Skating

EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE

Children 8 years and under or Level 6 and below, are required to wear a CSA approved helmet while on the ice for any of the following programs. Wear warm clothing that does not restrict movement. Gloves are mandatory.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Prviate lessons offer a great opportunity for improvement due to individual attention, instruction and correction. Rates are dependent on the numbers of students and the certification of the instructor.

ADDITIONAL FEES

Billed once per season September 2020 - August 2021

Skate Canada Fee

$43.65/year

Figure Skating Activity Fee

Junior Skaters $29.15/year (skate 1x/week)

Senior Skaters $49.15/year (skate 2x/week) Learn to Skate Activity Fee $20.00/year

LEARN TO SKATE

The Learn to Skate program serves as the feeder program for all ice sports and will prepare students for recreational skating, figure skating or hockey. The program encompasses 5 skill levels moving from beginner to advanced. All participants must be able to stand and move independently.

LEARN TO SKATE – PRESCHOOL 1 BEGINNER (3-5YRS)

Classes for this level will be offered on a private lesson basis only. A parent or caregiver will be required to be on the ice. Contact Pam Greenslade to inquire.

LEARN TO SKATE - PRESCHOOL 2 (3-5YRS)

Mar 30-Jun 08 T 9:45-10:15AM $176.00/11 sess. 24500 Mar 30-Jun 08 T 1:30-2:00PM $176.00/11 sess. 24501 Apr 01-Jun 10 Th 9:45-10:15AM $176.00/11 sess. 24502 Apr 01-Jun 10 Th 1:30-2:00PM $176.00/11 sess. 24503

LEARN TO SKATE - PRESCHOOL 3 TO ADVANCED (3-5YRS)

Mar 30-Jun 08 T 10:15-10:45AM $176.00/11 sess. 24504 Mar 30-Jun 08 T 2:00-2:30PM $176.00/11 sess. 24505 Apr 01-Jun 10 Th 10:15-10:45AM $176.00/11 sess. 24506 Apr 01-Jun 10 Th 2:00-2:30PM $176.00/11 sess. 24507

LEARN TO SKATE - PRESCHOOL ALL LEVELS 2+ (3-5 YRS)

Apr 11-Jun 13 Su 1:30-2:00PM $144.00/9 sess. 24508

LEARN TO SKATE - SCHOOL AGE LEVEL 2 TO ADV (5YRS+)

Mar 29-Jun 07 M 4:00-5:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24515 Mar 30-Jun 08 T 4:00-5:00PM $237.60/11 sess. 24516 Mar 31-Jun 09 W 4:00-5:00PM $237.60/11 sess. 24517 Apr 09-Jun 11 F 5:15-6:15PM $216.00/10 sess. 24518 Apr 10-Jun 12 Sa 11:00-12:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24519 Apr 11-Jun 13 Su 2:00-3:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24520 This is a skill-based, technical program focusing on edge control, turns, crosscuts, power thrusts, agility maneuvers and drills. Participants must be able to focus on technical skating basics and be able to skate backwards. Full hockey gear encouraged. Gloves and a CSA approved helmet are required.

POWER SKATING 1 (5-7YRS)

Mar 29-Jun 07 M 4:00-5:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24525 Apr 11-Jun 13 Su 11:00-12:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24526

POWER SKATING 2 (8-12YRS+)

Mar 29-Jun 07 M 7:45-8:45PM $194.40/9 sess. 24527 Apr 11-Jun 13 Su 12:15-1:15PM $194.40/9 sess. 24528

FIGURE SKATING

The Figure Skating program encompasses 7 levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Skaters progress from learning the basics of glide, stroke and balance, both forward and backward, to techniques for edges and turns and then to spin, jump and creative movement. Skaters will be divided into groups according to ability.

JUNIOR ACHIEVER LEVELS 2-4 (4YRS+)

Mar 29-Jun 07 M 4:00-5:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24900 Mar 30-Jun 08 T 4:00-5:00PM $237.60/11 sess. 24901 Mar 31-Jun 09 W 4:00-5:00PM $237.60/11 sess. 24902 Apr 09-Jun 11 F 5:15-6:15PM $216.00/10 sess. 24903 Apr 10-Jun 12 Sa 11:00-12:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24904

EXCEL LEVELS 5 AND 6+ (4YRS+)

This is an advanced class designed to bridge the gap between the advanced levels of our Junior Achievers program and private lessons. This program builds on the basics taught previously and will prepare skaters for entry into the Skate Canada test and competitive system. The syllabus will touch on the freeskate, interpretive, dance and skills components of Skate Canada programs. Most skaters do a mix of group and private or semi-private lessons. It is recommended that skaters do at least 2 sessions per week. Mar 29-Jun 07 M 4:00-5:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24905 Mar 30-Jun 08 T 4:00-5:00PM $237.60/11 sess. 24906 Mar 31-Jun 09 W 4:00-5:00PM $237.60/11 sess. 24907 Apr 09-Jun 11 F 5:15-6:15PM $216.00/10 sess. 24908 Apr 10-Jun 12 Sa 11:00-12:00PM $194.40/9 sess. 24909

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation policies for skating programs, are the same as all other areas, and are listed on page 2. Cancellations may not apply for some medical exceptions, or when approval is provided by the Skating Director. Private lessons require a minimum of 24 hours to cancel or lessons will be billed in full.

PAM GREENSLADE

Skating Director 604-269-8855 pgreenslade@arbutusclub.com

Pam is a Gold Medallist and an NCCP Level III - partial Level IV-certified coach. She holds a B.Ed degree from UBC. Pam has trained skaters from recreational to elite level competitors. She has had students compete at the regional, provincial, national and international level in singles and pairs. Many of Pam’s students have attained Gold Medal status in Figures, Freeskate, Dance, Skills and Interpretive components of the Skate Canada figure skating program.