Greetings!
Happy Spring, Skaters!
We hope you are enjoying your time on the ice! The Ice Zone is getting ready for the annual Spring Splash Figure Skating Competition - anyone can participate (see more information below)!
It's almost time to start thinking about the May/June Skating Stars session! Sign up by April 21 & receive 2 extra Public Skating Passes!
Thank you for choosing the Richmond Ice Zone's Chick-fil-A Skating Stars program!
Sincerely,
Gaby Corcoran, Skating Director
Julie Peacock, Assistant Director |
| SPRING SPLASH COMPETITION |
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 What is a Figure Skating Competition?
At the Ice Zone, we offer a fun & recreational way for skaters to experience a competition. Skaters are grouped by age & level and all do the same skills in their programs. Groups are kept to a maximum of 5 skaters & everyone receives a medal for their placement (Gold for 1st place, Silver for 2nd place, Bronze for 3rd place and Bronze for 4th & 5th place)!
To participate in the competition, skaters will need to take private lessons with a coach to put together a program that suits their level.
If you are interested in participating - talk to a coach to set up lessons or contact Gaby Corcoran ( gaby@richmondicezone.com). The deadline to enter is April 16th! Everyone is welcome to come & cheer on your friends on Saturday, May 19th at the Ice Zone! |
| What about skates? New, used or rental? |
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 The boots should provide a snug fit. A skate needs to be an extension of the foot, fit snugly, and be laced up properly. Look for these three factors in picking out a skate that fits you properly: your size and weight, skating ability and how many times a week you are planning to skate. If the boot does not fit properly or is too "broken in," it will not provide adequate support. Proper fit is essential for success in skating!
Basically, the fit should be snug, with the lacing pattern constant from toe to ankle. When you push your foot forward to touch your toe to the end of the skate, if you can put a finger inside the skate between the back of your foot and end of your skate, it is too big.
It is not always necessary to buy new skates, especially when first learning to skate. Used skates can be a great bargain...if you know what to look for. Look for a pair that still has a good amount of ankle support and still has room for more sharpening on the blades. If you are unsure of the quality of a pair of used skates, please ask the skating director or your instructor for some tips.
When purchasing new equipment, go to a reputable pro shop or sporting goods store and take the time to find a pair. Skates, like most sporting equipment, get more sophisticated as your ability increases. Most manufacturers produce a beginning boot that comes with a beginning blade.
If you choose not to invest in your own skates, rental skates will do just fine, too. When renting skates, ask for a pair of firm boots with adequate support and sharp blades.
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