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.

(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 9:35pm 800.WHNC 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 800.BUE8 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 800.D5S4 7/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 800.LCV9 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 4:30pm 800.1U61 7/11 4IA

(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 Sa 10:45am C1B.W2AM 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm C1B.EPS0 7/10 4IA

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 RECenter 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 10:45am EB9.BMYV 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm EB9.RVRF 7/10 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.4KY1 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 9BB.1VT7 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 9BB.OA5H 7/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 9BB.5JOW 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 4:30pm 9BB.WK39 7/11 4IA

(3-5 yrs.) This class is designed for students who have completed the Snowplow Sam 1-3 curriculum but are not yet comfortable enough to begin the basic series with older students. Skating skills include forward skating, backward two-foot glide, backward swizzles, rocking horse, two-foot hop and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 3. Helmets are required

MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 7C1.4ORT 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 7C1.WOPE 7/10 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 9:00am FBC.6C58 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am FBC.88RU 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm FBC.1253 7/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm FBC.KUF7 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 5:00pm FBC.5B3P 7/11 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 9:00am B6D.DXLM 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm B6D.I1VG 7/10 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 9:00am 291.UW52 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Sa 10:10am 291.NX2G 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 291.58ET 7/10 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm 291.D848 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 5:00pm 291.YBKQ 7/11 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 Sa 9:35am 63A.GJXV 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 63A.7KN2 7/10 4IA

(14-Adult) For students who have never skated before, this class develops preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic skills such as falling safely, sitting on the ice and standing up, plus marching in place, forward across the ice, 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 9:00am C06.UKS0 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm C06.LYOF 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 7:30pm C06.3JVG 7/11 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 9:00am AA1.HGZ3 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm AA1.V04Q 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 7:30pm AA1.J6AW 7/11 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 9:00am 5B4.GWTT 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm 5B4.8WSY 7/10 4IA MtVernREC M 8:00pm 5B4.BJOS 7/11 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 8:00pm B42.DENM 7/11 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 Sa 9:35am 98F.PW7R 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 98F.FKSK 7/10 4IA

(6-13 yrs.) Skills include skating backward on the outside edge and 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 9:35am 681.B619 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 681.DBWI 7/10 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 4C4.5RAF 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:35pm 4C4.J0PX 7/10 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.THVQ 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 1:10pm 381.QWLN 7/10 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.FDJ7 7/9 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 10:10am 087.0A12 7/9 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.Z04N 7/9 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.W5LA 7/9 4IA

(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 9:00am 5D3.XNDQ 7/9 4IA MtVernREC Su 12:00pm 5D3.MLHV 7/10 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 9:35am BBE.RK4H 7/10 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.8K6Q 7/9 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. Students need hockey skates, hockey gloves, a helmet and a hockey stick. Prerequisite: Hockey 2.

MtVernREC Sa 10:45am 83A.N5QE 7/9 4IA