These classes are designed to help skaters (ages 3-17 years) develop the ABC’s of Movement – Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed. The ABC’s are essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. All classes will be taught in a safe and positive environment, incorporating games, making class time an enjoyable experience for all. Basic Skills classes are grouped by appropriate ages.
Parent supervision is required.
*Skaters registered in the CV SK8 Academy will receive free skate rental and one public skate admission on class day.
BEGINS: April 23, 2024.
TIME: 5:50pm to 6:20pm.
30-minute class. 4-week series.
The Adaptive Skating class is designed to guide skaters with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities to develop skating skills. The class encourages skaters to begin and continue to develop skating skills progressively with the intention of maintaining recreational participation and/or competitive development. Skaters completing the Adaptive Skating curriculum may complete the skills Assisted, Modified Independent, or Independent. The term “assisted” refers to the skater performing skills with the aid of another person. If skaters use an assistive device without a person, they are Modified Independent. Adaptive Skating 1 includes three tiers of skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of the skater.
Tier 1 – (OFF-ICE IN SKATES) SKILLS
Tier 2 – ON ICE SKILLS
Tier 3 – ON ICE SKILLS
This class is for parents to skate with their preschool children, ages 3-5 years. You will be able to spend quality time with your child, while he or she learns the FUNdamentals of skating in a nurturing environment.
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For skaters 3 to 5 who have taken our Tot & Me class. This class will introduce beginning skating skills in helping your skater become independent; working on forward skating skills, how to fall and get up, skating forward and stopping.
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For 3 to 5-year-olds who have previously completed the Beginner Tot class. Skaters MUST be able to skate independently and confidently. This class introduces forward skating skills, stops and backward skating is introduced.
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For skaters 3 to 5 who have taken our Tot & Me class. This class will introduce beginning skating skills in a hockey format, getting your skater independent, and working on forward skating skills and how to fall and get up, skating forward and stopping. Helmet and gloves highly recommended but not required.
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Basic Skills teaches the Fundamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey, and speed skating through 7 classes. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. Classes are split by appropriate ages.
SCHEDULE:
Basic 1 – REGISTER
Sit on ice and stand up / March forward across the ice /Forward two-foot glide / Dip /Forward swizzles 6 –8 in a row / Backward wiggles 6–8 in a row / Snowplow stop / Rocking horse 2–3 / Two-foot hop in place. Choose from:
Basic 2 – REGISTER
Forward one foot glides – R and L / Backward two-foot glide / Backward swizzles 6–8 in a row /Two-foot turn from forward to backward in place / Moving snowplow stop /Forward alternating half swizzle pumps, in a straight line (slalom-like pattern). Choose from:
Basic 3 – REGISTER
Forward stroking, showing correct use of blade /Forward half swizzle pumps on a circle 6–8 consecutive clockwise and counterclockwise / Moving forward to backward two-foot turn – clockwise and counterclockwise / Backward one-foot glides – R and L / Forward slalom / Two-foot spin – up to two revolutions. Choose from:
Basic 4 – REGISTER
Forward outside edge on a circle – R and L /Forward inside edge on a circle – R and L / Forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise / Forward outside three-turn, R and L from a stand-still position / Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise / Backward stroking / Backward snowplow stop – R and L. Choose from:
Basic 5/6 – REGISTER
Basic 5: Backward outside edge on a circle – R and L / Backward inside edge on a circle – R and L / Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise / Beginning one-foot spin / Hockey stop 6. Side toe hop – both directions.
Basic 6: Forward inside three turn – R and L / Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle – clockwise and counterclockwise / Backward stroking / Beginning one-foot spin – 2 – 4 revolutions / T-stops – R and L / Bunny hop / Forward spiral on a straight line – R or L. Shoot the duck – R or L.
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Comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, including an introduction to spins and jumps.
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Artistry in Motion curriculum, skaters will learn the basic principles and philosophy of choreography, presentation, and performance to integrate into their own skating.
The introductory classes are divided into four progressive levels for skaters with no prior skating experience to build confidence in skating and themselves. Skaters will have fun skating and interpreting to music.
The Artistry in Motion curriculum is available for skaters of all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. Upon completion, skaters will have a basic understanding of choreographic principles to implement into their skating.
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We offer a 15% sibling discount for all SK8 Academy classes! To receive the 15% discount, all siblings must be registered within the same transaction in order for the discount to automatically apply.
We encourage skaters to take more than one class per session. Get 25% off when you register for a second class and 50% off when you take a third class. All registrations must happen within the same transaction for discounts to automatically apply.
June 18 – August 10: Registration Opens May 20
August 20 – October 12: Registration Opens July 22
October 22 – December 14: Registration Opens September 23
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Vendor Name: Berger Foundation Iceplex
Service Title: Skate
Service Description #1
Basic 1-6, Ice Skating Lessons
Grade Level
Grades 1-8
Price
$225
Duration
Per session – 7 classes.
One 30-minute class each.
Service Description #2
Teen/Adult
Beginner Ice Skating Lessons
Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Price
$225
Duration
Per session – 7 classes.
One 30-minute class each.
Skaters may practice during public sessions. If a skater in the CV SK8 Academy wants to skate after their practice session, they may skate for free at one public session the day of their class.
We offer a 15% sibling discount for all SK8 Academy classes! To receive the 15% discount, all siblings must be registered within the same transaction in order for the discount to automatically apply.
We encourage skaters to take more than one class per session. Get 25% off when you register for a second class and 50% off when you take a third class. All registrations must happen within the same transaction for discounts to automatically apply.
Included in the fee for a 7-week session: Weekly 30 minute group lesson, free skate rental on the day of class and a free public session on the day of class. The more you practice the more you will benefit from your lessons.
One make up is allowed per session. Approval by the Skating Director is required to make up a class. If a make up class is approved, it must be done within the same series of classes.
All skaters will receive an evaluation at the end of the session so you know what level to sign up for next. It generally takes 16-24 weeks to pass a level. This time frame can be greatly decreased by registering for multiple classes per week and we recommend all our skaters Basic 4 & up to take at least two classes per week. Skaters can also be moved up mid-session if an instructor or the Skating Director feels the skater is ready. It is our priority that all skaters receive a solid foundation to build on for future skills before moving up to the next level.
The Berger Foundation Iceplex has a no credit / refund policy on classes. Once your registration is processed, you have reserved your spot in the class for the remainder of the session.
75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, 92211
