Peak performance Skating Academy

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Figure Skating Brochure

! -Basic Skills US Figure Skating Program

! -Graded Lessons for Beginners to Advanced

! -Professional Certified Coaching Staff

! -Specialty on ice and off ice Conditioning Classes

! -Competitive, Pre-Competitive, and Recreational Programs

Jackson Hole

PEAK PERFORMANCE SKATING ACADEMY2012/13 Learn to Skate Program

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PEAK PERFORMANCE SKATING ACADEMY

OUR MISSIONThe mission of the

Peak Performance Skating Academy

is to provide a friendly,

comfortable and fun learning

environment for skaters of all

ages and abilities to learn the

basics of ice skating. We use a

science based approach to

teach the fundamentals of

balance and edge control. Our staff is trained in the basics of biomechanics, the sports science field that applies the laws of mechanics and physics to human performance.

We use this knowledge to help each skater reach his or her full potential on the ice.

The mission of the USFS Basic Skills Program is to provide a goal-oriented program that encourages ice skating at all levels and to enhance the quality of skating skills at these levels.

HAVE FUN, SKATE WELL, PLAY FAIR!


Semester DATESWe offer two SEMESTERS this year.

Semester 1Monday November 5 to Monday Dec. 21, 2012

*No classes Thurs. Nov. 22. and Fri. Nov 23.

Fall Testing: Monday Starting December 17.

Holiday Camp week:Jan 2-5 and New Years Exhibition to fallow

Semester 2Monday Jan. 7, 2013 to March 15, 2013

Winter Testing March 4-8

Ice Show:March 16 and 17

Practice schedule to come.

Freestyle IceMonday-Thursday

3-4 p.m.

Friday 7-8:30 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.

Sunday- 3-5 Until the end of January. Specific dates will come out during the sign up for show.


CLASS SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, On-Ice and Off-ice Classes

Monday ! 4:10-4:30 Practice All Levels

! 4:30-5:00 Class! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8, Axel class.

! 5:00-5:30 Class ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8, Freeskate ! ! ! ! 1-7

! 5:35-6:05 Off-Ice Class! ! U.S. Bridge Program, Test ! ! ! ! ! & Competitive.

WEDNESDAY! 10:00-10:30 a.m. Class! ! Tots & Pre-School, Ages ! ! ! ! ! 3-6

4:10-4:30 Practice All Levels

! 4:30-5:00 Class! ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8, Moves in the ! ! ! ! ! Field, Power, and Footwork.

! 5:00-5:30 Class ! ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8, Freeskate ! ! ! ! ! 1-7

! 5:35-6:05 Off-Ice Class! Basic 6 and up


CLASS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Thursday, Friday On-ice Classes

TUESDAY

4:15-4:45 Practice!! ! ! Basic 6 and up and all privates

4:45-5:15 Class ! ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8

4:45-5:15 Class! ! ! ! Freeskate 1-7, Bridge Program, & USFS Testers

THURSDAY

4:15-4:45 Practice!! ! ! Basic 6 and up and all privates

4:45-5:15 Class! ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8

4:45-5:15 Class ! ! ! ! Freeskate 1-7, Bridge Program, & USFS Testers

FRIDAY

4:10-4:30 Practice/ Exhibition! ! 15 min Practice all levels then Exhibition

4:30 -5:00 Class! ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8, Skaters Workshop

5:00-5:30 Class! ! ! ! Tots, Basic 1-8, Freestyle 1-7

* Edge Development Workshop for Skiers – A combination of on-ice cross training and edge quality for skiers (All levels) 4 Weeks starting Nov. 30 through Dec. 21


CLASS DESCRIPTIONSSnowplow Sam 1 (previously Tot Beginner) age 3-5

This class is for young beginners that have never skated before. The class focuses on introducing young children to beginning skating skills in an atmosphere of fun, using games and ice-safe toys to help teach basic skills. Elements include proper falling and getting up, marching, gliding and forward swizzles.

Snowplow Sam 2 (previously Intermediate Tot) age 3-5

This class is for young children that have become familiar with skating. Skaters in Snowplow Sam 1 progress to this level. Elements include forward skating, one foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, curves and beginning snowplow stops.

