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LEARN TO SKATE USA ► AGE 3 -ADULT
<br />Learn to Skate Basic Skills program is now called Learn to Skate USA
<br />and has been restructured to better fit the needs of all skaters. The
<br />new program design will teach children and adults the fundamentals
<br />of ice skating, build confidence, ensure success through a progressive
<br />curriculum, and give each participant the foundation necessary to reach
<br />their recreational or competitive goals. Learn to Skate USA is backed
<br />by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating. Register
<br />using MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express through the ISD
<br />728 Community Education website at www.728communityed.com or by
<br />phone at 763.241.3520. Registration deadline for all classes is three
<br />days prior to start of the class. Fees will not be pro -rated for missed
<br />classes and no refunds once sessions start, except for extenuating
<br />circumstances. Classes may be cancelled or combined if minimum
<br />registration is not met. Note: Classes fill quickly, so register early as you
<br />are not guaranteed a spot if wait -listed.
<br />Classes are taught by sanctioned instructors over the course of six
<br />weeks and are held at the Rogers Activity Center. Rental skates are
<br />available for $2 per pair per week, and bike helmets are available for
<br />$1 per week. Helmets are required for all Snowplow Sam and Basic
<br />1 classes. All skaters should wear warm pants, jacket, and gloves.
<br />Hockey classes require helmets, hockey gloves, shin pads, and a stick
<br />(other equipment is optional). No double -blade skates allowed, nor
<br />are parents allowed on ice during lesson times. Exceptions must be
<br />approved by skate director.
<br />It is common for children to repeat a level before advancing to the next
<br />level, especially with the new skill sets being introduced. All skaters
<br />will be assessed the first day of class to ensure they are in the correct
<br />classification; if not, they may be moved appropriately. Attendance is
<br />important to learn new skills that build on previous classes. Please
<br />arrive 20 minutes early the first day of class to pick up name badge
<br />and general information. Visit http://www.rogersmn.gov/rec-programs
<br />for complete outline of class descriptions or call 763.428.0975. Note:
<br />Please check skates to ensure sharp edges as this will make it easier to
<br />skate; skate sharpening is available at the arena for $4.
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<br />SNOWPLOW SAM - DISCOVER, LEARN & PLAY
<br />► AGE 3-5
<br />Designed for new skaters who have rarely or never been on skates, this
<br />level will help pre-school skaters develop the preliminary coordination
<br />and strength necessary to move on ice. Gloves, jacket, warm pants and
<br />a bike or hockey helmet are required. No parents allowed on ice without
<br />permission.
<br />Snowplow Sam 1: Designed for skaters with no experience;
<br />introduces how to stand, sit, fall and get up on and off the ice,
<br />marching and dipping.
<br />Snowplow Sam 2: Beginning process of marching, dipping while
<br />moving. Includes wiggles, swizzles, weight shifting and glide.
<br />Snowplow Sam 3: Designed for skaters who can move along the
<br />ice in strides with long glides, multiple forward and back swizzles
<br />in a row, snowplow stop and curves.
<br />» Snowplow Sam 4: This new level focuses on pushing and
<br />balance while moving forward and backward, two -foot glides,
<br />rocking horse and two -foot turns from forward to backward in place
<br />(both directions).
<br />BASIC SKILLS - FUNDAMENTALS ► AGE 6+
<br />Basic Skills has six progressive levels that teach the fundamentals of
<br />ice skating, providing the best foundation for figure skating, hockey,
<br />and speed skating. Basic 1 and 2 are introductory levels and Basic 3-6
<br />develop the fundamental skating skills, focusing on basic athleticism,
<br />agility, balance, coordination and speed.
<br />» Basic 1: First of two introductory levels for new skaters with no
<br />prior skating experience to build confidence while learning to
<br />skate. Sit and stand on ice, marching, gliding, dipping, wiggles and
<br />swizzles, and beginning snowplow stop.
<br />» Basic 2: Introduces scooter pushes, one- and two -foot glides,
<br />rocking horse, backward swizzles, two -foot turns from forward to
<br />backward in place (both directions) and moving snowplow stops.
<br />>> Basic 3: Skaters learn basic fundamental moves through a series
<br />of progression --stroking, half swizzle pumps, moving two -foot
<br />turns, backward one -foot glides, backward snowplow stops,
<br />forward slalom and pivots. Participants should wear figure skates.
<br />» Basic 4: Beginning advanced level skills; figure skates necessary
<br />and toe pick is used. Skills include inside and outside edges,
<br />crossovers, backward half swizzle pumps, backward one -foot
<br />glides, beginning two -foot spin and forward lunges.
<br />We currently offer Basic 4+, Basic 5 and Basic 6. These levels will be
<br />scheduled as requested.
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