Ice Skating

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Ice Skating Lessons

Learn to Skate Programme

Whether you are a fan of ice skating, interested in a new hobby or would like to skate for fun, then learn the right way with a course of ice skating lessons. All courses are delivered over 6 weeks with a NISA qualified coach. Courses cater for beginners and help skaters progress from Grade 1 to Grade 10. What’s more free ice time is also available after each lesson to practice your new skills!

SUMMER ICE SKATING LESSONS !

Adults and children can learn to skate for £59. Suitable for ages 5+.

Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July and Monday 19th - Friday 23rd August from 11.00am

Prepayment is required to secure a place.

Ice Tots

Ice Tots provides children from 3-4 years with the perfect foundation to ice skating. With the help of a NISA qualified coach and an ice stewart, little ones will learn the basic skills and techniques of ice skating in a small group environment.

Beginner and advanced ice tot classes will recommence in September.

Prices

Ice Skating Lessons (6 week course)	Price
Learn to Skate Programme	£59
Ice Tots (3 & 4 years)	£49

Grades

All ice skating courses consist of half hour sessions over a period of six weeks with an NISA qualified coach.
Courses cater for beginners and help skaters progress from Grade 1 to Grade 10.

Grades One to Five

Grade One	Grade Two	Grade Three	Grade Four	Grade Five
Moving forward and stopping	Forward skating	Backward skating and stop	Forward crossovers	Backward crossovers
Falling down and getting up unaided	Moving backwards	Forward balancing on one leg	Backward chassés to two foot turn	Forward outside three turn
Bending knee exercise	Forward two foot curve	Forward chassés into two foot turn	Backward balancing on one leg	Forward inside consecutive edges
Forward lemons	Stationary two foot turn	Forward slaloms	Forward outside consecutive edges	Forward cross rolls

Grades Six to Ten

Grade Six	Grade Seven	Grade Eight	Grade Nine	Grade Ten
Forward inside three turns	Bunny hop	Forward drag	Forward inside edge change	Teapot
Forward spiral	Forward inside mohawks	Forward outside edge change	Pivots	Three jump
Figure eight crossovers	Backward spiral	Continuous outside edge	Continuous inside edge	One foot spin
Backward outside/inside edges	Stepping backward to forward	Two foot spin	Backward cross rolls	Linking of five elements

Tips for a Fun & Safe Skating Session

Wear comfortable clothing - not too tight but not too baggy
Gloves will keep your hands warm and provide protection if you fall
Wear comfortable socks
Do not wear a scarf - it could be dangerous to you and others
Tie your skates up to your ankle to ensure maximum comfort
Before getting onto the ice, try walking around to get used to the feel and weight of your skates
Whilst safety gear is not provided, patrons are welcome to bring their own eg, helmets, elbows and knee pads.