Ice Skating

• Offered at Mt. Vernon Ice Arena at Mt. Vernon

Rec Center. • Students should report 15 minutes before class and be ready to go on the ice at class time. • Prior to the first class, students should attend a public session to become accustomed to the ice and to determine proper skate fitting. • Recommended clothing is a sweater or jacket, knit hat, gloves or mittens and warm, comfortable slacks. • Ice skating classes include free admission to public skating sessions equal to the number of classes. All group-lesson students are entitled to free rental skates for use during lessons and practice sessions. • Although there are no equipment requirements except as noted in Hockey 1 and up, head protection (hockey or biking helmets), knee and elbow protection are strongly recommended.

Two different instructional progressions are used for lessons, USFSA (Skate with US – Snowplow Sam, Basic, Freestyle, Adult) and ISI (Ice Skating Institute – Tot, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta). The Park Authority offers the full progression of classes for USFSA and the ISI introductory-level classes for each age group. *Students in one progression may change to the other progression at the appropriate skating level by using the chart below. Consult the course descriptions for more information.

Snowplow Sam 1 3-6 yrs. Tot 1 or 2 (4-6 yrs.) Snowplow Sam 2 3-6 yrs * Snowplow Sam 3 3-6 yrs * Basic 1 6-13 yrs. Pre-Alpha (7-13 yrs.) Basic 2 6-13 yrs. *

Basic 3 6-13 yrs. * 6-13 yrs. * 6-13 yrs. * 6-13 yrs. * 7-13 yrs. * 6-adult * 14-adult Pre-Alpha Adult 14-adult * 14-adult * 14-adult *

The Park Authority contracts with specialists in different areas to offer a broad range of programs and times to skate. Service partners who rent the ice at the Mt. Vernon Rec Center include • Youth and Adult Hockey Leagues/Clubs • Adult drop-in hockey • Figure Skating Clubs • Special Olympics For information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Rec Center/mount-vernon/ice-arena.

(3-5 yrs.) This class helps students develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. The skills are like those in Snowplow Sam 1 except that adults and children stay together on the ice for the whole class. Each participating adult must be able to skate without assistance to help the student in the learning process; this is not a learnto-skate class for the adult. Skating skills include falling safely, marching in place, marching forward, marching then gliding on two feet, dipping in place and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC Sa 9:35am EB9.Q19Z 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm EB9.SH2E 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am EB9.W0VB 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm EB9.YOOP 10/23 4IA

(3-5 yrs.) This class helps students develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students must be able to work in a group setting without direct parental supervision and be able to listen to and follow instructions. Skating skills include falling safely, marching in place, marching forward, marching then gliding on two feet, dipping in place and other skills geared towards balance, movement and coordination. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 9BB.XF8D 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 9BB.FJRT 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 9BB.MPKR 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 9BB.I9Q2 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 9BB.ZSVR 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 9BB.PR79 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 9BB.M2J3 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 9BB.EURL 10/23 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 9BB.BC1R 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 9BB.GMSP 10/24 4IA

(3-5 yrs.) This class targets students who are home schooled but is open to any student. This class helps students develop the preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students need the ability to work in a group instructional setting without an adult being on the ice and the ability to listen to and follow instructions. Skating skills include falling down safely, marching in place, marching forward, march then glide on two feet, dip in place and other skills geared towards balance, movement and coordination. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC F 9:15am 41F.V97H 9/9 4IA MtVernREC F 9:15am 41F.NULV 10/21 4IA

(3-5 yrs.) This class delves further into skills learned in Snowplow Sam 1. Skating skills include march followed by a long glide, dip while moving, backward walking, backward wiggles, forward swizzle, beginning snowplow stop motion in place or holding onto barrier, two-foot hop in place and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 1 or Tot 1. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 800.QHB8 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 800.JBOW 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 800.ZZWA 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 800.6K4V 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 800.3KDJ 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 800.LCT0 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 800.LUZZ 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 800.3EXH 10/23 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 800.N3M5 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 800.P3XN 10/24 4IA

(3-5 yrs.) This class targets students who are home schooled but is open to any student. This class delves further into the skills learned in Snowplow Sam 1. Skating skills include march followed by a long glide, dip while moving, backward walking, backward wiggles, forward swizzle, beginning snowplow stop motion in place or holding onto barrier, two-foot hop in place and other skills geared towards balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 1 or Tot 1. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC F 9:15am 7F5.ZI8V 9/09 4IA MtVernREC F 9:15am 7F5.K9K2 10/21 4IA

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(3-5 yrs.) This class emphasizes skills learned in Sam 1 and 2 and teaches students basic ice-skating elements. Skills include forward skating, forward one-foot glide, forward swizzles, backward swizzles, moving forward snowplow stop, curves and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 2. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC Su 1:10pm C1B.8X6G 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am C1B.R331 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am C1B.14LT 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm C1B.KN1K 10/23 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) For students who have never skated before, this class helps develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic elements including falling safely, sitting on ice and standing up, marching in place, marching forward across the ice, marching then gliding on two feet, forward two-foot glide, dipping in place, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Helmets are required.

