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SPANAWAY REGIONAL PARK Sprinker Recreation Center m Phone: 253-798-4000 o Address: 14824 C St S, Tacoma WA, 98444 K Website: www.piercecountywa.gov/sprinker

Sprinker Recreation Center is your community recreation headquarters. Nowhere in Pierce County will you find more family activities than right here on your back doorstep. We offer indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for all ages and abilities. First rate classes, programs and community events are what make Sprinker Recreation Center the place to play.

Programs currently offered: Ice Skating/Hockey, Tennis, Racquetball, Pickleball, Basketball, Skateboarding, Adult & Youth Recreation, Adult Slowpitch, Ice Bumper Cars, and Public Skate Sessions.

Please note: Per the Governor’s mandate masks are required to be worn while visiting the facility.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Sprinker’s Learn to Skate Program is for all ages 4 to Adult who want to skate for fun or 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.

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REGISTRATION:

Registration can 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/2372/Learn-to-Skate 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

Session 1

Sept. 13-Nov. 13

Accepted as of August 4

Class Dates

Mon

Sept. 13-Nov. 8

Wed

Sept. 15-Nov. 10

Thur

Sept. 16-Nov. 11

Sat

Sept. 18-Nov. 13

Session 2

Nov. 22-Feb. 3

Accepted as of October 6

Class Dates

Mon

Nov. 22-Jan. 24

No class on Dec. 27, 27

Wed

Dec. 1-Feb. 2

No class on Dec. 22, 29

Thur

Dec. 2-Feb. 3

No class on Dec. 23, 30

Sat

Classes no offered – resumes Feb. 5

CLASS TIMES Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

5:45-6:15pm, 6:15-6:45pm 5:45-6:15pm, 6:15-6:45pm 10:30-11:00 am 11:30am-12:30pm

PROGRAM COST

9 weeks – Session 1

$90.00

8 weeks – Session 2

$80.00

ISI Membership* $15.00 Sept. 1, 2021-August 31, 2022 *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. Summer Session 5-2021 skaters who paid for ISI Membership is good thru August 31, 2022!

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

Ice Skating Coaches: Brooke Bowman, Stephanie Burgess, Ashley Haywood, Jordan Lee, Lisa Martin, Stacey Norris, Glenn Patterson, SueEllen Quick, Jennifer Rubin, Heidi Sullivan and Natalie Thompson. Meet Your Coaches! Read about our coaches at LINK

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LESSON SCHEDULE:

Are You Ready to Skate? Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class! Did you remember socks, helmet, gloves and a great attitude! Attendance Punch Card will be given at the Control Room on the first day of class. Card must be shown/punched each week. Pre-registration is required and may not be available on the first day of class.

FALL Learn-To-Skate - Ages 4 through Adult

SESSION 1 Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

Now Registering!

Sept 13 - Nov 8

- $90 / 9 weeks

Sept 15 - Nov 10

- $90 / 9 weeks

Sept 16 - Nov 11

- $90 / 9 weeks

Sept 18 - Nov 13

- $90 / 9 weeks

Preskate 1-4 (ages 4-6) 5:45 - 6:15 pm N/A 10:30 - 11 am 11:30 - 12 pm

Beginning 1 (ages 7+)

5:45 - 6:15 pm

5:45 - 6:15 pm

10:30 - 11 am

*12 - 12:30 pm

Beginning 2 (all ages)

5:45 - 6:15 pm

5:45 - 6:15 pm

10:30 - 11 am

12 - 12:30 pm

PreAlpha

*5:45 - 6:15 pm

*5:45 - 6:15 pm

10:30 - 11 am

12 - 12:30 pm

Alpha 1 & 2

6:15 - 6:45 pm

6:15 - 6:45 pm

10:30 - 11 am

12 - 12:30 pm

Beta 1 & 2

6:15 - 6:45 pm

6:15 - 6:45 pm

10:30 - 11 am

12 - 12:30 pm

Gamma 1 & 2

6:15 - 6:45 pm

6:15 - 6:45 pm

N/A

12 - 12:30 pm

Delta 1 & 2

6:15 - 6:45 pm

6:15 - 6:45 pm

N/A

12 - 12:30 pm

Beg. Freestyle & FS 1

6:15 - 6:45 pm

6:15 - 6:45 pm

N/A

11:30 - 12 pm

Beg. Freestyle 2 & FS 2

N/A

N/A

N/A

11:30 - 12 pm

Beg. Freestyle 3 & FS 3

N/A

N/A

N/A

11:30 - 12 pm

Beg. Freestyle 4

N/A

N/A

N/A

11:30 - 12 pm

Lesson Practice Time 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 11 am 12:30 pm* Class time subject to change based on enrollment.

WINTER Learn-To-Skate - Ages 4 through Adult

SESSION 2 Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

Registration Opens Oct 6!

Nov 22 - Jan 24

Dec 20, 27 $90 / 9 weeks

Dec 1 - Feb 2

Dec 22, 29 $90 / 9 weeks

Dec 2 - Feb 3

Dec 23, 30 $90 / 9 weeks

Saturday classes are NOT OFFERED in winter session

⬅ Freestyle Sessions

Private Lesson Info

Freestyle sessions are practice sessions reserved for figure skaters of all ages and abilities who are taking private lessons. All skaters must be registered as an ISI Learn To Skate member and/or a member of U.S. Figure Skating. Some students find that individual instruction is the best way to fine-tune their skating skills. Fees are paid directly to the instructor and do not include ice time or skate rental. To reserve freestyle session times or for private lesson information please contact our Figure Skating Director, Janice Forbes | 253-798-4045 janice.forbes@piercecountywa.gov

Lakewood Winter Club

The Club’s mission is to provide opportunities for skaters to develop and achieve individual potential through a total quality competitive skating program. The Club’s Professional Staff coach learn-to-skate through U.S. Figure Skating levels in group or private lessons. Explore online for more: K www.lakewoodwinterclub.com

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