Ways to register:

1. Register Online, Pay online and receive an extra public skating pass.
2. Best times to register at the rink: Saturdays 10:30 - 5:30, Sundays 2:00 - 5:30, Tuesdays 4:30 - 8:00
3. Drop off your hand written application with a check in the mail slot at the rink. (See mail slot at General Manager's door near the Admission desk.).
4. Mail in hand written application and payment.

SKATERS MUST BE at least 4 YEARS OF AGE.

	Oct 2009 - Aug 2010 8 week session Early registration	Oct 2009 - Aug 2010 8 week session	Sept/Oct '08 7 week session Early registration	Sept/Oct '08 7 week session
Class
Registration - all skaters	$15 Annual fee	$15 Annual fee	$15 Annual fee	$15 Annual fee
Snowplow 1-3	$155	$165	$136	$146
Basic 1-8	$155	$165	$136	$146
Hockey Intro + Intermed.	$155	$165	$136	$146
Adult 1-4	$155	$165	$136	$146
Freeskate 1-Super Skaters	$155	$165	$136	$146
Ice Dance	$155	$165	$136	$146
Intro To Synchronized	$110	$110	$110	$110
Exhibition Synch Team	$190	$190	$190	$190
Jr. Club	$185	$200	$185	$200
Ice Show	$35	$35	$35	$35
Parents On practice ice	$25 Annual fee	$25 Annual fee	$25 Annual fee	$25 Annual fee
Online registration	Additional skate pass	Additional skate pass	Additional skate pass	Additional skate pass
Sibling Discount, per additional skater	$5	$5	$5	$5
4 Session (8 month)	10%	10%	10%	10%

The Snowplow Sam® - Levels 1 through 3: AGES 4 - 5 (Click for more details)
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice.

Snowplow Sam 1: Sit and stand up on ice, March in place, Dip in place
Snowplow Sam 2: Dip while moving, Forward two-foot swizzles, Two-foot hop in place
Snowplow Sam 3: Forward skating, Backward swizzles, Curves

Basic Skills® Levels 1 through 8: AGES 6 and ABOVE. (Click for more details)
The Basic Skills are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves - forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating.

Basic 1: Sit on ice and stand up, March forward across the ice, Forward swizzles - 6-8 in a row, Backward wiggles - 6-8 in a row, Snowplow stop
Basic 2: Backward swizzles - 6-8 in a row, Two-foot turn from forward to backward in place, Moving snowplow stop, Forward alternating 1/2 swizzle pumps, in a straight line (slalom-like pattern)
Basic 3: Forward stroking, showing correct use of blade, Forward 1/2 swizzle pumps on a circle - 6-8 consecutive - clockwise and counterclockwise, Moving forward to backward two-foot turn - clockwise and counterclockwise, Two-foot spin - up to 2 revolutions
Basic 4: Forward edges, Forward crossovers - clockwise and counterclockwise, Backward snowplow stop - R and L
Basic 5: Backward edges, Backward crossovers - clockwise and counterclockwise, One-foot spin - up to 3 revolutions, optional entry and free foot position, Side toe hop - both directions
Basic 6: T-stop, R or L, Bunny hop, Forward arabesque/spiral on a straight line - R or L, Forward lunge - R or L
Basic 7: Forward inside open mohawk from a standstill position - R to L and L to R, Ballet jump - R or L, Forward inside pivots - R or L
Basic 8: Moving forward outside three-turn on a circle - R and L, Moving forward inside three-turn on a circle - R and L, One foot spin, optional entry and free foot position, Waltz jump, Mazurka - R or L

Adult - Levels 1 through 4: (Click for more details)
The adult curriculum is designed for the beginning adult skater. It will promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques. Divided into four levels, adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.

