SUMMER 2023 LEARN TO SKATE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

**ALL Learn To Skate Participants MUST wear a CSA approved Helmet with a full Cage Face covering**

Learn to Skate: 50 Minute Classes for Children AGES 4-6 ONLY

LEARN TO SKATE A – Brand new skaters and beginners who are working on increasing their speed and confidence in forward skating.

LEARN TO SKATE B – Children must be able to forward skate (using both feet to march/push) two widths of our ice (approx 30m) in less than 45 seconds and have some ability to skate backwards in order to register for this level.  Skaters will work on their push/glide sequence, stopping and improving their backward skating in this level.

LEARN TO SKATE C/D – Children must be able to forward skate 2 widths of our ice (approx 30m) using both feet in a push/glide sequence in less than 30 seconds and be able to skate one width backwards in less than 30 seconds in order to register for this level.  These more advanced skaters will be working on crossovers, edge control and improving their forward and backward stride.  Please note that these are NOT Hockey Power Skating lessons.

Learn to Skate JUNIOR:  50 Minute Classes for Children AGES 7-10 ONLY

JUNIOR LEVEL 1 – For brand new skaters AGES 7-10.

JUNIOR LEVEL 2 – For skaters AGES 7-10 who have some skating experience.  Focus will be on proper push/glide sequence, backwards skating, stopping and introduction to edgework.

JUNIOR LEVELS 3-4 – For advanced skaters AGES 7-10 with a focus on forward and backward crossovers, edgework, turns and pivots.  *Please note, this is not a Hockey Power Skating class.

Learn To Skate Private Lessons are available!

Please email paige@oakvillehockeyacademy.com if interested or any questions regarding Learn To Skate

SUMMER 2023 LEARN TO SKATE - BEGINNING TUESDAY JULY 11th and THURSDAY JULY 13th for 6 WEEKS

6 WEEKS:

Ages 4-10, classes are open to all skill levels

Cost – $199.99 +HST

Tuesdays: 4pm or 5pm – July: 11, 18, 25, Aug: 1, 8, 15

Thursdays: 4pm or 5pm – July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17