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Skating Skills with Coach John
Who: All skaters Basic 3 and above. Skaters must be members of U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) or Learn to Skate USA (LTSUSA). Skaters who participated in the Fall Term with Coach John are encouraged to continue in this specialty class during the Winter term. Please note that there is increased interest in this class and as such, skaters may be divided into smaller groups with additional coaches. Skaters will be expected to demonstrate appropriate use of the whole ice rink surface, which is shared with practice ice skaters and coaches. Coach John will be supervising skill development of all participants.
When: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:00 PM ; Block A - six weeks beginning January 2, 2024 and Block B - six weeks beginning February 13, 2024. Click here for schedule.
Where: M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac York Hill campus
Class Description: This group class will get skaters comfortable with using the whole ice rink surface. Skaters will develop their skating skills by working on edge quality, stride length, extension, acceleration, speed, power and flow. The skating patterns and drills practiced in this class are suitable for all types of skaters (freestyle, hockey, speed skating). Skaters may earn the Pre-Freestyle and Freestyle badges in this class.
Cost: $150 for 6 weeks of classes.
Registration: Log in to the Blue Edge EntryEeze page and go to the Contract Ice tab. Please email skate@blueedgefsc.org with questions.
Ice Dance with Coach Lizzie
Who: All skaters Basic 3 and above. Skaters must be members of U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) or Learn to Skate USA (LTSUSA).
When: Sundays, 12:15 - 12:45 PM; Block A - six weeks beginning January 7, 2024 and Block B - six weeks beginning February 25. Click here for schedule.
Where: M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac York Hill campus
.Class Description: This small group class introduces skaters to ice dance steps and rhythmic performance to a piece of music. The aim of this class is to learn ice dance steps and patterns aligned with the Learn to Skate USA ice dance badge program. 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. Skaters can both test and compete in Ice dance; Solo Dance competition has become very popular recently. 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. Skaters may earn the Ice Dance badges.
Cost: $150 for 6 weeks of classes.
Registration: Log in to the Blue Edge EntryEeze page and go to the Contract Ice tab. Please email skate@blueedgefsc.org with questions.