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LOUDOUN ICE CENTRE LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAMSnowplow Sam 3:15pm-3:45pm
Our Learn to Skate program offers rolling enrollment for the most flexible and convenient experience. Program details:
30-minutes weekly lesson
30-minutes practice time session on the day of the lesson (see schedule for details)
To participate in the program, student must purchase a Learn to Skate Program packet. The packet provides:
Attendance to seven 30-minute classes and seven 30-minute practice sessions
Skate rental is included
Tuition: $161. Tuition is non-refundable.
Packets must be used within 3 months from date of first class covered by packet. Late cancellation of a scheduled lesson (i.e. lesson cancelled within 48-hours from lesson start time) and no-shows will be charged against the packet as if the lesson was attended.
Snowplow Sam – Discover, Learn and Play
The Snowplow Sam levels are introductory classes divided into four progressive levels allowing children with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basic skills of skating. These classes are designed to help children six and younger 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.
Off-ice orientation prior to the first skating class:
Equipment check – Proper fit and lacing of skates, appropriate attire, and safety helmets.
Practice falling and recovery, marching in place, dips and one-foot balances.
Snowplow Sam 1
A. Sit and stand up with skates on – off-ice
B. Sit and stand up – on-ice
C. March in place
D. March forward (8-10 steps)
E. March, then glide on two feet
F. Dip in place
Snowplow Sam 2
A. March followed by a long glide
B. Dip while moving
C. Backward walking, toes turned inward,
shifting weight (4-6 steps)
D. Backward wiggles (6 in a row)
E. Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
F. Beginning snowplow stop motion – in place or
holding onto barrier
G. Two-foot hop, in place (optional)
Snowplow Sam 3
A. Forward skating (8-10 strides)
B. Forward one-foot glide, two times
skater’s height (R and L)
C. Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
D. Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
E. Moving forward snowplow stop (two-foot)
F. Curves
Snowplow Sam 4
A. Forward skating
B. Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height
C. Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
D. Rocking horse – one forward, one backward
swizzle, repeat twice
E. Two-foot turns from forward to backward,
in place (both directions)
F. Two-foot hop, in place
Based on the age and ability of the child after completion of
Snowplow Sam 3, they can successfully advance to Basic 2 or
Hockey 2, or progress to Snowplow Sam 4.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Loudoun Ice Centre, 22149 Davis Dr, Sterling, VA 20164-5379, United States,Sterling, Virginia
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