Learn to Skate
December 2020 - January 2021
8 weeks of lesson
$120 OR use your credit from March/April session
12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 (no lesson 12/26)
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MUST have your own skates
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Basic 2 and above
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Half hour lesson only
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Adult classes will resume for Adult 2 and above ( must have had lessons before)
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Online Registration ONLY- starts November 1st-deadline to register is December 2nd
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Masks are required to be worn on the ice by all skaters
Learn to Skate Series
PLEASE READ OUR RULES FOR RETURNING TO LESSONS:
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ALL Snowplow Sam Classes and ALL beginner classes (Snowplow Sam 1-4, Pre-Hockey, Basic 1 and All adults) will be put on hold until further notice
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ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN SKATES (skate rental not available)
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Basic 2 and above only- levels will be checked prior to registration
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Limit of 9 skaters per class
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One teacher for every class
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Total of 30 people on the ice at any given time
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If you were in the March/April series, you will be given a credit to take these classes
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$120.00 for 8 weeks of lessons if you were not previously enrolled.
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One parent in building IF NEEDED, no siblings or friends- We recommend that parents wait outside or in their vehicles.
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No viewing area for parents
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Masks are required to be worn at all times, on and off the ice
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Temperature checks upon entrance into the facility
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Designated seating area outside if needed, please come dressed and ready to skate
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Please do not show up more than 15 minutes before your scheduled class time
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We recommend bringing a camping chair and hard guards to get ready by your car or simply put your skates on in your car and walk to the building with your hard guards on. PARENTS PLEASE WALK WITH YOUR CHILD TO THE DOOR! If you are in need of hard guards to protect your blades…here are a few links where you can purchase them:
https://figureskatingstore.com/accessories/skate-guards/
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No bags or personal belongings inside the rink
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No practice “freeskate” time ice (before or after lessons) available at this time. No make-up classes allowed
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Covid-19 Liability waiver MUST be acknowledged/signed
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Learn to Skate USA membership MUST be renewed for the 2020-2021 season- www.learntoskateusa.com
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Membership number MUST be provided upon arrival to first class
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NO IN PERSON REGISTRATION! PRE-REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 17th! Walk-ins will not be accepted. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION.
IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION
It is recommended that skaters stay enrolled in the group lessons through Freeskate level 6. Supplementing the group lessons with a private lesson will boost their skating level. After completing Freeskate 6, parents and skaters will want to discuss skating goals with their coach. The Worthington Valley Figure Skating Club will offer full membership to U.S Figure Skating along with advanced skating options.
Classes offered in the group ice skating lessons:
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Snow Plow Sam 1 (Beginners ages 4-7)
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Snow Plow Sam 2, 3, 4
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Basic 1 ( Basic 1 is for beginners ages 8-teen)
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Basic 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Pre-Freeskate and Freeskate (Jumps, Spins, Edges)
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Adult Class-ages 18+ (Saturdays only)
More Classes information:
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We do not accept registration over the phone.
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Registrations will only be accepted up until the second week of classes.
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Pre-registration is highly recommended to secure your space in lessons.
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Classes are 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice time each week.
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Parents may register as a "companion skater" to skate during their child's practice time. Parents and guardians ONLY (18+).
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A bike helmet is recommended to be worn for all beginners. Helmets are not provided.
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Skate rental is included each week in the total lesson fee. Skaters in Basic 6 and above are recommended to purchase their own skates.
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Dress warmly in layers, our rink is cold! Gloves and long socks should be worn.
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Arrive early to check-in each week. Classes begin on ice at the designated times. We DO NOT wait for late students.
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Classes are set up for GROUP INSTRUCTION (15 student max per class).
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We do not recommend missing more than 1 class!
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One make-up class offered at the end of the session for anyone that has missed a class. (1 make-up class only allowed)
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The day that you sign-up for, is the day you take your lesson for the whole series. You may not switch back and forth between days.
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Skating classes run year round. If you missed the registration for this current session, sign-up for next series!
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Contact Kirsten at kirsten@rtownsports.com for additional information on classes.