Figure Skating
" It doesn’t matter what happens in life; the ice is always there. It is our life, our sanctuary, and our passion."-Anonymous
Intro Package
Saturday Mornings
Cost: $150/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: MUST pass Basic 3
This package includes Intro to Edges, Intro to Freeskate, Off-Ice Training and Power Stroking.
Off-ice Training
Saturdays 8:15-8:45am
This program is held off-ice and develops coordination, agility and balance in order to strengthen on-ice performance.
Intro to Edges
Saturdays 10:20-10:45am
Learn the fundamentals of figure skating. The basis of this class teaches traditional school figures and moves in the field, learning all of the classic edges and turns in an orderly progression of exercises. Focusing on teaching proper technique, carriage, and extensions. 25 minutes of instruction.
Power Stroking
Saturdays 10:45-10:55am
Stroking in figure skating is a method of moving forward or backward. The skater alternates pushing off using the inside blade of the skate. Even advanced skaters begin their skating session with a few laps of stroking around the rink.
Intro to Freeskate
Saturdays 11:05-11:30am
Learn the beginning steps to jumping and spinning on the ice. This class is a great way to transition from Basic Skills to Freestyle Figure Skating. This is based off the Pre- Freeskate Basic Skills Program. This class must be done in conjunction with the Basic Skills class if in Basic 5 or 6.
Advanced Package
Saturday Mornings
Cost: $215/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: Must pass Basic 5
This package includes Advanced Edges, Advanced Freeskate, Off-ice Training, Ice Dance, and Power Stroking.
Off-ice Training
Saturdays 8:15-8:45am
This program is held off-ice and develops coordination, agility and balance in order to strengthen on-ice performance.
Ice Dance
Saturdays 10:00-10:20am
The prime components of ice dancing, such as basic edges and turns, come together for the ice dance badge program. Skating alone or with a partner to different music genres, skaters learn the first six dance patterns in the U.S. Figure Skating test structure while embracing the beautiful stories that unfold on the ice.
Advanced Edges
Saturdays 10:20-10:45am
Designed to build on the skills learned in Intro to Edges. Learning more complex edges and turns in the school figures, and moves in the field tests from Double 3 turns to more challenging turns such as Rockers, Counters, Choctaws, Twizzles, and Figure Loops. Focusing on building solid technique, carriage, extension, and power.
Power Stroking
Saturdays 10:45-10:55am
Stroking in figure skating is a method of moving forward or backward. The skater alternates pushing off using the inside blade of the skate. Even advanced skaters begin their skating session with a few laps of stroking around the rink.
Advanced Freeskate
Saturdays 11:05-11:30am
Designed around the USFS Freeskate 1-6 badge levels, this program consists of 6 levels that are designed to introduce the free skater to the elements of figure skating including jumps, spins, footwork, and edge drills. Skaters must have passed the Pre-Freeskate level. Class includes 25 minutes of instruction and 25 minutes of practice ice.
Theatre on Ice
Ages: 7 and up
Saturdays 11:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $85/ 6 week session
Pre Req: Must pass Basic 3
Separate from our packages, this specialty class covers the core components of Theatre on Ice which include choreography, skating movements and the camaraderie shared between skaters at the introductory level. The four themes for the curriculum are joy, body as an instrument, traveling through space and rhythm.
Lessons
These are set up with instructors directly and occur during Freestyle Ice Slots. Our Skating Director can help with getting you started. Your Freestyle ice cost does not include the instructor cost. Contact Kitrina @ 207-236-9400 or kitrinamrc@gmail.com
Testing
This is a great way to test the skills you’ve been developing by USFS officials. A great accomplishment and can be done with any level. Contact our Skating Director for more details.
Contact Kitrina @ 207-236-9400 or kitrinamrc@gmail.com
Freestyle
Freestyle ice time is a great time to practice your skills as well as book time for a private lesson with one of our skating instructors. Cost is typcially $14/50minute session.
Sessions are Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Each year we hold a small Holiday show in December and then amp up for our Largest Show at the end of March! Our Holiday Show is an opt-in show and does not cost anything additional. Our big Spring Show is one that does require an additional cost to participate. Check out some of our favorite show pics below from over the years.
