BASIC 3 - 6
Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation fo figure skating, hockey, and speed skating. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. All classes will be well-structured with the focus on proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN, and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after mastery is demonstrated.
FUNdamentals -- Basic 3 through 6: These levels develop all of the fundamental skills on the ice. Focus is on learning the ABCs of basic athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed. Upon completion of these levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating.
Basic 3
- Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade
- Forward half swizzle pumps on a circle (6-8 consecutive clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Beginning backward one-foot glides -- focus on balance
- Backward snowplow stop (right and left)
- Forward slalom
- Bonus skill: Forward pivots (clockwise and counterclockwise)
Basic 4
- Forward outside edge on a circle (right and left)
- Forward inside edge on a circle (right and left)
- Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward one-foot glides (right and left)
- Beginning two-foot spin (up to two revolutions)
- Bonus skill: Forward lunges (both legs)
Basic 5
- Backward outside edge on a circle (right and left)
- Backward inside edge on a circle (right and left)
- Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Forward outside three-turn (right and left)
- Advanced two-foot spin (4-6)
- Hockey stop, both directions
- Bonus skill: Side toe hop (right and left)
Basic 6
- Forward inside three-turn (right and left)
- Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward stroking
- Beginning one-foot spin (2-4 revolutions, optional free leg position and entry)
- T-stops (right and left)
- Bunny hop
- Forward spiral on a straight line (right or left)
- Bonus skill: Shoot the duck (right or left)
Schedule
| Class | Day | Time | Coach |
| Basic 3 | Tuesday | 5:30pm | Ryan |
| Basic 3 | Wednesday | 5:40pm | Sophia |
| Basic 3 | Thursday | 5:30pm | Amanda |
| Basic 3 | Saturday | 11:30am | Stacy |
| Basic 4 | Tuesday | 5:30pm | Robby |
| Basic 4 | Wednesday | 5:40pm | Victoria G. |
| Basic 4 | Thursday | 5:30pm | Victoria V. |
| Basic 4 | Saturday | 11:30am | Sean C. |
| Basic 5 | Tuesday | 5:30pm | Nicole |
| Basic 5 | Wednesday | 5:40pm | Sean C. |
| Basic 5 | Thursday | 5:30pm | Gabi |
| Basic 5 | Saturday | 12:00pm | Victoria G. |
| Basic 6 | Tuesday | 5:30pm | Amanda |
| Basic 6 | Wednesday | 5:40pm | Ricky |
| Basic 6 | Thursday | 5:30pm | Lindsay |
| Basic 6 | Saturday | 12:00pm | Amanda |
