ICE SKATING
ICE SKATING Learn to Skate USA Anyone enrolled in the Learn to Skate program at EPIC is eligible to sign up for membership in the United States Figure Skating (USFS) program membership. This is an optional registration offered for an additional fee giving the participant access to membership privileges in USFS. Membership with USFS is not required to participate in the Learn to Skate program at EPIC. Additional information is available at learntoskateusa.com and during all Learn to Skate classes.
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General Information All ice programs are held at EPIC unless otherwise noted. Lessons are taught by Certified Professional Skater Association (P.S.A.) instructors and are in compliance with the United States Figure Skating Association. Parents may observe lessons from the upstairs bleachers; it is distracting and creates an obstruction for skaters and coaches to have parents at the gate or in the hockey boxes. Parents are welcome to skate with their child during the 15-minute practice time. Individuals are not allowed on the ice with their shoes on. EPIC’s rental skates are available free of charge. The student to instructor ratio is one instructor for every 10 students. Any Snowplow Sam, Basic 1, or Basic 2 classes greater than 10 students include an additional assistant. Minimum for classes is 5 students; class levels may be combined to meet this minimum. Skating lesson are 30-minutes in length with a 15-minute practice time, which may be before or after the lesson depending on scheduling. Instructors have time in between classes to talk to parents and address their concerns. Be aware that some levels need to be repeated to master skills. Please see your coach with any concerns. The first day of each lesson is generally termed as Level Evaluation Day. On this day, instructors evaluate all participants in their assigned classes to make certain they have been correctly enrolled; if there is a problem, the instructor will discuss the best course of action with the parent. Students are moved if there is space available in the appropriate level of class. There are no make-up lessons for missed skating classes. If the class you wish to register for is filled, you may place your name on a paid waiting list. We attempt to accommodate the demand for skating lessons by adding new classes, however they may not be at the same time/day as the waiting list class. If you are unable to attend the last day of classes for testing, request a progress card from your coach on the last day you attend.
Classes in which adults are required to attend Denotes no web registration for program Denotes program/activity has special membership pricing
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Proper Attire Includes: • Helmet (not provided; required for Snowplow Sam 1-4, and strongly recommended for beginners). •Gloves (thin, not ski mittens). •Fleece or light weight jacket. •Skating dresses with tights or leggings/pants that are easy to move in. •Loose or bulky clothing is not recommended. Public Skate Lace up and get on the ice. Rinks are open for Public Skate at various dates and times throughout the week. Visit fcgov.com/iceskating for a current schedule. See page 8 for public skate admission fees. Note: Skate rentals are an additional $3 fee. Freestyle Interested in learning more about competitive or recreational figure skating programs? Call 970.221.6683 and ask to speak with one of the professional skate instructors on staff. Conditioning for Skaters See the Conditioning Information Center posted in the Green Ice Rink Lobby. Private Skating Instruction Private ice skating instruction available for all abilities in figure skating, dance, edges, style, choreography, hockey, and power. Fees vary. Ice time and skate rental not included. For more information, call 970.221.6683 or fill out a private lesson request at the front desk. Skate Sharpening Services EPIC offers skate sharpening services for figure and hockey skates (Blackstone Flat Bottom V or standard hollow). Drop-off service available. TEAM & CLUB CONTACTS Adult Hockey Fort Collins Hockey League, fchl.org College Hockey Colorado State University, csuhockey.com High School Hockey High Plains Hockey, highplainshockey.com Women’s Hockey Flames/Phoenix/Comets/Hot Flashes, wachhockey.com Youth Hockey Northern Colorado Youth Hockey, ncyh.org Curling Poudre Valley Curling Club, poudrevalleycurling.com Figure Skating Club Fort Collins Figure Skating Club, fortcollinsfsc.org
