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Learn to Skate Links

 
   

Learn to Skate - Outline of Skills

The BGSU Ice Arena Learn to Skate program incorporates the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Curriculum in all classes and the chart below outlines the fundamental skills taught during each six-week session.  

Please contact Laura Dunn at 419.372.8686 or dunnle@bgsu.edu with specific
questions regarding class structure and design.

US Figure Skating provides resources for parents and skaters participating in group lesson programs throughout the country.

 

 

Tots - An emphasis on basic balance, falling, recovering, safety and funSnowplow Sam 1, 2 and 3
Beginner - Introduces fundamentals of balance, forward and backward skating and stopping.Basic 1
Basic 2
Basic 3
Intermediate - Progression to edges, crossovers and basic turns.Basic 4
Basic 5
Advanced - Flexibility, coordination, precise technique and free skate maneuvers are introduced.Basic 6
Basic 7
Basic 8
Freeskate - Jumps, spins, creative movement and maneuver sequencingFree Skate 1
Free Skate 2
Free Skate 3
Bridge  - Faster paced lessons introducing the various disciplines of figure skating.Basic 6 and Up
Adult - Skaters 17 years and up, beginner to free skate skill levels.All/Any