PROGRAM OFFERINGS FOR 2009-10

ALBANY COUNTY HOCKEY FACILITY
830 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
SUNDAYS, OCTOBER through APRIL
Learn-To-Skate for ages 4 and 5, 4:15-4:45 PM
Basic Skating Skills for ages 5 to adult, 4:45-5:45 PM
Beginning Freestyle, 5:45-6:45 PM
Open Freestyle, 5:45-6:45 PM

HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ICE RINK
80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
MONDAYS, OCTOBER through MARCH
Learn-To-Skate for ages 4 and 5, 6:45-7:10 PM
Beginning Freestyle, 6:45-7:35 PM
Basic Skating Skills for ages 5 to adult, 7:10-8:00 PM

SWINBURNE PARK ICE RINK
Manning Blvd. & Clinton Ave., Albany, NY
FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER through MARCH
Learn-To-Skate & Basic Skating Skills, ages 4 to adult, 5:15-6:15 PM
Beginning Freestyle, 5:45-6:45 PM

ICE SKATE RENTAL IS AVAILABLE AT EACH OF THE ICE RINK FACILITIES.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

LEARN-TO-SKATE - small group instruction designed specifically for pre-school age beginners, typically ages 4-5 ( & mature 3 yr. olds). At Albany County Hockey Facility and HVCC, these classes are taught prior to Basic Skating Skills classes and do not include a practice session. The groups are small in number (4-6 in a group) and consist of a teacher and two teacher's assistants. Classes are specifically geared for this age group and incorporate lots of fun and games. Our goals are to teach the skaters to stand up and balance on single blade ice skates, to be able to get up after falling, to move forward on the ice with some degree of confidence, and - equally important - to enjoy ice skating! Parents do not go on the ice with their children. Single blade figure or hockey skates and helmets are required.

BASIC SKATING SKILLS - ages 5-adult. Group instruction - skaters are grouped by skill level and by age (6-8 in a group). Whether you want to learn how to skate for fun and recreation, would like to be a future hockey player, or you are an aspiring figure skater, Basic Skating Skills is the perfect place to start! This program covers a wide range of skating skills; from those who have never skated, to forward and backward cross overs, to basic skating turns, such as 3-turns and mohawks. You will learn the proper techniques for balance and posture which will help you to achieve your goals. A supervised practice session is included in this program. Single blade figure or hockey skates and helmets are required.

BEGINNING FREESTYLE - small group instruction, a skill-specific program for all ages. There is a pre-requisite mastery of basic skating skills: forward and backward cross overs in both directions, 3-turns and mohawks. This program focuses on power skating, moves in the field, spins, and jumps and is designed for those wishing to further progress in figure skating skills. A practice session is included in this program.

OPEN FREESTYLE - ice time only. No instruction is provided as part of this program. This time is available for those taking private lessons or wishing additional practice time. For safety reasons, the number of skaters on the ice is limited to 25.

PRIVATE LESSONS - private instruction is available by request and subject to professional staff availability. Visit the staff page for individual contact information or ask the Skating Director, Pam Tallent, for assistance.

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