Youth Ice Skating
Programs
Pre Skate
(3 to 5 yr olds)*
This is an energetic and enjoyable ice skating program. The goal is to develop balance, coordination and rhythm through the use of music, props, and aids. Skaters will be introduced to the correct technique for forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turning, and jumping. Incentives (certificates, stickers) will be utilized. This program is to encourage a lifelong participation in skating while promoting physical fitness.
The Number One Goal is to have FUN!
- 1 coach per 6 skaters.
- OFFERED 12 Months / Year
- 6 week session
- 30 minute classes
*Skate rentals are included and helmets are mandatory.
Plex Skate
(5 and UP)*
A dynamic new program that focuses on teaching and mastering strong basic skills earlier to prepare skaters for all ice sports – hockey, and figure skating. On-ice delivery focusing on continuous movement emphasizes the use of newer and more dynamic group teaching concepts including the Fast Track, Fun Zone and station rotation all of which has been proven to increase practice opportunities and improve the rate of skill acquisition among skaters. More visual aids and music are used to create a fun, stimulating and welcoming environment. The session also includes progress report cards and an exciting new series of award ribbons to achieve, in addition to the Level 1 to 6 badges.
- 1 coach per 8 skaters.
- OFFERED 12 Months / Year 6 week session
- 50 minute classes
- Ages: 5 to 15 years old
*Skate rentals included
Plex Figure Skating
This is a group figure skating program designed for skaters wanting to pursue the sport of figure skating. Skaters will have the opportunity to learn fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of stroking, edge development, ice dancing, freestyle, and theatre on ice. The program has been developed in a progressive sequential manner which includes awards / incentives and will be coached by our coaches.
Skaters must have completed or be passed Plex Skate Level 4. Skaters will concentrate on figure skating skills at are taught at the higher level badges until they reach Pre-Preliminary level of skating.
Appropriate figure skating attire is recommended.
USFSA & ISI skaters are eligible to enroll in this program provided they meet min. skill requirements.
- OFFERED 12 months / year
- 6 week sessions
- 1 hr classes
- (45 minute instruction + 15 min supervised practice time)
Private Figure Skating Lessons
Private lessons are available to members who are interested in pursuing the sport of figure skating on a one on one basis for 30min or 60min lessons. Private lessons are a great way to supplement a skaters group lesson development at the beginner levels. All advanced figure skaters require private lessons to achieve their goals in the USFSA test & competitive programs.
Below is the process for obtaining figure skating private lessons. Skaters should be working towards Plex Skate Level 5/6 (USFSA Basic 5/6) to Gold Freestyle.
- Skater needs to purchase a monthly Freestyle “add-on” to their account
- Skater will be able to access freestyle sessions scheduled for the month.
- Skater needs to make arrangements for lessons from one of our coaching staff
- All private lessons will take place on freestyle sessions only. Ask instructor for more details
Pricing (cost per session)
- 30min: $20 – $35
- 60min: $40 – $70