LEARN TO SKATE LEARN TO SKATE

Program Information

Sprinker’s Learn to Skate Program is for all ages 4 to adult who want to skate for fun or are interested in becoming a serious figure skater or hockey player in a group class setting. Our program follows the Ice Sports Industry’s (ISI) Learn To Skate curriculum which offers classes that are designed for the recreational to advanced skater; with teaching, testing, and award ribbon/patches available for different levels of achievement in basic skills and freestyle.

Levels of instruction include:

PreSkate 1, 2, 3 & 4, Beginning 1 & 2, PreAlpha, Alpha 1 & 2, Beta 1 & 2, Gamma 1 & 2, Delta 1 & 2, Beginning Freestyle, Freestyle 1, 2, & 3, Beginning Freestyle 4.

Check out what you will learn here: LINK TO SKILLS

All New Skaters should register for PreSkate 1 Ages: 4-6, Beginning 1 Ages: 7 + Skaters are evaluated during the first 2 weeks and placed in the appropriate class level. At the end of the 8 or 9 week session, skaters will be tested and may earn a ribbon/patch before advancing to the next level.

Each skater will receive on the day of lesson

• 30 minutes of instruction

• Rental Figure or Hockey Skates

• Practice time on the public session following the lesson

• Skill assessment on the last day of class which will include a Ribbon or ISI Patch recognizing the skaters achievement

• Two complimentary admissions to any regular price public skating session.

Registration

Registration may be done in person at Sprinker Recreation Center, or by phone with a Visa or Mastercard by calling 253-798-4000, or online at www.piercecountywa.gov/learntoskate It is recommended that returning skaters wait to register until after their skills test on the last day of class. Pre-Registration is required prior to the first day of class.

SESSION

SESSION DATES REGISTRATION DATES

Spring Session JMarch 11-May 25 Now Enrolling

Class Dates Mon Mar 20-May 22 No Class April 3

Wed Mar 22-May 24 No Class April 5

Thur Mar 23-May 25 No Class Aprl 6

Sat Jan 7-Mar 4 No Class April 1, 8, 22

CLASS TIMES

Winter Session Mon 5:45 pm & 6:15 pm

Wed 5:45 pm & 6:15 pm

Thur 10:30 am

Sat 10:30 am & 11:00 am

PROGRAM COST

Spring Session 9 weeks / $90.00, 7 weeks / $70.00

ISI Membership* $15.00 valid through-August 31, 2023

*Required for All Learn To Skate Participants.

Joining ISI for the 1st time online, add it to the cart before check out, you will not need to provide the ISI number.

Skating Attire

Beginning skaters are strongly encouraged to wear an All-Sport safety helmet or Crash head band. All Skaters should wear gloves, long pants, warm layered clothing, appropriate socks (not too thick). Freestyle level skaters should wear skating attire such as yoga pants, joggers, leggings. Long hair should be pulled back away from the face and are encouraged to have their own figure skates.

Professional Staff

Sprinker Recreation Center Coaches are highly qualified skating professionals trained to offer you instruction that will provide the best foundation for ice skating.

Figure Skating Program Coordinator and ISI President Janice Teodoro-Forbes

Figure Skating Professional Coaches: Brooke Bowman, Stephanie Burgess, Ashley Hoffman, Jordan Lee, Lisa Martin, Glenn Patterson, SueEllen Quick, Stacey Riggins, Jennifer Rubin, Heidi Sullivan and Natalie Thompson.

Meet Your Coaches! Learn more at www.piercecountywa.gov/learntoskate

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