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2010 Summer Session

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Summer session begins June 14 - registration information available below CLICK HERE

 

 

ISI Group Skating Lessons

  Portland Ice Arena's skating lesson program welcomes all ages from 4 years to adult.  All levels of skating are taught, from tots to advanced.  Basic Skills instruction enables students to pursue interests in figure skating, hockey, recreational or speedskating.  Each weekly session generally consists of a 25 minute lesson and a 25 minute practice.  (Exception:  Tots age 4 and 5 are taught in a 30 minute format).  Prospective hockey skaters may join our hockey skating skills class to improve their skating skills.

 

Instructors are all experienced professionals or qualified amateur ice skaters.

Lynda Hathaway

Skating Director

 

Skate Rentals Available -No charge during lessons

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2010 Summer Skating Lesson Schedule

 

Wednesday, - 9 weeks

June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11

                                                                                                    Resident          Non-Resident

Tots - 4 & 5 yrs. 3:00 - 3:30 pm $68.00 $78.00
Intro or Pre-Alpha - (6 yrs. & older) 3:30 - 4:20 pm $95.00 $105.00
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta 3:30 - 4:20 pm $95.00 $105.00
All Freestyle 4:30 - 5:20 pm $105.00 $115.00

 

ADULTS ONLY!!

Wednesday - 9 weeks

June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11

                                                                                                                                   Resident             Non-Resident

Adult Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma 5:20 - 6:10 pm $95.00 $105.00
Adult Delta, All Freestyle 6:20 - 7:10 pm $105.00 $115.00

 

HOCKEY SKATING SKILLS *see requirements below

Monday - 12 weeks   Skaters are introduced to balance, flow, agility, speed, and correct technique

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

                                                                                                                                   Resident            Non-Resident

Beginners - unable to execute forward crossovers and higher skills - 6 yrs. & older 6:10 - 6:50 pm $126.00 $131.00
Advanced - 6 yrs. & older 7:00 - 7:40 pm $126.00 $131.00

 

*Hockey requirements - 6 yrs. or older on or before first class; hockey skates, stick, helmet with facemask.

Please enroll children with no skating experience in our WEDNESDAY INTRODUCTORY program

 

 
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"What is ISI?"  Ice Skating Institute - ISI - is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of recreational ice skating.  48,605 individual members and 3,510 instructor members are currently registered through 655 member facilities in the USA!  A meticulously crafted badge program provides instructors with a system of evaluation and encouragement.  ISI encourages a life long participation in the great sport of ice skating!  www.skateisi.com

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"Tots" are 4 & 5 years old and are taught in appropriate groupings for 30 minutes, including some unstructured playtime.  Director may move a 'tot' to other ice time based on ability.  Tots should be dressed warmly and wear gloves or mittens and a helmet or thick winter hat.  Skaters must be 4 on or before the first class.

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"Introductory" are those 6 years and older who have not received prior instruction, regardless of ability.  Instructor will evaluate student and place at CORRECT level.

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"Pre-Alpha", Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta" are badge levels designated by Ice Skating Institute and are strictly adhered to in our system.  Skaters are constantly evaluated and tested at appropriate intervals.  Skaters receive a patch and certificate of recognition for each level attained.  Once the Delta level is passed, students may participate in a group Freestyle class.

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"Hockey Skating Skills" --  Skaters are introduced to balance, flow, agility, speed and correct skating technique.  Introduction will include stick handling - NO PUCKS.  Students with no ice skating experience must enroll in Intro/Pre-Alpha.  Hockey skates, sticks and helmets with facemask are required.  ADVANCED defined - Skaters able to execute forward crossovers and higher skills.

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"Freestyle 1-10" are badge levels designated by ISI and are strictly adhered to in our system.  Skaters are constantly evaluated during the session and tested at appropriate levels.

 
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"Open Freestyle Practice" -- offered to any participant currently enrolled at gamma level or higher.  A good time to practice and/or receive a private lesson.

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"Adults" are those 16 years and older and are encouraged to enroll in our Sunday afternoon/evening classes.  Adult Dance available - gamma & higher levels.

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"Dance" -- Ice dancing combines the discipline of basic skating skills with the rhythmic expression of ballroom dancing and can be performed and enjoyed by skaters of all ages.  Our group instruction is aimed at the "beginner dancer", familiar with no more than the 1st six dances in the USFSA test structure.

bullet "Private Lessons" - Should you desire a private lesson for any level skater, speak to the professional of your choice directly or call or e-mail the Skating Director for general guidelines.  Time for lessons and costs are determined with the assistance of the professional giving the lesson.

 

 

Year Round Schedule

     Summer - 9 week session beginning mid-June

     Summer - N'Ice Skating Competition or Exhibition

     Fall - 4 week mini session beginning early September

     Fall - 9 week session beginning early October

     Winter - Holiday Exhibition

     Winter - 9 week session beginning early January

     Spring - 4 week mini session beginning mid-March

     Spring - Ice Show - Rehearsals and show.  Open to ISI students and participants

     in our various figure skate programs.      

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