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Learn to Skate Program

Learn to Skate classes range from Snowplow Sam 1-4 (ages 3-5) through Basic 1-6, finishing the program with the Pre-Freeskate (combo of B7 & B8).
Adult classes, levels 1-6, are available and Hockey classes, levels 1-4.
Learn to Skate program is taught by licensed skating coaches. The lessons consist of a half-hour training and a half-hour practice time.
Eccles Ice Center pricing for Learn to Skate classes is $10 a class and is held in 3–6-week increments depending on the Ice Time schedule. Learn to Skate classes run all year long.

SNOWPLOW SAM 1-4
This level is for the beginning skater, ages 3-5. Parents may put on skates to assist their child during practice time, free of charge.

SNOWPLOW SAM 1 SKILLS
  • Sit and stand up with skates on – off-ice
  • Sit and stand up  - on ice
  • March in place
  • March forward (8-10 steps)
  • March, then glide on two feet
  • Dip in place

SNOWPLOW SAM 2 SKILLS
  • March followed by a long glide
  • Dip while moving
  • Backward walking, toes turned inward, shifting weight (4-6 steps)
  • Backward wiggles (6 in a row)
  • Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
  • Beginning snowplow stop motion – in place or holding onto the barrier
  • Two-foot hop, in place (optional)

SNOWPLOW SAM 3 SKILLS
  • Forward Skating (8-10 Strides)
  • Forward one-foot glide, two times skater’s height (R and L)
  • Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
  • Moving forward, snowplow stop (two-foot)
  • Curves

SNOWPLOW SAM 4 SKILLS
  • Forward Skating
  • Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height
  • Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Rocking horse - one forward, one backward
  • Two-foot turns from forward to backward, in place (both directions)
  • Two-foot hop, in place

BASIC 1-6
This level is for the beginning skater, ages six and up.

BASIC 1 SKILLS
  • Sit on ice and stand up
  • March forward across the ice
  • Forward two-foot glide
  • Dip
  • Forward swizzles – 6-8 in a row
  • Backward wiggles – 6-8 in a row
  • Beginning snowplow stop on two feet or one foot
Bonus Skill: Two-foot hop in place

BASIC 2 SKILLS
  • Scooter pushes – R & L
  • Forward one-foot glide – R & L
  • Backward two-foot glide – Glide the length of the skater’s height
  • Rocking Horse (one forward swizzle, one backward swizzle) Repeat twice
  • Backward swizzles – 6-8 in a row
  • Two-foot turns from forward to backward in place – clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Moving snowplow stop
Bonus Skill: Curves

BASIC 3 SKILLS
  • Beginning forward stroking showing correct use of the blade
  • Forward half swizzle pumps on a circle – 6-8 consecutive, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle – clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Beginning backward one-foot glides – focus on balance
  • Backward snowplow stop – R & L
  • Forward slalom
Bonus Skill: Forward pivots – clockwise and counterclockwise

BASIC 4 SKILLS
  • Forward outside edge on a circle – R & L
  • Forward inside edge on a circle – R & L
  • Forward crossovers – clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle - clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward one-foot glides – R & L
  • Beginning two-foot spin – up to two revolutions
Bonus Skill: Forward lunges – both legs

BASIC 5 SKILLS
  • Backward outside edge on a circle – R & L
  • Backward inside edge on a circle – R & L
  • Backward crossovers – clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Forward outside three-turn – R & L
  • Advanced two-foot spin – 4-6
  • Hockey stop – both directions
Bonus Skill: side toe hop – R & L

BASIC 6 SKILLS
  • Forward inside three-turn – R & L
  • Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle; clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward stroking
  • Beginning one-foot spin – 2–4 revolutions, optional free leg position, and entry
  • T-stops – R or L
  • Bunny Hop
  • Forward spiral on a straight line – R or L
Bonus Skill: Shoot the duck – R or L

HOCKEY 1
THIS LEVEL IS FOR ALL AGES. COMPLETION OF SNOWPLOW SAM 1-2 REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5

