Resource person: Pam Ingrassia

Location: Sertich Ice Center

Description:

The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. In four badge levels, skaters will learn how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus of the levels. All elements will be taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and other necessary fundamentals to be successful in hockey practices and game situations.

Hockey 3 - Elements
A. Lateral crossover march (both directions); B. Forward C-Cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle (both directions); C. Forward outside edges on half circles (large C’s), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink; D. Forward inside edges on half circles (large C’s), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink; E. Backward C-Cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle (both directions); F. Backward snowplow stops: One and two foot V-stop; G. One-foot moving snowplow stop (R and L) introduce 1/4 turn with hips to hockey stop; Bonus Skill: Forward stops and starts

Learn to Skate USA membership required to participate in this activity. Membership is valid July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. $17 Non- refundable membership fee.

Mandatory membership(s):

• Learn to Skate USA

Available: Available

Price: $94.50 Taxes waived

Required age: 6 - 16 years old on the day of the activity

Tags: Youth Ice Skating

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