ICE SKATING
Class Name Age Description Abilities
Freeskate and Specialty Skating Classes (continued)
Moves for Moves 6 & Up Pre Freeskate through Skaters will learn power, flow, body alignment, cadence, edge and turn
Novice Moves Skaters techniques needed to progress through the U.S. Figure Skating Moves
in the Field tests. Brackets, Counters, Rockers, Loops and Twizzle
brake down drills will be taught. Levels will be divided after registration.
Showcase Teams 6 & up Basic 6-PreFs Gold Competitive performance teams. Group skating skills to music for the
(Rising Stars, Jr, and Free Skate 1-6 purpose of competing. Requirements – commitment to 3
Sr All Stars)
Skater must have skated
with a team in the
2019-2020 season
competitions and 2 performances (dates TBA). A separate one time
annual non-refundable fee will be assessed during the first session
that includes membership, competition and costume fees. Teams will
be divided after the first two weeks of practice.
Intro to Showcase Team 5 & U p Tot 4 & Basic 3-5 Learn to Skate with a team. Group skating skills and choreography to
Skaters who have never music.
been on a team before
CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA
Learn to Skate USA Adult Classes
Adult 1-4 16 & Up Beginner-Advanced Learn standing and balance, forward and backward skating.
Class broken into levels advanced moves, edges and turns.
Skate Fit 16 & Up Adult Advanced Skate into fitness. Skate 10 laps to complete 1 mile. How many laps
can you do? Beginners through advanced skaters will be challenged
with skills and agility. Adults should be able to skate comfortably
Figures 9 & Up Advanced Creating the figure eight and other patterns through body
alignment, control, and technique.
Adult Freeskate 16 & Up Advanced Introduction to jumps, spins, footwork, and gliding maneuvers.
Rise and Shine 18 and up Beginner-Advanced Exclusive time for adults to skate and socialize. Come skate with us
before college classes, work, or as a great way to stay fit and meet
new people. Includes practice ice time and Skate Fit class.
Falcons Hockey Association
The Park District of Highland Park is proud to partner with the Falcons Hockey Association which enables FHA to coach and run all
hockey classes, with a full sheet of ice dedicated to hockey developmental classes. Prior to registering for any Falcons Hockey
class, participants are required to have successfully passed Tot 2 or Basic 2 skating offered by PDHP Learn to Skate
program. If you are looking for a beginning hockey class and still need to Learn to Skate, please refer to our Learn to Skate classes.
Falcons Hockey coaches are highly qualified and trained. Falcons coaches will evaluate and divide the skaters into appropriate skill
levels on the ice.
Little Falcons 4 & Up Pre-requisite Developmental program to give skaters a solid foundation of skating,
Tot 2, or Basic 2
stick handling, shooting and passing. Hockey skates, hockey helmet
with mask, shin & elbow pad, hockey gloves and hockey stick are
required.
Fall 2020 • Park District of Highland Park 23