Learn to Skate Classes

Snowplow 1:

• Sit and stand up, on-ice 
• March in place 
• March forward (8 steps) 
• March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds) 
• Dip in place

Snowplow 2 (must pass Snowplow 1):

• Dip while moving (2 seconds) 
• Backward Wiggles 
• Forward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between) 
• Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left) 
• Two-foot hop, in place (3 times)

Snowplow 3 (must pass Snowplow 2):

• Rocking Horse (Forward, Backward, Forward) 
• Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between) 
• Backward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between) 
• Standstill T-Push (right and left) 
• Moving forward snowplow stop (2 feet)

Snowplow Sam 4 (must pass Snowplow Sam 3)

• Forward skating
• Backward two-foot glide, length of skater's height
• Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
• Rocking horse - one forward, one backward swizzle, repeat twice
• Two-foot turns from forward to backward, in place (both directions)
• Two-foot hop, in place

Basic 1:

• Sit and stand up, on-ice 
• March forward, then glide on two feet (3 seconds) 
• Dip while moving (2 seconds) 
• Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between) 
• Backward Wiggles 
• Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)

Basic 2 (must pass Basic 1 or Snowplow 3):

• Scooter pushes (right and left)
• Forward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds) 
• Rocking Horse 
• Backward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between) 
• Two foot turns in place (both directions) 
• Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)

Basic 3 (must pass Basic 2):

• Beginning forward stroking 
• Forward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise, 6 in a row) 
• Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Forward Slalom (both feet in the same direction at the same time) 
• Forward pivots (clockwise and counterclockwise)

Basic 4 (must pass Basic 3):

• Forward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds) 
• Beginning two-foot upright spin from pivot (1 revolution) 
• Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Backward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)

Basic 5 (must pass Basic 4):

• Backward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds) 
• Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Forward outside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn) 
• Advanced two-foot upright spin from pivot (3 revolutions) 
• Side toe hop (right and left)

Basic 6 (must pass basic 5):

• Forward inside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn) 
• One-foot upright spin from pivot (2 revolutions) 
• Bunny hop (right and left) 
• Forward spiral on a straight line (free leg knee above the hip, 2 seconds) 
• Forward lunge on a straight line (skating leg parallel, 2 seconds)

Academy Prep (must pass Basic 6):

• Outside edge (serpentine pattern)
• Inside edge (serpentine pattern)
• Power Stroking
• Crossover-mohawk-back crossover
• Waltz Jump
• Identify Salchow, Toe Loop, Loop jumps
• 1-foot spin (5 revolutions)
• Backward 3-turns

Partner & Ensemble Skating (must have passed Basic 3)

Partner & Ensemble Skating is a NEW class for skaters at the Basic 3 skill level and above. This class focuses on combining skating skills with skating together. Partner & Ensemble Skating utilizes skating skills to help produce stamina and endurance, allowing them to advance their skating ability in a FUN and UNIQUE way!

· This class is for skaters who enjoy skating in a group or with a friend.

· The focus of the class is to provide the building blocks needed for Synchronized Skating, Theater on Ice, Disney on Ice, Showcase duets/trios and other production experiences.

· Ages 6+

Artistry in Skating

This class is for skaters who would like to learn and practice basic choreographic concepts, as well as explore improvisation and music interpretation.

This is an OPEN LEVEL class to encourage skaters of all levels to skate together, however, the minimum requirement for skaters is Basic 4.

· Ages 8+

Teen Class (must have passed Basic 3)

The Teen Class is designed for skaters who are 13 years and older at the Basic 3 skill level and above. This class focuses on strengthening skating skills in an environment that is developmentally sensitive to the needs of adolescents.

· This class is for skaters in who enjoy skating in a group or with a friend.

· Skills taught will be consolidated from the Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5 and Basic 6 curriculums.

· Tailored to the learning goals of the skaters in the class.

· Ages 13+

Stretch & Flexibility Class:

• For skaters in levels Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5, Basic 6, Academy Prep, Adult Low & Adult High
• Ages 6 & above
• Class focus:
  • Increasing flexibility in hips and back
  • Learn stretches for typical areas of tightness to relieve strain
  • Practice healthy stretching practices to limit or negate injury from occurring

Drop ins welcome! No evaluations will be given for this class

Hockey 1:

• March forward, then glide on two feet 
• Forward swizzles (6 in a row) 
• V-Start 
• Forward one-foot pushes 
• Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)

Hockey 2 (Must pass Hockey 1 or Snowplow 3):

• Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Forward strides using 45 degree V-Push, focus on good recovery and alternating arm drive 
• Crossover starts 
• Backward skating 
• Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)

Hockey 3 (Must pass Hockey 2):

• Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds) 
• Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• One-foot edge turning 
• Pivot turns 
• Hockey stops

Hockey 4 (Must pass Hockey 3):

• Quick starts using forward V-start
• Backward one-foot glide, right and left
• Forward crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts
• Backward crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts
• Forward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
• Backward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
• Hockey stops (stopping to the left and to the right, with speed)

Hockey Power Skills (Must pass Hockey 4 or Basic 5):

• Focus on building speed, stamina, endurance, and explosive power needed for competitive hockey while keeping attention on technical form, edge work, and proper body alignment.
• Example Exercises:
  • Powerful backward C-cuts
  • Forward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
  • Backward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
  • Forward power hockey turns/tight turns, 180-degree & 360-degree turns
  • Lateral pivots: forward to backward and backward to forward
  • Fast stops and starts using powerful, full strides and quick hockey stops
  • Fast backward skating with quick backward V-stops (2-feet and 1-foot stops)

Adult 1:

• Falling and recovery on ice
• Forward marching
• Forward two-foot glides
• Forward Swizzles (4-6 in a row) 
• One forward swizzle + one backward swizzle (rocking horse)
• Dip
• Forward snowplow stop, two feet or one foot

Adult 2 (must pass Adult 1):

• Forward skating across the width of the ice
• Forward one-foot glides (right and left)
• Forward slalom
• Backward skating
• Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
• Two-footturns in place

Adult Mid

Adult 3 (must pass Adult 2):

• Forward stroking using blade properly
• Forward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (6-8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Moving forward to backward + backward to forward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Backward skating into a long two-foot glide
• Forward chasses on a circle (clockwise & counterclockwise)
• Backward snowplow stop (right and left)

Adult High

Adult 4 (must pass Adult 3):

• Forward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left) 
• Forward inside edge on a circle (right and left)
• Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Backward one-foot glides (right and left)
• Backward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Hockey stop, both directions

Adult 5 (must pass Adult 4):

• Backward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left) 
• Backward inside edge on a circle (right and left)
• Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
• Forward outside three-turn (right and left) 
• Forward swing rolls
• Beginning two-foot spin

Adult 6 (must pass Adult 5):

• Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
• Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
• Forward inside 3-turns (right and left)
• Forward outside to inside change of edge on an axis (right and left)
• T-stop (right OR left)
• Lunge
• Two-foot spin into a one-foot spin

Adult Hockey Power Skills (must pass Adult 4 or play in Rookie League):

• Focus on building speed, stamina, endurance, and explosive power needed for competitive hockey while keeping attention on technical form, edge work, and proper body alignment.
• Example Exercises:
  • Powerful backward C-cuts
  • Forward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
  • Backward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
  • Forward power hockey turns/tight turns, 180-degree & 360-degree turns
  • Lateral pivots: forward to backward and backward to forward
  • Fast stops and starts using powerful, full strides and quick hockey stops
  • Fast backward skating with quick backward V-stops (2-feet and 1-foot stops)