ICE SKATING LESSONS 

Ice skating holds essential elements for boys, girls and adults alike, to acquire self-esteem, confidence, physical development, mental development, a sense of dedication and determination, and lasting friendships.

!!NEW CLASS SEMESTERS!!
Fall 2011:  August 16 – October 16 (Tu, Fri or Sun)
Winter 2011:  October 18 – December 18 (Tu, Fri or Sun)
Holiday Sk8 School:  December 26 – January 6 (week long camp)
Winter 2012:  January 10 – March 6 (Tu, Fri or Sun)
Spring 2012:  March 27 – May 25 (Tu, Fri or Sun)

Interested in competing in March? 
Click here…..Spring Fling 2012

Here’s how to get started…..

STEP 1:  Enroll in group skating lessons.
This is a very cost effective way to determine if your child is interested in ice skating.  Class packages include 8 weeks of group instruction, PLUS skate rental is included!  Skaters will also be given the opportunity to participate in an “End of Season” exhibition, recital or show (depends on the semester).  Group classes are offered for first-time skaters ages 3 & older, as well as intermediate to advanced beginner skaters.

Cool Sports hosts the U.S. Figure Skatings’ Basic Skills program which boasts a Tot Program (Snowplow Sam 1, 2 & 3) and 8 different skating levels (Basic 1 – Basic 8 ) where elements increase in difficulty as the skater continues to advance.  There is also an Adult 1 - 4  program for beginner skaters ages 16 & older (see Adult Program below).

Class brochure & registration form:  Basic Skills ~ Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Class FAQs

**Private instruction may be added to your skating agenda along with group classes at any time.  Contact the Skating Director to learn more about “booster lessons”.**

STEP 2a:  Enroll in the Junior Skating Academy
After completing all eight levels of the Basic Skills Program, enrollment into the Junior Skating Academy (JSA) is the next step.  JSA includes 3 hours of on-ice group instruction and 1 hour of off-ice group instruction each week.  Skaters also receive a JSA academy skating vest, inclusion in the annual holiday ice show and a handful of skater / parent informational clinics.  Junior Skating Academy is open to graduates of Basic 8 up through PreJuvenile FS.  Pre-determined academy test sessions (not official USFS test sessions) will take place during each of the two seasons.

Class brochure & registration form: Junior Academy Brochure (2011-12)

STEP 2b:  Enroll in the Coffee Club
For adult skaters who have successfully completed Adult 4  in the Basic Skills Program, the next step would be joining the Coffee Club.  Coffee Club consists of other adult skaters ages 16 & older who have completed Adult 2 or higher, and are interested in taking their skating to the next step.  Class members are given access to one (or two if necessary) staff instructors who will direct the group in warm-ups, group maneuvers, and also provide individual attention during the 45 minute group lesson.  Coffee Club meets on Sundays from 2:15pm-3pm.

Learn more about our Adult Skating Program!!!
Class brochure & registration form:  Adult Program Brochure Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

STEP 3:  Private Instruction
Once skaters have successfully completed Basic Skills (all 8 levels) and the Bridge Program (MIF 1, FS 1 & Dance 1) then the next step would be finding a private instructor.  Skaters would also then be required to become members of the Cool Sports Skating Academy and begin private instruction during ”freestyle sessions”.  (Jumps are NOT permitted during public session skating times.)  Monthly Freestyle Contracts are offered for advanced skaters taking private lessons and include ice time fees only.  Private instructors are paid personally for their time.    Click here to see the list of Cool Sports’ Skating Instructors.

Skaters interested in competiting will most definitely need to be connected with a private instructor, and will require lessons outside of group classes.  Skating competitions are offered throughout the year for levels Snowplow Sam & higher.

For information on any of the above mentioned classes, please contact the Cool Sports Skating Director, Nikki Copeland-Ronayne, at (865) 218-4500 x 227.