The Huntsville Skating School & Training Academy
For information on our programs, please call (256)883-3773
Monthly Class Commitment Forms
July 2010
August 2010
The mission of the 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 all levels.
The objectives of the program are:
* To provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater
* To teach correct technique of the simple basic elements
* To promote health and physical fitness
* To enable all participants to achieve the skills necessary to either skate for fun the rest of their lives or to move competently into the US Figure Skating advanced test and/or competitive structure
Why should I join US Figure Skating Basic Skills?
1. Official learn-to-skate program of the national governing body for figure skating
2. Highest quality instruction
3. Fun, challenging and rewarding skating curriculum for all ages and abilities
4. Bridge to testing and competitive structure
5. Educational materials available for skaters, parents and facilities
6. Sports accident insurance coverage
7. The road to the OLYMPICS!
8. All for a $10 annual membership fee!
A. Sit and stand up with skates on, off the ice
B. Sit and stand up on the ice
C. March in place
D. March forward, 8-10 steps
E. March, then glide on two feet
F. Dip in place
A. March followed by a long glide
B. Dip while moving
C. Backward wiggles, 6 in a row
D. Forward two foot swizzles
E. Rocking horse, one forward and one backward swizzle action
F. Two-foot hop in place (Optional)
A. Forward skating, 8-10 steps
B. Forward one-foot glide, right and left
C. Forward two foot swizzles, 4-6 in a row
D. Backward two foot swizzles, 4-6 in a row
E. Forward snowplow stop with skid
F. Curves
A. Sit on ice and stand up
B. March forward across the ice
C. Forward two-foot glide
D. Dip
E. Forward swizzles, 6-8 in a row
F. Backward wiggles, 6-8 in a row
G. Snowplow stop, one foot or both
H. Rocking horse, 2-3 in a row
I. Two-foot hop in place (Optional)
A. Forward one-foot glides, right and left
B. Backward two-foot glide
C. Backward swizzles, 6-8 in a row
D. Two-foot turn from forward to backward in place
E. Moving snowplow stop
F. Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps in a straight line (slalom-like pattern)
A. Forward stroking showing correct use of blade
B. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, 6-8 consecutive, clockwise and counter clockwise
C. Moving forward to backward two0foot turn, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. Backward one-foot glides, right and left
E. Forward slalom
F. Two-foot spin up to two revolutions
A. Forward outside edge on a circle, right and left
B. Forward inside edge on a circle, right and left
C. Forward crossover, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. Forward outside three-turn from a standing position, right and left
E. Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counter clockwise
F. Backward stroking
G. Backward snowplow stop, right and left
A. Backward outside edge on a circle, right and left
B. Backward inside edge on a circle, right and left
C. Backward crossovers, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. Beginning one-foot spin up to three revolutions, optional entry and free-foot position
E. Hockey stop
F. Side toe hop, both directions
A. Forward inside three-turn from a standing position, right and left
B. Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, clockwise and counter clockwise
C. T-stop, right or left
D. Bunny hop
E. Forward arabesque on a straight line, right or left
F. Forward lunge, right or left
A. Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position, right to left and left to right
B. Backward outside edge to forward outside edge transition on a circle, right and left
C. Ballet jump, right or left
D. Backward crossovers to a backward outside edge (landing position), clockwise and counter clockwise
E. Forward inside pivots, right and left
A. Moving forward outside three-turn on a circle, right and left
B. Moving forward inside three-turn on a circle, right and left
C. Combination move: Forward crossover (2) into forward inside Mohawk, step down and cross behind, step into backward crossover (1) and step to forward inside edge, repeat three times, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. One foot upright spin, optional entry and free foot position
E. Waltz jump
F. Mazurka, right or left
A. Advanced forward stroking
B. Basic forward outside and forward inside edges, 4-6 consecutive
C. Advanced back outside three turns, clockwise and counter clockwise, right and left
D. Scratch Spin from back crossovers, minimum three revolutions
E. Waltz jump from 2-3 back crossovers
F. Half flip
A. Basic back outside and back inside edges, 4-6 consecutive
B. Forward outside and forward inside spirals, clockwise and counter clockwise, right and left
