Skating Program Chart
Prerequisite
Pre-Freeskate Silver
US Figure Skating. Pre- preliminary Moves in the field .
Axel Class
6 & Up
Advanced FS 5 & Up
Provides a better understanding of the mechanics of
the axel. On-ice and off-ice techniques are introduced.
Footwork Development of turns and edges in different patterns
6 & up
FS 1 & up
Showcase Team
6 & up
Basic 6 & up
Competitive performance team. Group skating skills to music for the
purpose of competing. Requirements – commitment to 3
competitions and 2 performances (dates TBA)
Learn to Skate USA Adult Classes
Adult 1-4
13 & up
Beginner-Advanced
Learn standing and balance, forward and backward skating,
Class broken into levels advanced moves, edges and turns.
Women’s Workshop 13 & up Artistic edges and flow to a variety of music on ice.
Adult Advanced
Figures
13 & up
Advanced
Creating the figure eight and other patterns through body
alignment, control, and technique.
Adult Freeskate Introduction to jumps, spins, footwork, and gliding maneuvers.
13 & up
Advanced
Hockey Skating FUNdamentals
Mini Mites 1
4-6
Beginner
Basics for beginner hockey skater: stand, fall, balance, glide and stop.
Helmet required
Mini Mites 2
4-6
. Forward strides, one foot glides, backward swizzles, turns.
Prerequisite
Mini Mites 1
Hockey Skating 1 6-13
Beginner
No skating experience required. Forward and backward skating,
turns, glides, stopping Hockey helmet with mask required
Hockey Skating 2 6-13
Prerequisite Hockey 1
One foot glides, backward stance, beginning crossovers.
Hockey Skates, Hockey helmet with mask are required
Hockey Skills
4 & up
Prerequisite
Mini Mites 2 & Hockey 2
Developmental program to give skater a solid foundation of
skating, stick handling, shooting and passing. Hockey skates, hockey
helmet with mask, shin & elbow pads, hockey gloves and hockey
stick are required
NEW! Parent &
3 1/2 - 6 Beginner
Child Hockey
Build a foundation of hockey skating skills in a fun environment
Hockey helmet with mask, hockey shin & elbow pads, hockey gloves,
hockey stick are required
Fall 2017 • Park District of Highland Park
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Low Moves
6 & Up
in the Field
PLEASE NOTE: For no class dates see page 27.