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Learn to Skate USA Programs at Centennial Ice Arena
Skating Program Chart
CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA

Learn to Skate USA Programs at Centennial Ice Arena

Class Name Age Description Abilities Toddlers 3½-4 Beginner Basics for beginner skater . Parent & Tot 3½-6 Beginner For the timid skater who would like an adult in class for support . Tot 1 4-6 Beginner Basics for beginner skater .
Tot 2
4-6
Intermediate
Introduction to forward swizzles , backward skating ,
and snow plow stop .
Tot 3 4-6 Intermediate-Advanced Beginning stroking , skate on one foot , edges and curves .
Mini Mites
3 ½-5
Beginner
Basics for beginner hockey skater . Learning to stand , fall , and
skate without assistance . Helmet required .
Hockey 1
6-12
Beginner
For beginning hockey skaters . Forward and
backward skating and stopping . Helmet required
Basic 1 6 & Up Beginner Basics for beginner skater . Basic 2 6 & Up Prerequisite Basic 1 One foot skating , turning front to back , back swizzles .
FUNdamental Skating Skills
Little Falcons
4-6
Advanced
For proficient basic skater . Begin stick handling and basic game
structure . Helmet required , elbow pads and shin guards recommended .
Hockey 2
6-12
Prerequisite Hockey 1
More techniques for hockey skaters . Turns , stick handling and basic
game structure . Helmet required
Advanced Hockey
6-12
Advanced
For proficient skater . Begin stick handling , and basic game structure .
Hockey Helmet required . Elbow pads and shin guards recommended .
Basic 3
6 & Up
Prerequisite Basic 2
Stroking , two foot spin , one foot glides ,
beginner forward crossovers and edges .
Basic 4
6 & Up
Prerequisite Basic 3
Backward stroking , edges , advanced forward
crossovers , beginning back crossovers .
Basic 5 6 & up Prerequisite Basic 4 Back edges , back crossovers , beginning one , foot spin Basic 6 6 & up Prerequisite Basic 5 3-turns , T-stops , Spirals , Lunges , back 2 foot turns
Pre-Freeskate
6 & Up
Prerequisite Basic 6
Mohawks , edges , advanced turns . Intro to jumps and spins jump and
Silver
spin preparations , footwork .
Bridge Program
Basic 1-6
A skater may take 2 classes : one at his / her current level and one a level higher . Must get approval of the skating coordinators
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