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Click Below for Winter 2012 Brochure
Winter II 2012 Session begins
Tuesday February 21 or
Saturday February 25.
Sign-Up Today!
$85 for 7 weeks
Returning Students need to just call 636.537.4200
to sign-up over the phone
Please mention you are a returning student. A credit card must be given with all registrations to reserve your space.
(We are no longer taking registrations for most
Winter I Session classes.
Contact Melody, Skating Director, for more information.)
melody@hardeesiceplex.com
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OVERVIEW OF LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM
TUESDAY
5:10 - 5:40pm SNOWPLOW SAM 1, 2, 3 and Freestyle
5:40 - 6:00pm OPEN PRACTICE SKATE TIME for all enrolled in classes
6:00 - 6:30pm BASIC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
SATURDAY
10:30 - 11:00am SNOWPLOW SAM 1, 2, 3 and Freestyle
11:00 - 11:30am OPEN PRACTICE SKATE TIME for all enrolled in classes
11:30am - 12:00pm BASIC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Note: Snowplow Sam Classes are for skaters 4-5 years old.
Basic Skills Classes are for 6 years and up.
| Day(Circle Day) |
Time(Circle Time) |
Classes Offered(Circle Your Choice) |
| Tuesday |
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Tuesday |
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Tuesday |
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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| Saturday |
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Saturday |
11:00 am - 11:30 am |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Saturday |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Adults |
| Tuesday |
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Tuesday |
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Tuesday |
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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| Saturday |
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Saturday |
11:00 am - 11:30 am |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Saturday |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Adults |
| Day(Circle Day) |
Time(Circle Time) |
Classes Offered(Circle Your Choice) |
| Tuesday |
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Tuesday |
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Tuesday |
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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| Saturday |
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Saturday |
11:00 am - 11:30 am |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Saturday |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Adults |
| Day(Circle Day) |
Time(Circle Time) |
Classes Offered(Circle Your Choice) |
| Tuesday |
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Tuesday |
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Tuesday |
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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| Saturday |
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3Freeskate Beg., Int., Adv. |
| Saturday |
11:00 am - 11:30 am |
** GAMES & PRACTICE TIME **(Must be registered in Classes) |
| Saturday |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Adults |
The Hardee's Iceplex Skating School offers the United States Figure Skating Association Skate With U.S. Basic Skills program for adults, children and preschoolers. We take pride in our program and offer our skaters a positive learning experience that instills sportsmanship, increased self-esteem and improved skating! As our skaters progress through the USFSA Skate With U.S. Basic Eight’s curriculum, they are evaluated and rewarded for their achievements. Our Snowplow Sam classes are for children ages 4-5. The Basic Skills classes are for children ages 6 and up.
Membership & Rewards
The Hardee's Iceplex requires each skater to join the Skate with U.S. Basic Skills Program. To join the program is $15 annually. Membership runs September 1 through August 31. We do not pro-rate for a partial year. Skaters receive Sports Accidence Insurance, a Record Book with achievement stickers and an official membership patch. Students are awarded a patch upon completion of each level.
What’s Included
1 half-hour group lesson each week
1 practice time offered each on day of lesson
Skate rental
One Free Admission to a single Public Session
How to Register
Registration is accepted by mail, by phone or in-person at the Hardee's Iceplex.
The First Day of Class & What to Wear
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled class
- Go to Skate Rental to receive skates, if needed
- Put on skates, gloves & helmet and proceed to the ice surface for class!
Required Class Items: Bicycle or in-line skating helmets are required for all skaters. Skaters should wear warm, flexible layers of clothing (avoid jeans as they are not flexible) or skating attire and gloves. Hockey students are required to wear a hockey helmet, skates and gloves.
Hockey skates are not allowed in Snowplow Sam levels,
unless approved by the Skating Director!
Hardee's Iceplex Instructors
Our instructors are members of the Unites States Figure Skating, USA Hockey and are registered to coach the “Skate With U.S.” program. Staff instructors are current on their teaching methods and are active members of the skating community.
Private Instruction
Skaters who wish to improve or challenge their skating ability can supplement their group class instruction with one-on-one instruction. Many of our instructors are available for private lessons. Please contact your instructor directly or make arrangements through our skating school director, Melody Carper
NOTICE— Classes are divided by age and are filled on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Classes may be combined, changed or cancelled
based on registration levels.
Students may “Make Up” one missed lesson
during the same session, with permission from the Skating Director. There are no makeup lessons allowed the first or last week of a session. Makeup class must be approved 24 hours in advance by the skating director.
Cash refunds are accepted only with a written doctor’s excuse, less a 20% administration fee. There are no cash refunds given to those who elect
not to pursue skating after 1 session. Sorry, but no exceptions.
There are no confirmation letters or calls made unless specifically requested. Switching days in the middle of the session is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the skating director. Loss of missed classes will not be refunded.
