QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL FREESTYLE SESSIONS ARE DETERMINED
BY U.S. FIGURE SKATING STANDARD FREESKATE TEST PASSED (UNLESS
STATED BELOW)
OPEN FS: (Open Freeskate) Open to all skaters who have passed Basic 6 and above. Skaters lower than Basic 6, must be accompanied by a coach for at least a portion of the freestyle session.
JUV-SR FS: (Juvenile-Senior Freeskate) Skaters who have passed Juvenile Freeskate and above, Juvenile Pair test or higher. Adult skaters who have passed the Adult Silver Freeskate test or higher. Dancers who have passed all the Pre-Bronze dances and above.
Teams: Qualifications for freestyle sessions are based on pair or free dance level passed by at least one member of the team.
Ice Den Directors reserve the right to place skaters in appropriate levels regardless of their test record.
FREESKATE 1-JUV FS: (FREESKATE 1-JUV FS) Skaters must have passed Pre-Freeskate(Basic 7/8) and may have passed Juvenile Freeskate test. Skaters at levels lower than Basic 6, must be accompanied by a coach for at least a portion of the session.
SUMMER SPECIALTY 2: (Summer Specialty 2 ) Monday-Thursday 1:15-1:45 PM
For skaters passed Preliminary Moves Test through Senior Freeskate. Power and Edge Class Combined
Power Class:In this class we will utilize drills & technical exercises to improve power & speed. These drills will help skaters develop knee & ankle rhythm, proper weight transfer and agility to achieve greater power on the ice.
Edge Class: Involves music and edge work, helping skaters understand the importance of controlled, sustained edges. Developing an understanding of the importance of patterns using small group tracking.The class embraces all the different edges, turns and steps fundamental for skating skills/transitions.
OPEN SPEED SKATING SESSIO: (OPEN SPEED SKATING SESSION) GEAR Required:
Ice speed skates, helmet (hockey, bike, inline and skateboarding acceptable), gloves and skating gear/apparel that has long sleeves and long pants so that there is no exposed skin.
Recommended: Neck guard, eye protection , knee, shin and elbow pads.
1. Skating direction is counter-clockwise.
2. Skaters should skate under control at all times. Keep a safe speed taking into consideration ice conditions, padding and crowd.
3. Faster skaters shall overtake slower skaters on the OUTSIDE.
4. Slower skaters, skaters resting shall skate on the INSIDE of the track.
5. Skaters shall only rest in the middle of the center ice face-off circle. No resting permitted on outside boards.
6. Skaters shall minimize crossing the track to enter and exit the ice surface and will wait until track is safe.
7. Skaters must follow all directions by rink staff, including but not limited to, stopping for instruction, races, rest breaks or to allow a fellow skater to recover from a fall.
8. Pads may or may not be provided in specific areas of the track. Skaters shall adjust their speed accordingly to remain safe for conditions.
9. All ice surface access doors must remain closed at all times during the session.
Speed Skating is intended as a track sport and not a physical contact sport. Any intentionally aggressive behavior on the ice may result in lost ice privileges without refund. The Ice Den Scottsdale and Ice Den Chandler reserves the right to revoke participation and registration privileges for any future Ice Den programs as the result of unacceptable conduct.
INTERMEDIATE-SENIOR FS: ( Intermediate-Senior Freeskate) Skaters who have passed the Intermediate Freeskate test and above, Intermediate Pair test and above, Dance teams that have passed Intermediate Free dance test or higher. Adult skaters who have passed the Adult Gold Freeskate test or higher. Dancers who have passed all the Pre-Silver dances or the Intermediate solo Freedance test.
Teams:Qualifications for freestyle sessions are based on pair or free dance level passed by at least one member of the team.
Ice Den Directors reserve the right to place skaters in appropriate levels regardless of their test record.
BALLET CLASS 2: (Ballet Class 2) A class designed for figure skaters with ballet experience.
Classes held in the Ice Den's Ballet Room- Upstairs in Coyotes Rink-south end. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girls hair must be tied back, bun recommended.
Class will emphasize standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head-arm positions. Classes will be taught by Jaclyn Levine.
BALLET CLASS 1-SUMMER: (Ballet) Open to all skating levels. All ages welcome. Ballet experience not necessary. Classes held at the Ice Den Ballet Room. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girl's hair must be tied back, bun recommended.
Class will emphasize standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head/arm positions.
BALLET CLASS 1: (Ballet Class 1) Open to all skating levels. All ages welcome. Ballet experience not necessary. Classes held in the Ice Den's Ballet Room- Upstairs in Coyotes Rink-south end. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girls hair must be tied back, bun recommended.
Class will emphasize standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head/arm positions. Classes will be taught by Jaclyn Levine.
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS: (Summer Exhibitions) Available for all levels. Perform your program on the ice by yourself with your competition outfit on. We suggest you to use the freestyle session before to warm-up. Once everyone has performed, any ice time left over will be used as a freestyle session for the exhibition skaters. Intermediate to Senior levels skaters must do their short program.
