Learn to Skate - Late Fall Session

Late Fall Session: October 15 - December 21

The Great Park Ice Learn to Skate Program is excited to offer a new and improved program structure for better progression and development by level for each skater! We offer group classes for all ages and abilities. Even if you have never skated previously, there is an entry level class just perfect for you. These sessions are open to youth and adult participants of all skill levels, with classes tailored to general skating, figure skating, and hockey paths. Space is limited and spots fill quick. View more information below and secure your spot!   

All skaters must have the appropriate GPI prerequisite on their account to register for classes beyond the beginner level.  If you are new to our program and would like to join a class beyond the beginner level, please contact gpilearntoskate@therinks.com to schedule an evaluation prior to registration opening.  

Late Fall Session Dates

  • Tuesdays: October 15, 22 & 29; November 5, 12, 19 & 26; December 3, 10 & 17
  • Thursdays: October 17 & 24; November 7, 14 & 21; December 5, 12 & 19 
  • Saturdays: October 19 & 26; November 2, 9, 16 & 23; December 7, 14 & 21

There are NO CLASSES 10/31, 11/28 or 11/30

  • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

 

REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY, October 12 at 2:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

New Parent & Tot Orientation

We invite our Parent & Me, Snowplow 1 and Basic 1 families to attend the New Parent & Snowplow Orientation.

We recommend parents attend the New Parent Orientation live, via zoom, or view our recording to ensure your skater has the best experience possible in our skating program.

Snowplow Orientation is held for new skaters ages 3-6. Skaters ages 3 & 4 are very strongly encouraged to attend while skaters ages 5 & 6 are recommended to attend. We will provide a fun off ice class for your new Snowplow skater and help prep them for their first day on the ice! Drop off time is 5:45pm. Then, at 6:00pm we will begin our Tot Orientation while parents head over to the New Parent Orientation being held in the classroom next door. 

So that we can better prepare for orientation, please RSVP HERE to let us know whether or not you will be attending.

Zoom link to attend New Parent Orientation virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87277471085

NEW! Ice Explorers (Ages 2.5-4)

Class Structure:
  • 30 minutes of instruction
  • Our most FUN and inviting class available to our youngest skaters! Open to children ages 2.5-4 years, we can’t wait to take your little one step by step through our skating curriculum both off the ice and on the ice. Sessions are 5 weeks long with the first 2 weeks of instruction being spent off ice as we prepare for our adventurous first steps on the ice in week 3!
Class Schedule:

Tuesdays

  • October 15, 22 & 29; November 5, 12, 19 & 26; December 3, 10 & 17
  • 5:55 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.

Saturdays

  • October 19 & 26; November 2, 9, 16 & 23; December 7, 14 & 21
  • 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Cost:
  • $280 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
  • $252 for 9 classes (Saturdays)
    • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

Low Basic Classes

Low Basic Classes include our Parent & Me, Snowplow 1-4, and Basic 1&2 classes. Beginner skaters should start in our Snowplow 1 (ages 3-6) and Basic 1 (ages 7-17) for their respective age group.

*All classes will have multiple options based on age. Snowplow will be split into groups for ages 3&4 and 5&6, Basic will be split into groups for ages 7&8, 9-11 and 12-17

Parent & Me:

  • Sit and stand up, off-ice
  • Sit and stand up, on-ice 
  • March in place 
  • March forward (8 steps) 
  • March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds) 
  • Dip in place for 5 seconds without falling

Snowplow 1:

  • Sit and stand up, off-ice
  • Sit and stand up, on-ice 
  • March in place 
  • March forward (8 steps) 
  • March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds) 
  • Dip in place for 5 seconds without falling

Snowplow 2 (must pass Snowplow 1:

  • March followed by a 2 foot glide for a count of 4
  • Dip while moving for a count of 4
  • Backward walking, toes turned inward, shifting weight (4-6 steps)
  • Backward wiggles (6 in a row)
  • Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
  • Beginning snowplow stop motion - in place or holding onto barrier
  • Two-foot hop, in place (optional)

Snowplow 3 (must pass Snowplow 2):

  • Forward skating (8-10 strides)
  • Forward one-foot glider a count of 3 (right & left)
  • Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
  • Moving forward snowplow stop using one or two feet
  • Curves

Snowplow 4 (must pass Snowplow 3):

