Lessons

Skate with U.S.

Ice skating is a great way to stay physically fit and have fun. The Ice Centre at the Promenade Learn to Skate Program is a great place to start for any aspiring hockey player or figure skater. The schedule includes classes for all skill levels ages 3 through Adult.

The Learn to Skate program follows the curriculum of the U.S. Figure Skating program. Lessons are taught by qualified professional skating instructors. Please direct all questions to Skating Director Cindy Sullivan at (303) 469-2100 x 16 or email csullivan@hylandhills.org

SKATING LEVELS

• Junior Blades – For skaters 3 and up. This class is held on Tuesdays from 11:45am – 12:15pm and is made up of mostly pre-schooler’s and children that may be home schooled. This session is offered only during our September thru April class schedule.
• Snowplow Sam 1-For skaters 4 & 5 years old with little or no skating experience. Learn basic balance and skating skills in an age-appropriate setting.
• Snowplow Sam 2-3-for skaters ages 4-5 with some experience or who have passed Snowplow Sam 1.
• Basic 1-8 – For ages 6 and up or those who have passed Snowplow 3. This class provides basic skating skills, both forward and backward. Skaters begin in Basic 1 and continue to work on their skills until they pass through  Basic 8.
• Adult – For skaters 16 and older. A special class designed for the mature skater.

PROGRAM DETAILS

First day of class

• Skaters should arrive 30 minutes early. Skaters should dress warmly, but allow for freedom of  movement. Mittens or gloves and long pants should also be worn. Young skaters should wear  a helmet or a hat.
• For the first class, students will meet their instructors next to their posted level. The second class  and remaining classes the students will meet their instructors on the ice.

Instruction / Practice

• All classes are 30 minutes with 30 minutes of practice offered either before or after class depending on the class the skater is enrolled in. This is for Learn to Skate participants only. Parents and/or siblings may pay a fee to skate with the student during this practice time. No games or fast skating is permitted.

Class Advancement

• It is not unusual for skaters to repeat a class two or more times. Skaters are allowed to develop at their own pace. Skills taught build upon each other, and to move a skater up before they master a skill only makes skating more difficult. Skaters will be evaluated each session to determine progress.

Fees

• $65 for 6-week sessions
• $55 for 5-week sessions
• $5 Discount for Westminster or Hyland Hills residents (must present a valid recreation card at time of registration).
• Price includes a half hour lesson and one hour of practice time.
• Skate Rental – If a participant needs skates they are available to rent for $2 per session (this is a $1 discount from the regular skate rental rate).
• There is an additional $12 annual fee (charged one time per year) which provides registration with United States Figure Skating and a supplemental insurance policy.
• Please register early to avoid a $10 late fee that is charged for all registrations that are received within 24 hours of the first scheduled class.

Make-Up Classes

• Due to the size of the program, we are unable to guarantee make-up classes.  There may be an opportunity to schedule a make-up class on another day, a $1 makeup fee is charged when space is available in the class.  This will need to be handled on an individual basis.

Refund / Credit Policy

• Please be aware that there is a NO-refund policy after the session begins.

Fall Learn-to-Skate Classes

Winter 1

January 5th – February 11th, 2012

The above session meets once a week for 6-weeks (Thursdays 5:00-6:05pm, or Saturdays 10:00-11:05am).

Cost: Resident $60/Non-Resident $65
Price includes a half-hour lesson and one hour of practice time

Beginners: Thursday 5:00pm or Saturday 10:00 am
Advanced and Adults: Thursday 5:35pm or Saturday 10:35 am

Registration is now open.

Winter 2

February 16th – March 24th, 2012

The above session meets once a week for 6-weeks (Thursdays 5:00-6:05pm, or Saturdays 10:00-11:05am).

Cost: Resident $60/Non-Resident $65
Price includes a half-hour lesson and one hour of practice time

Beginners: Thursday 5:00pm or Saturday 10:00 am
Advanced and Adults: Thursday 5:35pm or Saturday 10:35 am

Registration will begin on Monday, January 10th, 2012

Spring

April 5th – May 12th, 2012

The above session meets once a week for 6-weeks (Thursdays 5:00-6:05pm, or Saturdays 10:00-11:05am).

Cost: Resident $60/Non-Resident $65
Price includes a half-hour lesson and one hour of practice time

Beginners: Thursday 5:00pm or Saturday 10:00 am
Advanced and Adults: Thursday 5:35pm or Saturday 10:35 am

Registration will begin on Monday, January 10th, 2012

JUNIOR BLADES
This program is a great option for homeschooled children.

Learn to skate classes are for children 3-10 years of age. Helmets and gloves are required. Lessons take place on Tuesday mornings from 11:45 am – 12:15 pm. Skate Rental is an additional $2.00.

Winter 1

January 10th – February 14th, 2012

The above session meets once a week for 6-weeks on Tuesday mornings for 1/2 hour classes.

Cost: Resident $60/Non-Resident $65
Price includes a half-hour lesson and forty-five minutes of practice time

Registration is now open.

Winter 2

February 21st – March 20th, 2012

The above session meets once a week for 5-weeks on Tuesday mornings for 1/2 hour classes.

Cost: Resident $50/Non-Resident $55
Price includes a half-hour lesson and forty-five minutes of practice time

Registration begins Monday, January 10th, 2012.

Spring

April 10th – May 15th, 2012

The above session meets once a week for 6-weeks on Tuesday mornings for 1/2 hour classes.

Cost: Resident $60/Non-Resident $65
Price includes a half-hour lesson and forty-five minutes of practice time

Registration begins Monday, January 10th, 2012.

Additional Details

• Hockey classes are offered during these sessions. Skaters must have passed either Basic 1 & 2 or Snowplow 1, 2 & 3 to be eligible to join the Hockey classes.
• Skaters currently taking lessons – please wait to re-register until you have been tested on your last day of class. This will allow you to register for the correct level. If you register on the last day of class for the next session, you are guaranteed a spot in the class!!
• Skate rental is $2 per class. this fee may be paid in full when registering or paid as you go.
• Skate rental fee is non-refundable once it has been paid.
• There is a $10 late fee for any registration done the day classes begin.
• Phone-in registration may be done with a credit card as payment. A $2 processing fee will be added per registration.
• All first time registrations must be done in person. Please call the Ice Centre for available registration hours.
• Classes are divided by skill level and when possible by age. Adult classes are taught separately from other classes.
• Class times may be moved, combined or cancelled due to enrollment numbers.
• Refund requests must be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to your class day. You must submit your yellow copy to be considered for a refund. There is a $5.00 processing fee for all refunds.

All classes are taught using the United States Figure Skating Association Basic Skills Program.