Learn To Skate

The Rosemount Learn to Skate program offers a basic skills program. This program offers a skill progression designed to enhance the capabilities of all skaters. Please look carefully at the class descriptions. It is not uncommon for a student to repeat a level before mastering all the skills at that level. All classes are held on Monday evenings at the Rosemount Ice Arena, 13885 South Robert Trail. Questions should be directed to Rosemount Parks & Recreation at 651-322-6000. The above times are suggested class times. These times may change depending on the number of registrations and age of students registering for each level. Class times will be assigned accordingly, and every attempt will be made to notify participants before the first class if their class time has changed. WINTER SESSION: Mondays, January 9 – February 20, 2023 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Thursday, January 5

SPRING SESSION Mondays, Monday, February 27 – April 10, 2023 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Thursday, February 23

FEE: $78 NOTE: There are no refunds for Learn to Skate lessons after the registration deadline.

6:05pm

• 3’s/4’s P.A.L.S- (Parent and little skater) • 3’s/4’s Classes • Snow Plow

Sam- Levels 1-4 • Basic 1

6:40pm

• 3’s/4’s Classes • Snow Plow

Sam- Levels 1-4 • Basic 1 • Basic 2

7:15pm

• Snow Plow

Sam- Levels 1-4 • Basic 1 • Basic 2-6 • Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate • Hockey Track

WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?

Skaters Ages 3 and 4

• P.A.L.S.- Parent and Little Skater • 3’s/4’s Class: Please note there are two classes: 3’s/4’s Beginners class and 3’s/4’s Advanced class. See Class descriptions for more information.

Skaters Ages 4-7

• Snow Plow Sam - Levels 1-4

These classes are for kids ages 4-7 who have some to no experience with ice skating.

See page 13 for more details on each class.

Beginner Skaters Ages 4 and up

• Basic 1

Basic 2 - Free Skate and Hockey Track

• Passed pre-requisite classes • Must have passed Basic 2 OR Snow Plow

Sam Class Level 4. PLEASE

NOTE

All skaters will be evaluated the first week and placed in a class that matches their skating ability and age.

LEARN TO SKATE

SPECIAL NOTES

• Skaters and/or parents must have ice skates to participate. No roller blades or other type of skate. • Protective headgear is required in all classes.

Bike helmets or lightweight hockey helmets are acceptable. • Only skaters enrolled in the Learn to Skate program may be on the ice. • Name Tags: All skaters should pick up their name tags as they enter the arena. Class time, class level and class color are on the tag. Skaters should skate to the corresponding color on the glass at their lesson time. • Class Attire: Skaters should wear warm, comfortable clothing. Dress in layers so jackets and sweaters can be removed as the skaters warm up.

Mittens or gloves are a must. No tight jeans as they restrict movement. • Rental skates are not available. Please make sure your skate blades are sharp and your boots fit properly. No double-blade skates are allowed.

P.A.L.S. - PARENT AND LITTLE SKATER:

This class is designed for parents and new skaters to learn basic skills together. Some of the skills included are forward marching, twofoot glides, dips, and starting backward wiggles.

3’S/4’S CLASS:

This class is designed for 3 and 4 year olds who have no to little experience with ice skating. They will learn basic skills such as forward marching, two-foot glides, dips, and starting backward wiggles. • 3’s/4’s Beginner class: This class is for 3 and 4 year olds who have very little to no ice skating experience. • 3’s/4’s Advanced class: This class is for 3 and 4 year olds who have some to minimal ice skating experience. They should know how to do the following skills: standing up on the ice, forward marching and some backwards skating. SNOW PLOW SAM (4-7 YEARS OLD): There are four levels in this curriculum. Once all 4 levels are passed students will advance to Basic 3. This curriculum is designed to develop the preliminary coordination and strength necessary to move on skates. • Snow Plow Sam 1: This class is designed for kids 4-7 years old who have no to minimal ice skating experience. They will learn the following basic skills: forward marching, glides, dips, and start backwards wiggles. • Snow Plow Sam 2: This class is designed for kids 4-7 years old who have passed Snow Plow Sam 1. They will continue to practice skills learned in SPS 1 as well as learning new skills such as: backward wiggles, swizzles and beginning snow plow stop. • Snow Plow Sam 3: This class is designed for kids 4-7 years old who have passed Snow Plow Sam 1 and 2. Skaters will continue practicing skills from the previous levels as well as learn new skills such as: one foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, etc. • Snow Plow Sam 4: This class is designed for kids 4-7 years old who have passed Snow Plow Sam 1, 2, and 3. Skaters will continue practicing previously learned skills as well as new skills such as: backward two foot glide, backward swizzles, rocking horse, etc.

LEARN TO SKATE

THE BASIC SIX:

These six levels introduce the fundamentals of skating moves which include forward and backward skating, stops, crossovers and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Six, skaters will have the knowledge to advance to the Free Skate Levels. • Basic 1: This class is designed for skaters ages 4 and up with little or no skating experience.

Skaters will learn the following basic skills: forward/backward skating, swizzles, stopping, etc. • Basic 2-3: These classes are designed for skaters who have passed Basic 1 and/or Snow Plow

Sam level 4. Skaters will be evaluated the first night to determine appropriate basic skills level. • Basic 2: Skaters will work on scooter pushes, one foot glides, moving stops, etc. • Basic 3: Skaters will work on backward one foot glide, backward swizzles, forward slalom, etc. • Basic 4-6: Designed for skaters who have passed Basic 3. Skaters will work on edges, crossovers, spins, stroking, etc. • Basic 4: Skaters will practice previous skills as well as learn backward skating, turns, edges, etc. • Basic 5: Skaters will work on crossovers, backward pumps, edges, spins, etc. • Basic 6: Skaters will work on backward crossovers, edges, turns, spins, etc. PRE-FREE SKATE AND FREE SKATE 1-4: Designed for figure skaters that have passed Basic 6. • Pre-Free Skate: Skaters will work on 3-turns, edges, crossovers, and beginning spins. They must have experience and have passed the Basic Skills levels before signing up for pre-free skate. • Free Skate 1-4: Skaters will continue practicing previously learned skills in pre-free skate. They will learn how to do spins, backward 3-turns/edges, etc.

HOCKEY TRACK (4 years and older that have passed Snow Plow Sam Level 4 or Basic 2)

Designed for skaters who plan to play hockey or are currently playing hockey. Skaters will work on stronger forward and backward skating, stops, crossovers, edge work, etc. All elements will be taught without a stick or puck.