Snowplow Sam 3 (previously Advanced Tot) age 3-5

Prerequisite: Snowplow Sam 2. Elements include forward pumps and stroking, advanced backward swizzles, one foot glides on a circle and beginning forward crossovers, backward pumps and backward stroking.

Basic 1 age 6 & up

This class is for those who have never skated or have never had formal lessons. Skaters will learn the very basics of figure skating, balance and forward and backward skating. Elements include falling and getting up, marching, two foot glides, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and beginning snowplow stops.

Basic 2 age 6 & upThis class has a prerequisite of Basic 1 and continues to teach the beginning elements of skating including: one foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, and snow plow stops. Other elements include two foot turns, one foot glides and backward two foot glides.

Basic 3 This class has a prerequisite of Basic 2. Elements include forward stroking, forward pumps, backward one foot glides, forward slaloms and beginning two foot spins.

Basic 4 This class has a prerequisite of Basic 3. Elements include forward inside and outside edges on a circle, forward crossovers, standing outside 3-turns, backward pumps, backward stroking and backward snowplow stop.

Basic 5 Prerequisite is Basic 4. Elements include backward inside and outside edges on a circle, backward crossovers, beginning one-foot spin, hockey stop and side toe hops.

Basic 6 Prerequisite is Basic 5. Elements include standing inside 3-turns, backward to forward turns, t-stops, bunny hops, forward lunge and forward spiral.

Basic 7 Prerequisite is Basic 6. Elements include standing inside mohawks, forward and backward edges on a circle, backward crossovers to backward edge glides, forward pivots and ballet jump.

Basic 8 Prerequisite is Basic 7. Elements include forward inside and outside 3-turns in a moving circle, combination moves of crossovers and edges, one-foot spin, waltz jump and mazurka jump.

*Upon successful completion of the Basic levels, skaters will advance into the Freeskate levels.

Freeskate Levels

Freeskate 1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Skaters will begin with 20-minutes of power skating, footwork and Moves in the Field and then divide by levels for 30-minutes of instruction for level-specific maneuvers.

Freeskate 1

Elements include advanced forward stroking, forward outside and inside edges, backward outside 3-turns, scratch spin, waltz jump and half flip jump.

Freeskate 2

Elements include backward outside and inside 3-turns, progressive chasse sequence, waltz 3’s, beginning back spin, waltz-side toe-waltz jump and toe-loop jump.

Freeskate 3

Elements include forward and backward crossovers in figure 8 pattern, waltz 8, advanced forward consecutive swing rolls, backward inside 3-turns, back scratch spin, salchow jump, half lutz jump and toe-loop combination jump.

Freeskate 4

Elements include spiral sequence, forward power 3-turns, backward progressive chasse, sit spin, loop jump and waltz/loop combination jump.

*Upon completion of Freeskate 4, skaters will be given an overall evaluation of skills and may be

invited into a USFS Bridge program consisting of both on and off-ice

training.

Freeskate 5

Elements include backward outside 3-turn to forward inside Mohawk sequence, spiral sequence, forward outside slide chase swing roll sequence, camel spin, forward to backward upright spin, flip jump, loop-loop jump combination and waltz-falling leaf-toe-loop jump combination.

Freeskate 6

Elements include alternate backward crossovers to backward outside edges, five-step mohawk sequence, camel-sit spin combination, split or stag jump, waltz-half-loop-salcow jump combination, lutz jump and walk-through axel jump.

Freeskate 7

Elements include reinforcement of maneuvers from Freeskate 6, axel jump and double salchow jump. Other spin and jump combinations will be introduced including double toe-loop jump, layback spin and flying camel spin.

Teens and Adults (age 14 and up)

follows a nationally recognized format which begins with the basic skills level. Adults are placed into small groups according to ability and progress from level to level at their own pace.



Specialty Classes

Moves in the field, Power and edge class

(must be Basic 5 level or above)

This class builds power, speed, control and edge quality for figure skaters, incorporating extension and posture. It also builds coordination and quick foot motion with this class filled with turns, steps, brackets, 3-turns, progressive and much more.

