SKATING PROGRAMS AT FAR
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Hockey
Junior Varsity Ice Hockey
This class teaches basic hockey skills – hockey stop, backward skating, stick and puck handling. Emphasis is on development of group interaction skills and teamwork. You must sign up for the entire hockey season to participate.
Sunday: 6:00-7:00 PM at the Birmingham Ice Arena, 2300 E. Lincoln.
Varsity Ice Hockey
Strengthens basic skating and hockey skills and overall knowledge of the game of hockey. Emphasis is on development of group interaction, skills, and teamwork. You must sign up for the entire hockey season to participate.
Saturday: 4:00--5:30PM at the Hazel Park Viking Arena, 1555 E. Woodward Heights.
Off-Ice Conditioning
Summer program for skaters and hockey players--group exercises to work on flexibility, conditioning and balance. Figure skaters will be doing some ballet. Workout clothing, mat and water bottle required. Held at the Birmingham YMCA.
Sunday: 5:00-6:00 PM Summer Semester Only
Figure Skating
Figure and speed skating classes are held at the Birmingham Ice Arena, 2300 E. Lincoln. Offered as a group activity only. Schedule and tuition by semester. See instructor for schedule.
Beginner Figure Skating
Introduction to ice skating. All athletes, regardless of ability, are welcome to join this class. We make provisions for any athlete who would like to try this sport. Teaches basic skating maneuvers and skills – snowplow and hockey stop, the correct way to fall and get back up, forward and backward swizzles, and basic stroking emphasizing balance and posture. Sunday: 5:00 - 6:00 PM on the studio ice.
Intermediate/Advanced Figure Skating
Instructor’s approval required for placement into this class which will have two sections. Further develops skating skills learned in Beginner Ice Skating. Please register promptly so we can assign your child to a group. Sundays, alternating between 3:00 and 4:00 and 4:00-5:00 on the studio and arena ice (a detailed schedule will be distributed on the first week).
Speed Skating
Instructor’s approval required for placement in this class. Must know basic skating maneuvers and skills. Sunday: 3:00-4:00 PM.