MtVernREC Sa 9am FBC.OA7P 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am FBC.GYNK 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am FBC.SB39 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am FBC.I634 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm FBC.ROJZ 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm FBC.3N4P 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm FBC.P6JN 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am FBC.15PV 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am FBC.ZTNR 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am FBC.X9J0 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am FBC.5DU9 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm FBC.F3OJ 10/23 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm FBC.DGNE 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm FBC.RC2G 10/24 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) This class targets students who are home schooled but is open to any student. For students who have never ice skated before, this class helps students develop the preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic elements which provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills. Skating skills include falling down safely, sitting on ice and standing up, marching in place, marching forward across the ice, march then glide on two feet, forward two-foot glide, dip in place, forward swizzles, backward wiggles, beginning snowplow stop on two feet or one foot and other skills geared towards balance, movement and coordination.

MtVernREC F 9:15am 44E.SD9U 9/9 4IA MtVernREC F 9:45am 44E.AMGM 10/21 4IA (6-13 yrs.) For students with some skating ability who have had no organized skating instruction or for those who wish to repeat Basic 1. Students continue to learn basic elements which provide a solid foundation for advanced skills. Class is adjusted based on participants’ skill level. Skills include falling safely, sitting on ice and standing up, marching in place, marching forward across the ice, marching then gliding on two feet, forward two-foot glide, dipping in place, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination.

MtVernREC Sa 9am B6D.X59K 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm B6D.8B8H 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am B6D.EQKT 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm B6D.A33M 10/23 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) This class concentrates on elements designed to make the skater comfortable gliding on one foot, skating backward and turning from forward to backward on two feet. Skating skills include scooter pushes, forward one-foot glides, backward two-foot glide, rocking horse, backward swizzles, two-foot turns from forward to backward in place moving snowplow stop and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 1.

MtVernREC Sa 9am 291.OUPQ 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 291.KQP1 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 291.250M 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 291.ATD7 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 291.R20R 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am 291.8L9Y 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 291.S5PG 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 291.AX8Y 10/23 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 291.EDGY 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 291.QFNB 10/24 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) This class targets students who are home schooled but is open to any student. This class concentrates on elements designed to make the skater comfortable gliding on one foot, skating backward and turning from forward to backward on two feet. Skating skills include scooter pushes, forward onefoot glides, backward two-foot glide, rocking horse, backward swizzles, two-foot turns from forward to backward in place moving snowplow stop and other skills geared towards balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 1.

MtVernREC F 9:45am 018.FWCU 9/9 4IA MtVernREC F 9am 018.4JIO 10/21 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) Skaters continue working on skills including beginning forward stroking showing correct use of blade, forward half swizzle pumps on a circle, moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle, beginning backward one-foot glides, backward snowplow stop, forward slalom and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 2.

MtVernREC F 9:45am 63A.CR3G 9/9 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 63A.0ATR 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 63A.LHMD 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 63A.M4EY 9/12 4IA MtVernREC F 9:45am 63A.PM8M 10/21 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 63A.JT96 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 63A.OTBL 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 63A.6DD4 10/24 4IA

(14-Adult) This class, for those who have never skated before, develops preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic skills such as falling safely, sitting on the ice and standing up, marching in place, marching forward across the ice, marching then gliding on two feet, forward two-foot glide, dip in place, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination.

MtVernREC Sa 9am C06.XEYW 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm C06.2B5J 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 7:45pm C06.TPN4 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am C06.TFTR 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm C06.VNRG 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 7:45pm C06.B470 10/24 4IA

(14-Adult) For students with some skating ability who have had no organized skating instruction. This class helps students develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic skills such as falling and recovery, forward marching, forward two-foot glide, forward swizzles, one forward swizzle/one backward swizzle, dip and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination.

MtVernREC Sa 9am AA1.ST3T 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm AA1.4DKM 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 7:45pm AA1.79B1 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am AA1.NVCZ 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm AA1.BSFE 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 7:45pm AA1.XH8I 10/24 4IA

(14-Adult) Skaters concentrate on forward skating across the width of the ice, forward one-foot glides, forward slalom, backward skating, backward swizzles, two-foot turns in place and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Adult 1.

MtVernREC Sa 9am 5B4.F5SH 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 5B4.EGJH 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M/F 8:15pm 5B4.MJLG 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am 5B4.KK3Q 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 5B4.M39H 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 7:45pm 5B4.V4SQ 10/24 4IA

(14-Adult) Students concentrate on forward stroking using the blade properly, forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, backward skating into a long two-foot glide, forward chasses on a circle, backward snowplow stop and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Adult 2.

MtVernREC M 8:15pm B42.O2WL 9/12 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) Students focus on skills including skating on the proper outside and inside edges, forward crossovers, backward half swizzle pumps on a circle, backward one-foot glides, beginning twofoot spin and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 3.

