down a level depending on their skill level at any time during the course of the semester. River Blades Skating School recommends wearing a helmet while skating especially for LTS 1-4. Private lessons are available if you would like to progress faster through the program.