  • Forward skating
  • Beginning one-foot glide, half the length of skater's height
  • Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Rocking horse - one forward, one backward swizzle, repeat twice
  • Two-foot turns from forward to backward, in place (both directions)
  • Two-foot hop, in place

Basic 1:

  • Sit and stand up – on-ice
  • March forward across the ice
  • Forward two-foot glide for a count of 4
  • Glide on two feet and Dip for a count of 4
  • Forward swizzles without coming to a stop (6 in a row)
  • Backward wiggles without coming to a stop (6 in a row)
  • Student will stop using a one or two foot snowplow stop

*Bonus skill: Two-foot hop in place

Basic 2 (must pass Basic 1 or Snowplow 4):

  • Scooter pushes (right and left)
  • Forward one-foot glides for a count of 4 (right and left)
  • Backward two-foot glide equal to skater's height
  • Rocking Horse
  • Backward Swizzles without coming to a complete stop (6 in a row)
  • Two foot turns in place (both directions)
  • Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)

Parent & Me:

  • Tuesdays, 5:55-6:25 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 11:25-11:55 a.m.

Snowplow 1 (ages 3&4):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 1 (ages 5&6):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 2 (ages 3&4):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 2 (ages 5&6):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 3 (ages 3&4):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 3 (ages 5&6):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 4:

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Snowplow 4 (ages 5&6):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Basic 1 (ages 7&8):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Basic 1 (ages 9-11):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Basic 1 (ages 12-17):

  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.

Basic 2 (ages 6 & under):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Basic 2 (ages 7&8):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Basic 2 (ages 9 & up):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:05-6:35 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:10-12:40 p.m.
Class Structure:
  • 25 minutes of instruction
  • 5 minutes of supervised practice
Cost:
  • $280 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
  • $224 for 8 classes (Thursdays)
  • $252 for 9 classes (Saturdays)
    • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

High Basic Classes

High Basic Classes include our Basic 3-6 level classes. 

Note: Skaters must wear figure skates for the below classes. No hockey skates are allowed.  Strongly recommended all skaters have their own skates to proficiently complete skills at these levels. 

Basic 3 (must pass Basic 2):

  • Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade
  • Forward half swizzle pumps on a circle with proper arm and head position - 6 in a row (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle holding the exit of the turn for a count of 2 (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Beginning backward one-foot glides for a count of 2 (right & left)
  • Backward snowplow stop showing an obvious skidding motion (right and left)
  • Forward slalom - 4 to 6 slalom pushes across the ice

*Bonus Skill: Forward pivots - clockwise & counterclockwise

Basic 4 (must pass Basic 3):

  • Forward outside edge on a circle for a count of 6 (right and left)
  • Forward inside edge on a circle for a count of 6 (right and left)
  • Forward crossovers without use of toe pick and showing two defined pushes (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle - 6 to 8 pumps without coming to a stop (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Backward one-foot glides for a count of 4 (right and left)
  • Beginning two-foot spin - up to two revolutions

*Bonus Skill: Forward lunges, both legs

Basic 5 (must pass Basic 4):

  • Backward outside edge on a circle without wobbling for a count of 6 (right and left)
  • Backward inside edge on a circle without wobbling for a count of 6 (right and left)
  • Backward crossovers - 4 to 6 crossovers with the foot sliding over and minimum toe pushing (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Forward outside three-turn holding both the forward outside and backward inside edge for 3 seconds (right and left)
  • Advanced two-foot spin (4-6)
  • Hockey stop - both directions

*Bonus Skill: Side toe hop, right & left

Basic 6 (must pass basic 5):

  • Forward inside three-turn holding both the forward inside and backward outside edge for 3 seconds (right and left)
  • Forward inside open mohawk from standstill - both directions
  • Moving backward to forward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Backward stroking
  • Beginning one-foot spin - 2-4 revolutions
  • T-stops - stopping foot must be on an outside edge (right and left)
  • Bunny hop
  • Forward spiral on a straight line with free leg at hip level or higher for a count of 6 (right or left)

*Bonus Skill: Shoot the duck, right or left

Basic 3 (ages 7 & under)

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Basic 3 (ages 8 & up)

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Basic 4:

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Basic 4 - Advanced:

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Basic 5:

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Basic 5 - Advanced:

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Basic 6:

