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Happy New Year!
January/February 2010
Basic Skills Newsletter |
| Greetings!
Happy New Year! Ice Skating is off to a great start in Richmond in 2010! The Olympics are just around the corner & skating will be in the spotlight. Be sure to watch and cheer on the USA!
The January/February classes have started, but you can still join and we will prorate your class fee. Please see the information below about our current and upcoming classes.
SNP Saturday Make up: Jan 30 class, make up during another regularly scheduled class. Feb 6 class, make up on March 6.
RIZ Saturday Make up: Jan 30 class, make up on Feb 20 at 9:15am, Feb 6 class, make up on Feb 27 at 9:15am. Both dates will still have the regularly scheduled 10:15am classes.
Sincerely,
Gaby Corcoran & Sue Sondej (RIZ)
Olga Mudrak & Lea Rizer (SNP) |
2010 Skating Stars Classes
Click on a rink to see the January/February class schedule:
More free introductory classes will be offered right after the Olympics! Tell your friends to sign up for the email alerts! We will be sending out more information and dates soon! |
2010 Competitions
Both the Ice Zone and SkateNation Plus will host competitions this spring!
April 24th: Rings around Richmond (SNP)
May 15 & 16: 9th Annual Spring Splash (RIZ)
Check with your group or private lesson coach about participating in these fun events! All levels and ages are welcome to participate.
Now is a great time to start taking private lessons (if you haven't already started) to get ready for the competition season!
If you would like to start private lessons, you can talk to your group lesson coach about how to get started or contact the skating directors and they will match you with a coach.
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Used Equipment Sales
These sales are a great opportunity to buy skates and clothing a wonderful prices! Great for the beginning skater!
Richmond Twizzlers Sale:Saturday, Feb, 27th at SkateNation Plus, 8:00am - 1:00pm |
| Buying Skates
With two consignment sales coming up, now is a great time to purchase (or upgrade) your skates!
What should you look for in a pair of used skates?
1) Condition - boots should be in good condition (no rotting leather or large creases). Scuffs on the boots are usually superficial & can be cleaned.
2) Size - Do not buy skates to grow into. Skates should be no more that 1/2 to 1 size larger than the skater normally wears. Remember - most skate sizes are different from street shoe sizes so it is best if the skater can try them on. When trying them on, wear the socks or tights that the skaters would normally wear when skating.
3) Make sure there is good ankle support. Having your own skates is no good if they can't hold up your ankles!
4) Lace up the skates when trying them on and make sure that the foot does not slide around in the boot. Also check that the heel does not move when the skater bends their knees.
5) A beginner pair of boots will probably come with blades. Ask if the seller knows how many times the blades have been sharpened. If the blades are too old and have been sharpened many times, they will need to be replaced.
Have fun skating with your new skates! Remember to take care of them and they will last for a long time! |
