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ISI
Group Skating Lessons
Portland Ice Arena's
skating lesson program welcomes all ages from 4 years to adult.
All levels of skating are taught, from tots to advanced. Basic
Skills instruction enables students to pursue interests in figure
skating, hockey, recreational or speedskating. Each weekly
session generally consists of a 25 minute lesson and a 25 minute
practice. (Exception: Tots age 4 and 5 are taught in a 30
minute format). Prospective hockey skaters may join our hockey
skating skills class to improve their skating skills.
Instructors are all experienced
professionals or qualified amateur ice skaters.
Lynda Hathaway
Skating Director
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"What
is ISI?" Ice Skating Institute - ISI - is an
international organization dedicated to the advancement of
recreational ice skating. 48,605 individual members and 3,510
instructor members are currently registered through 655 member
facilities in the USA! A meticulously crafted badge program
provides instructors with a system of evaluation and encouragement. ISI encourages a life long participation in the great sport of ice
skating! www.skateisi.com
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"Tots"
are 4 & 5 years old and are taught in appropriate groupings
for 30 minutes, including some unstructured playtime. Director
may move a 'tot' to other ice time based on ability. Tots
should be dressed warmly and wear gloves or mittens and a helmet or
thick winter hat. Skaters must be 4
on or before the first class.
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"Pre-Alpha",
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta"
are badge levels designated by Ice Skating Institute and are
strictly adhered to in our system. Skaters are constantly
evaluated and tested at appropriate intervals. Skaters receive
a patch and certificate of recognition for each level attained.
Once the Delta level is passed, students may participate in a group
Freestyle class.
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"Hockey Skating Skills"
-- Skaters are introduced to balance, flow, agility, speed and
correct skating technique. Introduction will include stick
handling - NO PUCKS. Students with no ice skating experience
must enroll in Intro/Pre-Alpha.
Hockey
skates, sticks and helmets with facemask are required. ADVANCED
defined - Skaters able to execute forward crossovers and higher
skills.
- "Adults" are those 16 years and older and
are encouraged to enroll in our Sunday afternoon/evening classes.
Adult Dance available - gamma & higher levels.
- "Dance" -- Ice dancing combines the
discipline of basic skating skills with the rhythmic expression of
ballroom dancing and can be performed and enjoyed by skaters of all
ages. Our group instruction is aimed at the "beginner dancer",
familiar with no more than the 1st six dances in the USFSA test
structure.
- "Private Lessons"
- Should you
desire a private lesson for any level skater, speak to the
professional of your choice directly or call or
e-mail the Skating Director
for general guidelines. Time for lessons and costs are
determined with the assistance of the professional giving the
lesson.
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Year Round Schedule
Summer - 9 week session beginning mid-June
Summer - N'Ice Skating Competition or Exhibition
Fall - 4 week mini session beginning early September
Fall - 9 week session beginning early October
Winter - Holiday Exhibition
Winter - 9 week session beginning early January
Spring - 4 week mini session beginning mid-March
Spring - Ice Show - Rehearsals and show. Open to ISI students
and participants in our various figure skate programs.
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