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Tuesdays Classes

  • 4:30-4:50pm Off Ice Skills & Warm Up (Rink 4 Upstairs – WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES)
  • 4:50-5:05pm Skates On
    (Meet at Rink 2 for on ice classes)
  • 5:05-5:10pm On Ice Warm Up
  • 5:10-5:40pm On Ice Instruction
  • 5:40-5:45pm On Ice Supervised Practice

Thursday Classes

  • 4:45-5:05pm Off Ice Skills & Warm Up (Rink 4 Upstairs – WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES)
  • 5:05-5:20pm Skates On
    (Meet at Rink 2 for on ice classes)
  • 5:20-5:25pm On Ice Warm Up
  • 5:25-5:55pm On Ice Instruction
  • 5:55-6:00pm On Ice Supervised Practice

Saturday Classes

  • 10:50-11:10am Off Ice Skills & Warm Up (Rink 4 Upstairs – WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES)
  • 11:10-11:25am Skates On
    (Meet at Rink 2 for on ice classes)
  • 11:25-11:30am On Ice Warm Up
  • 11:30-12:00pm On Ice Instruction
  • 12:00-12:05pm On Ice Supervised Practice
Class Structure:
  • 20 minutes off ice skills & warm up
    • All skaters MUST bring athletic shoes for off ice skills
  • 5 minutes on ice warm up
  • 30 minutes of on ice instruction
  • 5 minutes of supervised practice
Cost:
  • $460 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
  • $368 for 8 classes (Thursdays)
  • $414 for 9 classes (Saturdays)
    • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

Academy Prep Classes

Academy Prep Classes include our Academy Prep 1-4 classes.  (Skaters may start in Academy Prep 1 after passing Basic 6.)

  • Academy Prep skaters will receive 15 practice passes due to the longer class structure. 
  • Make up passes for Academy Prep will include one OFF ice make up class in addition to the standard public session make up pass. 

Note: Skaters should have their own skates for Academy Prep classes in order to be able to complete the skills at these levels.

Academy Prep 1 (must pass Basic 6):

  • Forward Outside & Inside Edges 
  • Forward Outside & Inside 3-turns from moving 
  • Back Outside to Forward Outside Edge
  • Forward Mohawks from moving
  • Beginning Scratch Spin
  • Waltz Jump from backward crossovers
  • 1-Foot Upright Spin from Back Crossovers

Academy Prep 2 (must pass AP1):

  • Backward Outside & Inside Edges 
  • Forward Power Stroking
  • Backward Power Stroking
  • Toe Loop from moving
  • Half Flip from moving
  • Forward Scratch Spin from back crossovers 
  • Back Inside Pivot

Academy Prep 3 (must pass AP2):

  • Forward Power Pulls 
  • Alternating Back Crossovers to Back Outside Edges
  • Backward Outside & Inside 3-Turns
  • Salchow from backward crossovers
  • Half Lutz
  • Beginning Back Spin 
  • Beginning Sit Spin 

Academy Prep 4 (must pass AP3):

  • Alternating Forward Outside & Forward Inside Spirals 
  • Backward Power Pulls 
  • Forward Power 3-turns
  • Toe Loop Combinations
  • Loop from stand still
  • Sit Spin
  • Advanced Back Spin 
  • Beginning Camel Spin 

Note: Skaters should have their own skates for Academy Prep classes in order to be able to complete the skills at these levels.

Academy Prep 1 (must pass Basic 6):

  • Forward Outside & Inside Edges 
  • Forward Outside & Inside 3-turns from moving 
  • Forward Inside Mohawk from standstill 
  • Back Outside to Forward Outside Edge
  • Intro Scratch Spin
  • Back Inside Pivot  
  • Waltz Jump from Stand Still 
  • 1-Foot Upright Spin from Back Crossovers

Academy Prep 2 (must pass AP1):

  • Moving Forward Inside Mohawks 
  • Backward Outside & Inside Edges 
  • Backward Outside & Inside 3-turns 
  • Forward Scratch Spin from Back Crossovers 
  • Waltz Jump from Back Crossovers 
  • Toe Loop from Stand Still 
  • Half Flip 
  • Half Lutz

Academy Prep 3 (must pass AP2):

  • Forward Power Stroking 
  • Backward Power Stroking 
  • Forward Outside & Inside Spirals 
  • Forward Power Pulls 
  • Beginning Back Spin 
  • Beginning Sit Spin 
  • Salchow from Stand Still 
  • Toe Loop from Moving

Academy Prep 4 (must pass AP3):

  • Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges 
  • Backward Power Pulls 
  • Forward Power 3-turns 
  • Advanced Back Spin 
  • Beginning Camel Spin 
  • Salchow from Back Crossovers 
  • Toe loop Combination 
  • Loop from Stand Still 

Academy Prep 1:

  • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:40 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 9:55-11:20 a.m.

