NOTE: CUSTOMERS MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO ENTER THE MAC. For questions about the ice, please contact Laurie Bates at laurieice@yahoo.com.

LEARN TO SKATE

In today's fast-paced world, children juggle more tasks than ever. Learn to Skate USA teaches your kids lessons to sharpen their focus and provide greater balance on and off the ice. As they conquer challenges on their paths to amazing, new worlds well beyond the world of skating will happen right before their eyes. The sheer delight of skating brings about a good number of giggles, laughs and hugs. Learn to Skate USA programs do more than teach ice skating. They build tighter bonds between families and start new friendships that extend outside the rink. The first moment you glide across the ice is the one moment you will never let go. Challenging kids makes them stronger than you can imagine. Learn to Skate USA strives to build your child's confidence every session. They do learn to fall, but more importantly, they learn to get back up! Anything's possible once your kids gain the power they need to do good in the world. Learn to Skate is also not just for children, adventurous adults know desire overcomes age when exploring something fresh and new. Learn to Skate USA recognizes skating as the timeless activity anyone can enjoy, young and young at heart. Our programs encourage adults and give them all the resources they need to stop asking "why?" and start asking "why not?"

AVAILABLE CLASSES AND LEVELS:

Skaters may start in any one of the programs listed below depending on age, current skill level and desired goals.

CURRENT SESSION DATES:

Homeschool classes begin Monday November 9 - December 14

Wednesday classes begin November 11 - December 16

Saturday classes begin November 14 - December 19

(No classes the week of 11-23 thru 11-28 due to Thanksgiving Holiday)

Snowplow Sam classes:

This class is for beginning skaters age 4-6. These classes are a great starting point to learn the basics of skating. Children will advance through levels 1-4 with each level gradually becoming more challenging.

Basic 1-6 classes:

These classes introduce skaters to the fundamentals of the sport. These levels cover forward and backward skating, edges, turning and crossovers, as well as fundamental jump and spin Techniques. Upon completion, skaters advance to our Pre-Freeskate program.

Pre Freeskate and Freeskate 1-6 classes:

Skaters work on all the necessary skills to prepare themselves for private lessons. Skaters will be introduced to a variety of jumps, spins and turns.

Intro to Synchronized Skating classes:

These classes are for skaters who have passed basic 3 or higher. Skaters will learn the basic holds and element formations used in Synchronized Skating. This class is offered as a second class at an discounted rate. Skaters must be enrolled in a regular Learn to Skate Class in order to keep advancing in their skating skills. Upon completion of this class, skaters can become part of the Hooliganettes Synchronized Skating competition teams.

This class will not be offered this season.

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Adult 1-4 classes:

These classes promote physical fitness and improved balance and coordination on the ice while learning proper skating technique.

Hockey 1-4 classes:

These classes are for ages 5 & up. These classes are for beginner skaters who wish to pursue the sport of hockey. The skaters learn basic hockey skating technique and well as stick and puck practice.

Synchro Skills Levels:

Synchro Skills Level 1 Team:
8 - 16 skaters, majority under 9 years old. Teams will perform in ice shows and local competitions. One out of state competition may be possible. Skaters must have passed Basic 3 level in Learn to Skate program and continue to take classes in LTS to improve their skating skills.

Synchro Skills Level 2 Team:
8-16 skaters, majority under 12 years old. Teams will perform in ice shows and local competitions as well as one out of state competition in Denver Colorado. Skaters must have passed Basic 3 level in Learn to Skate program and continue to take classes and or private lessons to improve their skating skills.

Synchro Skills Level 3 Team:
8-16 skaters, majority at least 12 years old. Team will perform in ice shows and local competitions as well as one out of state competition in Denver Colorado. Skaters must have passed Basic 3 level , Basic 5/6 level is preferred. Skaters must continue to take LTS classes or be in private lessons to improved skating skills.