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ICE SKATING LESSONSWhat will I learn at my first ice skating lesson? Beginner Ice Skating LessonA ice skating lesson is a great way to get started on the ice. An ice skating instructor can enhance your first skating experience. By learning the proper methods, you or your child will find ice skating as a more enjoyable activity. Group lessons are great for children because it gets them unattached from their parents hip and allows them to socialize with other children. At the first lesson the ice skating instructor will demonstrate how to step onto the ice, balance techniques, how to fall properly, gliding and how to stop. Ice Skating EquipmentIce Skates Figure Skates A well constructed figure skate will be made from leather, have a lot of ankle support, padded tongue and stainless steel blade. The blade will be screwed onto the boot. Sharp triangular ripples will make up the front of the blade. This is known as the pick and is used for tricks like jumping. New skates are always sold unsharpened. Hockey Skates A hockey skate will have leather on the inside and covered with a durable exterior surface. The toe area should be made from a hard material like plastic for more protection of the toe. Look for strong angle support and a stainless steel blade to keep the skate from rusting. Girls and Woman’s Dress The outfit should be comfortable, snug but not too tight. Girls can where skating dresses, skirts and leotards. Skating Dresses A skating dress will provide a more elegant look for a girl or woman skater. It will help to show the body lines better while competing in a competition. The sleeves should fit snug and the skirt part should move more freely. Tip- Tights will finish the look of an outfit. Boys and Men’s Dress Boys will wear a simple top with stretch pants. The stretch pant allow for easier movement Blades There are two types of blades, one for ice-dance and one for free-skating. The blades should be sharpened regularly. Blade Protectors/Skate Guards They are covers that goes over the ice skating blades. The blade protector should be placed on whenever you are off the ice. They will save the edges of the blades from becoming dull. Ice Skating Bag Bags come in all types of styles and colors to keep your ice skates protected. Socks Having a proper fit in the skate starts with the socks. Don’t buy too heavy socks because they will add addition weight to your feet. Tip- Cotton socks are ideal because they are warm and allow your foot to breathe. Gloves Always wear glove or mittens because they protect your hands from frostbite. Gloves are available in all shapes and sizes. If you look hard enough, you can even find ones to match your clothing. Whitener Will keep your boots clean looking like new Soakers They are placed over the blades while storing. They are made from terry cloth and help absorb moisture from the blade. Protective equipment Consider a bike or hockey helmet to protect child or your head. Knee and wrist pads can be worn over jeans and a sweat shirt. Other Beginner Ice Skating Terms Dip Axis Crossover Rink Location-Call your local rink to find out where public sessions are available. They will be more then happy to tell you when begginner lesson classes are available. Cost- Group and private lessons are the choices that most public and private rinks have available. Beginner, intermediate and advanced lesson will be posted. Group lessons are cheaper and provide a social atmosphere to learn. Be expected to pay $15 to $35 dollars for a group lesson. Ask if there if is a discounted rate for a total amount of classes. A private lesson will be more expensive ranging from $25 to $50, however if may be worth it because the instructor will provide more personal attention for the student. |
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