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Learn To Skate and Play Hockey

Polar Ice Chandler offers Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey classes throughout the year.  These classes are designed to teach the fundamentals of skating so individuals can continue on as a hockey player, figure skater or recreational skater. 

The primary program goal is for every skater to correctly learn all the skills introduced in a level before advancing to the next level.

Youth & Adult Hockey Leagues

              Learn to Skate Classes

                            Camps & Clinics

  Payment in Full Due with Online Registrations


March/April Semester

Semester runs March 1st through April 28th

Class Fee’s (unless noted) for:

 9-weeks $126.00, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Classes

 8-weeks $112.00, Wednesday Classes

*New students must also register for USFSA $15.00. USFSA member is good for all LTS participants through 6/30/12



Tuition Includes: 

Class Enrollment
Skate Rental
Free Public Skating on the day of your class**
Six additional free passes to use on non class days**
 **All passes expire the last day of the session

 

Discounts Available:

10% off Second Family Member
25% Off Second Class (Standard LTS Class)
 

USFSA Membership

The Learn to Skate program at Polar Ice Chandler is endorsed by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), therefore all members are required to pay a $15.00 annual registration fee that covers July 1st through June 30th each calendar year. All new students must pay the registration fee to participate in classes and all current students will renew in July 2012.

 Hockey Classes

Students are required to have a hockey helmet with mask, hockey gloves and stick.

March/April LTS Schedule

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PARENT & ME 9:45 AM 9:45 AM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM
SNOWPLOW SAM 1 9:45 AM & 5:05 PM 9:45 AM 5:05 PM 10:50 AM
SNOWPLOW SAM 2 9:45 AM & 5:05 PM 9:45 AM 5:05 PM 10:50 AM
SNOWPLOW SAM 3 9:45 AM & 5:05 PM 9:45 AM 5:05 PM 10:50 AM
BASIC 1 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM & 12:00 PM
BASIC 2 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM & 12:00 PM
BASIC 3 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM & 12:00 PM
BASIC 4 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM
BASIC 5/6 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 11:25 AM
BASIC 7/8 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 10:50 AM
FREESKATE 1/2 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 10:50 AM
FREESKATE 3/4 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 10:50 AM
FREESKATE 5/6 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 10:50 AM
ADULT/TEEN 1/2 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 12:00 PM
ADULT/TEEN 3/4 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 12:00 PM
HOCKEY TOT 1 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM
HOCKEY TOT 2 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 12:00 PM
HOCKEY YOUTH 1 5:05 PM 5:05 PM 11:25 AM & 12:00 PM
HOCKEY YOUTH 2 5:40 PM 5:40 PM 12:00 PM

ELITE CLASSES

FAST TRACT FOR THE SERIOUS FIGURE SKATER

Saturday's 9 Weeks March 3rd – April 28th

 Competitive Figure Skaters require additional training to become well rounded and enhance their overall performance. Polar Ice has developed a well-rounded, complete training schedule for figure skaters that want to take their performance to the next level.

45-MIN FREESTYLE INCLUDED – (Only on the day of Elite class) PRACTICE ON YOUR OWN OR BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON (ADDITIONAL FEE FOR PRIVATE LESSON IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE INSTRUCTOR)

Drop-in Fee - $18.00 for 45 minute class (does not include the Freestyle)

March 3 – April 28, 2012                 9 WEEKS - $135.00 

March 3 & 10 Class time is 8:45 – 9:30 AM

March 17 – April 28 Class time is 9:45 – 10:45 AM

Snowplow Sam Levels 1-4

If your child is ages 3-6 and has never skated, this is the starting point. Snowplow Sam classes are based on the U.S Figure Skating Basic Skills Program.

Children will advance through levels 1-4 with each level gradually becoming more challenging.

Basic Levels 1-8

These eight levels of skating based on the U.S Figure Skating Basic Skills program, skaters will be introduced to the fundamental moves of skating: Forward and Backward Stroking and Crossovers, T-stops, Inside and Outside edges, both forward and backwards, 3-turns, and Mohawks.

Upon completion of Basic 1-8, skaters will have the basic knowledge enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of freestyle jumps and spins. Ages 7 and up.

Low/High Freeskate

The Freeskate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build their skills. This is the point where the skater can choose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.

Skaters will learn more advanced maneuvers including Waltz Jumps-Axels, Forward and Backward Spins, intricate footwork sequence, and combination maneuvers.

Adult Levels 1-4

The Adult curriculum is designed to promote physical fitness, improve balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques.

Although divided into levels, the adult skater will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.

Home School Skating Lessons

All members of a Home School organization can enroll in our 8 week LTS program.

Here’s what you do . . . 

Choose a 30-minute time slot:

    Mondays between 1:30 - 3:30 pm
                            or
    Fridays between 1:30 - 5:00 pm.

Bring in a minimum of 10 skaters per class and we will form a class just for your group. 

You may join an existing class that has less then 12 skaters if available.

For Current Pricing and Schedule, go to www.PolarIceChandler.com or contact our Skating Director, Juliana Kenny, at 480-598-9400 X9406
 

Pricing will include class, practice time on the day of class and skate rental.

*An additional 15.00 yearly administration fee applies

We CANNOT honor ANY Earlier or Previous Pricing, Skaters per Class or other Previous Promotions.


Learn To Play Hockey

Polar Ice facilities offer Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey classes throughout the year.  These classes are designed to teach the fundamentals of skating so individuals can continue on as a hockey player, figure skater or recreational skater. 

The primary program goal is for every skater to correctly learn all the skills introduced in a level before advancing to the next level.

Beginning Hockey Youth

At this level, the skater will learn basic hockey skating techniques: Forward Strides, Snowplow Stop, Swizzles, and 1-Foot Glides.

Beginning Hockey Tots

Same as Beginning Hockey Youth, but for ages 3-6.

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