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U.S. Figure Skating
Basic Skills Program
Group Lessons
Learn the FUN-damentals of Skating!
2007/2008 Season
Next Session begins January 2008
Go to Program Descriptions and registration forms
Registration forms are available at the Beaver County Ice Arena or download here. Just stop by the ice arena and fill out the form. Then show up about 15 to 20 minutes early the first day of class. It's that simple! See you there.
Forms may be dropped off at the Beaver County Ice Arena.
For information on the Beaver County Figure Skating Club’s “Basic Skills” skating lessons please call 412-846-5600 ext. 303 or skateintospring@bcfsc.org. Please leave your name, address, phone number and/or your email address. You will be contacted as soon as possible.
The objectives of the program are:
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To provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater
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To teach correct technique of the basic elements of skating
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To develop a finer degree of coordination and balance
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To promote physical fitness
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To have fun!
Program Descriptions
Snowplow Sam Curriculum
Helmets are required
Ages: 4-5
Fee: $72 per 8 week session *
(Open enrollment is available throughout the series, providing space is available.
The fee will be prorated accordingly.)
Days and time:
Tuesdays 10:00 am- 10:45am
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19
7 WEEKS - This class only $63
Wednesdays 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20
8 WEEKS - $72
The Snowplow Sam Levels I - III are designed to help the preschool age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice.
Click here for a registration form
Ages: 6 and up
Fee: $80 per 8 week session *
(Open enrollment is available throughout the series, providing space is available.
The fee will be prorated accordingly.)
Second Class Discount – It is recommended that Basic 4 and higher skaters take two lessons a week. The second class is half price. No other discounts apply.
Days and Times:
Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21
8 WEEKS
Saturdays 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
8 WEEKS
The Basic Skills are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves — forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and mohawks.
Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating.
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Free Skate Curriculum (Learn to Figure Skate)
Requirements: Passed Basic 8 or referred by coach
Fee: $50 per 5 week session *
(Open enrollment is available throughout the series, providing space is available.
The fee will be prorated accordingly.)
Date and Time:
Saturdays 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
8 WEEKS
The free skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build up their skills. This is the point where the skater can chose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.
It is recommended that Free Skate Level skaters take a private or a semi-private lesson each week. The BCIA and the BCFSC provide Free Skate ice time for these lessons at an additional cost. Please ask Skating Director for a list of coaches.
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Full payment with registration is required to enroll. No refunds. Advanced registration is recommended.
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Skate Rental is available from the ice arena and is $3.00 for lessons. We recommend figure skates for all beginners.
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Family Discount – Additional family members enrolled in the same program and session will receive a 10% discount on their program fee. (Does not include one-time registration fee.)
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Second Class Discount – It is recommended that Basic 4 and higher skaters take two lessons a week. The second class is half price. No other discounts apply.
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Classes will be combined if not enough students are enrolled for each level.
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Open enrollment is available throughout the series, providing space is available. The fee will be prorated accordingly.
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There will be no refunds for missed lessons. Make-up lessons are available on request. All make ups classes must be made before the end of the 8-week semester.
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Helmets are required for all Snowplow Sam Students and suggested for all Basic Skills Students.