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SKILLS LEARNED BY AGE AND LEVEL
We instruct all skaters with beginning through advanced skills to prepare them to skate Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating or just to have fun safely!! Mastery of skills at a given level allow the skater to pass on to the next level. Skills taught in each level of our US Basic Skills classes:
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 years old)
A. Sit and stand up with skates on: Off Ice
B. Sit and stand up: On Ice
C. March in place
D. March forward: 8-10 steps
E. March, then glide on two feet
F. Dip in place
Snowplow Sam 2 (4-5 years old)
A. March followed by a long glide
B. Dip while moving
C. Backward wiggles: 6 in a row
D. Forward two-foot swizzles: 2-3 in a row
E. Rocking horse: One forward - One backward swizzle action
F. Two-foot hop in place
Snowplow Sam 3 (4-5 years old)
A. Forward skating: 8-10 steps
B. Forward one-foot glide: R & L
C. Forward swizzles: 4-6 in a row
D. Backward swizzles: 4-6 in a row
E. Forward snowplow stop w/skid
F. Curves
Basic 1 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Sit on ice and stand up
B. March forward across the ice
C. Forward two-foot glide
D. Dip
E. Forward swizzles: 6-8 in a row
F. Backward wiggles: 6-8 in a row
G. Snowplow stop
H. Rocking horse: 2-3
I. Two-foot hop in place (optional)
Basic 2 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Forward one foot glides: R & L
B. Backward two-foot glide
C. Backward swizzles: 6-8 in a row
D. Two-foot turn from forward to backward in place
E. Moving snowplow stop
F. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line (slalom-like pattern)
Basic 3 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Forward stroking, showing correct use of blade
B. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle: 6-8 consecutive clockwise & counter clockwise
C. Moving forward to backward two-foot turn; clockwise & counter clockwise
D. Backward one-foot glides: R & L
E. Forward Slalom
F. Two-foot spin: up to 2 revolutions
Basic 4 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Forward outside edge on a circle: R & L
B. Forward inside edge on a circle: R & L
C. Forward crossovers, clockwise & counter clockwise
D. Forward outside three-turn, R & L from a stand still position
E. Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counter clockwise
F. Backward stroking
G. Backward snowplow stop: R & L
Basic 5 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Backward outside edge on a circle: R & L
B. Backward inside edge on a circle: R & L
C. Backward crossovers, clockwise & counter clockwise
D. Beginning one-foot spin: up to 3 rev, optional entry & free foot position
E. Hockey stop
F. Side toe hop: both directions
Basic 6 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Forward inside three turn: R & L from a standstill position
B. Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, clockwise & counter clockwise
C. T-stop: R or L
D. Bunny hop
E. Forward arabesque/spiral on a straight line: R or L
F. Forward lunge: R or L
Basic 7 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position: R to L and L to R
B. Backward outside edge to forward outside edge transition on a circle: R & L
C. Ballet jump: R & L
D. Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glides (landing position), clockwise & counter clockwise
E. Forward inside pivots, R or L
Basic 8 (Skaters 6 and up)
A. Moving forward outside three-turn on a circle: R & L
B. Moving forward inside three-turn on a circle: R & L
C. Combination move: Forward crossovers (2) into forward inside Mohawk, cross behind, step into backward
crossover (1) and step to forward inside edge: repeat 3 times, clockwise & counter clockwise
D. One-foot upright spin, optional entry & free foot position
E. Waltz jump
F. Mazurka: R & L
Freestyle (Skaters who have passed Basic 8)
We use a combined class structure of ISI skills and US Basic Skills Freestyle.
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Group and Private Lessons
We also offer special classes for Brownie/Girl Scout Troops/Cub Scout Troops/Home School Classes
Please contact Melody Carper at 636-537-4200 x. 3012
or email: melody@hardeesiceplex.com
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Hardee's IcePlex Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather and Hardee’s IcePlex cancels Learn to Skate, we will offer three options as compensation for the missed lesson. Your choice must be submitted via email to melody@hardeesiceplex.com or given directly to Melody
at your next Learn to Skate session.
DO NOT show up for a makeup lesson without approval and your voucher.
You will NOT be allowed to skate.
Option 1 – Receive a $10 credit to be used with your next Learn to Skate registration. This voucher must be turned in at the time of registration and does not apply to sessions the student is currently registered for. The voucher will be valid for 6 months. We are not responsible for lost vouchers.
Option 2 – Receive a voucher for a makeup lesson. The makeup lesson day must be approved by Melody at least one week in advance. (This means that you may do the makeup in a session you are not currently enrolled in or as an additional lesson in your next session.) Makeup classes will not be offered on the first or last class of any session. We are not responsible for lost vouchers.
Option 3 – Receive two Public Session passes that can be used at one of our public sessions. There is no expiration date for this option.
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