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Fall 2019 Learn to Skate
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019 to Saturday, October 26, 2019
Where:
McFarland Community Ice Arena
swfsc.org
4812 Marsh Road
McFarland, WI 53558
704-574-1221
Additional Info:
Learn To Skate Program
Event Contact(s):
Katelyn Marie Nieh
7045741221 (p)
Category:
Southern Wisconsin LTS
Registration is required
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
All participants must be members of our parent program Learn to Skate USA. Visit learntoskateusa.com to sign up or email SouthernWisconsinSkatingSchool@gmail.com with any questions.
Price includes skate rental and parents may join their skater(s) on practice ice for FREE! Please sign our waiver at the registration able prior to entering the ice.
Cancellation Policy:
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Southern Wisconsin Skating School
Details:
Southern Wisconsin Skating School follows Learn to Skate USA's curriculum and is open to ages 2 through adults. Our program includes skills for recreational skaters, hockey players, and figure skaters.
All participants must be members of our parent program Learn to Skate USA. Visit learntoskateusa.com to sign up or email SouthernWisconsinSkatingSchool@gmail.com with any questions.
Ages 2-5 begin in our Snowplow Sam program then progress to Basic 2.
Ages 5+ begin in our Basic 1 class.
Hockey classes are offered after completion of Basic 2.
Freestyle classes are offered after completion of Basic 6.
When:
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Total Quantity:
0
Available Quantity:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
No Fee
Pre-Fall Bridge Program @ 6:30PM
Details:
*August 26 - September 16*
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 4.
Semi-private lessons on Monday Freestyle sessions from 6:30-7:30pm.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$60.00
Fee as of 8/22/2019
$70.00
Trial Class
Details:
Want to try our group classes before signing up for the entire session? Sign up online or visit our registration table by 11:15am on any class day to register.
Classes begin at 11:30am.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:15 AM until 11:45 AM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$15.00
Off-Ice Warm-Up Class
Details:
11:00 - 11:20
Open to Basic 2 and Up.
Learn and practice proper warm-up techniques before getting on the ice!
This class will run 11:00 - 11:20 to allow skaters time to put their skates on before practice ice begins at 11:30.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:00 AM until 11:30 AM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$20.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$25.00
Snowplow Sam 1
Details:
For first time skaters ages 3-5.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$105.00
Snowplow Sam 2
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 1
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Snowplow Sam 3
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 2
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Snowplow Sam 4
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 3
Upon completion of this level, students will pass up to Basic 2.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Basic 1
Details:
For first-time and beginner skaters ages 6+.
Before entering the ice, your instructor will review a few basic skills off the ice on the first day.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$105.00
Basic 2
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 1.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:15 AM until 11:45 AM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Basic 3
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 2.
Time is subject to change.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Hockey 2
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Basic 3.
Required: Hockey skates & HECC Approved Hockey helmet.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Hockey 3
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Hockey 2.
Required: Hockey skates & HECC Approved Hockey helmet.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
On Ice Warm Up
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 2 or Hockey 2. Open to all adult skaters.
This class gives students the opportunity to begin learning a proper on-ice warm up including stroking the full length of the ice, improving skating skills, and stretching.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:00 PM until 12:15 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$5.00
Basic 4
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 3.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Hockey 4
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Hockey 3.
Required: Hockey skates & HECC Approved Hockey helmet.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Basic 5
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 4.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Basic 6
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 5.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Adult Beginner Class
Details:
For first-time skaters through skaters working on skills up to crossovers.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Adult Intermediate Class
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed the forward crossover skill.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Adult Advanced Class
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed the forward inside and outside three turn skill.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Pre-Freeskate
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Basic 6.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Freestyle 1
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Pre-Freeskate.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Freestyle 2
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Freestyle 1.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Freestyle 3
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Freestyle 2.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Freestyle 4
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Freestyle 3.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Freestyle 5
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Freestyle 4.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Freestyle 6
Details:
Pre-requisite: passed Freestyle 5.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$90.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$100.00
Fall Bridge Program @ 5:15PM
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 4.
