Skate Lesson Descriptions

Tots Levels 1-4: Ages 3-6
The child is instructed to stand, fall correctly, and get up by oneself. Introduction to two-foot glides, swizzles, wiggles, and basic marching and gliding maneuvers.
Helmet recommended

Pre-Alpha
Child learns how to fall correctly and recover, plus two-foot and one foot glides and forward and backward swizzles introduce the basic steps needed for forward and backward skating.

Alpha
Forward stroking, forward crossovers, and the snow-plow stop are taught.

Beta
Backward stroking, backward crossovers, and the T-stop are taught.

Gamma
Elements from the previous tow classes are combined to teach Mohawks, 3-turns (connecting moves that enable the skater to effortlessly switch from forward to backward skating), and hockey stops.

Delta
Inside 3-turns, forward outside and inside edges, lunges, bunny hops, and “shoot the duck” are taught.

Freestyle: Levels 1-3: 4-10
For the skater who has mastered all of the basics described above. The 10 different levels cover various jumps, spins, and dance step sequences.

Adult – No Summer Lessons
This class is open to anyone older than 16. Skaters of all abilities are welcome. Instruction will include the fundamentals of forward and backward skating and introduce Ice Dance.

Intro to Synchronized Skating – No Summer Lessons
Requires successful completion of Beta level lessons. Synchro is a team skating sport, where up to 16 skaters perform together as a team. They move as a flowing unit at consistent speeds over the ice, while performing elements and footwork.

New Coming Soon – Special Skater Program
These beginning levels are for special needs skaters of all ages. Step-by-step progression of skills makes learning fun, and fast! Once the skater begins to build on the basics, the sky is the limit! It’s important to master these skating “basics” before moving on to higher levels of achievement.

Learn to Play Hockey Program
This program is for players who are new to the sport. Players will learn the fundamentals of hockey (shooting, passing, stick-handling) while also continuing to work on skating skills. Classes will be station-based to keep players moving and focus on multiple skills per class. Skaters must wear full gear. Loaner equipment is available for players signed up for House Hockey with Owensboro Youth Hockey Association.