POWER SKATING
LEARN TO SKATE
Power Skating–Youth (7-9 years)
Dennise Bowles of Power Unlimited brings years of experience and expertise. Balance, acceleration, agility, speed, explosive starts, edge control, break-away speed and game stride are all part of this challenging and rewarding program. Full gear required. All participants should be comfortable skaters.
49753 Su Jan 17-Mar 6 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m No class Jan 24 7/$95
Powerskating–Adults (16 yrs+)
This fun class allows you to improve your skating, passing, stick handling, shooting skills and ends with an informal scrimmage. Full gear is required. Brought to you by Power Unlimited Power Skating programs.
Registration for lessons will allow your child eight sessions which they can attend during the skating season to complete their registered level. Once the child has completed their skills they will be moved into the next level, and continue attending lessons when convenient.
An innovative way of lesson planning, aimed at accommodating the busy day-to-day lives of our families.
49755 Su Jan 17-Mar 6 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. No class Jan 24 7/$125
Power Skating–Stick Handling (16 yrs+)
Improve your passing, stick handling and shooting skills and have some fun.
49757 Su Jan 17-Mar 6 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. No class Jan 24 7/$95
Women’s Hockey Skills
Join the women’s hockey movement at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Develop on-ice skills, stamina and understanding of the game in an encouraging environment. Each class will finish with a scrimmage. Full gear is mandatory. Participants will also be entered to win a pair of Royals tickets each class courtesy of the Zone and the Victoria Royals!
49763 F Jan 22 - Mar 18 6:30 p.m.– 7:45 p.m. No class Jan 29, Feb 19, Mar 11 due to Royals Hockey 6/$90 *Courses subject to change and/or cancellation
SHINNY HOCKEY For players 18 years and over. Drop-ins accepted as space permits. First 22 players to register will play. Goalies play for free! Full gear required. Tue, Thu 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. $6.50/player Register in advance: call 250.361.0732
PRIVATE SKATING LESSONS Perfect for geting your beginner skater ready to join our group Learn to Skate lessons or to accelerate your own learning. Instructors will work from the Learn to Skate Program or address specific skills as needed. Book by calling 250.361.0708. Cancellations require 48hrs notice. Adult lesson price does not include tax. One-on-One instruction Sundays 9:30 a.m.– 10 a.m. 1/$25.50 or 4/$92 Semi-Private (2 people max) Sundays 9:30 a.m.– 10 a.m.
1/$30.50 or 4/$110
Register online at www.victoria.ca/recreation
SKATING LESSON SCHEDULE PROGRAMS Parent and Tot $40 for 8/30 min. sessions
TUESDAY
Preschool Lessons (3–5 yrs) $40 for 8/30 min. sessions
4 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m.– 5:05 p.m.
School Age Lessons (6–12 yrs) $40 for 8/30 min. sessions
4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m.–5:05 p.m.
THURSDAY
SUNDAY
4:35 p.m.– 5:05 p.m.
10:05 - 10:35 a.m.. 10:40 - 11:10 a.m.
4 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m.– 5:05 p.m.
10:05 - 10:35 a.m.. 10:40 - 11:10 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m.–5:05 p.m.
10:05 - 10:35 a.m.. 10:40 - 11:10 a.m. 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Ongoing Registration. Lessons are subject to change. Please refer to an updated schedule online at www.victoria.ca/arena or call 250.361.0732.
PRESCHOOL (3–5 years) Parent and Tot
First time skaters will get acquainted with the ice with an adult who is comfortable on skates. The instructor will provide parents with tools and skills to help their child learn the basics of skating such as: balancing on two feet, touching toes, marching, falling down and getting up! Participants must wear skates.
Pre-School Level 1
Lessons focus on building confidence while having fun on the ice. Participants will learn: balancing on two feet, touching toes, walking forwards, marching, and falling down and getting up. Children must be able to stand and get up and down on their own.
Pre-School Level 2
For children who can skate independently. Skills include: gliding, two foot jumps, making snow, and walking backwards. Prerequisite level 1
Pre-School Level 3
Skills will include: v-pushes, one foot gliding, two foot jump while gliding, walking backwards with some glide, two foot quarterturns on the spot, and stopping. Prerequisite level 2
Pre-School Level 4
At this final pre-school level children will learn skills including: two-foot glides on a curve, walking cross cuts, backward sculling, and backwards stopping. Prerequisite level 3
SCHOOL AGE (6-12 years) Learn to Skate 1 For children with little skating experience: forward gliding, marching forward, making snow, falling down and getting up, and walking backwards.
Learn to Skate 2
Learn to Skate 4
Skaters will learn skills including: two foot stop, forwards crosscuts, turning forwards to backwards and backwards to forwards, and two foot jump in a glide backwards. Prerequisite level 3
Learn to Skate 5
For independant skaters: forward sculling, one foot forward glides, stopping, walking backwards with some glide, and two foot half turns on the spot. Prerequisite: level 1 or preschool level 3.
Children will learn skills including: backwards Mohawk turn, two foot stop in both directions, one foot jump gliding forward, fast backwards start and fast forward start from back stop. Prerequisite level 4
Learn to Skate 3
Learn to Skate 6
Skaters will learn: one foot glides on a curve, forwards walking cross cuts, backwards skating and sculling, two foot backwards glide and snowplow stop. Prerequisite: level 2 or preschool level 4
An introduction to advanced skating skills, while continuing to focus and enhance acquired skills. Skaters can request specific skills to focus on with instructor supervision. Prerequisite level 5
PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE PROGRAMS
TUESDAY
Everyone Welcome Leisure skating for everyone. Guaranteed to be lots of fun with enjoyable music.
2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. EW– toonie skate
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Family Skate Fun for the whole family!
2:45 p.m.– 4:15 p.m.
Skating! at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Parent & Child Ice Play (5-12yrs) For parents and children wishing to get acquainted with the ice, practice their skating skills or play a little hockey. Toys, sponge pucks and hockey sticks will be out for everyone to enjoy.
Noon Hour Shinny Hockey For players 18 yrs and over. Register in advance: call 250.361.0732. Drop-ins accepted as space permits. First 22 players to register will get to play. Goalies play for free. Full gear required. $6.50/player.
Go
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
12 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Winter 2016
12 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
All sessions subject to change. Please refer to an updated schedule online www.victoria.ca/arena or call 250.361.0732
RATES AND ADMISSION
Drop-In Rates
Admission Passes (10X Swipe Card)
School District/Group Admission (25 plus participants)
Preschool (0–4)
Free
Free
Free
Child (5–12)
$2.95
$26.35
$2.20
Youth (13–17)
$3.40
$30.70
$3.20
Adult (18–59)
$5.65
$51
$4.45
Senior (60 plus)
$4.45
$39.90
$3.45
Family
$11.45
$102
N/A
Skate Rentals
$3.70
N/A
$1.50
Helmet Rentals
$1.20
N/A
$1.20
Public Skating Information: 250.361.0732 or www.victoria.ca/arena or 250.414.4REC during program hours only. Sessions may be cancelled due to special events. Program Registration: 250.361.0732 Rentals or Group Bookings: 250.361.0361 CSA helmets recommended for all public skates. Check www.victoria.ca/arena in advance. Drop-in admissions and passes include applicable taxes.
Look inside for: Drop-in Skate Schedule • Learn to Skate Program • Shinny Hockey • Power Skating • Private Skating Lessons
www.victoria.ca/arena 1925 Blanshard Street, Public Entrance at Gate #3, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2 Ph: 250.361.0732 or 250.414.4REC during program hours.