Academy Prep 2:

  • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:40 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 9:55-11:20 a.m.

Academy Prep 3:

  • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:40 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 9:55-11:20 a.m.

Academy Prep 4:

  • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:40 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 9:55-11:20 a.m.

Tuesdays Classes

  • 5:15-5:35pm Off Ice Skills & Warm Up (Rink 4 Upstairs – WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES)
  • 5:35-5:50pm Skates On (Meet at Rink 2 for on ice classes)
  • 5:50-5:55pm On Ice Warm Up
  • 5:55-6:10pm On Ice Skating Skills
  • 6:10-6:35pm On Ice Jumps / Spins
  • 6:35-6:40pm On Ice Supervised Practice

Saturday Classes

  • 9:55-10:15am Off Ice Skills & Warm Up (Rink 4 Upstairs – WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES)
  • 10:15-10:30am Skates On (Meet at Rink 2 for on ice classes)
  • 10:30-10:35am On Ice Warm Up
  • 10:35-10:50am On Ice Skating Skills
  • 10:50-11:15am On Ice Jumps / Spins
  • 11:15-11:20am On Ice Supervised Practice
Class Structure:
  • 20 minutes off ice skills & warm up
    • All skaters MUST have athletic shoes for off ice skills
  • 5 minutes on ice warm up
  • 15 minutes skating skills
  • 25 minutes jumps & spins
  • 5 minutes of supervised practice
Cost:
  • $560 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
  • $504 for 9 classes (Saturdays) 
    • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

Hockey Classes

Hockey classes include Hockey Tot & Hockey 2-4. New skaters should start in Snowplow 1 (ages 3-6) and Basic 1 (ages 7-17).  After passing Snowplow 3, tots may progress to Hockey Tot.  After passing Basic 1, youth may progress to Hockey 2. 

Note: Skaters must wear hockey skates for the below classes. No figure skates are allowed.

Hockey Tot (Must pass Snowplow 3):

  • Proper hockey stance forward and backward
  • Forward T-Stride, 4-6 on each foot
  • One-foot glide for two times the skater’s height (right and left)
  • Rocking Horse - one forward double c-cut, one backward double c-cut, repeat twice
  • Forward double c-cuts without coming to a complete stop (4-6 in a row)
  • Backward double c-cuts without coming to a complete stop (4-6 in a row)
  • Two-foot hockey twists - 2 sets.
  • Snowplow stop
  • Curves - two-foot curves in a deep knee bend in both directions.
  • Supermans - skaters will skate forward and then fall and slide on to their stomach and quickly get up.

Hockey 1:

  • Falling and recovery to a balanced, standing position
  • Proper basic hockey stance (forward and backward)
  • March forward across the ice, 8-10 steps
  • Two-foot glides and dips from forward marching across the ice
  • Forward swizzles / double c-cuts (4 to 6 in a row)
  • T-push to a two-foot glide (hold 2-4 seconds) on a straight line, alternating feet
  • Snowplow stop, stationary

*Bonus Skill: Front to back and back to front turns (stationary)

Note: Hockey 1 will cover the same skills as Basic 1. Skaters can also progress from Basic 1 to Hockey 2.

Hockey 2 (Must pass - Hockey 1, Basic 1, Snowplow 4):

  • Forward strides using 45 degree V-push, focus on good recovery and alternating arm drive
  • Forward one-foot push and glide (right and left)
  • Forward C-Cuts: single leg (right and left) and alternating feet (right and left) in a straight line
  • Backward hustle or march, then glide on two feet
  • Backward swizzles / double c-cuts (4 to 6 in a row)
  • Backward C-cuts, single leg (right and left) and alternating feet (right and left) in a straight line
  • Two-foot moving snowplow stop

*Bonus Skill: Scooter or skateboard push, on circle (right & left)

Hockey 3 (Must pass Hockey 2):

