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Learn to Skate Cincinnati, a sanctioned member of United States Figure Skating, offers a variety of programming. Classes for all ages and abilities are offered in recreational skating, competitive figure skating, and beginning skating for ice hockey. We use the Skate with US program designed by USFS to aid in learning and skating enjoyment. Come join the fun!
Learn to Skate Cincinnati was founded in 2002. Since then we have consistently ranked in the top 10 Learn to Skate Programs in the United States. We are proud to provide a highly trained, friendly and professional staff of coaches and assistants. We are independently owned and operated.
View brochures for our upcoming programs below on this page. The blue sections to the side list information on programs and options available. For more even more detailed information on all programs, see our Program Guide below. Please contact us anytime using the Contact Us Button or register securely online anytime using the Register button to the right of the screen. Do what you love...SK8!
2012Winter1and2.pdf
2011-2012 Program Guide.pdf
Free Lessons Free Lessons
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Sunday, March 25th 2012
Lessons starting at 4:00pm - Beginner Hockey Lesson at 4:30pm
Free Skate at 5:00pm
Registration begins February 10th!
We offer Free Beginner Lessons before the start of the current session. This is a great way to try ice skating and/or ice hockey to see if you will enjoy it. If you are interested in registering for a free lesson please click on the "Register" link to the right. The registration process will collect some information and then you can choose your class. As you register please fill in 00000’s for the credit card and 000 for the cvc code when asked for that information. If you are not sure which class is right for you click here. Please wear warm layered clothing, gloves or mittens and a bike helmet if your skater is 5 years old or younger.
Group Lessons Group Lessons
Learn to Skate Cincinnati offers a variety of programming. Classes for all ages and abilities are offered in recreational
and competitive skating as well as beginning skating for hockey. We use the Skate with US program designed by United States Figure Skating to aid in learning and skating enjoyment. Classes are generally taught in 7 week sessions. Beginner classes are 25 minutes in length and advanced classes (Basic 3 and above) are 50 minutes in length. The coaching staff is best trained in the area and the majority of the coaches are Professional Skating Instructors on a full-time basis and well as members of the Professional Skaters Association. Skate rental is available but do remember to wear warm layered clothing, gloves or mittens and a bike helmet if your skaters is age 5 or under. In addition to group lessons LTS Cincinnati offers week long skating camps, bridge programs, private lessons, competitions, a winter ice show and more. Come join the fun!!
Session Dates
Which Class
Learn to Play Hockey
Hockey Learn to Play Hockey
This is a joint program with the Queen City Hockey Association (QCHA). In order to take class, players must have passed Hockey 1 or have good control skating forward, be able to stop and have started some backward skating. During each session basic stick handling, passing and shooting are covered as well as skating skills. The kids will play a scrimmage the last 10-15 minutes of class. Jersey’s are issued the 1st day of class and MUST be returned the final day of class. Full equipment is required. Class Structure will be 10 minute warm up, 45 minutes of instruction, and 20 minute scrimmage. Parents are encourage to assist on the ice and encouraged to after get their USA Hockey Level 1 certification for coaching. Ask for more details. If you would like to know if your child is qualified for this program, please use the contact us link above.
Staff includes: Director - Bob Mackey, Head Coach - Steve Rasmussen, and Power Skating Coaches - Lisa Graham and Jennifer Schechter
Gear Tips
Adult Learn to Play Hockey
Adult Learn to Play Adult Learn to Play
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Gear Tips Gear Tips
Listed in order for dressing player
1. Hockey Jock
2. Hockey Shin Guards
3. Hockey Socks go over shin guards and hook to jock to stay in place
4. Hockey Pants
5. Hockey Skates
6. Shoulder Pads
7. Elbow Pads
8. Jersey (provided-or wear your favorite team or jersey)
9. Neck Guard
10. Hockey Helmet (with full mask and mouth guard)
11. Hockey Gloves
12. Ice Hockey Stick appropriate for age and hand size (straight bladed sticks are great for beginners if you are not sure if they are right or left handed hockey player-length of stick should be to the nose with shoes on.) Hockey tape on the top of the stick (butt end) and on the blade.