HOCKEY 1 SKILLS
  • Falling and recovery to a balanced, standing position
  • Proper basic hockey stance (forward and backward)
  • March forward across the ice, 8-10 steps
  • Two-foot glides and dips from forward marching across the ice
  • Forward swizzles/double c-cuts (4 to 6 in a row)
  • T-Push to a two-foot glide (hold 2-4 seconds) on a straight line, alternating feet
  • Snowplow stop, stationary
Bonus Skill: Front to Back and Back to Front turns (stationary)

HOCKEY 2 SKILLS
  • Forward strides using 45-degree V-Push, focus on good recovery and alternating arm drive
  • Forward one-foot push and glide (R & L)
  • Forward C-Cuts: single leg (R & L) and alternating feet (R & L) in a straight line
  • Backward hustle or march, then glide on two feet
  • Backward swizzles/double c-cuts (4 to 6 in a row)
  • Backward C-Cuts, single leg (R & L), and alternating feet (R & L) in a straight line
  • Two-foot moving snowplow stop
Bonus Skills: Scooting or Skateboard push, on a circle (R & L)

HOCKEY 3 SKILLS
  • Lateral crossover march (both directions)
  • Forward C-Cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
  • Forward outside edges on half circles (large C’s), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink
  • Forward inside edges on half circles (large C’s), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink
  • Backward C-Cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
  • Backward snowplow stops: one foot and two feet V-stop
  • One-foot moving snowplow stop (R & L), introduce 1/4 turn with hips to hockey stop
Bonus Skill: Forward stops and starts

HOCKEY 4 SKILLS
  • Quick Start using forward V-start
  • Backward one-foot glide, R & L
  • Forward crossover glides (clockwise & counterclockwise) Hold feet in crossed position for two counts
  • Backward crossover glides (clockwise & counterclockwise) Hold feet in crossed position for two counts
  • Forward crossovers on a circle, clockwise & counterclockwise, 4-6 each
  • Backward crossovers on a circle, clockwise & counterclockwise, 4-6 each
  • Hockey stops (stopping to the left and the right, with speed)
Bonus skill: Forward to backward Mohawk pivots (both directions, R & L) from powerful, full strides

HOCKEY 5 SKILLS​
  • Advanced one foot inside and outside edges, 180 turns
  • Two-foot power turns (outside edge inside foot, inside edge outside foot, wide stance)
  • Crossover quick start
  • Defensive circles (face one direction, do a tight circle, backward crossover)
  • Hockey stop to back out turn
  • Selling a fake step
  • Power kick crossover
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ADULT 1 SKILLS
  • Falling and recovery; on ice
  • Forward marching
  • Forward two-foot glide
  • Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • One forward swizzle/one backward swizzle (rocking horse)
  • Dip
  • Forward Snowplow stop – two feet or one foot

​ADULT 2 SKILLS
  • Forward skating across the width of the ice
  • Forward one-foot glides, R and L
  • Forward slalom
  • Backward skating
  • Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Two-foot turns in place
 
ADULT 3 SKILLS
  • Forward stroking using the blade properly (begin with repetitive one-foot pushes)
  • Forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle; 6-8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise.
  • Backward skating into a long two-foot glide
  • Forward chasses on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward Snowplow stop, R and L

ADULT 4 SKILLS
  • Forward outside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Forward inside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Backward one-foot glides, R and L
  • Backward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Hockey stop, both directions

ADULT 5 SKILLS
  • Backward outside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Backward inside edge on a circle, R and L
  • Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Forward outside three-turn, R and L
  • Forward swing rolls to a count of six
  • Beginning two-foot spin
 
 ADULT 6 SKILLS
  • Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
  • Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
  • Forward inside three-turn, R and L
  • Forward outside to inside changes of edge on a line, R and L
  • T-stop, R or L
  • Lunge
  • Two-foot spin into a one-foot spin
 
 PRE-FREESKATE (COMBO OF B7 & B8) SKILLS
Skating Skills:
  • Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position (R to L & L to R)
  • Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glides (landing position), clockwise & counterclockwise
  • Backward outside edge to a forward outside edge transition, clockwise & counterclockwise
  • Two forward crossovers into a forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into one backward crossover, and step to a forward inside edge, clockwise & counterclockwise.
Spins:
  • One-foot upright spin, optional entry, and free-foot position (minimum three revolutions)
Jumps:
  • Mazurka (R & L)
  • Waltz Jump
Bonus Skill: Backward inside pivots, clockwise & counterclockwise
 

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