BALLET CLASS 2: (Ballet Class 2) Open to all skating levels with ballet experience. Classes held in the Ice Den's Ballet Room- Upstairs in Coyotes Rink-south end. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girls hair must be tied back, bun recommended.
Class will emphasize standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head-arm positions. Classes will be taught by Jaclyn Levine.
EXTREME STRETCH 1: (EXTREME STRETCH 1) For all level skaters ages 6-10 yrs. Taught by Julia Blackman and will focus on stretching and flexibility for figure skaters. A mat is mandatory- please! The Class is held in the Ice Den's Ballet Room. We work on core strength. To warm up and work on flexibility along with the strength to be able to hold the positions with control.
EXTREME STRETCH 2: (EXTREME STRETCH 2) For all level skaters ages 11 and up. Taught by Jaclyn Levine and will focus on stretching and flexibility for figure skaters. A mat is mandatory- please! The Class is held in the Ice Den's Party room in the Coyotes Rink. We work on core strength. To warm up and work on flexibility along with the strength to be able to hold the positions with control.
SUMMER SPECIALTY 1: (Summer Specialty 1 ) Monday-Thursday 9:15-9:45 AM
For skaters passed Basic Skills Level 8 through Juvenile Freeskate. Jumps, Spins, Field Moves, Program Components, Footwork classes combined. Ice Den Directors reserve the right to place skaters in appropriate levels regardless of their test record.
BALLET CLASS 3: (Ballet Class 3) By invitation only through Jaclyn Levine. Skaters must be age 13 and over and have passed level 2 ballet. Classes held in the upstairs Apex Room at the Ice Den Scottsdale. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girls hair must be tied back, bun recommended.
Class will emphasize standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head-arm positions. Classes will be taught by Jaclyn Levine.
SUMMER FIGURES/TURNS : (Summer Figures/Turns ) Friday 9:30-10:00 AM
For skaters passed Basic Skills Level 8 through Senior Freeskate
This class is designed to introduce basic turns, edges, balance & posture. Skaters will learn & practice the concepts of long & short axis, skating side & free side, inside & outside edges, & balance points on the blade. This class will advance into steps & turns required in the IJS system, as well as develop clusters from basic to difficult.
SUMMER OFF-ICE JUMPS 1: (SUMMER Off-Ice Jumps 1) Monday 10:00-10:45 AM
For all skaters who have passed Preliminary FS Test and below who are working on single jumps (including axel), and double jumps, and single/double jump combinations. Classes held at the Ice Den Scottsdale- Upstairs in the Apex Rink workout space. Skating or exercise attire only. TRAINING SHOES (sneakers, running shoes) and JUMP ROPE ARE MANDATORY. Classes will focus on jumping techniques, rotation and landing positions. Taught by Ice Den PSA Rated coaches.
FS ELITE CONDITIONING 1: (Summer Elite Conditioning 1) Strength and conditioning program for figure skaters. Open to all levels of skaters ages 9-12. Classes held at the Ice Den Scottsdale- Upstairs in the Apex Rink workout space. Skating or exercise attire only. Training shoes (sneakers, running shoes) are mandatory. Classes will focus on strength, power and cardiovascular conditioning for skaters. This class will be taught by Ice Den Director of Sports Performance Shane Harvey.
FS ELITE CONDITIONING 2: (Summer Elite Conditioning 2) Strength and conditioning program for figure skaters. Open to all levels of skaters ages 13 and over. Classes held at the Ice Den Scottsdale- Upstairs in the Apex Rink workout space. Skating or exercise attire only. Training shoes (sneakers, running shoes) are mandatory. Classes will focus on strength, power and cardiovascular conditioning for skaters. This class will be taught by Ice Den Director of Sports Performance Shane Harvey.
SUMMER STRETCH 1: (Summer Extreme Stretch 1) Friday 10:15-11:00 AM
Taught by Jaclyn Levine and will focus on stretching and flexibility for figure skaters. A mat is mandatory! Classes held in the Apex Arena Upstairs area. We work on core strength. To warm up and work on flexibility along with the strength to be able to hold the positions with control.
SUMMER STRETCH 2: (Summer Extreme Stretch 2 ) Friday 11:45 AM-12:30 PM For all skaters who have attended extreme stretch classes in the past. Taught by Jaclyn Levine and will focus on stretching and flexibility for figure skaters at a more advanced level. Stretches and core work will advance. Complexity of stretches will work towards the positions needed for skating (Ex. Biellmann, Sasha, spirals, lay backs etc.) A yoga mat is mandatory! Classes held in the Apex Rink Upstairs area.
PRELIM-SR POWER/EDGE: (Prelim FS and Up Specialty Class) For skaters passed Preliminary FS and Up.
Power & Edge Class
In this class we will utilize drills & technical exercises to improve power & speed. These drills will help skaters develop knee & ankle rhythm, proper weight transfer and agility to achieve greater power on the ice.
