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Skating Classes

From ages three to adult, TBSA's Skating School Program can help you get started in skating!

Winter 2008 10-week classes:


Introductory Rate of $99.00
Note: If you have been enrolled in this class before you will not be able take advantage of this special rate. The $99.00 price is not valid with any other offer, or discount coupons.
***TOTS OR INTRO 1 CLASSES ONLY. NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED***

RE-ENROLL 10-Week Session Cost $170.00

Classes:

** Ages 3 To Adult Are Welcome **

  • At this time we are offering a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY Rate of $99.00 for first time registrations . Note: If you have been enrolled in this class before you will not be able take advantage of this special rate. The $99.00 price is not available for discount or coupons.
  • $170 per person ( RE-ENROLLMENT) -- 10 weeks of Classes / 30 minute classes
  • Pre-Registration required by Sunday, November 9, 2008
  • (10) 30-Minute Group Lessons Taught by Professional Coach
  • (10) 15-minute practice Session following each group lesson
  • 15-Minute Practice Session for Class Skaters Only
  • Free Skate Rental for Class Time Only
  • ISI certified instructors
  • Make-up lessons are available, but please keep to a minimum. They must be completed during the Winter 10-week session.

Winter 2008 Class Day Options:
**** NO CLASSES on November 27th & 29th due to Thanksgiving Holiday ****
(Thursday & Saturday class skaters will have to do a make-up class during the 10 week session)
**** 2-Week holiday break from December 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009****

Tuesday: November 11, 2008 - January 27, 2009
Thursday: November 13, 2008 - January 29, 2009
Saturday: November 15, 2008 - January 31, 2009


Tuesday Or Thursday Class Schedule

  • 4:45-5:15pm - Tots (Age 3-5)/ Intro 1 /Intro 2 / ADULT CLASS
  • 5:15-5:30pm - Practice 
  • 5:30-6:00pm - Pre-Alpha/Alpha/Beta/Gamma/Delta/Freestyle 1-3

Saturday Class Schedule

  • 10:30-11:00am - Pre-Alpha/Alpha/Beta/Gamma/Delta/Freestyle 1-3
  • 11:00-11:15am - Practice 
  • 11:15-11:45am - Tots (Age 3-5 )/ Intro1 / Intro 2 / ADULT CLASS

Special Incentive: Pre-Register by 11/9/08 to receive 6 FREE public skating passes. Passes issued on the first day of class and will expire on 2/1/09


Registration Information

  • You may register at TBSA or over the phone. Registration and class placement is not accepted without payment. Classes with less than 8 or more than 12 students may be combined.
  • Please arrive 30 minutes early on the first day of class to check in at the registration desk and to receive instruction.
  • Skaters need to check in at the registration desk each week prior to taking the ice for class.
  • Suggested Dress: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, thin socks, gloves / mittens and helmet (3-5 years old)

For More Information

The following is a list of what each class will learn and at what level:

Tot Classes (ages 3 to 5)
Tot 1

Proper Fall
Proper Stand Up
Swizzle
Marching In Place
March Across The Ice
 
Tot 2

Two-Foot Jump
Standing Swizzle
Single Swizzle
Beginning Two-Foot Glide
 
Tot 3

Push and Glide Stroking
Snowplow Preparation
Dip
Forward Swizzles
 
Tot 4

T-Pushes
Beginning Back Swizzle
Snowplow Stop
Backward Wiggles
 
Regular Classes (all ages)
Intro 1

Proper Fall and Stand Up
Skate Across without Falling
Forward Two-Foot Glide
Forward Glide and Full Dip
Five Forward Swizzles
Balance on One Foot
Back Wiggles
Beginning Back Swizzles
 
Intro 2

Forward L Pushes
Half Swizzles/Straight Line
One-Foot Glides Left
One-Foot Glides Right
Half Swizzles in Circles
Five Back Swizzles
Back Two-Foot Glide
2-Foot Turn to Backward
2-Foot Snowplow Stop
 
Pre-Alpha

Beginning Forward Stroking
Forward Scooter Pushes
Half Swizzles on Circle
Forward 1 Ft. Glide R and L
Forward to Backward Turns
Forward Slaloms Across Ice
1-Ft. Snowplow R and L
Begin Forward Crossover
 
Alpha

Forward Stroking
Forward Crossovers R & L
Forward 1-Ft. Glides on
Outside and Inside Edges
Back 1/2 Swizzles on Circles
Back 1-Ft. Glides on R&L
 
Beta

Back 1-Ft. Glides on Circles
Back Stroking
Back Crossovers:
Right Over Left
Left Over Right
T-Stops R & L
Beginner 2-Ft. Spin
 
Gamma

Forward Outside 3-Turn RL
Forward Inside Mohawks RL
7 Step Mohawk Comb. R
7 Step Mohawk Comb. L
Hockey Stop
 
Delta

Forward Inside 3-Turn RL
Forward Inside Edges RL
Forward Outside Edges RL
Lunge
Shoot the Duck
Bunny Hop
  
 
10 week program includes
 
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