Skating School Programs
ADULTS (AGES 16 & OVER) - This class is open for the beginner skater or for the more advanced adult. Learn forward and backward skating, edges, spins and jumps.
PARENT & ME (AGES 2-6) - This class is designed for the 2-6 year old skater that will not skate by themselves. A parent or older relative may join the class with the student. The goal for this class is to get the child to gain confidence on the ice and skate alone.
TOTS 2-3 (AGES 3-6) - This class is for the more advanced tot. Forward and backward skating,k snowplow stops, and spins will be taught.
PRE-ALPHA (AGES 6 & OVER) - These classes are for skaters who have never been on ice skates before or for those who have not had formal lessons. Students will learn basic forward and backward skating, swizzles, backward wiggles and snowplow stops.
ALPHA - Controlled forward stroking, forward crossovers, one foot snowplow stops are required to pass to the next level.
BETA - Controlled backward skating, backward crossovers, right and left t-stops are required to pass to the next level.
GAMMA/DELTA - Only students who have passed the Beta level, or have the equivalent skating ability may enroll in this class. Forward outside and inside three turns, mohawks, hockey stops, forward edges, lunges, shoot the ducks, and bunny hops are maneuvers required to pass to the next level.
POWER - This class is designed for both hockey AND freestyle skaters. Must be able to do crossovers forwards and backwards. Develop strength, power, and agility in your skating.
FREESTYLE - There are ten freestyle levels in the Ice Skating Institute program with varying of difficulty in cach level. Various jumps, spins, footwork and artistic maneuvers are taught in this class.
INTERPRETIVE - This class is designed for skaters who would like to skate interpretive at competition. Skaters will work on learning to listen to the music and interpret it, choreography, pattern and praticing for competition.
JUMP - This class is designed for the Freestyle 1 and above skater. Skaters will wok on all jumps. Skaters will be able to use the jump harness.
HOCKEY TOTS (AGES 3-6) - This class is designed for the young skater who has completed the tot class basics but wishes to continue on to the hockey program.
HOCKEY 1 - This class is for skaters who have completed hockey tot or pre-alpha class. Crossovers, stops, hockey strides, quick turns, and backward skating will be introduced.
HOCKEY 2 - Students must be Hockey 1 level or have comparabel skating skills. Skaters will be introduced to pucks and sticks. Proper hold and use of the stick, skating with the pucks and sticks. Proper hold and use of the stick, skating with the puck, and how to control it will be taught. * EQUIPMENT REQUIRED*
HOCKEY 3 - At this level, skaters learn the basics of the game. Passing, shooting, and different stick handling moves are taught. *EQUIPMENT REQUIRED*
3 ON 3 - Two teams of players including goalies will be formed. The games will be played 3 on 3 with shifts of 3 minutes in length. *EQUIPMENT REQUIRED*
*EQUIPMENT REQUIRED - Helmet with cage, stick, gloves, elbow and shin pads. Hockey equipment is available at the skate counter for players and goalies to use during class. All equipment MUST be returned after EACHÂ class. Limited availability.
