Greetings!
Summer is quickly passing by! I hope you have had the chance to stop by the Ice Zone and take a few laps - what a great way to exercise in the summer!
Space is still available for August skating classes & your fee can be prorated! Basic Skills lessons and Hockey U are great ways to keep your skills fresh.
Check out our website for information about our new Membership program for our Basic Skills Classes! Save money on a year's worth of lessons! Now is the time to start thinking about the upcoming season - hockey players can get ready for the leagues and figure skaters can prepare for the competition season. If you have any questions about how to get involved in either hockey or figure skating, call or email me and I will give you all the information! Stay cool,
Gaby Corcoran
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 T Stops
T Stops are a more advanced stop which uses the outside edge of the blade to bring the skater to a stop. Skaters should be confident doing a snowplow stop and should have tried the hockey stop before trying the T Stop.
A T Stop is done like its name - the skater places their foot in a "T" position (the back foot is turned out - not turned in). A skater should try to become comfortable in this position before trying it moving.
After becoming comfortable standing still, a skater should try this stop slowly at first, turning the stopping foot out and applying gentle pressure to the outside edge, creating a skid. (Be careful to not step on the back of your blade!) If a skater is using the inside edge of the stopping foot, that is an incorrect position.
Bending the knees can help a skater achieve the right foot position. The arms also need attention - they will need to be held out straight to help with balance.
This skills takes practice, especially to master it with both feet. Keep it up! The result will help you learn to use your edges in new ways! |
| SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES |
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The Ice Zone has camps & classes for all levels this summer!
Summer Basic Skills Classes - Weekly classes run all summer long at the Ice Zone! Continue working on your skills or join for the first time!
Freestyle Camp - August 18 - 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm. Skaters, Basic 8 & up, will participate in various figure skating related on ice classes (stroking, edges, artistry, etc...) and off ice conditioning and ballet.
Hockey U Summer Camp (at SkateNation Plus) - August 18 - 22, this camp is for beginning hockey players.
2009 Production Team - STOMP!
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| MYHL Sign ups! |
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 Sign up now for the Winter 2008/09 MYHL season!
Practices start soon - sign up now for early bird discounts!
Click your level for more information and to sign up!
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| Basic Skills Membership Class |
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 Save money this year on Group Lessons!
The Ice Zone is proud to introduce the 10 month membership plan! Check out the benefits and savings - click here! |
