Learn to Skate USA Programs at Centennial Ice Arena
PLEASE NOTE : Skating and gymnastics classes will not be held on May 14-19 & May 28 .
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 . Tot 1 4-6 Beginner Basics for beginner skater .
Tot 2 |
4-6 |
Intermediate |
Introduction to forward swizzles , backward skating , |
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and snow plow stop . |
Tot 3 4-6 Intermediate-Advanced Beginning stroking , skate on one foot , edges and curves .
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 , |
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beginner forward crossovers and edges . |
Basic 4 |
6-12 |
Prerequisite Basic 3 |
Backward stroking , edges , advanced forward |
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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 |
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spin preparations , footwork . |
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 of the skating coordinators .
Freeskate and Specialty Skating Classes
Pre-Freeskate |
6 & Up |
Prerequisite |
Mohawks , edges , advanced turns . Intro to jumps and spins jump and |
Gold |
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Pre-Freeskate Silver |
spin preparations , footwork . |
Freeskate 1-6 |
6 & Up |
Prerequisite |
Jumps , spins , and footwork . |
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Pre-Freeskate Gold |
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Freeskate 6 + |
6 & Up |
Prerequisite Freeskate 6 |
Skills included those needed to earn a solo in the annual ice show . |
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Axel , double jumps , flying , and combination spins and footwork . |
High Freeskate 6 & up Prerequisite Freeskate 6 + Advanced skating skills , jumps and spins . Power Pre-FS & Up Pre FS- High Fs Develop endurance , speed , and strength .
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