SKATING SKATING LESSONS We offer • Enthusiastic, energetic, creative, caring instructors who make the lessons fun and challenging • Lessons for everyone aged 2½ to adult • Small class sizes • Toys, toys, and more toys! Participants learn through games, imagery and play. Lessons have adapted to incorporate ideas of Movement, Phys- ical Literacy and Fit for Life. These changes enhance learning through increased movement, teach skills with new techniques, and build on basics. Helpful hints to make skating lessons fun • Participants should wear gloves and a warm sweater or jacket for lessons. Snow pants are very helpful to keep tots warm and dry. • Rental skates are available at Moody Park Arena. If you wish to purchase skates, please feel free to consult with one of our instructional supervisors for advice on what type is best for you. • Helmets are mandatory for all skating lesson participants. A limited number are available at the arena free of charge. Pathway to Success Lesson plans incorporate ideas of movement, physical lit- eracy, and "Fit for Life", and utilize a perimeter line around the ice called the “Pathway to Success”. During lessons, instruc- tors lead participants on laps around the Pathway to practice skills, as increased movement has been proven to improve skating outcomes. PRESCHOOL Adult & Tot (2 ½ - 4 years) (Caregiver Participation) Positive introduction to the ice using toys and play. Skills in- clude safety, standing and walking. Caregivers will learn skills to help their children succeed. Skating Level 01 - Preschool (3 - 5 years) Teaches ice orientation, balance, walking independently and a walk to glide. Perfect for first time and new skaters who cannot stand or skate on the ice independently. Skating Level 02 - Preschool (3 - 5 years) Progress to two foot glide, glide and touch toes, and begin the push-glide sequence. For children who can walk by themselves and do a walk to glide sequence. Skating Level 03 - Preschool (3 - 5 years) Glide longer distances, walk backwards, and begin stopping. Skaters will also focus on proper push-glide skating.
Skating Level 04 - Preschool (3 - 5 years) Learn to snowplow stop, skate backwards, and glide on one foot. Introduction to t-push stance and sculling. Skating Level 05 - Preschool (3 - 5 years) Focus on forward push glide, backwards skating, backwards gliding, sculling, and T-pushes. Ice Hockey - Level 01 - Preschool (3 - 6 years) For the beginner player interested in trying the sport. Skills in- clude hockey stance, moving the puck and shooting at the net. Prerequisite is Skating Level 03 - Preschool. Helmet with a face cage required. This program is for non-minor hockey players. Ice Hockey - Level 02 - Preschool (3 - 6 years) Build on the skills of Ice Hockey - Level 01 – Preschool. New skills include backwards hockey stance, stationary and moving pass, wrist shot, and an introduction to backhand pass. Hel- met with a face cage required. This program is for non-minor hockey players. CHILDREN Home Learners (6 - 12 years) Combines School Age Levels 1, 2 and 3. It will cover basic intro- ductory skills of balance and gliding and move towards more advanced skills like stopping, one foot glides and t-pushes. The students will be assessed on day one and groups will be formed so that the appropriate skills can be taught. These sessions are 60 minutes and will include a 25 minute lesson as well as practice time. Please call the Arena for more information and to register. Moody Park Arena 604.525.5301 Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 am October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25 Registration Fee: $31.25 / 5 classes
Registration for lessons & courses starts August 8 at 10:00 am. newwestcity.ca/register
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