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SO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS AFTER THE LEARN TO
SKATE PROGRAMS. WHERE DOES MY CHILD GO FROM
THERE.
If you are leaning towards Hockey you would want
to join our
ICE DOG PROGRAM 
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IF YOU ARE LEANING TOWARDS
ICE SKATING - PAIRS SKATING - SYNCHRONIZED
SKATING
THEN YOU NEED TO JOIN
SKATERS EDGE OF WEST MICHIGAN 
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So you want to become an Olympic Skater.
Once you have completed the Learn to Skate
Program you move into what as known as freestyle ice. This is
where you and your coach will go 1 on 1 to help you improve your
technique and abilities. Taking you to your next levels where
you will be taken to competitions and move forward to your Olympic
goals. Become part of our team and join the Skaters Edge of
West Michigan Club.
QUESTIONS CALL
US AT 616-738-0733 OR EMAIL SKATING DIRECTOR
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SNOWPLOW
SAM (AGES
3-5)
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LEARN
THE FUN-damentals of Skating!
So
you want to learn how to skate! You have come to the
right place. The Basic Skills is a program will help you learn
all the fundamentals of skating. It’s simply the
best way to start your child on the road to skating. Basic
Skills is a program designed by U.S. Figure Skating to be the best
beginning ice skating program that is fun, challenging and
rewarding. The curriculum is designed to keep skaters
enthusiastic about learning from the time they begin lessons until
the time they reach their goals. Objective:
Fun and Safe skating experience for beginners and advanced, teach
correct technique, coordination and balance.
The
US Figure Skating Snowplow Sam Levels are to help the pre-school age
skater develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to
maneuver on the ice. Our fun, friendly and knowledgeable
instructors will allow children to become comfortable on the
ice.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED: Gloves
/ Jacket (A BIKE HELMET IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED FOR THIS
CLASS)
QUESTIONS CALL US AT 616-738-0733 OR EMAIL SKATING
DIRECTOR
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LEARN TO
SKATE (AGES 6 & UP)
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LEARN
THE FUN-damentals of Skating!
So
you want to learn how to skate! You have come to the
right place. The Basic Skills is a program will help you learn
all the fundamentals of skating. It’s simply the best way to
start your child on the road to skating. Basic Skills is a
program designed by U.S. Figure Skating to be the best beginning ice
skating program that is fun, challenging and rewarding. The
curriculum is designed to keep skaters enthusiastic about learning
from the time they begin lessons until the time they reach their
goals. Objective: Fun and Safe skating
experience for beginners and advanced, teach correct technique,
coordination and balance.
BASIC
SKILLS 1-8 [Ask about the V.I.P.
program]
The
US Figure Skating Basic Skills levels 1-8 are the fundamentals of
the sport. Students will learn fundamental moves –forward
skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and
Mohawks. Upon completion of Basic 1-8 skaters will have the
knowledge to advance to the more specialized areas of
skating.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED: Gloves
/ Jacket (A BIKE HELMET IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED FOR THIS
CLASS
QUESTIONS CALL US AT 616-738-0733 OR EMAIL SKATING
DIRECTOR
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HOCKEY LEARN
TO SKATE (AGES 3 & UP)
 
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The
Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey
skating. In 4 badge levels, skaters will learn to maneuver
faster and be more agile on the ice. All elements will be
taught without a stick or puck as proper skating techniques are the
primary focus of the levels. Skaters will learn the necessary
fundamentals to be successful in game situations.
Hockey
1:
Proper stance, marching forward, forward gliding, dip, scooter
pushes, forward swizzles, snowplow stop, backward
skating.
Hockey
2:
Backward
stance, strides, one-foot glides, backward hustle, backward
swizzles, glide turns, moving snowplow stops.
Hockey
3:
Forward C-Cuts, hockey turns, forward slalom, forward stops &
starts, backward V-stop, lateral marching
crossovers.
Hockey
4:
Forward
one-foot pushes on a circle, forward crossovers, backward c-cuts,
backward one foot glide, mohawk, hockey stop.
EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED: Helmet,
Gloves, Shin Guards, Elbow Pads & Skates, A
face mask is strongly suggested.
Questions Call us at 616-738-0733
or email the Hockey Director
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Cross-Ice
Program
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Description: The Cross-Ice Hockey
Program is based on the model of practicing and playing hockey
across the ice surface as compared to practicing and playing
lengthwise along the full length of the ice surface. Players
will learn the skills necessary to move up and play in a league
while having an enjoyable time in a fun, exciting and competitive
environment.
The Objectives of the program
are:
Give every child a chance to play hockey
and experience a feeling of success
Create the same
exciting and fun environment as in a “real” game
Keep children excited
and motivated to continue playing hockey
STRUCTURE:
Tuesday: There will be 50-minutes of instruction Teams
will be developed after a draft skate and will be based on the
number of participants and age groups. Wednesday: 50-minutes
of cross-ice hockey. Skaters will work on
individual skating skills to enhance the ability to maneuver on the
ice faster and more agile.
Questions Call us at 616-738-0733
or email the Hockey Director
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