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Learn to Skate in 2008
at the Garner Ice House!!

The Garner Ice House has a number of fun filled skating packages for all ages and skill levels. All programs are taught by highly skilled and qualified instructors in a safe and secure setting. 

Our Skating School offers classes for all ages and abilities -  from pre-schoolers to adults, beginners to advanced skaters. Classes begin with the fundamentals and progress to more advanced and specialized skills, including both figure skating and ice hockey.

Below are the listed times for each levels lesson.  Please be aware that even though the lesson is 30 minutes, an additional 30 minutes is provided for individuals to practice what they have learned. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our skate director, Jacqueline Pusztay.

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2008 Learn to skate information:

8 Week Package includes:

8 - Thirty minute lessons
8 - Thirty minute practice sessions
10 - FREE public skating passes
FREE skate rental for lessons
Professional Instructors

1/2 hour practice time on practice ice.
 

All for $100.00!!

Current Session Dates

Saturday [12:15 - 1:15]

Monday [5:45 - 6:45]


This page is currently being updated.


Info. will be posted shortly.

~07/02/2008 06:58:42 PM
Please contact j.pusztay@icehouserinks.com with any questions.

 


We participate in the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program.
The curriculum is well-designed, and the objectives are a perfect match with our own goals.
 

Snowplow Sam 1 - 3 ages 3-5
Introduces preliminary skills to pre-school skaters. Learn dips, swizzles, wiggles, and stops. Snowplow Sam is designed to help acclimate young skaters to the ice by using different activities that make learning fun.  As skaters advance, the elements gradually become more difficult. 
Lesson time: Mondays 5:45-6:15p    or    Saturday 12:15p-12:45p
Basic
Basic Skills Levels  1 - 8

Basic 1 - 8
Basic Skills 1 & 2 ages 6-16
These levels are designed to help beginners learn different skating elements.  Elements will gradually become more difficult as skaters advance through each level.  Includes forward and backward skating, swizzles and stopping. 
Lesson time:  Mondays 5:45p-6:15p    or Saturday 12:15p-12:45p
For Home school levels, please see below.


Basic Skills 3-8  ages 6-16
These levels are designed for intermediate level skaters.  The skater must have passed the elements in Basic Skills 1-2 in order to pass Basic 3.  Elements include forward and backwards crossovers, edges, spirals spins, and variations in stopping.
Lesson time:  Mondays 6:15-6:45p    or  Saturday 12:45p-1:15p
For Home school levels, please see below.

Free Skate
Free Skate Levels 1 - 6
Free Skate 1 - 6
These levels are designed for more advance skaters.  Skaters must have passed Basic 8 to be eligible for this class.  The elements in each level increases in difficulty. 
Lesson time:  Mondays 6:15p-6:45p    or   Saturday  12:45p- 1:15p
Adult
Adult Levels 1 - 4
Adult 1 - 4
Promotes overall fitness, improves balance and coordination while mastering the basics of ice skating. These classes are designed for the skaters to learn at his/her own pace.  Elements covered:  forward and backward skating, crossovers, and stopping.
Lesson time: Mondays 6:15p-6:45p   or  Saturday 12:15p- 12:45p
Hockey
Hockey Levels 1 - 4
Hockey 1 - 4 AKA "Rink-Rats"  ages 3 - 5
This class is designed to teach the basics of hockey to those that have never played the game.  By taking this class, the skater will be prepared for future hockey programs such as Youth Learn To Play Hockey 1 & 2.  Before signing up the skater should know how to skate forward.
Lesson time:  Saturdays 12:45-1:15p

Equipment required:
Helmet (a simple bicycle helmet is fine), knee pads, elbow pads, and a stick (which can be provided if needed).

 

ATTENTION ALL HOMESCHOOLERS! 

 

We also have a Homeschool Skate Academy that operates on Tuesdays!
$90 for 8 Weeks.

 


Price:  $90.00  for 8 weeks.

This cost covers
 * 8, 30 minute lessons
 * 8, 1 hour practice ice time.
 * Free Skating in the public session [following lessons] on Tuesday's
from 2:30p - 4:15p. [times are subject to change]
 * Free Skate Rental
 * A FREE 10 punch pass card to skate in Cary or Garner. [you can use for anyone]
Some people use it on Tuesdays for family members or friends.
[This card does not cover skate rental]
  * USFSA membership card and book.


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It's not too late to get started - enroll today!

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Garner Ice House
103 New Rand Road
Garner, NC 27529
919-861-RINK (7465)

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