The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program was created to be the best beginning ice-skating program in the world. It is designed to serve the needs of both recreational and competitive skaters. The curriculum keeps skaters enthusiastic about learning from the time they begin lessons until the time they reach their goals.
Each lesson will consist of 25 minutes of instruction as well as 25 minutes of "supervised" practice time.
Program Objectives
• Provide an engaging and safe skating experience for the beginner
• Teach correct technique of the simple basic elements
• Promote health and physical fitness
• Enable all participants to achieve the skills necessary to either skate for fun the rest of their lives or to move competently into the U.S. Figure Skating advanced test and/or competitive structure
All skaters require the following equipment:
• Skates
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Snow Pants
Skates and helmets are available for rent or purchase in the Norfolk Ice Arena Pro Shop www.norfolkarena.com/proshop.html (Phone: 508-528-6700)
Please call (508) 520-9200 for more information!