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ICE SKATING

Learn to Skate USA Programs at Centennial Ice Arena
Class Name Age Description Abilities Parent & Tot 3 ½-5 Beginner For the timid skater who would like an adult in class for support . Tot 1 4-5 Beginner Basics for beginner skater .
Tot 2
4-5
Intermediate
Introduction to forward swizzles , backward skating ,
and snow plow stop .
Tot 3 & 4 4-5 Intermediate-Advanced Beginning stroking , skate on one foot , edges and curves . Introduction to crossovers , forward stroking , and backward swizzles .
FUNdamental Skating Skills
Basic 1 6-12 Beginner Basics for beginner skater . Basic 2 6-12 Prerequisite Basic 1 Forward skating on one foot , turning front to back , back swizzles .
Basic 3
6-12
Prerequisite Basic 2
Stroking , two foot spin , one foot glides ,
beginner forward crossovers , and edges .
Basic 4
6-12
Prerequisite Basic 3
Backward stroking , edges , advanced forward
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 & Up
Prerequisite Basic 6
Mohawks , edges , advanced turns . Intro to jumps and spins jump ,
and spin preparations .
Custom Skate Class 4-12
Beginner
Create your own class with three or more skaters minimum ,
depending on ice and instructor availability . Call us at 847.579-4108 to
arrange a day and time that works for your group of three or more .
Bridge Program
Basic 1-Pre-Freeskate
A skater may take two classes : one at his / her current level and one at a higher level . Must get approval from the skating coordinator .
Freeskate and Specialty Skating Classes
Freeskate 1-6
6 & Up
Prerequisite
Jumps , spins , and footwork .
Pre-Freeskate Gold
Freeskate 7
6 & Up
Prerequisite Freeskate 6
Skills include Axel , double jumps , flying , combination
spins , and footwork .
ASPIRE Off-Ice Training 6 & Up
Prerequisite :
Skaters will work on flexibility , core strength and balance to become
Pre Freeskate
more well-rounded athletes .
ASPIRE Specialty Classes 6 & up
Prerequisite : must have Students who aspire to become advanced level figure skaters will learn passed Pre-Freeskate skills to enhance every part of their training . Classes focus will include power and jump technique , stretch and spin , Moves In the Field , edges and style , uncaptured moves and music interpretation .
Theatre on Ice Teams
All Stars
Prerequisite :
Skaters must register for and attend 2 out of 4 Evaluation Clinics
" Showcase " team
in August . Evaluations are given by the 2021-2022 Team Coaches and
in 2019 or 2020-21
Skating School Coordinator . For more information see page 29
ASPIRE Theatre on Ice
6 & up
Prerequisite
Learn how to be part of a performance team . Group skating skills to
Level 1 , 2 & 3
Tot 4 or Basic 3
music for the purpose of exhibiting and / or competing .
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