Important Dates Important Dates
2011ProgramGuide.pdf
Group Lesson Session Dates
Fall I Session - Starts weekend after Labor Day
Fall II Session - Starts End of October
Winter I Session - Starts Beginning of January
Winter II Session - Starts Mid February
Spring Session - Starts Beginning April
Summer Session - Starts Beginning June
List of Skills
Snowplow Sams Snowplow Sams
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool-age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. Snowplow Sam is a big, fuzzy polar bear who loves to skate. Time with Snowplow Sam will allow preschool children to become comfortable on the ice.
Snowplow Sam 1
1. Sit and stand up with skates on off Ice
2. Sit and stand up on Ice
3. March in place
4. March forward 8-10 steps
5. March, then glide on two feet
6. Dip in place
Basics Snowplow Sam 2
1. March followed by a long glide
2. Dip while moving
3. Backward wiggles – six in a row
4. Forward two-foot swizzles – 2-3 in a row
5. Rocking horse – one forward, one backward swizzle action
6. Two-foot hop in place
Snowplow Sam 3
1. Forward skating – 8–-10 steps
2. Forward one-foot glide – R and L
3. Forward swizzles – 4-–6 in a row
4. Backward swizzles – 4–-6 in a row
5. Forward snowplow stop with skid
6. Curves
FreeSkates Basic 1 thru 8
The basic skills are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and Mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have a basic knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to more specialized areas of skating.
Basic 1
1. Sit on ice and stand up
2. March forward across the ice
3. Forward two-foot glide
4. Dip
5. Forward swizzles 6-8 in a row
6. Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row
7. Snowplow stop
8. Rocking horse 2-3
9. Two-foot hop in place (optional)
Hockey Basic 2
1. Forward one foot glides R and L
2. Backward two-foot glide
3. Backward swizzles 6-8 in a row
4. Two-foot turn from forward to backward in place
5. Moving snowplow stop
6. Forward alternating half swizzle pumps, in a straight line (slalom-like pattern)
Basic 3
1. Forward stroking, showing correct use of blade
2. Forward half swizzle pumps on a circle 6-8 consecutive clockwise and counterclockwise
3. Moving forward to backward two-foot turn clockwise and counterclockwise
4. Backward one-foot glides R and L
5. Forward slalom
6. Two-foot spin up to two revolutions
Page 9 Basic 4
1. Forward outside edge on a circle – R and L
2. Forward inside edge on a circle – R and L
3. Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
4. Forward outside three-turn, R and L from
a stand-still position
5. Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle,
clockwise and counterclockwise
6. Backward stroking
7. Backward snowplow stop – R and L
Basic 5
1. Backward outside edge on a circle – R and L
2. Backward inside edge on a circle – R and L
3. Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
4. Beginning one-foot spin – up to three revs, optional entry and free-foot position
5. Hockey stop
6. Side toe hop – both directions
Page 10 Basic 6
1. Forward inside three-turn R and L from a standstill position
2. Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise
3. T-stop R or L
4. Bunny hop
5. Forward arabesque/spiral on a straight line R or L
6. Forward lunge R or L
Basic 7
1. Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position R to L and L to R
2. Backward outside edge to forward outside edge transition on a circle R and L
3. Ballet jump R and L
4. Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glides (landing position), clockwise and counterclockwise
5. Forward inside pivots R or L
Page 11 Basic 8
1. Moving forward outside three-turn on a circle R and L
2. Moving forward inside three-turn on a circle R and L
3. Combination move: Forward crossovers (2) into forward inside Mohawk, cross behind, step into backward crossover (1) and step to forward inside edge
4. One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position
5. Waltz jump
6. Mazurka R and L
FreeSkate 1-6
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