The Jersey Shore Arena is proud to present the Learn to Skate USA Program. This inexpensive, recreational group lesson program is open to students from Pre-School through Adult. The Learn to Skate USA program is designed to develop skills that students need to move on to our advanced hockey and figure skating programs. We strive to provide our students with skills appropriate to their age level in a fun and safe environment!
We offer a World, International and National level Senior coaching staff as well as an entire Learn to Skate USA staff of United States Figure Skating Learn To Skate USA registered coaches. Levels are determined by the United States Figure Skating Learn To Skate USA Program evaluation description. Please see program description for levels offered.
Snowplow Sam 1 teaches skaters how to:
Sit and stand up, on and off ice
March in place
March forward
March, then glide on two feet
Dip in place
Once skaters can demonstrate the above skills, they can progress onto Snowplow Sam 2.
Lesson Schedule
Snowplow Sam 1 meets for 30-minute sessions once a week, unless otherwise noted, with half hour of practice to follow.
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Snowplow Sam 2
Snowplow Sam 2 teaches skaters:
Marching followed by a long glide
Dipping while moving
Backward walking, toes turned inward, shifting weight
Backward wiggles
Forward swizzles
Beginning snowplow stop (in place or holding on to a barrier)
Two-foot hop in place (optional)
Once skaters can demonstrate the above skills, they can progress onto Snowplow Sam 3.
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Snowplow Sam 3
Snowplow Sam 3 teaches skaters:
Forward skating
Forward one-foot glide
Forward swizzles
Backward swizzles
Moving forward snowplow stop (two-foot)
Curves
Once skaters can demonstrate the above skills, they can progress onto Snowplow Sam 4 or Hockey 1.
Skaters who turn 6 before finishing Snowplow Sam 3 will move into Basic 1 or 2.
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