FRANKLIN BLADES SKATING SCHOOLNORFOLK BLADES SKATING SCHOOL
FRANKLIN BLADES SKATING SCHOOL
NORFOLK BLADES SKATING SCHOOL
Class Descriptions
 BEGINNER - FREESTYLE - Learn to Skate |
| Learn sound skating basics. Children are divided by
age & ability. Badges can be earned and purchased at testing time. 25 min. lesson/25 min. practice. |
| Ages: 4 years and older |
| Equipment: * Proper fitting single blade skates * Helmet for children 7 and under * All skaters must wear gloves/mittens * Class size: No more than twelve skaters per class. |
| ADVANCED FREESTYLE - FS Levels |
| Smaller classes for those working on the Freestyle Badges. Learn basics of jumping and spinning. May earn badges and work for a solo program if desired. Moves in the field also taught. |
| Ages: No Limit |
| Requirements: Passed Basic 5 and have recommendation of the director. |
| HOCKEY - Learn to Skate |
| Basic skating skills for the hockey player. ISI Hockey Basics program. |
| ADULT PROGRAM |
| When possible adults are grouped separately and have their OWN practice ice. Badges may be earned, if skaters wish to be tested. Some adults choose to do cometitive skating. |
| SKATING CAMP |
| Variety of skating activities, coaches and fun events. Ice Exhibition for the public at the end of the week. |
| All levels are accommodated. |
| POWER SKATING |
| Strong power skating drills to develop endurance and good edge quality. |
| Requirements: Basic 4 level or Hockey LTS level 1 |
| ICE DANCING - Interpretive |
| An introduction to the Preliminary, Pre-Bronze and Bronze Dances. An opportunity to learn interpretation of different kinds of music. |
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FREESTYLE |
| Advanced skaters: Ice purchased by the hour and is limited to 24 skaters. Private lessons may be TAKEN on this ice. |
| SYNCHRONIZED SKATING |
| * Introduction to Synchronized - Learn line, circle, and block
formations. TOE-PICKS BEGINNER TEAM - Learn synchronized basics. Compete locally and away. |
| * PIXIES - Synchronized Team - YOUTH Compete locally and away. |
| * BLADES - Advanced Synchronized Team - Advanced skaters perform intricate
moves to a variety of music. Compete locally and away - NY, Bay State Games, Chicago, etc. |
| * All teams perform at Showtime. |
| CULTURAL EXCHANGE - ENGLAND |
| Our sister team exchanges with us every other year. For those who like to travel and skate, form new friendships, this is for you. For info call: Dorothy M. Cunningham 508-528-9263 |