Ice Mice
Ice Cats
Learn to Skate
Hockey Learn to Skate
Hockey Development
UPDATED FOR 2008-09
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SUMMER "SKATE & CREATE" CAMP TO BE HELD WEEK OF AUGUST
18-22. CAMP WILL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CATHY
BONNER, AND IS GEARED FOR THE 4-7 YEAR OLD
(Ages 3 - 5 years)
This program is designed to help preschool-age
children develop the preliminary coordination and strength
necessary to maneuver on skates. By the end of this program,
skaters should feel comfortable being on skates, and be
prepared to move on to Ice Cats, Learn to Skate, Learn to
Skate for Hockey Players or Hockey Development. Ice Mice
follows the US Figure Skating Association & USA Hockey
guidelines. We incorporate lots of fun and games. Classes
are divided by ability, and each child progresses at his or
her own rate. It
is recommended that your child be at least three years old
by the start of class to enroll. (Due to the young age of
the children, parent or guardian must remain at the rink
for entire class time.)
There are no make-ups
due to Ridgefield school snow day cancellations.
Knee pads, elbow pads, hockey helmet with face mask &
gloves required! The Hockey Shop Pro Shop has all the equipment your
need to get started and answer any questions about the equipment
you may have.
Fall Term
Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, Sept 2 - Nov 10, 2008
Winter Term
Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, Nov 13, 2008 - Feb 5, 2009
(Except Nov 27; Dec 22- Jan 1)
Late Winter Term
Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, Feb 9 - April 30, 2009 (Except Feb
16-18 & Apr 13-16)
Times - DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR SCHEDULE
Morning Session: 9:40 - 10:20am, or 10:30 - 11:10am
Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 1:40pm, or 1:50 - 2:30pm
Fees per Session
per Day $249 per session ($15
off on 2nd day per week or 2nd sibling in Ice Mice)
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Registration Form
 
(Ages 4 - 6 years)
ICE CATS is designed for the skater who has already completed at
least one season of Ice Mice, and is ready to be
challenged by a more structured class setting.
Skaters must be able to get up and skate the length of the
ice unassisted. Ice Cats is a transition program
from Ice Mice to Learn to Skate , Hockey Learn to Skate
and Hockey Development, offering small class setting while
further developing skating skills. Following the
USFSA Snow Plow Sam format, students will be grouped by
ability and earn merit badges as they master new
skills. Each weekly session will end with a group
game. If there are questions or concerns about
placement, please speak with the program director.
Hockey helmet with face mask, knee pads, elbow pads and
gloves are required equipment for the Ice Cat participant.
There are no make-ups
due to Ridgefield school snow day cancellations.
Fall Term
Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, Sept 2 - Nov 10, 2008
Winter Term
Mon, Tues,
Wed or Thurs, Nov 13, 2008 - Feb 5, 2009
(Except Nov 27; Dec 22-Jan 1)
Late Winter Term
Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, Feb 19 - April 30, 2009
(Except Feb 16-18, Apr 13-16)
Times - DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR SCHEDULE
Morning Session: 9:40 - 10:20am, or 10:30 - 11:10am
Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 1:40pm, or 1:50 - 2:30pm
Fees per Session
per Day $249 per session ($15
off on 2nd day per week or 2nd sibling in Ice Cats)
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Registration Form
(Ages 5 years - Adult)
This fun, recreational program will concentrate
on teaching beginners the basic skills and techniques of
skating. More advanced skaters will continue to learn new
skills and progress through the levels of US Figure Skating
Association. Also ideal for the skater who needs to brush-up
a bit. For all ages... male & female. This program follows the curriculum of,
and is sanctioned by, the US Figure Skating Association.
Students will have the opportunity to be tested and receive
official merit badges as they develop new skills. There
are eight levels of badges to progress through. Skaters
are grouped according to age and ability, so everyone feels
comfortable. You must fill out the Skill Level Evaluation
Form (found on back of the Registration Form) in order to be placed in
the appropriate group based on ability and prior experience.
Lesson time and instructor
will be assigned by program Director. CLASS SIZE IS
LIMITED, AND WE EXPECT SESSIONS TO FILL QUICKLY.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO INSURE A SPACE FOR YOUR CHILD.
Includes
One 60 minute class per week,
consisting of 25 minute group lesson & 25 minutes of
practice with roving instructors during practice.
Terms & Times
1: Sept 6-Oct 25, 2008 — Sat 9:10-10:10am
2: Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2008 — Sat 9:30-10:30am
3: Jan 10 - Feb 28, 2009 — Sat 9:30-10:30am
4: Mar 14 - May 9, 2009 (Except 4/11) — Sat 9:10-10:10am
Fees: $229.00 per term
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Registration Form
(Ages 5 years and up)
Winter Garden now offers a learn to skate
program specifically designed for the future hockey
player. Based on the USFSA Hockey Skating program with
elements of USA Hockey's Initiation Program, Hockey Learn to
Skate will prepare your child to move into the Hockey
Development Program with a firm hockey skating
foundation. The program, held on Saturday mornings,
will divide skaters into small groups based on ability, and
will feature 50 minutes of instruction. Hockey helmet
with face mask, elbow pads, knee pads and hockey gloves are
required equipment. This program is ideal for the Ice
Cats or older Ice Mice graduate. Space is
limited.
Terms & Times
1:
Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2008 — Sat
10:40-11:30 am
2: Jan 10 - Feb 28, 2009 — Sat 10:40-11:30am
3: March 14 - May 9, 2009 (except 4/11/09)- Saturday 10:20am
Fees: $249.00 per term
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Registration Form
(Ages 5 and up)
This program is designed to introduce
beginning students to the fundamentals of ice skating and
to encourage continued participation in skating as an enjoyable
lifetime sport. Hockey skills are introduced in the later
part of the season. Sessions are 50 minutes long, on Saturdays. Students will be grouped with others in the
same age/skill level to maximize the benefit to each child.
The format is based on the USA Hockey Initiation Program
curriculum. This program is under the direction of Winter
Garden Staff.
Parent volunteers are welcome to submit a coaching application,
and will help provide your child with a very desirable instructor
to student ratio. Children MUST be 5 years old (as of January
1, 2008) to participate in this program. Class size limited. Complete hockey
outfitting (Hockey helmet with face mask, hockey gloves,
pants, shoulder, shin & elbow pads) required for all
participants! You must fill out the Skill Level Evaluation
portion of the Registration Form in order to be placed in
the right group. Please note, all Hockey Development
participants must have basic skating skills. If your
child is a non-skater, please register for our "Hockey
Learn to Skate" or "Learn to Skate" prior to
enrolling in this program
Winter Term 1
Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2008
Saturday mornings at 10:40am
Winter Term 2
Jan 10 - Feb 28, 2009
Saturday mornings at 10:40am
Spring Term
Mar 14 - May 9, 2009 (except 4/11/09)
Saturday mornings at 10:20am
Fee
$249 per Term
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Registration Form
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