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Skating School

Skating School Class Schedule

Day Time Levels Offered
Mondays 5:15 - 5:45pm Snowplow, Basic 1 - 6
Fridays 5:15 - 5:45pm Snowplow, Basic 1 - 2, Jump & Spin
5:45 - 6:15pm Basic 3 - 6, Power Stroking
Saturdays 2:30 - 3:00pm Snowplow, Basic 1 - 6

Click here to learn more about US Figure Skating's Learn to Skate program

NEW SKATING SCHOOL STUDENTS

All new students are asked to arrive a minimum of 45 minutes early on the first day of class to register, check-in, pay, and tie their skates.

Please wear warm clothes (pants, jacket, mittens, hat/beanie, long socks) as it is very cold inside the rink.

All new students are automatically placed in the Basic 1 class. If the student skates at a higher level, please inform the Box Office when registering so that we may place the skater in the proper level.

On the first day of class please check in at the Box Office to pick up your badge and pay the $25 drop in class fee and/OR sign up for an 8 week class package ($160) plus a mandatory $20 USFS Learn to Skate membership fee.

 

CURRENT SKATING SCHOOL STUDENTS

Skaters should arrive at the rink at least 30 minutes in advance to check in, get their badge, and tie their skates.

For questions/information

Please call us at 909-986-4231 or email us at reservations@ontariocenterice.com

 

Learn to Skate Levels Offered

Snowplow Sam 1 – 4

Discover, Learn and Play

Preschool-age skaters develop preliminary coordination and strength to move around on the ice. The introductory classes are divided into four progressive levels for kids with no prior skating experience to build confidence in skating and themselves. Fun and games make this positive experience for your kids enjoyable and memorable.

Pre-Free Skate
For those skaters who develop an interest in figure skating, Pre Free Skate begins exploring the specific skills needed to move into the the various figure skating disciplines.


Basic 1 – 6
FUNdamentals

The first stage of skills forms a strong foundation for your skaters to explore the world of skating. All will progress at their own pace working toward mastering each skill. Active Start encourages skaters to trade in hesitation for excitement as they grow a love for skating. FUNdamentals harness those skills as agility, balance, coordination and speed become the main focus of this curriculum.


Free Skate 1 – 6

Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group format such as a bridge program, circuit classes or as an introductory training program. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.


Specialty classes

Axel:  Teaches basic axel technique and the fundamentals of double jumps (for Freeskate 6 skaters & up)

SPIN:  Designed to improve skaters spin technique and to work on more advanced spin variations. (for Freeskate & up)

Double Jump: Teaches fundamental double jump technique to those ready to move beyond single jumps (must have axel jump to join).

Stroking: Teaches the fundamentals of figure skating and incorporates edge quality, cross overs, and overall flow across the ice (for Basic 4 levels and up - skaters will be broken into "high" and "low" level stroking groups).