MtVernREC F 9:45am 98F.88T1 9/9 4IA MtVernREC Sa 12:35pm 98F.EUEP 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 98F.E94E 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 98F.5GX0 9/12 4IA MtVernREC F 9:45am 98F.TKXE 10/21 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am 98F.9E7E 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 98F.7DIK 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 98F.S2S2 10/24 4IA (6-13 yrs.) Skills include skating backward on the outside edge on a circle, skating backward on the inside edge on a circle, backward crossovers, forward outside three-turn, advanced two-foot spin, hockey stops and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 4.

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 681.YUXC 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 681.YKZV 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 681.6HC3 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 681.YJMD 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 681.3EGP 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 681.CVI3 10/24 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) Skills include forward inside three-turn, moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, backward stroking, beginning one-foot spin with optional free leg position and entry, T-stops, bunny hop, forward spiral on a straight line and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 5.

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4C4.UG6K 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 4C4.EWD5 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 4C4.AFGF 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 4C4.6PE4 10/23 4IA

(6-Adult) This class prepares skaters to advance into specialized ice skating areas. Skills include forward inside open mohawk from a standstill position, backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glides, backward outside edge to a forward outside edge transition, two forward crossovers into a forward inside mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge, one-foot upright spin and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Basic 6.

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 381.EZLX 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 381.CDVM 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 381.4OAA 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 381.ILGT 10/23 4IA

(6-Adult) The following elements must be mastered before moving on to the next level: forward power stroking, basic forward outside and forward inside consecutive edges, backward outside threeturns, upright spin, entry from back crossovers, half flip, toe loop and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Intro to Free Skate.

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 37E.M1PU 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 37E.FA02 9/11 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 37E.VIC6 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 37E.HCET 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 37E.FA0S 10/23 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 37E.4EWF 10/24 4IA

(6-Adult) This class focuses on alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis, basic backward outside and backward inside consecutive edges, backward inside three-turns, beginning back spin, half Lutz, salchow and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Free Skate 1.

MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 087.UHFY 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 087.K9MD 10/22 4IA

(6-Adult) This class focuses on alternating backward crossovers to back outside edges, alternating mohawk/crossover sequence, waltz three-turns, advanced back spin with free foot in crossed leg position, loop jump, waltz jump-toe loop or salchow-toe loop combination and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Free Skate 2.

MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4F3.SZBD 9/10 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 4F3.2G8T 9/12 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 4F3.PCK5 10/22 4IA MtVernREC M 5:15pm 4F3.CXQB 10/24 4IA

(6-Adult) This class focuses on forward power three-turns, waltz eight, forward upright spin to backward upright spin, sit spin, half loop, flip and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Free Skate 3.

MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 3E7.4W06 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 3E7.2D7U 10/22 4IA

(6-Adult) This class focuses on backward outside three-turn, Mohawk (clockwise and counter clockwise), Five-step Mohawk sequence, Camel spin (MIN 3 revolutions), Waltz jump-loop combination and Lutz Jump. Prerequisite: Free Skate 4.

MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 09F.API4 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 09F.6660 10/22 4IA

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(6-Adult) For students who have never played ice hockey before. This class helps students develop the preliminary coordination and strength necessary for hockey. Students learn basic elements which provide a solid foundation for more advanced skills. Students need hockey skates, hockey gloves and a helmet. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 3 or Basic 2.

MtVernREC Sa 9am 5D3.C86S 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm 5D3.EFZ5 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9am 5D3.WZ0P 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Sa 12pm 5D3.YANT 10/23 4IA

(6-Adult) This class focuses on ice hockey fundamentals including proper balance and correct hockey skating technique. Students need hockey skates, hockey gloves, a helmet and a correctly sized stick. Prerequisite: Introduction to Hockey.

MtVernREC Sa 12:35pm BBE.E4CX 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm BBE.2JHA 9/11 4IA MtVernREC Sa 9:35am BBE.VNSH 10/22 4IA MtVernREC Su 12pm BBE.5MZX 10/23 4IA

(6-Adult) This class continues to focus on hockey fundamentals with skills such as forward strides using 45 degree v-push, forward one-foot push and glide, forward c-cuts single leg and alternating feet in a straight line, backward hustle or march, backward swizzles/double c-cuts, backward c-cuts single leg and alternating feet in a straight line and two-foot moving snowplow stop. Students need hockey skates, hockey gloves, a helmet and a hockey stick. Prerequisite: Hockey 1.

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am E3B.N76L 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am E3B.DDVY 10/22 4IA

(6-Adult) This class focuses on skills such as lateral crossover march in both directions, forward c-cuts on a circle in both directions, forward outside edges on half circles alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink, forward inside edges on half circles alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink, backward c-cuts on a circle in both directions, backward snowplow stops, one-foot moving snowplow stop and introduction to 1/4 turn with hips to hockey stop. Bring hockey skates, gloves, helmet and hockey stick. Prerequisite: Hockey 2.

MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 83A.HG79 9/10 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 83A.H89L 10/22 4IA