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Learn To Skate
Wednesdays - September 18th - December 4th - 5:30-6:30
Saturdays - September 21st - December 7th - 10:00-11:00
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**This is a 12-week long session with a holiday recital on the last day of your respective class (December 4th 5pm-6:30pm and December 7th 9am-11am)
If you have never skated in a Learn to Skate USA program before, please register for the appropriate New Skater class according to your age. If your skater needs to be in a more advanced class, they will be moved once classes begin.
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The paypal payment receipt will serve as confirmation of your registration. On the first day of class please arrive 20 to 30 minutes early in order to check in and get your rental skates.
If you are registering for SnowPlow or Basic one classes, it is recommended to bring a bicycle helmet to wear while skating. A jacket and gloves are highly recommended as well. All classes consist of 1/2 hour skills class and 1/2 practice ice time.
If you are registering for Hockey one classes, please bring a hockey helmet. If you do not have one, one can be provided to you. Sticks and pucks will be provided during class.
If you need additional information, please contact Jillian Miller, Skating Director at macskatingdirector@gmail.com.
CLASS REGISTRATION CLOSES TWO WEEKS AFTER INITIAL START DATE.
New Skater classes and Hockey 1 will be closed for registration once maximum capacity is reached.
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?"
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. A learn to skate membership is included and renewed each year.
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. A learn to skate membership is included and renewed each year.
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. A learn to skate membership is included and renewed each year.
Intro to Synchronized Skating Classes
Skaters must be enrolled in a regular Learn to Skate Class in order to keep advancing in their skating skills" to "Skaters must be enrolled in a regular Learn to Skate Class or private skating lessons in order to keep advancing in their skating skills
Adult 1-4 Classes
These classes promote physical fitness and improved balance and coordination on the ice while learning proper skating technique. A learn to skate membership is included and renewed each year.
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. A learn to skate membership is included and renewed each year.
Synchro Skills Levels
Membership on our synchro teams is by tryout only. Tryouts for these teams are offered in August. A second round of tryouts may be offered in December or January depending on interest. Please reach out to evelynkcook.ak@gmail.com with questions.