Learn to Skate at Arctic Ice Arena located in Orland Park, IL

ARCTIC ICE ARENA LEARN-TO-SKATE
Learn to Skate 2012-2013 Winter Info (pdf)

SNOW PLOW SAM PROGRAM
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool-age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. After Snowplow Sam skaters will progress to Basic skills level 2.

Snowplow Sam 1 (ages 3-5)-(Student instructor ratio-5:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover standing up off and on the ice ,marching and standing still dips.
Snowplow Sam 2 (ages 3-5)-(Student instructor ratio-5:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover marching and gliding, dips while moving, back wiggles and beginning swizzles.
Snowplow Sam 3 (Ages 3-5)-(Student instructor ratio-5:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover forward skating, one foot glides, forward and back swizzles, and snowplow stops.

                  Snowplow Sam 1-3 classes are offered at the following times:
            Friday 5:00-5:30pm                        Saturday 11:00-11:30am
            Friday 5:40-6:10pm

USFS BASIC SKILLS 1-8 CLASSES
The “basic skills” are the fundamentals of the sport. These 8 levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves.

Basic 1 (Ages 6 and up) - (Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
For the beginner skater, this class will cover the proper way to fall and get up, marching across the ice, 2 foot glides, forward swizzles and snow plow stops.
Basic 2 (All ages) -(Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover one foot glides, backward 2 foot glides, backward swizzles, and 2 foot turns.
Basic 3 (All ages) - (Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover forward stroking, forward circle pumps, backward one foot glides and 2 foot spins.
Basic 4 (All ages) - (Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover forward edges on a circle, forward crossovers, beginning forward 3 turns, Backward pumps and backward stroking.
Basic 5 (All ages) -(Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover backward edges on a circle, backward crossovers, hockey stops, and 1 foot spins.
Basic 6 (All ages) -(Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover forward inside 3 turns, moving backward to forward, T-stops, bunny hops, forward. Lunges and forward spirals.
Basic 7 (All ages) -(Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover forward inside Mohawks, backward outside edges and landing positions, ballet jumps and forward inside pivots.
Basic 8 (All ages) -(Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks
This class will cover moving forward 3 turns, Mohawk combinations, 1 foot spins, waltz jumps and mazurkas.

Basic 1-8 classes are offered at the following times:
Friday 5:00-5:30pm Saturday 11:00-11:30am
Friday 5:40-6:10pm

HOCKEY 1-4 (Endorsed by USA Hockey)
The hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. In four levels the skaters will learn how to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus of the levels. All elements will be taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the necessary fundamentals to be successful in game situations. Necessary equipment: Hockey skates and hockey helmet
(Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks

Hockey 1-4 classes are offered at the following times: Saturday 9:40-10:10am

TEEN/ADULT 1-4 CLASSES
The Teen/Adult curriculum is designed for the beginner skater 16 years old and over. It will promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. Divided into 4 levels, skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated. - (Student instructor ratio= 12:1)- $120-8 weeks

Teen/Adult Classes are offered at the following times: Saturday 9:40-10:10am

USFS FREE SKATE CURRICULUM
Each free skate level is divided into four sections: moves in the field, spins, dance/footwork and jumps. The free skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build 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.

Free Skate1 (All ages)-(Student instructor ratio 12:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover advanced stroking, forward consecutive edges, backward outside 3 turns, forward scratch Spin, waltz jump and half flip.
Free Skate 2 (All ages)-(Student instructor ratio 12:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover consecutive backward edges, forward outside and inside spirals, forward progressive. Chasse sequence, waltz 3’s, waltz jump/side toe hop/waltz jump, and toe loop
Free Skate 3 (All ages)-(Student instructor ratio 12:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class covers advanced forward and backward crossovers, waltz 8, backward inside 3 turns, swing rolls, Back spin, salchow, half lutz, and waltz jump toe loop or salchow toe loop combination.
Free Skate 4 (All ages)-(Student instructor ratio 12:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover spiral sequences, forward power 3 turns, backward progressive/chasse sequence, Sit spin, loop jump, waltz jump loop jump combination.
Free Skate 5 (All ages)-(Student instructor ratio 12:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover spiral sequences, footwork sequences, camel spin, forward spin to back spin, Loop/loop combination, flip and waltz jump-falling leaf-toe loop sequence.
Free Skate 6 (All ages)-(Student instructor ratio 12:1)-$120 8 weeks
This class will cover Alternating back crossovers to outside edge, 5 step Mohawk sequence, camel/sit. Combination spin, split or stag jumps, waltz jump-half loop-salchow, lutz and axel preparation.

Free Skate 1-6 classes are offered at the following times:
Friday 5:00pm-5:30pm Saturday 10:20am-10:50am

Power Skating
This class is for skaters wanting to improve their speed, strength and stamina. Skaters must be in free skate 1 or above to participate. The class may be split up into low and high levels. Please bring water and be prepared to sweat!   $120 8 weeks
            Power Skating is offered at the following time:
            Saturday 9:00am-9:30am

FREE PRACTICE SESSIONS: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!!!
All learn to skate students are encouraged to practice their skills they have learned in class. Practice is necessary in order to advance to the next level. Parents and siblings may also take this opportunity to skate at these practices. Skate rental fees apply and practice times are only on days when classes are in session:

Friday- 5:30-5:40pm
Saturday- 10:10-10:20am & 10:50-11am