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Current Class Starting Date:
Summer Mini Semester : Starts August 14th
4 Week Course $95.00
$15.00 Early payment discount before August 9th
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Next Class Starting Date:
Fall Semester Starts : September 11th 2008
8 week course $175.00
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Taking Enrollments:
enrollment now open
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Taking Enrollments:
May 15th, 2008
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Do you dream of skating your way to an Olympic medal? Or looking for a sport that
will keep you physically fit throughout the years? Skating is one of the world's
greatest sports! The Aerodrome Learn to Skate Program is fun, challenging and rewarding.
Regardless of age, it is a great sport for everyone... Preschoolers, youth, teens,
adults, and seniors Whether your goal is to aim for the Olympics, learn to skate
backwards, improve your overall fitness, impress your friends, or just to have fun
on the ice, you can find it at The Aerodrome!
The Aerodrome is delighted to offer the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program for
all our Learn to Skate Programs.
The Aerodrome has specific programs for all beginners.
Benefits
All our Learn to Skate participants receive the following benefits:
- 30 minute practice session included in the price
- Quality instruction by qualified coaches
- Free Skate Rental
- Official US Basic Skills Membership Card
- Record book and stickers
- Official Basic Skills logo patch
- Participate in lessons and skill assessments associated with the program
- 10% Discount at the Aerodrome’s Pro-Shop
- $5.00 Public Skating Sessions (Including Skate Rental)
- 5% Off birthday parties
Beginner Under 5's
We call them Snowplow Sams
Does your child dream of becoming an elegant figure skater, or a courageous hockey
player? It all begins here for our pre-schoolers! Every wanabe skater, regardless
of discipline, needs to understand the fundamentals of ice skating. Aerodrome uses
a special program, under the umbrella of the US Figure Skating Association, which
has been developed with our pre-schoolers in mind!
The Program is called SNOWPLOW SAM and consists of 3 levels. Children in these classes
learn the fundamentals of skating including gliding, stops, swizzles, wiggles and
backward skating in a fun environment. Games and toys are also used to encourage
and promote confidence!
Upon completion of
SNOWPLOW SAM 3 skaters can enroll in BASIC
1
Beginner Hockey
It is essential that all hockey players first have a good understanding of basic
skating skills. The Figure Skating coaches are the expert at teaching the basic
skating skills and therefore we insist that all our young hockey players first enroll
in the Aerodrome Learn to Skate Program. Dependant on age these are the classes
we recommend:
- Under 5 years old (must be potty Trained)
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SNOWPLOW SAM CLASS
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BASIC 1 CLASS
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We recommend that all beginners use figure skates to start skating because they
are easier for the beginner to handle. Once the skater has passed Basic 1 the skater
will be moved to Hockey 1.
Beginner Skaters Age 5 -15
Skaters in this age group enroll in Aerodrome Learn to Skate Program at the Basic
I level. Skaters will learn the basics of skating which include skating forwards
& backwards, gliding, and stopping. Skaters are continually accessed; therefore,
as soon as they are competent at these maneuvers the class coach will move them
to Basic 2.
Beginner Adults
This class is specifically designed for Adults over the age of 15 years. The classes
take place on Thursday Evening, Friday Morning and Saturday afternoon. As with all
Learn to Skate Programs skaters will have the opportunity to use the free 30 minute
practice session! Adult learners are special and sometime need that extra encouragement
to get over their fear of falling……
Our coaches understand!!!
Learn to Skate Schedule **
Early Enrollment Discounts available if sign-up completed by:
14th Aug 2008
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Day
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Time
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Levels
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Length
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Weeks
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Fees
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Early Enrollment Discount Available*
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Thursday |
5:00 pm |
Snowplow Sams 1, 2, 3 |
30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
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Thursday |
5:40 pm |
Basic 1, 2, 3 Hockey Beginners, Adv. Freeskate |
30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
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Thursday |
6:10 pm |
Practice Session for all Thursday Learn to Skate Students ($5 extra for parents
to skate) |
30 minutes |
6 |
Included |
N/A |
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Thursday |
6:40 pm |
Basic 4,5,6,7/8, Adult Beginners |
30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
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Friday |
10:00 am |
Snowplow Sams, Basic 7/8, Freeskate Class, Adult Beginners |
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6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
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Friday |
10:30 am |
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
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Friday |
11:00 am |
Practice Session for all Friday Learn to Skate Students ($5 extra for parents to
skate) |
30 minutes |
6 |
Included |
N/A |
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Saturday |
11:00 am |
Snowplow Sam 1, Basic 7/8, Adv. Freeskate, Adult Beginners,
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30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
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Saturday |
11:30 am |
Snowplow Sam 2,3, Basic 4,5,6 Hockey Beginners |
30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00 |
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Saturday |
12:00 pm |
Practice Session for all Saturday Learn to Skate Students. ($5.00 extra for parents
to skate) |
30 minutes |
6 |
Included |
N/A |
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Saturday |
12:30 pm |
Basic 1,2,3, Adv. Adult |
30 minutes |
6 |
$135.00 |
Yes ($15.00) |
** Dates and times are subject to change at our discretion
What to Wear
In order to insure your child’s figure skating class experience is the most fun
and efficient, it is necessary to dress him/her appropriately. Clothing worn while
figure skating should allow for adequate movement and stretching of the body while
keeping the skater warm. Long athletic pants and sweatshirts or jackets are appropriate.
Mittens and hats are recommended as well!
If you would like to purchase a figure skating dress or skirt for your child, please
feel free to do so. We recommend two pairs of tights and a fleece skating jacket
to keep warm while being fashionable. The Aerodrome Pro-Shop also offers boys figure
skating attire. Most of these items can be found reasonably priced in our Pro-Shop.
While rental skates are available for use, you may want to consider purchasing skates
for your child. As professionally fitted skates will be of higher quality and more
comfortable, your child may progress at a faster pace. Please feel free to stop
in our Pro-Shop and take a look at our merchandise at your convenience.
Questions?
What's after the Basics?
As your child progresses through the Aerodrome’s remarkable figure skating classes,
you may find yourself asking, “What comes after this?” The wonderful world of figure
skating only begins with our introductory learn to skate classes. As your child
passes the 8 Basic levels, and ventures into the Freeskate levels, a new world of
opportunity awaits them! They may then try out for our Junior Blades program. This
program offers a well rounded training opportunity for skaters who wish to progress
more fluently through the elements. The program incorporates off- ice conditioning,
Power Classes, as well as element rotations on-ice. Beyond Junior Blades, we also
offer Senior Blades and Diamond Blades.
In addition, the Aerodrome offers two annual ice shows. The first show typically
takes place during the summer months, and the second show takes place during the
holiday season in December. All ages and levels are welcome to participate. Rest
assured despite your child’s experience and commitment level, we have a program
for you!
While group classes are always recommended to help your child excel and make new
friends, private lessons can offer them that extra boost sometimes needed to master
the difficult maneuvers. You may request private lessons at any level for your skater.
As a private lesson skater, your child can be eligible to begin competing and testing.
Feel free to browse our highly qualified Coach’s Bio’s to help decide which professional
is right for you! Add skating bubble PDF file from USFSA
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8220 Willow Place Drive North Houston, TX 77070-5671
Phone: 281-84-SKATE Fax: 281-897-0210
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