At FMC Ice Sports, we want skating to be a positive experience in your life.
Skating is great exercise, a fun social activity and a sport that can teach life
lessons. We have several programs that can benefit young and old, beginner and
advanced and everything in between. Learn to Skate classes will prepare you to continue on into hockey or ice skating.
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the class
start time to allow plenty of time to get skates on and to get organized into
your proper class level. It is recommended that skaters wear comfortable layers
that allow for movement with long sleeves and pants, gloves or mittens. Helmets,
such as a bike helmet or HECC helmet, are required. Rental skates are available
first come, first serve basis and are included in the class fee. You are welcome
to bring your own skates. Please note, double blade skates are not permitted.
Each Learn to Skate class level is designed to teach a specific set of
skills geared toward basic movement, coordination and balance on the ice.
These skills help skaters enjoy future recreational visits to the ice arena
safely or pursue skating endeavors successfully. It is important that the
level progression is followed and for skaters to demonstrate skills
efficiently to staff before advancing. Instructors will evaluate students
and give progress reports to skaters at the end of each session.
Tot Learn to Skate
8 Week Program:
$99.00 and up
Fall session begins September 13th
Skaters learn basic coordination, balance and maneuverability on the ice in
a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Instructors use songs, games toy and
other fun methods that cater to the learning styles and development of young
skaters. Levels overlap to repeat elements and allow for mastery. 3 to 4
year old are separated from 5-6 year olds initially, but join the 6-7 year
old curriculum after a season or two. Most sessions are 40 minutes and
include a group lesson and supervised play time. *Actual program start dates
vary per rink, please refer to brochure below.
Pre-Tot
For skaters ages 3-4 years who have little to no skating instruction.
Emphasis on acclimation to ice. Key Objectives:
Falling Down/Getting Up •
Marching in Place •
Dip in Place •
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes •
Standing Independently
Tot 1
For skaters ages 5-6 years old who have little to no formal skating
instruction and 3-4 year olds who have mastered the skills required in Pre-Tot. Key Objectives:
Falling Down/Getting Up Independently •
Marching & Gliding Motion • Crossing the Ice • Lifting Up Right/Left Leg • March
& Dip • Forward/Backward Wiggles • Heels Kiss & Toes Kiss • Group Participation
Tot 2
For skaters ages 3-6 year olds who have mastered the skills in Tot 1.
Emphasis on basic coordination and furthering mobility skills. Key Objectives:
2-Foot Gliding •
Moving Dip •
Forward/Backward Wiggles •
Lifting 1 Foot while Moving •
1-Foot Pushing •
Forward & Backward Swizzle •
2-Foot Hops
Tot 3
For skaters ages 3-6 year olds who have mastered the skills in Tot 2.
Emphasis on balance and furthering coordination and introducing methods of
movement. Key Objectives:
1-Foot Gliding •
1-Foot Pushing •
Pushes & Glides •
Connected Forward Swizzles •
Backward Swizzle Motion •
Snowplow Stop Scraping & Stopping Motion •
T-Position •
Airplane Glides
Youth Learn to Skate
8 Week Program:
$99.00 and up
Fall session begins September 13th
The Youth Learn to Skate program is for ages 7-12 years and consists of two
levels. Most Youth classes are 40 minutes long and instructors teach the
essentials of skating like gliding, pushing and stroking in a fun and enjoyable
atmosphere. *Actual program start dates vary per rink, please refer to brochure below.
Youth 1
For skaters ages 7-12 with little or no formal skating instruction. Emphasis
on basic coordination, balance and mobility on the ice. Key Objectives:
Falling Down/Getting Up Independently • Two-Foot Gliding • Dips • Front and
Back Wiggles • One-Foot Pushing & Gliding • Connected Forward Swizzles •
Backward Swizzle Motion
Youth 2
For skaters ages 7-12 who have mastered the skills in Youth 1. Emphasis on
increasing mobility and comfort on the ice. Key Objectives:
Left and Right T-Position • Forward and Backward Wiggles • Gliding Forward
Swizzles • Connected Backward Swizzles • Snowplow Scraping • Airplane
Glides • Two-Foot Hop
Youth 3
For skaters ages 7-12 who have mastered the skills in Youth 2. Emphasis on
methods of movement. Key Objectives:
Pushes and Glides • One-Foot Glides on a Circle • Gliding Backward Swizzles •
Connected Forward 1/2 swizzles • Backward 1/2 Swizzle Motion • Two-Foot Snowplow
Stop • Standing Crossovers • Teeter Totters • Pump Pivot
Teen/Adult Learn to Skate
8 Week Program:
$99.00 and up
Fall session begins September 13th
Teen / Adult classes are designed to offer more individualized attention
to tailor instruction to each participant’s needs. Where possible, classes
will be separated by age and ability. For skaters ages 13 and older who wish
to learn how to skate or advance their current skating skills. *Actual
program start dates vary per rink, please refer to brochure
below.
There are currently no Learn to Skate Events at this time. Please view our
Events Tab on the
Skating Page for figure skating happenings or the Events Tab on the
Hockey Page for tournaments and clinics.
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2010 - 2011 Schedule
Fall I Sept. 13 - Nov. 7
Fall II Nov.
8 - Jan. 2
Winter Jan. 3 - Feb. 27 Spring I Feb. 28 - April 24 Spring
II May 2 - June 26 Summer
June 27 - Aug. 21
Testimonials
"Very impressed
with the instructors level of maturity, enthusiasm and enjoyment in the
teaching/learning process. Ms. Sarah and especially Ms. Stephanie were truly
wonderful and left a noticeable impression on my boys.”
- B. Hebbel
Hetland Arena, New Bedford
"I
thought everyone was very nice and encouraging to my son. He absolutely loved
going to skate every week and talked about it all week long. He went from not
knowing how to stand on skates off the ice to standing up and making it across
the rink once before the session ended. It made us as parents so proud!"
Teen/Adult Learn to Skate
