Advanced Skating Skills with Coach John
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Who: Blue Edge FSC of CT club members who have U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) or Learn to Skate USA (LTSUSA) membership and are Basic Skill level 3 and above.
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When: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:05 PM (off-ice) + 5:15-6:15 PM (on-ice), starting September 17, 2024. Click here for schedule.
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Where: M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac York Hill campus
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Class Description: During this hour-long group class, Coach John will lead a Learn to Test group class which will introduce skaters to the first two skating skills (formerly moves in the field) tests over a series of weeks.
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Class Structure: 20 mins off-ice with Coach John (optional; participants responsible for bringing exercise mats, jump ropes, and water bottles) followed by 1 hour of on-ice training (20 mins skating skills warm-up + 40 mins on-ice Learn to Test training with Coach John).
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During the Fall 2024-25 term, the class will be offered in two blocks. Block A – 6 weeks (September and October). Block B – 7 weeks (November and December). Registration for Block B will open in late October. We encourage skaters to participate in both blocks.
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Cost: $210 for 6-weeks (Block A).
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Registration: Log in to the Blue Edge EntryEeze page and go to the Contract Ice tab. Please email skate@blueedgefsc.org with questions.​
Adult Artistry
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Who: ADULT Blue Edge FSC of CT club members who have U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) or Learn to Skate USA (LTSUSA) membership and are Basic Skill level 3 and above.
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When: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:05PM (off-ice) + 5:15-6:15PM (on-ice), starting September 17, 2024. Click here for schedule.
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Where: M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac York Hill campus
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Class Description: During this hour-long group class, Coach Lizzie will train skaters for an Adult Compulsory program (no music) and a choreographed performance piece. Skaters registered in Block B (7-week session during November-December), will be encouraged to perform the choreographed piece during the club Holiday show on December 15, 2024. Skaters will be responsible for providing a reasonably priced costume for the performance. With input from the skaters, Coach Lizzie will decide on the details for the costume.
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Class Structure: 20 mins off-ice with Coach John (optional; participants responsible for bringing exercise mats, jump ropes, and water bottles) followed by 1 hour of on-ice training (20 mins skating skills warm-up + 40 mins on-ice training with Coach Lizzie).
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During the Fall 2024-25 term, the class will be offered in two blocks. Block A – 6 weeks (September and October). Block B – 7 weeks (November and December). Registration for Block B will open in late October. We encourage skaters to participate in both blocks.
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Cost: $210 for 6-weeks (Block A).
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Registration: Log in to the Blue Edge EntryEeze page and go to the Contract Ice tab. Please email skate@blueedgefsc.org with questions.
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Ice Dance with Coach Lizzie
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Who: Blue Edge FSC of CT club members who have U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) or Learn to Skate USA (LTSUSA) membership and are Basic Skill level 3 and above.
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When: Sundays, 12:15-12:45PM, starting September 15, 2024. Click here for schedule.
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Where: M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac York Hill campus
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Class Description: This 30 mins, small group class introduces skaters to ice dance steps and rhythmic performance to a piece of music. Ice dance steps and patterns in this class align with the Learn to Skate USA ice dance badge program and will allow skaters to earn ice dance badges. Ice dancers begin by learning dance steps such as swing rolls and progressives, and a series of set pattern dances to various musical rhythms like Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, and Rhythm Blues. Dances can be performed either solo or with a partner. Solo Dance competition has become very popular recently and experience from this class will enable skaters to test and compete in these competitions. Ice dance is great for adults who may not be inclined to jumps and spins, and for anyone who wants to work on their edges and musicality.
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Class Structure: During the Fall 2024-25 term, the class will be offered in two blocks. Block A – 6 weeks (September and October). Block B – 7 weeks (November and December). Registration for Block B will open in late October. We encourage skaters to participate in both blocks. Participants of block B will present an Ice Dance performance during the club Holiday Show on December 15, 2024.
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Cost: $120 for 6-week session (Block A).
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Registration: Log in to the Blue Edge EntryEeze page and go to the Contract Ice tab. Please email skate@blueedgefsc.org with questions.​