This class will also help skaters understand the importance of controlled, sustained edges. Developing an understanding of the importance of patterns through the use of small group tracking aka birding. Embracing all the different edges, turns and steps fundamental for skating skills/transitions.
SUMMER DANCE & MOVES SESS: (Summer Dance & Moves Session) THIS SESSION IS FOR ICE DANCING AND MOVES IN THE FIELD ONLY.
ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
SUMMER OFF-ICE JUMPS 2: (Summer Off-Ice Jumps 2) Monday 11:45-12:30 PM
For all skaters who have passed the Pre-Juvenile FS Test and above who are learning and mastering all double jumps (including double axel), triple jumps, and double/triple jump combinations. Classes held at the Ice Den Scottsdale- Upstairs in the Apex Rink workout space. Skating or exercise attire only. TRAINING SHOES (sneakers, running shoes) and JUMP ROPE ARE MANDATORY. Classes will focus on jumping techniques, rotation and landing positions. Taught by Ice Den PSA Rated coaches.
SUMMER BALLET 1 & 2 : (Summer Ballet 1 & 2 ) WEDNESDAY 10:00-10:45 AM
A class designed for figure skaters of all levels. The instructor will start to advance ballet 1 skills and work towards a level II syllabus. Classes are held in training space -upstairs in Apex Arena.
Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girls hair must be tied back, bun recommended. Class will emphasize more complex combinations, and coordination, musicality, stretch and strength, extensions and control along with further developing standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head-arm positions. Classes taught by Jaclyn Levine.
SUMMER BALLET 2 & 3: (Summer Ballet 2 & 3) WEDNESDAY 11:45-12:30 PM
Open to all skating levels with previous ballet experience. Classes held at Ice Den Scottsdale- Upstairs in the Apex Rink workout space. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girl's hair must be tied back, bun recommended. Class will emphasize standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance and head/arm positions. There will be more focus on the quality of movement and attention to detail. Combinations will start to become more complex. Musicality, stamina, stretch and strength will be incorporated into the class while developing artistry. Classes taught by Jaclyn Levine.
JR./COLLEGE HOCKEY GROUP: (JR./COLLEGE HOCKEY GROUP) This group will consist of Elite hockey players that play at the Jr or Collegiate level. This program is designed to target muscular strength, hypertrophy, power and conditioning. This session will include a heavy emphasis on injury prevention, flexibility, plyometric training and nutrition. Sessions would run from 8am to 9:30am Monday through Friday.
CAHA MIDGET 16 + GROUP: (CAHA MIDGET 16 + GROUP) This group will be composed of any AAA/AA hockey players ranging from 16 to 18 years old. This program is designed to target muscular strength, plyometrics and core development. This session will also include balance, agility, flexibility and injury prevention. Sessions will be offered from 1:30pm to 2:30pm and 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday through Friday. (01to 04 birth years)
CAHA 15O/BANTAM MAJOR GRO: (CAHA 15O/BANTAM MAJOR GROUP) This group is composed of AAA/AA hockey players aged 14 and 15. This program is designed to focus on muscular strength & endurance, core development and target overall relative strength. Sessions will be held from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday through Friday. (05 and 06 birth years)
CAHA PEEWEE/BANTAM MINOR: (CAHA PEEWEE/BANTAM MINOR) This group is composed of any AAA/AA hockey players ranging from ages 11-13 years old. This program will focus on overall total conditioning, balance and core development. Agility, and intro to plyometric training. Sessions will run from 7:30pm to 8:30pm Monday through Friday. (07 and 08 birth years).
DANCE- CREATIVE EDGE: (Summer Dance- Creative Edge & Movemen) Summer Dance- Creative Edge & Movement Class
Taught by Ice Den Dance Director of Dance- Todd Gilles. Open to all skaters Freeskate 4 and above. All ages are welcome!
Improve your skating skills in a fun, exciting class that will make you want to Dance on Ice! Skaters will learn footwork components including turns, twizzles, body movement, toes steps, stroking and expression of music.
DANCE-PATTERN DANCE: (Summer Dance- Pattern Dance Class) Summer Dance- Pattern Dance Class
Taught by Ice Den's Director of Dance- Todd Gilles. Open to all skaters Freeskate 4 and above. All ages are welcome!
Improve your skating skills in a fun, exciting class that skaters will be introduced to the first 6 ice dances of the USFS Ice Dance curriculum.
Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, Rhythm Blues, Cha Cha, Swing Dance, Fiesta Tango
RETURN TO THE RINK: (RETURN TO THE RINK) A special summer learn to skate class for all Basic 4-Preliminary level skaters.
Tuesdays and Thursdays July 7-30
Classes are limited to 30 skaters max and class levels may be combined. Masks are optional but gloves are mandatory.
Skaters must have their own skates.
Before your first class you MUST call admin at 480-598-9400 to renew your Learn to Skate USA registration fee of $16.00 valid through June 30, 2021 or go directly to https://www.icedenscottsdale.com/ to pay the fee.
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