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U.S. Figure Skating
Basic Skills Program
Group Lessons
Learn the FUN-damentals of Skating!
2008/2009 Season
Will begin in October 2008
Information on the Re-Opening of the
Beaver County Ice Arena
For information on the Beaver County Figure Skating Club’s “Basic Skills” skating lessons please call 412-846-5600 ext. 303 or skateintospring@bcfsc.org. Please leave your name, address, phone number and/or your email address. You will be contacted as soon as possible.
The objectives of the program are:
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To provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater
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To teach correct technique of the basic elements of skating
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To develop a finer degree of coordination and balance
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To promote physical fitness
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To have fun!
Program Descriptions
Snowplow Sam Curriculum
Helmets are required
Ages: 4-5
Days and time:
Tuesdays 10:00 am- 10:45am
Wednesdays 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
The Snowplow Sam Levels I - III are designed to help the preschool age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice.
Ages: 6 and up
Second Class Discount – It is recommended that Basic 4 and higher skaters take two lessons a week. The second class is half price. No other discounts apply.
Days and Times:
Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturdays 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
The Basic Skills are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves — forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and mohawks.
Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating.
Free Skate Curriculum (Learn to Figure Skate)
Requirements: Passed Basic 8 or referred by coach
Date and Time:
Saturdays 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The free skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build up their skills. This is the point where the skater can chose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.
It is recommended that Free Skate Level skaters take a private or a semi-private lesson each week. The BCIA and the BCFSC provide Free Skate ice time for these lessons at an additional cost. Please ask Skating Director for a list of coaches.
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Full payment with registration is required to enroll. No refunds. Advanced registration is recommended.
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Skate Rental is available from the ice arena and is $3.00 for lessons. We recommend figure skates for all beginners.
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Family Discount – Additional family members enrolled in the same program and session will receive a 10% discount on their program fee. (Does not include one-time registration fee.)
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Second Class Discount – It is recommended that Basic 4 and higher skaters take two lessons a week. The second class is half price. No other discounts apply.
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Classes will be combined if not enough students are enrolled for each level.
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Open enrollment is available throughout the series, providing space is available. The fee will be prorated accordingly.
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There will be no refunds for missed lessons. Make-up lessons are available on request. All make ups classes must be made before the end of the 8-week semester.
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Helmets are required for all Students 6yrs and under and suggested for all Basic Skills Students.