WELCOME TO THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT

LEARN TO SKATE + OFF ICE EDGE FOR ICE SKATERS

6 Week Session For Boys and Girls, Ages 3 - Adult

CLASSES HELD AT CARLSON ICE ARENA, 4150 N. ALPINE ROAD, LOVES PARK, IL

REGISTRATION FOR THESE CLASSES ARE DONE THROUGH ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT

Rockford Park District's New Learn-To-Skate Program Highlights Include:

Easier to Understand Level System!!  Our color-coded Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level structure will make our level system easier for parents and participants to understand.  New skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class and placed in the appropriate level based on age and ability.  Returning skaters will be placed based on the instructors evaluation.

Lower Cost!!  We've reduced the cost of our lessons and inreased class time to 60 minutes so skaters are getting more training for a lower fee. (30 minutes on ice and 30 minutes off ice).  New price: $50.00 for residents ($20.00 less than last year) and $55.00 for non-residents

More Lesson Time!!  All lessons include off-ice training as part of every lcass to help develop strength, balance, prevent injuries, and to help skaters improve on their on-ice skills at a quicker pace.  The Rockford Park District Off-Ice training program was created by the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford and is endorsed by the Rockford Skating Club.

WHAT TO BRING:

On-Ice:  Dress for warmth, including long pants and a jacket - no jeans.  Sweatpants or warm-up pants are ideal.  Remember to bring gloves, and a jat; hair should be secured neatly off the face.  Skates provided!!

Off-Ice:  Skaters will change into tennis shoes.  We also recommend bring a bottle of water and a gym bag.  Off-Ice training willl take place in Studios 1 and 2.  No jewelry, girls must have hair out of face. No Black Soled Gym Shoes!

CLASSES:

Rocky's Green Gliders (Ages 3 - 6 Year Olds)       Thursday 12:30 pm - 1:35 pm        Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:35 pm           Saturday 10:00 am - 11:05 am

 Green Glider lessons include 30 minutes of on-ice instruction, followed by 30 minutes of off-ice training. This level is designed to help skaters develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. Focused on improving balance, the new off-ice portion of each lesson uses fun games and activities aligned with the skills being taught on the ice.  This off-ice training will ultimately help your child progress through levels faster.  Green Glider Skill Focus: Sit and stand up on the ice, March in place, Backward wiggles, Two-foot hop in place, Forward skating, Forward glide and Forward snowplow stop. New skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class and placed in the appropriate level based on age and ability. Returning skaters will be placed based on previous level completed. Green Gliders includes the following USFS-sanctioned Basic Skills levels: Tot ’N Me, Snowplow Sam 1–3, Basic 1–2. NOTE:  Parents/guardians of children ages 3-6 who have no previous skating experience may need to accompany their child on the ice during the first few lessons.  Skates are required for everyone on the ice, and will be provided at no additional cost.

Rocky's Green Gliders (Ages 7 - 16 Year Olds)          Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:35 pm           Saturday 10:00 am - 11:05 am

 See class description above

Rocky's Silver Spinners (Ages 5 - 16 Year Olds)   Thursday 6:05 pm - 7:10 pm          Saturday 10:35 am - 11:40 am

Silver Spinners lessons include 30 minutes of on-ice instruction, followed by 30  minutes of off-ice training. Upon completion of  this level, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating. Focused on improving balance, core strength and flexibility, the new off-ice portion of each lesson  uses fun games and activities aligned with the skills being taught on the ice. This off-ice training will ultimately help your child progress through levels faster. Silver Spinner Skill Focus: Forward skating, Backward skating, Stops, edges, Crossovers, Turns and Mohawks.  Silver Spinners includes the following USFS-sanctioned Basic  Skills levels: Basic 3–8 Skaters will be placed in the appropriate level based on previous level completed.

Pre-requisite: Completion of Rocky’s Green Gliders

Rocky's Blue Jumpers (Ages 5 - 16 Year Olds)       Thursday 6:40 pm - 7:45 pm

 Silver Spinners lessons include 30 minutes of on-ice instruction, followed by 30 minutes of off-ice training. These classes are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build up their skills, whether they choose to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of  figure skating.  Blue Jumper Skill Focus: Moves in the Field, Spins, Dance/footwork sequence and Jumps. Focused on improving balance, core strength, flexibility and endurance, the new off-ice portion of the lesson uses fun games and activities aligned with the skills being taught on the ice.  This off-ice  training will ultimately help your child progress through levels faster. Blue Jumpers includes the following USFS-sanctioned Basic Skills levels: Freeskate 1–6. Skaters will be placed in the appropriate level based on previous level completed. 

Pre-requisite:  Completion of  Rocky’s Silver Spinners

 Adult (Ages 17 & Older)    Saturday 8:05 am - 8:35 am

It’s never too late to lean how to skate!!  This is a “FUN” way to stay in shape!  The off-ice portion of this class will help prevent injuries along with allowing the body to properly cool down.