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Fundamentals of Figure Skating & Intro to Ice Skating
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Winter Fundamentals of Figure Skating Early Registration Period: September 5-December 26
Fundamental of Figure Skating fees increase $25 beginning September 12th (Fall) and December 27th (Winter)
Intro to Skating Early Registration Periods:
Early Fall (Tuesday only) - July 3-September 25
Fall (Tuesday or Saturday) - July 3-October 23
Winter (Tuesday or Saturday) - September 5-December 26
Intro to Ice Skating fees increase $25 beginning September 26th (Early Fall), October 24th (Fall), and December 27th (Winter)
Register early and save!
Fundamentals of Figure Skating Program Information:
Ages: | All (Adults welcome!) See requirements below |
Requirements: | Must have passed through Intro to Ice Skating Level 6 or be able to do back crossovers and a forward to backward turn. |
Fall Dates: | 9/23-12/16 (no 11/25) |
Winter Dates: | 1/6-3/30 (no 2/17) |
Times for all: | 10:15-11:15am |
Location: | Weibel and Vernon Ice Rinks 30 Weibel Avenue |
*Days, times, and rink subjec to change | |
Need: | See Program Highlights Below |
Fees: | City $120 Non-City $140 |
Fees after 9/11, 12/26: | City $145 Non-City $165 |
- Introduces participants to the athleticism and artistry of figure skating
- Classes grouped by ability (see requirements above)
- Instructors have many years experience teaching figure skating and will emphasize fun and safety while providing proper technique in figure skating basics
- Bike, ski or hockey helmets mandatory for all participants
- Figure skates only
- Participants should wear warm pants and jacket that provide movement, and mittens/gloves
- Program will culminate with an end of session exhibition highlighting skaters' achievements
Intro to Ice Skating Program Information:
- Class times will be determined by the # of participants we receive for each level
Ages: | 3 and up (Adults welcome) |
Early Fall (Tues only): | 10/3-11/7 (10/30 instead of 10/31) |
Fall Dates (Tuesday): | 11/14-12/19 |
Fall Dates (Saturday): | 11/4-12/16 (no 11/25) |
Winter Dates (Tuesday): | 1/2-2/6 |
Winter Dates (Saturday): | 1/6-2/10 |
Tues Times: | One hour between 4:45-6:15pm (email will be sent prior to start date with class time) |
Sat Times: | One hour between 11:15am-12:45pm (email will be sent prior to start date with class time) |
Location: | Weibel & Vernon Ice Rinks 30 Weibel Avenue |
*Days, times, and rink subject to change | |
Need: | See Program Highlights Below |
Fees: | City $67 Non-City $ 87 |
Fees after 9/25, 10/23, 12/26: | City $92 Non-City $112 |
Intro to Ice Skating Skate Rentals:
Per Class: | $ 5 |
Per Session Punch Card (Fundamentals): | $50 |
Per Session Punch Card (Intro): | $25 |
Related and Additional Information
- Introduces participants to the exciting world of ice skating
- Provides opportunity to build upon skills already learned
- Prepares a skater for figure skating, hockey, or speed skating
- Level based system of teaching provides clear path to advancement
- Classes grouped by age and ability and will consist of a 15 min warmup, 30 min group lesson and a 15 min practice
- Instructors have many years experience teaching and emphasize fun and safety while providing proper technique in ice skating basics
- A responsible adult must accompany beginning skaters on the ice and be available to assist instructors. Adults do not need to wear skates
- Bike, ski or hockey helmets mandatory for all participants
- Only Single blade skates allowed
- Figure skates are HIGHLY recommended for all beginners, both boys and girls. Figure skates have a flatter blade compared to hockey skates and so are easier for beginners to learn balance on the ice.
- Please dress yourself and your skater accordingly with outdoor winter clothing (snow pants, jacket, mittens/gloves)
Coordinator: Jill Ramos - USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist/25+ yrs coaching experience
Instructors: Amanda Shelburne - USFS Triple Gold Medalist/PSA Master Rated/Regional and National Coach
Pat Kenkel - USFS Double Gold Medalist/Regional and National Coach/25+ yrs coaching experience
Kelsey Clechenko - Adult National Competitor/10+ yrs coaching experience
Gwen Craig - 10+ yrs coaching experience
For additional information email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org
Visit www.saratoga-springs.org for updates to our City
Spring Exhibition Capped Off a Successful Season!
Our Spring Exhibition featuring our Fundamental of Figure Skating participants performed at the Weibel Ice Rink Saturday, April 8th.
Everyone skated great and all are looking forward to our next exhibition planned for the end of the year!
Check back for details on our next session, scheduled to begin early Fall.