  • Lateral crossover march (both directions)
  • Forward C-cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
  • Forward outside edges on half circles (large C’s), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink
  • Forward inside edges on half circles (large C’s), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink
  • Backward C-cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
  • Backward snowplow stops: One foot and two feet V-stop
  • One-foot moving snowplow stop (Right and Left), introduce 1/4 turn with hips to hockey stop

*Bonus Skill: Forward stops and starts

Hockey 4 (Must pass Hockey 3):

  • Quick starts using forward V-start
  • Backward one-foot glide, right and left
  • Forward crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts
  • Backward crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts
  • Forward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
  • Backward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
  • Hockey stops (stopping to the left and to the right, with speed)

*Bonus Skill: Forward to backward mohawk pivots (both directions, right and left) from powerful, full strides

Hockey Tot (Skaters must have passed Snowplow 3):

  • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m.

Hockey 2 (Skaters must have passed Basic 1):

  • Tuesdays, 5:15-5:45 p.m.

Hockey 3:

  • Thursdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Hockey 4:

  • Thursdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Adult Hockey Skating Skills (must have passed Adult 4):

  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.
    • 40 minutes on ice
      • 9-week session - $315
Class Structure:
  • 25 minutes of instruction
  • 5 minutes of supervised practice
Cost:
  • $280 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
  • $224 for 4 classes (Thursdays) 
    • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

Adult Classes (16+ Years)

Adult Classes include our Adult 1-6, Adult Edge, Adult Jump & Spin, & Adult Hockey Skating Skills Classes. New skaters should start in Adult 1. 

Adult 1:

  • Falling and recovery; on ice
  • Forward marching
  • Forward two-foot glide
  • Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • One forward swizzle/one backward swizzle (rocking horse)
  • Dip
  • Forward snowplow stop – two feet or one foot

Adult 2 (Must pass Adult 1):

  • Forward skating across the width of the ice
  • Forward one-foot glides, R and L
  • Forward slalom
  • Backward skating
  • Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Two-foot turns in place

Adult 3 (Must pass Adult 2):

  • Forward stroking using the blade properly (begin with repetitive one-foot pushes)
  • Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle; 6 to 8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward skating into a long two-foot glide
  • Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward snowplow stop, R and L

Adult 4 (Must pass Adult 3):

  • Forward outside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Forward inside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward one-foot glides, R and L
  • Backward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Hockey stop, both directions

Adult 5 (Must pass Adult 4):

  • Backward outside edge on circle, R and L
  • Backward inside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Forward outside three-turn, R and L
  • Forward swing rolls to a count of six
  • Beginning two-foot spin

Adult 6 (Must pass Adult 5):

  • Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
  • Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
  • Forward inside three-turn, R and L
  • Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line, R and L
  • T-stop, R or L
  • Lunge
  • Two-foot spin into one-foot spin

Adult Edge (Must pass Adult 6):

  • Utilizing varying exercises and patterns, this class will focus on improved edge quality & control.

Adult Jump & Spin (must have passed Adult 6):

  • Skaters will learn basic spin positions and an introduction to single jumps

Adult Hockey Skating Skills (must have passed Adult 4):

  • Class will focus on skating skills and drills to help players new to the game or looking to enhance their control, speed, and agility on the ice

Adult 1:

  • Tuesdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult 2:

  • Tuesdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult 3:

  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult 4:

  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult 5:

  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult 6:

  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult Edge (Must have passed Adult 6):

  • Tuesdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult Jump & Spin (Must have passed Adult 6):

  • Thursdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.

Adult Hockey Skating Skills (must have passed Adult 4):

  • Tuesdays, 6:40-7:20 p.m.
Class Structure:
  • 5 minutes on ice warm up
  • 30 minutes of instruction
  • 5 minutes of supervised practice
Cost:
  • $360 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
  • $288 for 8 classes (Thursdays) 
    • No make-ups, credits or refunds permitted

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Learn to Skate USA Membership
Make-up Class/Missed Class Policy
  • You may request ONE (1) practice / public session pass per missed class
  • NO credits or refunds will be issued for missed classes
Practice Pass/Public Session Policy
  • Included in your Session Fee is 10 practice/public session passes that can be used for the participant and/or family/friend. 
  • Passes will be automatically added to your account upon registration. Passes expire the last day of the session

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For more information, contact:

Great Park Ice Learn to Skate
gpilearntoskate@therinks.com
949-774-1615