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ICE SKATING

Learn to Skate USA Programs at Centennial Ice Arena
Class Name Age Description Abilities Tot 1 4-5 Beginner Basics for beginner skater .
Tot 2
4-5
Intermediate
Introduction to forward swizzles , backward skating ,
and snow plow stop .
Tot 3 4-5 Intermediate-Advanced Beginning stroking , skate on one foot , edges and curves . Tot 4 4-5 Advanced Beginning crossovers , forward stroking , backward swizzles .
FUNdamental Skating Skills
Basic 1 6-12 Beginner Basics for beginner skater . Basic 2 6-12 Prerequisite Basic 1 One foot skating , turning front to back , back swizzles .
Basic 3
6-12
Prerequisite Basic 2
Stroking , two foot spin , one foot glides ,
beginner forward crossovers and edges .
CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA
Basic 4
6-12
Prerequisite Basic 3
Backward stroking , edges , advanced forward
crossovers , beginning back crossovers .
Basic 5 6-12 Prerequisite Basic 4 Back edges , back crossovers , beginning one , foot spin . Basic 6 6-12 Prerequisite Basic 5 3-turns , T-stops , Spirals , Lunges , back 2 foot turns .
Pre-Freeskate
6-12
Prerequisite Basic 6
Mohawks , edges , advanced turns . Intro to jumps and spins jump and
Silver
spin preparations , footwork .
Create A Class
4-12
Beginner
Create your own class with 3 skaters minimum , depending on ice
and instructor availability . Call us at 847.579-4108 to arrange a day and
time that works for your group of 3 or more .
Bridge Program
Basic 1-6
A skater may take 2 classes : one at his / her current level and one at a higher level . Must get approval from the skating coordinator .
Freeskate and ASPIRE CLasses
ASPIRE Off-Ice 6 & up Basic 4 and up Work off ice on proper form and technique for skating , jumps and turns . Training for Skaters
Pre-Freeskate
6 & Up
Prerequisite
Mohawks , edges , advanced turns . Intro to jumps and spins jump and
Gold
Pre-Freeskate Silver
spin preparations , footwork .
Freeskate 1-5
6 & Up
Prerequisite
Jumps , spins , and footwork .
Pre-Freeskate Gold
ASPIRE Power
6 & Up
Pre FS- High Fs
Develop endurance , speed , and strength .
and Edge Class
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