C. Continuous forward progressive chasse sequence, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. Waltz threes
E. Beginning back spin, two revolutions in position
F. Waltz jump, side toe hop, waltz jump sequence
G. Toe loop
A. Forward and backward crossovers in figure eight pattern
B. Waltz Eight
C. Advanced forward swing roles, 4-6 consecutive
D. Backward inside three turn, clockwise and counter clockwise
E. Backspin with free foot in crossed leg position, minimum of three revolutions in position
F. Salchow
G. Half Lutz jump
H. Waltz jump/toe loop combo or Salchow/toe loop combo
A. Spiral Sequence: Forward inside Spiral, Forward inside Mohawk, Backward outside Spiral, clockwise and counter clockwise
B. Forward Power three turns, right and left
C. Continuous backward progressive chasse sequence on a circle, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. Sit Spin, three revolutions
E. Loop jump
F. Waltz jump/Loop jump combination
A. Backward outside three turn, Mohawk into three backward crossovers, repeat three times, clockwise and counter clockwise
B. Spiral sequence - Forward outside spiral, forward outside three turn, one backward crossover, back inside spiral, clockwise and counter clockwise
C. Forward outside slide chasse swing roll sequence, 3-6 times, alternating feet
D. Camel spin, minimum of three revolutions
E. Forward upright spin to back scratch spin, three revolutions on each foot
F. Loop/loop jump combination
G. Flip jump
H. Waltz jump/falling leaf/toe loop jump sequence
A. Alternating back crossovers to back outside edges
B. Five step Mohawk sequence, clockwise and counter clockwise
C. Camel/Sit spin combination, minimum of two revolutions on each foot
D. Split jump/Stag jump
E. Walt jump/ Half loop/Salchow jump sequence
F. Lutz jump
G. Axel - walk through, preparation, jump
A. Falling and recovery
B. Forward strides and gliding
C. Forward swizzles, 4-6 in a row
D. Backward skating
E. Backward swizzles, 4-6 in a row
F. Forward one-foot glides, one time skater’s height, right and left
G. Two-foot turns in place
H. Snowplow stops, one foot or both
I. Forward curves on two feet
J. Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, 4-6 in a row, clockwise and counter clockwise
A. Forward stroking
B. Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, 4-6 in a row, clockwise and counter clockwise
C. Moving two-foot turns on a curve, clockwise and counter clockwise
D. Forward edges on a circle, outside and inside, clockwise and counter clockwise
E. Forward crossovers, clockwise and counter clockwise
F. Backward one-foot glide, right or left
G. Forward pivot
H. Forward chasses on a circle
A. Backward edges on a circle, outside and inside, clockwise and counter clockwise
B. Backward crossovers, clockwise and counter clockwise
C. Inside Mohawk, either direction
D. Basic forward outside and forward inside edges, 4-6 consecutive
E. Forward progressives
F. Beginning two-foot spin
G. Backward snowplow stop, right or left
A. Forward three-turns, outside and inside, right and left
B. Perimeter stroking with crossover end patterns
C. Forward outside to inside change of edge sequence
D. Alternate backward crossovers with two-foot transition
E. Footwork sequence: 3-5 forward crossovers to an inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward inside the circle and repeat
F. Power three-turns, one direction onlyin
G. Backward chasses on a circle
Which class should I take?
Beginner - Bridge classes are for skaters new to the ice. Included is 30 minutes of instruction provided for Basic Skills through beginner freestyle and 30 minutes of supervised practice. The skater is tested every 6-8 weeks and advances through Basic Skill Levels 1-8, then continues with Bridge freestyle, Levels 1-6. In addition to classes, a skater can choose to take private lessons from an HSSTA sanctioned instructor.
Adult Class is for skaters ages 13+ who want to get started with Basic Skills and progress through Bridge Freestyle. It's never too late to learn!
Tots Class is specifically for children ages 3-5 years old. It allows them to learn the basic skating skills and allows the younger skater the opportunity to become comfortable on the ice.
Figure Skating Class Schedule
Time |
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| 10:20 -
11:20 |
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Sa |
Beginner/Adult Class |
| 12:15 -
1:15pm |
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TH |
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Tots Class |
| 4:45 -
5:45pm |
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W |
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Beginner/Bridge Class |
| 5:45 -
6:45pm |
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Adult Class |
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Please sign up at the
Municipal Ice Complex or call 256-883-3773 for more information.
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