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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 Winter Skating Lesson Schedule

 

Tuesday - 9 weeks

Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2

                                                                                                                          Portland resident   Non-resident

Tots - 4 & 5 yrs. 3:50 - 4:20 pm $68.00 $78.00
Intro or Pre-Alpha - (6 yrs. & older) 4:20 - 5:10 pm $95.00 $105.00
Alpha, Beta, Gamma 4:20 - 5:10 pm $95.00 $105.00
Delta, Freestyle 1, 2, 3, 4 elements 5:20 - 6:10 pm $105.00 $115.00
*Open Freestyle Practice (gamma & higher) 6:20 - 7:00 pm $77.00 $87.00
Freestyle 4 program & up 7:10 - 8:00 pm $105.00 $115.00

 

Saturday - 9 weeks

Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27

                                                                                                                          Portland resident  Non-resident

Hockey Skating Skills - ALL LEVELS (6 & older) 9:30 - 10:10 AM $95.00 $105.00
Tots - 4 & 5 yrs. 10:10 - 10:40 AM $68.00 $78.00
Intro or Pre-Alpha (6 yrs. & older) 10:50 - 11:40 AM $95.00 $105.00
Alpha, Beta, Gamma 10:50 - 11:40 AM $95.00 $105.00
*Open Freestyle Practice (gamma & higher) 11:50 - 12:30 pm $77.00 $87.00
Delta, All Freestyle levels 12:40 - 1:30 pm $105.00 $115.00

 

ADULTS ONLY

Sunday - 9 weeks                                   

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

                                                                                                                        Portland resident    Non-resident

Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma 3:10 - 4:00 pm $95.00 $105.00
Delta, Freestyle 1 & 2 4:00 - 4:50 pm $105.00 $115.00
*Open Freestyle Practice (gamma & higher) 5:00 - 5:40 pm $77.00 $87.00
Freestyle 3 & up /Dance 5:40 - 6:30 pm $105.00 $115.00

 

AFTERNOON CLASS

Thursday - 9 weeks

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11,18, 25, Mar. 4

                                                                                                                      Portland resident    Non-resident

Tots - 4 & 5 yrs. 1:30 - 2:00 pm $68.00 $78.00
6 & older (all levels) 1:30 - 2:30 pm $95.00 $105.00

 

*A good time for a private lesson - see general info

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2010 Spring Skating Lesson Schedule

 

Tuesday - 4 weeks

March 9, 16, 23, 30         **Please note change in Gamma class time.

 

Tots - 4 & 5 yrs. 3:50 - 4:20 pm $30.00 $35.00
Intro or Pre-Alpha (6 yrs. & older) 4:20 - 5:10 pm $42.00 $47.00
Alpha, Beta 4:20 - 5:10 pm $42.00 $47.00
**Gamma, Delta, Freestyle 1, 2, 3, 4 elements 5:20 - 6:10 pm $47.00 $52.00
*Open Freestyle Practice (gamma & higher) 6:20 - 7:00 pm $34.00 $39.00
Freestyle 4 program & up 7:10 - 8:00 pm $47.00 $52.00

 

Saturday - 4 weeks

March 6, 13, 20, 27     ***Note time changes for Alpha & higher

 

Hockey Skating Skills (6 & older) 9:30 - 10:10 am $42.00 $47.00
Tots - 4 & 5 yrs. 10:10 - 10:40 am $30.00 $35.00
Intro or Pre-Alpha (6 yrs. & older) 10:50 - 11:40 am $42.00 $47.00
***Alpha, Beta, Gamma (note time change) 11:50 am - 12:40 pm $42.00 $47.00
*Open Freestyle Practice (note time change) 12:50 - 1:30 pm $34.00 $39.00
***Delta, ALL Freestyle levels (note time change) 1:40 - 2:30 pm $47.00 $52.00

 

Thursday - 6 weeks

March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15

 

Tots - 4 & 5 years 1:30 - 2:00 pm $45.00 $52.00
6 & Older (all levels) 1:30 - 2:30 pm $63.00 $70.00

 

ADULTS ONLY!!

Sunday - 4 weeks

March 7, 14, 21, 28

 

Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma 3:10 - 4:00 pm $42.00 $47.00
Delta, Freestyle 1, Freestyle 2 4:00 - 4:50 pm $47.00 $52.00
*Open Freestyle Practice (Gamma & higher) 5:00 - 5:40 pm $34.00 $39.00
Freestyle 3 & up and/or Dance 5:40 - 6:30 pm $47.00 $52.00

 

*A good time for a private lesson - see General Info

 

 
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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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