1401 Recreation Way Colorado Springs CO 80905 US

Start date: Friday, January 14 2022.

Schedule:

 On Friday from 3:20 PM to 3:50 PM.

 From 1/14/2022 until 3/18/2022

Resource person: Pam Ingrassia

Location: Sertich Ice Center

Description:

Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey and speed skating. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. All classes will be well-structured with the focus on proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated. Discover, Learn and Play – Basic 1 and 2: These introductory levels allow new skaters with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning to skate. FUNdamentals – Basic 3–6: These levels develop all of the fundamental skating skills on the ice. Focus is on learning the ABCs of basic athleticism: agility, balance, coordination and speed. Upon completion of these levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating.

Basic 1 - Elements
A. Sit on ice and stand up; B. March forward across the ice; C. Forward two-foot glide; D. Dip; E. Forward swizzles (6–8 in a row); F. Backward wiggles (6–8 in a row); G. Beginning snowplow stop (on one or two feet); Bonus Skill: Two-foot hop in place

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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