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Sports Arena

14452 Hayes Road (Adjoining Apple Valley High School)
(952) 953-2366

SATURDAY CLASSES OCTOBER 20 - DECEMBER 8
MONDAY CLASSES OCTOBER 22 - DECEMBER 10

THE PROGRAM: You will receive a program manual upon registration. The program is geared toward the recreational skater of all ages and skill levels. Instructors will follow the skill progressions outlined in our program manual. Skaters will be evaluated throughout the session to determine if they are ready to advance. Our program ratio consists of a 12:1 student/instructor ratio to ensure quality instruction except for the Pre-Beginner level which is set at an 8:1 ratio.

COST: Unless otherwise noted, each level will be $68.00 per skater
which includes eight half-hour lessons and eight half-hour practices.

REQUIREMENTS: Children in the Pre-Beginner classes must wear a helmet (bike helmets work nice), gloves and snow pants. Freestyle skaters should wear form-fitting clothes or skating attire so instructors can view the proper movement of required elements.
Skate rental is available for all skaters at a cost of $3.00 per pair of
skates; however, there is a limited supply of skates in each size and
they are only available at the Apple Valley Sports Arena. In addition,
both arenas offer skate sharpening for $4.00 per pair of skates.

APPLE VALLEY LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM LEVELS

PRE-BEGINNERS: Designed for 3-4 year olds with little or no skating
experience.

BEGINNERS: Designed for ages 5 and older with little or no skating
experience. Will work on forward/backward skating and stopping.

ADVANCED BEGINNERS A (Levels 1-3): Designed for those who have passed Beginners or those with some skating experience. This
curriculum helps the skater to become highly proficient at performing
basic elements of recreational figure skating, including jumps, spins
and crossovers.

ADVANCED BEGINNERS B (Levels 4-6): Designed for those who have passed Advanced Beginners 3 or equivalent skills. This curriculum helps the skater to become highly proficient at performing basic elements of recreational figure skating, including jumps, spins and crossovers.

FREESTYLE: This is the beginning of freestyle skating.

PRE-HOCKEY: Designed for the beginning hockey player who needs to develop skating skills before playing hockey and to help with the
skating skills at the Mite level.

ADVANCED PRE-HOCKEY: Designed for the hockey player with skating experience to better develop skills for the game. This class is skating skills only, no hockey will be played.

ADULTS: For all ability levels.

INTRO TO SYNCHRO: (Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner 5) This class
is for figure skaters who are interested in trying out synchronized
skating. Skaters will work as a team on various basic elements. This

SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES - OCT. 20 - DEC. 8

LEVEL LESSON PRACTICE
Pre-Beginner 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Beginner 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Advanced Beginner B 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Pre-Beginner 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Beginner 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Advanced Beginner A 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Beginner 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
Beginner 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
Pre-Beginner 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
Beginner 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
Advanced Beginner A 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
Pre-Beginner 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Beginner 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Pre-Hockey Beginner 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Pre-Hockey Advanced 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Pre-Beginner 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Beginner 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Advanced Beginner A 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

MONDAY EVENING CLASSES - OCT. 21 - DEC. 10
LEVEL LESSON PRACTICE
Beginner 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m.
Advanced Beginner A 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Advanced Beginner B 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Adults 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Freestyle 8:15 - 8:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m.
Intro to Synchro 8:45 - 9:15 p.m.

NOTE: Based on the skater’s ability, the class and practice times may switch within the same hour (i.e. practice first, then lesson or lesson first, then practice). class will also perform an additional number in our spring ice show.
Cost: $70

WHAT CLASS DOES MY SKATER SIGN UP FOR?
If your skater is 3 or 4 years old and has never skated before – you
may sign up for the Pre-Beginner Class.
If you have previously skated in our program and are not sure what
class to register for – please leave a message on the Director’s voice
mail at 952-953-7191. You may also leave a message for the Director
with any questions you may have.

*PLEASE NOTE: There are no age requirements for levels except Pre-
Beginners ages 3 & 4 with no experience.

APPLE VALLEY PUBLIC SKATING
(Cost - $4.00 per person)
SPORTS ARENA
Beginning October 28th

WEDNESDAY 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.; SUNDAY 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.


REGISTRATION: Thursday, September 27, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Apple Valley Sports Arena. Registration will continue until
classes are filled.

Content updated on: 28-Sep-2007

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