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Ice Skating Lessons
Intro to Ice Skating
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Early Registration Periods:
Spring (Tuesday only) - Tuesday, January 17th-Monday, March 27th
Summer (Tuesday only) - Monday, March 20th-Monday, July 3rd
Fees increase $25 beginning Tuesday, March 28th and Tuesday, July 4th
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"Elizabeth was never on ice skates until her first lesson/session with Coach Pat's group. A few years later she's in level 5 and now will be trying speed skating...unbelievable! I can't say enough nice things about the Intro to Ice Skating program -- sincerely. Thank you and your crew for everything all of you do to make learning to ice skate so much fun."
Craig Bourquin
Program Information:
- Our Fundamental of Figure Skating participants are encouraged and welcome to continue their lessons on Tuesdays!
- Class times will be determined by the # of participants we receive for each level
Ages: | 3 and up (Adults Included) |
Sat Times for all: | One hour between 11:15am-12:45pm (email will be sent prior to start date with class time) |
Tues Times for all: | One hour between 12:30-2:00pm (Early Spring only) or 4:45-6:15pm (email will be sent prior to start date with class time) |
Spring Dates (Tues only): | 4/4-5/16 (no 4/11) |
Summer Dates (Tues only): | 7/11-8/15 |
*Days, times and rink subject to change | |
Location: | Weibel & Vernon Ice Rinks 30 Weibel Avenue |
Need: | See below |
Spring Fees: | City $65 Non-City $85 |
Summer Fees: | City $67 Non-City $87 |
Fees after 3/27, 7/3 | Additional $25 |
Intro to Ice Skating Skate Rentals:
Per Class: | $ 5 |
Per Session Punch Card: | $25 |
Related and Additional Information
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/9+ yrs coaching experience
Gwen Craig - 9+ yrs coaching experience
Program Highlights:
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/9+ yrs coaching experience
Gwen Craig - 9+ yrs coaching experience
Program Highlights:
- 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 are 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)
For additional information email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org
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