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Learn to Skate - Enhance your level of skill, exercise and have fun!
Learn to Skate classes offer a fun and relaxed environment for skaters of all skill levels, from age three to adult.
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Snowplow Sam - Ages 3-5, Beginners
Snowplow Sam Class is designed for pre-school age skaters to develop the ABCs of movement: agility, balance, coordination and speed. The ABCs are essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. All classes will be taught in a safe and positive environment, incorporating fun and games making class time an enjoyable experience for all.
These introductory classes are divided into four progressive levels for children with no prior skating experience. Snowplow Sam builds confidence in skaters, coupled with excitement FUNdamentals, creating an important building-block experience. Each session consists of a 25 minute instructional class and 25 minutes of supervised on-ice playtime.
"My daughter loves the Learn to Skate program. When she first started she was nervous about getting on the ice but the instructors were fantastic in getting the kids comfortable and building their confidence. After the first class she was no longer hesitant."
Parent of a 4 year old Learn to Skate Snowplow Sam participant.
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Learn to Skate USA - Ages 5 - Adult, All levels
Learn to Skate is where your skating journey begins. This program is designed to build a strong skating foundation for figure skating, hockey and speed skating. Groups are formed with skaters of similar age and skill level, skaters progress at their own pace working toward mastering each skill. The mission of our program is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. Each session consists of a 25 minute instructional class and 25 minutes of supervised on-ice playtime.
"During the instructional part of class the kids get a lot of 1-on-1 attention because the kids are split up into smaller groups. Each group has multiple instructors. Before we knew it our daughter was moving up from beginners to the next level."
Parent of a 5 year old Learn to Skate participant.
7 Weeks for Only $199
ADD ON ANOTHER LEARN TO SKATE DAY FOR ONLY $59
FREE SKATES FOR FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS!
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Other Fall Skating Programs
Learn to Play Development Hockey - This program is a fun and encouraging USA Hockey sanctioned atmosphere for skaters to learn the "ins and outs" of the game, while developing basic ice hockey skills in a pressure-free atmosphere. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20pm, September 6 - October 18
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Basic Skills for Hockey - Skaters will learn how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus of the levels and will be taught without a stick and puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and other necessary fundamentals to be successful in hockey practices and game situations. Saturdays, 10:00-10:50am, September 10 - October 22
Adult Instructional - Picking up the game later in life? Or has it just been a while since you've put on the skates? Our adult hockey instructional program encourages the development of the beginner through premier player in a warm, friendly environment. Sessions include personalized instruction as well as controlled scrimmages. Players are grouped by skill level. Sundays, 8:00-8:50am, September 11 - October 23
Aspire Bridge - An Introduction to Freestyle. Designed for basic skill level 6 and above. Learn the fundamentals of figure skating, including the moves in the field, jumps, spins, synchro and ice dance in a formalized environment. Mondays, 5:00-5:50pm, September 12 - October 17 & Saturdays, 9:00-9:50pm, September 10 - October 22.
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Intro to Rinkettes - An instructional synchronized skating program. All levels welcome! Take your first step toward being a part of a synchronized team. Saturdays, 10:00-10:30am, September 10 - October 22
Visit the Sports Center of CT's website for more information and to REGISTER for Programs!
Jody Melotto, Skating Director
Meet Jody, the Skating Director here at the SportsCenter! Jody has been coaching for over 25 years and has been with the SportsCenter for over 15 years serving as an instructor and Skating Director. Jody is a United States Figure Skating Gold Medalist and is an active member of Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating Association and Professional Skaters Association and is Safe Sport Certified. Jody’s love for skating is transparent; her mission is to pass on that love for skating and instill values that make an amazing athlete and an extraordinary person. For more information Call 203-926-2188 EMAIL
More About the SportsCenter of Connecticut
Opened in 1999 as a Golf Driving range. The SportsCenter of Connecticut has grown into the premier Family Fun Entertainment Center in New England. Situated on over 20 acres, The SportsCenter consists of over 150,000 square feet of indoor entertainment venues coupled with numerous outdoor activities. The genesis of the development of The SportsCenter was to provide children and young adults a wholesome venue they can “call their own.” Over the past several decades, The SportsCenter has proven to be just that and more. For more information call 203-929-6500 or visit https://sportscenterct.com/ or follow: https://www.facebook.com/sportscenterct and https://www.facebook.com/TheRinksAtShelton as well as https://www.instagram.com/sportscenter_ct/ and https://www.instagram.com/rinksatshelton/.
