Spring 2016 Learn-to-Skate

Skates and What to Wear
About the Classes
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Snowplow Sam Classes are for ages 3-5 and are 25
minutes. Offered Thursday from 3:50-4:15pm. A 25
minute practice ice session is available from 4:154:40pm.
Basic 1-Basic 8 Classes are for ages 6 & up.
Beginner and Basic 1-3 classes are 25 minutes on
Thursday from 4:15-4:40. Basic 4-8 classes are
offered Thursday from 4:40-5:30pm and have a 25
minute lesson and a 25 minute practice session.
Beginner/Basic 1 is for new beginners ages 6 and up.
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Freestyle 1-6 Classes are offered Thursday from 4:40
-5:30pm and have a 25 minute lesson and a 25
minute practice session.
Moves In the Field Classes are 20 minutes. Offered
on Thursday from 5:40-6:00pm for Preliminary MIF
through Junior MIF.
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Axel, Double Jump, Flying Spins Classes are
offered on Thursday from 6:00-6:50pm with a 25
minute lesson and a 25 minute practice session.
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Saturday Power Stroking Class Skaters in Basic 4
through Senior level and Adults are welcome.
Classes are 20 minutes and offered Saturday
11:40am-12:00pm.
Saturday Ice Dance Skaters in Freestyle 1 and
higher through Pre-Silver dance level and Adults are
welcome. Classes are 25 minutes with a 25 minute
practice session and offered on Saturday 12:0012:50pm.
Thursday/Saturday Open Practice Ice For all
skaters, ages 6 and up, and in Basic 4 or higher.
Adults are welcome. Offered Thursday 6:00-6:50pm
and Saturday 12:50-1:40.
FMI: Skating Director Deb Coppinger at 781-5058.
Rental Skates are FREE with the group classes.
However, Family Ice has a limited number of rental
skates. Please arrive early if you are renting and if
skate blades are dull, please request that the rink
sharpen the blades.
NO Double Runners.
Figure Skates and Hockey skates are allowed
through Basic 8. We discourage the expandable
blade skates.
Skates should be fit with a thin sock and skater’s
ankles should not be falling over in new or used
skates. Ankle support is very important.
Tie skates tight in the foot bed from top of toe to
beginning of ankle, then not as tight at the top of the
ankle.
Helmets are required for all skaters ages 3-5 years
old. Ski or sport helmet is best.
Mittens or gloves required. Dress in warm layers.
We discourage snow pants.
Skate blades should be dried with a towel after each
use and covered in a terry cloth cover or towel
between skating sessions. Hard guards should be
purchased to cover blades while walking around on
the rink mats, etc.
Skates should be sharpened approximately every
22 hours of use and if skates have been in storage
since last winter. New skates also need to be
sharpened.
Program Benefits
Skaters who participate in the North Atlantic Figure
Skating Club (NAFSC) Basic Skills Program will learn
new and exciting maneuvers and will be tested as they
progress through the program. Registered skaters will
receive an official U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills
membership card and membership year patch, a brightly
colored record book with stickers to track progress
through the program’s lessons, sport accident insurance,
general information about ice skating, and a certificate
and badge or a skills report card and ribbon at the end of
each session.
Learn to Ice
Skate
Spring Session 2016
Thursday, April 28-June 2, 2016
(6 weeks)
Saturday, April 30-June 11, 2016
(6 weeks)
No Classes May 28
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2016
SAVE THE DATES:
JUNE SESSION STARTS JUNE 9
SUMMER CAMP JULY 11-15, 2016
About Our Basic Skills Program
All classes are taught at Family Ice Center in Falmouth,
Maine. Designed by U.S. Figure Skating, the Basic
Skills Program is a top-quality beginning ice skating
program that serves the needs of both the recreational
and competitive skater. The curriculum is designed to
keep skaters enthusiastic about learning from the time
they begin lessons until the time they reach their goals.
And whether the goal is to achieve Olympic fame or
simply enjoy the recreational benefits of skating, the
Basic Skills Program is the perfect place to start!
Group skating lessons are offered in September
through the end of June. We offer a week long camp in
July for skaters in Basic 3 and higher.
IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER: We
rarely cancel as the rink is usually open in poor
weather. However, if we do cancel, we will post
the cancellation on Channel 8 WMTW TV, the club
voicemail and on the NAFSC web page.
REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE PRINT)
Skater’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________City: _________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________
Phone: _______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________ Skater’s Age: ____________ Current Skating Level _____________________
US Citizen: ______Yes ______No
If not US Citizen, list Country of citizenship: _____________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Name and Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
Special Needs or Concerns: ________________________________________________________________________
Please check class day and circle badge level you are registering for below:
Thursday Spring Session (6 Weeks, April 28-June 2)
_____ 3:50-4:15 Snowplow Sam Level 1, 2, 3, (ages 3-5)
$ 78.00
______ 4:15-4:40 Snowplow Practice Ice
$ 30.00
______ 4:15-4:40 Beginner (new skater age 6 and up), Basic 1, Basic 2, Basic 3
$102.00
______ 4:40-5:30 Basic 4, Basic 5, Basic 6, Basic 7, Basic 8, Freestyle Levels 1-6
$102.00
______ 5:40-6:00 Moves in the Field Classes (Preliminary through Junior)
$ 66.00 ($12/class if not pd in full)
______ 6:00-6:50 Axel, Double Jumps, Flying Spins
$102.00 ($18/class if not pd in full)
______ 6:00-6:50 Practice for skaters not in Axel and Double Jumps
$ 60.00
Saturday Spring Session (6 Weeks, April 30-June 11, NO classes May 28)
______ 11:40-12:00 Power Stroking
$ 66.00 ($12/class if not pd in full)
______ 12:00-12:50 Ice Dance
$102.00 ($18/class if not pd in full)
______ 12:50-1:40 Open Practice
$ 84.00
To walk on for practice during another LTS session (ex: for a private
Total
lesson) or during the Thursday LTS practice session, the fee will be $5 for
25 minutes or $10 for 50 minutes. This does not apply to Open Practice Sibling discount (if applicable)
Ice sessions on Saturday which will be assessed at the per session rate
Late Fee (if applicable)
listed on this brochure. Skaters not currently in the NAFSC Basic Skills
Total Due
Program will be required to pay the $12 annual Basic Skills membership
fee in order to utilize this practice option.
$____________
Payment:
Checks should be made payable to NAFSC. We strongly
discourage paying with cash. We do not accept credit/debit
cards.
Sibling Discount:
$10.00 off one registration (Only one discount per family)
Registration Information:
 Registration and payment are due by the deadline listed
on the brochure in order to make sure there is enough
room and coaching available. Skaters will not be allowed
on the ice until registration is completed and payment is
received in full.
 1st day lesson will be a skill assessment to ensure proper
placement and class ratio.
 Class registrations for Snowplow Sam, Basic 1-8, and
Freestyle 1-6 cannot be pro-rated.
 Specialty classes (i.e. axel, double jumps, dance,
stroking/edges, MIF, etc.) may be paid per class with
permission from the director. Please check with Coach
Deb to make sure there is space available/coaching
available before each session you plan to attend.
Same day Registrations:
 For registrations turned in the first day of the session or
later, please add a $5.00 late fee per skater.
To turn in registration:
 Drop at NAFSC office on 2nd floor of Family Ice Center
(after hours drop box available)
 Mail to: NAFSC
PO Box 6052
Falmouth, ME 04105
(Do not mail to Family Ice Center)
$____________ (One per family)
$____________ ($5/skater)
$___________
Liability Waiver: In consideration of my child enrolling in the program, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Learn-to-Skate program;
NAFSC; and Family Ice Center and all of its officers, agent servants or employees and participants from all claims, loss liability, damage and
expense which may in any way arise from my child’s participation in the Learn-to-Skate program. I further understand that there will be no
make-up classes or refunds given for classes unattended by the student, and that the instructors may be changed without prior notice.
Parent/Guardian (Print Name): ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________________
Contact Us:
North Atlantic Figure Skating Club
P.O. Box 6052
Falmouth, Maine 04105
Phone: 207-781-5058
Email: Deb Coppinger, Skating Director
[email protected]
Website: www.northatlanticfigureskating.org