Youth Starter Age 6 +

YOUTH STARTER

Ages 6 and above

Skaters will learn the fundamental skills of skating forward, balancing, backward skating, and stops. All classes will be taught in a safe and positive environment, incorporating fun and games, making class time an enjoyable experience for all. 

Starter 1 

Skills:

• Sit and stand up with skates on -- off-ice
• Sit and stand up -- on-ice
• March in place
• March forward (8-10 steps)
• March, then glide on two feet
• Dip in place

Starter 2

Skills:

• March followed by a long glide
• Dip while moving
• Backward walking, toes turned inward, shifting weight (4-6 steps)
• Backward wiggles (6 in a row)
• Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
• Beginning snowplow stop motion -- in place or holding onto barrier
• Two-foot hop, in place (optional)

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