Skaters Workshop

(must be Basic 5 level or above)

This class is designed to teach skaters how to perform maneuvers to music. A fun class that helps skaters use their skills in a new, interpretive way.

Axel Jump

(waltz jump/ loop jump combination)

This class is solely designed to learn the axel and double axel jump

Off-Ice Conditioning Class

A great athletic work-out for the “whole skater” including strength training, endurance exercises and jump techniques.


Contract Ice/Private & Semi-Private lessons

Contract ice is available to skating academy and figure skaters. It is used for extra practice ice, semi-private and

private lessons. These lessons are a great way for skaters to get more individualized attention and to learn a broader

variety of skills. Coaches teaching on Contract ice must be on the Peak Performance Skating Academy staff or sign a guest Coach release form. Skaters are responsible for contacting a

private coach and paying the coaching fee. The limit is 22 skaters per contract. All skaters must follow the prescribed

traffic pattern.

Holiday CampThe JHPPSA will be holding a camp for the Bridge level and

up skaters. We will be bring in a couple of guest coaches in to incorporate Dartfish, Jump technique, Movement, Off-Ice

training skills, and training for the New Year performance. You will also be able to request specific goals to the Director to hone in on specific areas of interest. More information to

come.


ICE SHOWThe First Annual Spring Peak Performance Show will be held

March 16th and 17th.

Skaters are grouped together by age and test level. Each group performs a program choreographed to music. Skaters may keep the costume purchased for their group. There is

a separate production fee for the Peak Performance Show participation.

Any skating school member who is registered for Second Semester may participate in a group number. Practices begin

February and run for five to six weeks.

Participation forms will be available in December and must be turned in January 21st, 2012. Please note registration forms are due before winter session begins January 7th.

A list of the Special Number Policies (Solos, duets, etc.) is available in the Peak Performance Office. All skaters with Special Numbers must participate in both Fall & Winter

sessions.

A special number for skaters Freshman and up with the Hockey skaters will be on a separate registration form.

**********Please Note**********

All skaters wishing to participate in this year’s Ice Show will be measured for costumes. The tentative dates are January

22-28. Forms with payment will be collected at this time.


SKATING ACADEMY NOTES Program Features

1. Ages and levels may be combined when classes do not fill.

2. Class time may change due to class size.

3. The class size is limited to 10 skaters per instructor (Mainly specialty classes or Freestyle classes. Off-ice classes may be larger.)

4. Make up classes are allowed, but you must see the Director to give you a class permission slip for the specific day requested.

5. Lessons will not be cancelled due to weather.

6.

7. Basic Skills Testing is available to those skaters wishing to earn their badges. Tests will be given only at the end of each semester. Only tests taken at the Peaks Performance Skating Academy will be honored.

8. All skaters must be a Basic Skills member to participate. Membership runs from July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013. Membership fee is included in the registaration. Contact the JHPPSA arena office with questions. (307) 201-1066

9. Skaters should dress in layers, including long sleeves, long pants, and gloves or mittens.

10. Helmets are encouraged for skaters 6 and under.

11. Please Note the start of your class and report to your class area promptly.


CostsProrated group program fees for the Full Season and the First Semester

are as follows:

1. In addition to group lessons, individual skaters may purchase a season pass for access to the ice during all public and freestyle skating sessions, as well as for any independent private lessons. Season pass fees are $195 for individuals and $300 for families with multiple skaters.

2. The Peak Performance Skating Academy will offer a Holiday Skating Camp for participants that are in town during the week of January 3rd through the 5th with. The camp will culminate with an exhibition for parents and families to enjoy.

3. The Peak Performance Skating Academy will produce a Spring Performance in mid-March at the conclusion of the Ice Season. Participation in the Spring Performance will cost an additional $90 per participant. Students must be enrolled in the Full Season to participate in the Spring Performance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

To register for the Peak Performance Skating Academy, visit our new website at www.snowkingsec.com and navigate to the figure skating page. Follow instructions to complete the online registration form and to get more details on the weekly schedule and more detailed program information.

***Registration Note***

Confirmations will be sent by email only. Please make sure your email is correctly listed on the registration form. You will be notified if your class is full and placed on a waiting list. Class space is reserved with a registration form and payment.

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