Welcome
to the Learn to Skate Program
at The Rink at Warwick!
Welcome to
The Rink at Warwick Learn to Skate Program. We are proud to serve the
Warminster/Warwick Areas providing the highest quality of programs at an affordable
rate. New this year, we will be using the United States Figure Skating Learn to Skate curriculum. This change will offer each class to be more technique orientated allowing the children to learn much more in a fun environment. Our professional
staff ensures a fun, challenging, safe and rewarding experience. This progressive
program meets the needs of the recreational skater while developing the fundamentals
to advance to competitive figure skating and ice hockey. Our Learn to Skate
program runs year round with new sessions beginning every six weeks.
All of our Professional Skating Staff is accredited by US Figure Skating,
Ice Skating Institute of America and or Professional Skating Association.
Click
here to meet our Coaching Staff!
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We
are home to the United States Figure Skating Old York Road Skating Club
which offers the opportunity for young figure skaters to advance beyond
the Learn to Skate Levels into high level training and competitions.
Click on the logo for more information.
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The
Learn to Skate program is based upon the US Figure Skating to be the
best beginning ice skating program that is fun, challenging and rewarding.
This progressive six-week program serves the needs of both the recreational
and the competitive skater.
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The
following is a short description of each level.
Download your copy of the brochure, the link is below the Days, Times and Dates.
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Snowplow
Sam
The Snowplow Sam program is for tots ages six and under.
The Snowplow Sam program will teach tots the basics of ice skating in
a fun and safe environment. Snowplow Sam will also teach tots the basic
coordination necessary to move on to the Basic Skills level.
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Basic
Skills
The Basic Skills program will teach the participants
the basics of ice skating and is for people ages 6 to adult. This program
will teach correct technique of the basic elements of skating. Basic Skills
program will also help to strengthen coordination and balance.
* Adult Only Classes are available, please look below.
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Free
Skate (Freestyle)*
The Free Skate (better
known as Freestyle) levels
are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build up
their skills. This is the point where the skater can choose whether to
pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.
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2010
Summer Season Dates, Times and Fees
Each
class is held for 30 minutes, one a week for six weeks. On the first day
of classes, please come at least
30 minutes early to check-in, receive your class assignment and get the
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Tuesdays:
5:30-6:30 PM
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$110.00
for
6 Weeks
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Session I: June 27, 2010
*Classes offered on Tuesday
Session II: August 3, 2010
*Classes offered on Tuesday
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NEW!
For a $5 per session charge, parents are welcome to skate with their children
during the practice session only.
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Program
Benefits
All
registered members of the Basic Skills Program will receive the following:
- Rental
Skates Included!
- 10
Student maximum per class
- USFSA
Membership Card
- Basic
Skills member patch
- Basic Skills Record Book with Stickers
- Each student will receive a card good for
6 FREE Public Skating Sessions
- At completion of 6-week class, parents have the option of purchasing a Level badge for $2.00 each.
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What
Do I Wear?
Our
coaching staff has recommended that the students should come to all
classes with the following:
- Warm
Jacket, pants and hat
- One pair of knit gloves (REQUIRED)
- Helmet for beginners (REQUIRED for all skaters 6 & younger,
loaner helmets are available at rink)
- Certified ice hockey helmet is REQUIRED for Hockey LTS only
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Click
here to download the 2010 Summer Learn to Skate Brochure.
Adult
Learn to Skate
If you used to skate in childhood or have always wanted to give
it a try, then this program is for you! The Rink at Warwick will
provide professional instruction for beginners and advanced skaters alike.
This program is based on the US Figure Skating curriculum. Not only is
it a fun activity to participate in, but it is also a wonderful way to
get exercise! The class consists of a half hour of instruction and a half
hour of practice weekly for 6 weeks - skate rental is included. |
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ONLY:
$110.00
for 6 Adult Only Sessions
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Homeschool
and Preschool Learn to Skate
group lesson sessions available!
Special weekday, day time home school and preschool sessions can be
arranged with 4 or more skaters.
Competitions
and Shows
The Rink at Warwick offers all participants of the Learn to Skate program
the opportunity to perform in both shows and competitions. Shows and competitions
are a great tool to motivate, set goals and give a skater a sense of accomplishment
while learning good sportsmanship and team work. Skaters of all ages, levels
and ability get the opportunity to participate. Competitions and shows occur
throughout the year so there is always something to work towards. Click on the
show or competition link for the up to date information on the next event.
| Serving
the Community Since 1994.........The Rink at Warwick |
1621
Mearns Road, Warwick, PA 18974
Rink Office: 215.441.5004, Fax: 215.443.3320
All Content © 2006-2008 The Rink at Warwick User
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