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Ice Skating
SWIMMING ICE POOLS SKATING
LEARN TO SKATE
Register for ONE ice skating session at a time. This allows everyone the opportunity to participate. To sign up for additional sessions, you must wait until the end of your current session to register for the next appropriate level. CHANGES/REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR REGISTRATIONS MADE IN ADVANCE FOR WRONG CLASSES.
These classes offer basic professional skating instructions for boys and girls ages 2-13 . Students are awarded test results at the end of the six classes .
ADULT & TOTS: Classes are for the beginning skater age 2-5 . Skaters will skate in the class with a parent (parent must wear skates) . Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for six weeks . *5 years and under – if passed any level of Adult & Tot class may move to Beginner 1 before their 4th birthday
BEGINNERS 1: Classes are for beginning skaters 5 years old and above that have never been in a previous skating program . Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for six weeks .
BEGINNERS 2: Classes are for skaters who have completed Beginners Level 1 . Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for six weeks .
INTERMEDIATE: Classes are for skaters who have completed Beginners Level 2 . Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for six weeks . You may register for up to two classes per session . Skaters will work on Level 3 and Level 4 .
ADVANCED: Classes are for the skaters who have completed Intermediate Level 4 . Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for six weeks . You may register for up to two classes per session . Skaters will work on Level 5 and Level 6 .
NOVICE PATCH: Novice Patch is the next progressive step for skaters who have completed Advanced Level 6 . Students are taught the fundamentals of freeskate, dance and moves in the field . You may register for up to two classes per session . Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for six weeks .
PRIVATE LESSONS: Classes are for those who have mastered at least Level 4 and want to start private lessons . If you are interested in private lessons please contact Laura Jacobson at: ljacobson@FargoParks .com
ADULT: This is a class for adults age 14 and older who would like to learn how to skate or improve on the basics of skating . This is a group class contained to one area of the rink .
PROGRAM INFORMATION
SKATES: The Fargo Park District does not have skate rentals . Hockey or figure skates are acceptable . Double-bladed skates are not allowed . Skates should fit where the big toe brushes the end of the skates . They should be tied tight as they will loosen as the child skates . Scheels and Play It Again Sports sell used skates .
DRESS: Children are required to wear mittens or gloves in every class . Hats are suggested for Adult and Tots and Beginners for good protection of the skater’s head . Legs and arms must be covered . Skaters should wear layers of sweatpants instead of snowpants . As the weather gets colder outside, the temperature of the rink also gets colder, so dress warm .
CLASS BEHAVIOR: Skaters may not eat candy or chew gum during class . Parents are encouraged to watch but not to interact with the skater during classes, with the exception of the Adult and Tot program .
CONFIRMATION NOTE: Registrants are contacted prior to the start of the program with dates of all classes .
TESTING: The testing dates will be noted in your confirmation . These dates will be the only time for testing . Test results will be handed out the last day of classes for the session .
ICE SKATING LEVELS:
Adult & Tots (age 2-5) . . . . .Pre-Levels 1-3 Beginners 1 (age 5+) . . . . . . . . . Level 1 Beginners 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level 2 Intermediates . . . . . . . . . . . Level 3 & 4 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . Level 5 & 6 Novice Patch . . . . . . . . .Level 7 & above Private Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . Level 5+ Adults (age 15+)
CLASSES OFFERED AT:
Sports Arena, 2001 17th Ave S Coliseum, 801 17th Ave N Southwest Youth Ice Facility, 4404 23rd Ave SW
REGISTRATION:
For all levels of skating lessons, you must register in advance . 1 . Anyone may register now for any ONE session of lessons . You may register for two classes per session . 2 . To sign up for an additional session, you must wait until the session you are currently in has ended, allowing you to register for the next appropriate level .
This also allows everyone the opportunity to register and participate in at least one session . 3 . Find the level, day, time and location you prefer . 4 . Registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis until full or by the following deadlines: • Session 1: Monday, September 12 • Session 2: Monday, October 31 • Session 3: Saturday, December 31 5 . Change/refunds are not issued for registrations made in advance for wrong class .
HOW TO REGISTER:
FargoParks.com Mail-in Drop off
make-ups: Each skater is allowed one make-up class per session . Choose a class at the same level during the same session and let the instructor know you are making up class time .
PLEASE CALL FARGO PARK DISTRICT AT 499-6060 WITH QUESTIONS.
6 classes
fee: Youth $43 .00, Adult $64 .50
SEPT 13
SEPT 12
Reg. Deadline SWIMMING ICE POOL PASSES SKATING
level: day: time:
location:
Adult & Tot Tuesdays 6:00-6:45 pm Southwest Arena Adult & Tot Thursdays 6:45-7:30 pm Southwest Arena
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ICE SKATING
SESSION 2
6 classes
fee: Youth $43 .00, Adult $64 .50
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SESSION 3
6 classes
fee: Youth $43 .00, Adult $64 .50
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DEC 31
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