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The National Ice Skating Association

The National Ice Skating Association, or Nisa, is the UK’s governing body for not only Dance and Freeskating, but also precision and speed skating.

Skate UK is NISA’s flagship Learn - to -Skate program for beginners of all ages. It teaches the fundamental movements and basic skills of skating and the program is set up in ten stages. The Learn To Skate program emphasizes fun and continuous movement and is coached in a group lesson format. Skate UK is taught by professional NISA coaches who can be assisted by trained program assistants.

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• IstaughtbyNisaprofessionalcoaches • IsassistedbytrainedProgramAssistantsas required • Keepstheratioofskaterstocoachorprogram assistants manageable to foster learning • Ensurescontinuousmovement–skatersshould be moving approximately 75% of the time

• Ensuresfasterprogressionfromoneleveltothe next. Skaters need to move to the next level as soon as they are ready • Teachesfundamentalskills–exposesskaters to many different skills but requires the basic to progress to the next level • Isfun-avitalpartofkeepingaskateractive in the sport is to provide an interesting variety of activities with lots of awards, incentives and enthusiasm.

Objectives of the Skate UK Program • Toprovidebasicskatinginstructioninagroup format • Tointroduceskaterstotheprinciplesof “Skating” • Toencourageandindentify“TalentedSkaters”so that they are fast-tracked through the NISA system of training

Goals of the Skate UK Programme

GeT YOUr SKATeS ON

LeArN TO SKATe

Learn to skate lessons are a perfect way for everybody to start out

Ice skating is a great activity to be involved in, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport, but it can be difficult to take your first steps on to the ice.

We will teach you the fundamentals of skating so you can quickly become confident to skate around on the ice by yourself. From there you have the choice of continuing to a more advanced level and perhaps becoming a free skater, a dance skater or even move over to becoming an ice hockey player; or you may just decide to be a recreational skater and skate for the sheer enjoyment of moving around on the ice.

Skate UK LevelsLevel 1Sit and stand on the ice Moving forward (basics skating) Two-foot glide and dip Stepping around on the spot

Level 2Moving backward½ snowplough or full snowplough stopForward SkatingTwo-foot glide on a curve

Level 3Forward one–foot glide (straight line) (left and right)Two-foot jump skating forwardForward & backward scullingOne-foot glide on a curve-inside edge (L & R)

Level 4One-foot glide on a curve-outside edge (L & R)Backward skating and a two-foot glideSkating forward and turning to backward (vice-versa)Continuous forward chassés around a circle (L & R)

Level 5Forward crossovers in both directionsBackward snowplough stopBackward one-foot glide (L & R)Two-foot spin (one revolution)

Level 6Continuous backward chassés around circleForward two-foot slalomBackwards to forwards stride (L & R)Two-foot change of edge on a large curve

Level 7Backwards crossovers in both directionsBunny HopContinuous forward outside curvesContinuous forward inside curves

Level 8Forwards cross overs in a figure of eightTwo backward crossovers followed by sustainedbackward outside curve for a count of 3Outside three-turns (L & R)Forward drag

Level 9Forward beginner cross-rollsContinuous backward outside and inside curvesTwo backward crossovers followed by sustained backward inside curve for a count of 3Forward inside three-turn (L & R)

Level 10 Inside open Mohawks (L& R) Backward crossovers in a figure eight patternTwo foot glide in a spiralling curve (L & R) Simple step sequence

Why not keep a record of your achievements by purchasing a badge and certificate each time you progress to another level. These can be purchased from reception Badges: £2.50 Certificates: 50p (£1 private lessons)

Adult Level 1-10

MonLevel 1-5 8.00-8.30pmLevel 6-10 8.00-8.30pm

ThursLevel 1-5 8.00-8.30pmLevel 6-10 8.00-8.30pm

SatLevel 1-5 10.00-10.30amLevel 6-10 9.30-10.00am

SunLevel 1-4 10.00-10.30amLevel 5-10 9.30-10.00am

Adult Advanced

Mon 8.00-8.30pm

Thurs 8.00-8.30pm

Sat 10.00-11.00am

Sun 9.30-10.00am

PLeASe NOTe:

• Due to the high number of people attending our courses, it is advisable to arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your course to ensure you have enough time to collect your skates from skate hire and put them on. • Some levels with the similar criteria may be merged together depending on participant numbers • All courses need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance or will incur a £2 late booking fee• Witheachlessonwedoofferacomplimentaryskatingsessionforthe person enrolled, as a gesture of good will on the day of the course. We do advise that if the skater is a beginner and under the age of 8 they are accompanied by an adult.

Days and Times of Child Courses

Pay on the Day Courses (during July and August only)We have introduced a Pay on the Day option for the months of July and August only. This is to enable people that may be going away during this time to still attend the courses without a huge outlay. Courses can be booked at reception or over the phone by debit or credit card. There will be a £1 charge for the use of credit cards. Please speak to reception if you require any further details.

Children Level 1-10

FriLevel 1&2 5.30-6.00pmLevel 3,4 & 5 5.30-6.00pmLevel 6-10 5.30-6.00pm

SatLevel 1&2 10.30-11.00amLevel 3,4 & 5 10.00-10.30amLevel 6-10 9.30-10.00am

SunLevel 1-4 10.00-10.30amLevel 5-10 9.30-10.00am

AcademySat Junior 1.15-2.00pm

Toddlers

Fri 5.30-6.00pm

Sat 10.30-11.00am

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