Semi-private lessons on Monday Freestyle sessions from 5:15-6:15pm.
When:
Monday, September 23, 2019, 5:15 PM until 6:15 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$125.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$130.00
Fall Bridge Program @ 6:30PM
Details:
Pre-requisite: Passed Basic 4.
Semi-private lessons on Monday Freestyle sessions from 6:30-7:30pm.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
Everyone
$125.00
Fee as of 9/9/2019
$130.00
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What is this?
Classes will be limited. Register early to ensure placement into a class. Once registered, there are NO REFUNDS unless the class is cancelled!
YOU MAY PAY ONLINE OR BY CHECK THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. Any payments left outstanding after the first day may be subject to an additional late fee.
Hockey skaters must pass basic 3 techniques, prior to getting into Hockey 3 or 4. If you are in doubt, we can evaluate the first day of classes and place the hockey payer in the correct class.
Sibling and Family Discounts:
Sibling Discount: 2nd family member CODE is AU816 = $5.00 discount.
3rd family member = CODE is AU8163 = $10.00 discount
4th or more family member = CODE is AU8164 = $50.00 discount
PARENTS CAN SKATE FOR FREE
WITH THEIR CHILD DURING PRACTICE TIME. PARENTS MUST BE IN SKATES AND MUST SIGN THE WAIVER.
NO SHOES ALLOWED.
Other persons, sibling or friend may skate on the "practice ice" section after payment of a $5.00 fee each time. Parents or caretakers of non-enrolled skaters under the age of 18
must sign the waiver
prior to getting onto the ice.Skates are available for non-enrolled skaters at a fee of $3.00/pair. Pay
cash
at the registration desk.
What to Wear
We recommend warm clothing that allows freedom of movement, and gloves or mittens. We also require that Snowplow Sam and Hockey skaters (ages 3-6) wear helmets (bike or hockey) . For all classes, please allow at least 15 minutes to put on your child's skates.
A basic quality skate is highly recommended! We provide the rink "rental skates" free of charge for the lessons. Basic 4 and above are recommended to have their own skates. The SWFSC has a supply of high quality used skates at a minimal cost. Please check with Mrs. Sue Cook
sue_cook@charter.net
to set a time to check fit and quality. Alternatively, you may either purchase or rent from Crossovers Pro shop at Steve's in Sun Prairie, Madison Ice Arena, Verona Ice Arena or Waunakee Ice Arena.
Benefits of Southern Wisconsin Skating School SWSS
*
SWSS is a member of USFS Accredited Learn to Skate Program which is universally endorsed by USA Hockey and US Speed Skating. Protocols for class procedure advancement through levels of increasing difficulty and techniques are in accordance with the parent organization US Figure Skating (USFS).
*USFS lifetime membership card - retain in a safe place
* USFS Welcome Packet with your own book describing the class structure
* Stickers to chart your progress in your book and other pertinent information.
* Specific Class Level Badges upon completion of each level
*Participation in fun "shows".
*
Bridge Program members may purchase any of the exclusive SWFSC apparel.
DOES YOUR SKATER NEED TO BRUSH UP ON A PARTICULAR TECHNIQUE?
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE USING THE PRACTICE ICE TIME. THE LIST AND CONTACT INFORMATION IS ON THE REGISTRATION TABLE. OR SPEAK WITH ALICE TO SUGGEST A TEACHER FOR YOUR CHILD. YOU MAY CONTACT ANY ONE OF OUR SENIOR OR JUNIOR INSTRUCTORS OF YOUR CHOICE TO SET UP A TIME FOR A 15 OR 30 MINUTE PRIVATE OR SEMI PRIVATE LESSON DURING THE PRACTICE ICE $5.00/15 minutes paid directly to the instructor. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO ENHANCE SKATING TECHNIQUES AT MINIMAL COST TO YOU .
Skaters may also have private lessons on any SWFSC free style sessions. For a list of available ice time, please check out the club web site:
www.swfsc.org
. go to the tab on the left hand side of home page and click onto
contract ice.
A list of instructors and their availability is on the Coach's page.