Adult 1: Falling and recovery, Swizzles, Backward skating, Two-foot turns, in place
Adult 2: Forward stroking, Forward crossovers - clockwise and counterclockwise, Backward one-foot glide, R or L, Forward pivot
Adult 3: Backward crossovers - clockwise and counterclockwise, Inside mohawk, either direction, Backward snowplow stops - R or L, Beginning two-foot spin
Adult 4: Forward three-turns, outside and inside, R and L, Footwork sequence, Power three-turns
Adult Freeskate: Freeskate elements for adults. Must have passed A4

Hockey: Age 5 and above. (Click for more details)
Must have passed Snowplow 3 or Basic 1. The hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus of the levels. All elements are taught without a stick or puck.
Participant will need hockey skates and an ice-approved certified hockey helmet.

Intro to Hockey: Teaches proper stance, basic forward and backward skating, gliding on two feet, forwards swizzles, snowplow stops. Backward stance, forward one foot glide, backward hustle and swizzles, glide turns, moving snowplow stops.
Intermediate Hockey: Teaches forward C-Cuts, hockey turns, forward slalom, forward stop and starts, backward V-stop, lateral marching crossovers. One foot pushes, forwards crossover glides and crossovers, backward C-Cuts and one foot glide, mohawk and hockey stop.

Free Skate - Must have passed Basic 8 or Adult 4. (Click for more details)
Teaches jumps, spins and footwork.
Free Skate 1: Advanced forward stroking, Scratch spin from back crossovers (minimum three revolutions), Half flip
Free Skate 2: Basic back outside and back inside consecutive edges, Waltz threes, Beginning back spin (two turns)
Super Skaters (FS 3+): may include Waltz eight, Salchow, Back spin with free foot in crossed leg position. Spiral sequence, Sit spin, Loop jump, Camel spin, Flip jump, Forward upright spin to back scratch spin, Alternating back crossovers to back outside edges, Camel/sit spin combination (five revolutions), Lutz jump

We offer group skating lessons for all skill levels, from children 4-years-old up to adult. This Basic Skills® structured program teaches the fundamentals of the sport for recreational skating and is a prerequisite for hockey and figure skating programs.

• The program is an eight-week course and includes 25 minutes of instruction, 25 minutes of practice ice, and two public session passes.
• Rental Skates are available in most sizes and are included in the group class fee.
• Limit 12-per-class except pre-schoolers - maximum five-per-class
• NO REFUNDS, credits, make-up classes, or pro-rating fees for missing classes unless the ice rink is closed.
• A $15 administrative fee will be charged for cancellation prior to the start of class. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment, and will give full refunds.
• Class Canceled: by the Skating School due to inclement weather will be replaced with Public Session passes in the dollar amount equivalent to the class missed. All cancellations will be posted on our website www.palisadesskatingschool.com and on Cablevisions News 12. There will also be a recording on the skating school phone line (845)535-3582. Please make sure to check if the weather report looks bad.
• Registration: Fill out Skating School Application Form by the session deadline to receive the early registration price of $155 per 8 weeks (after the deadline the price will be $165). Register online at www.palisadesskatingschool.com, and receive 1 extra free public session pass. There will be a $15 annual registration fee. Good from July 1 – June 30. This includes US Figure Skating basic skills membership and materials.
• Arrival: Be at the first lesson of a session 20 minutes ahead of time to complete enrollment and put on skates. Check in 10 minutes early for all subsequent classes.
• Equipment: Proper fitting skates are essential. They should be sharpened every 4 - 8 weeks. Rentals are available through the rink. Basic Skills® level 4 and above should buy skates. Ask us for guidance. Gloves should be worn at all times, and safety helmets for beginners are recommended. Light-weight socks are all that is necessary inside skates.
• Parents and guests: Please sit in the bleachers if you want to watch the lesson. No one is allowed to stand by the doors, glass or penalty boxes; children are easily distracted. Enrolled student only are allowed on the ice.
• Parents may pay $25-per-season to skate on Learn-to-Skate practice ice with their child!
• PRACTICE! To make progress, we suggest the student attend public sessions as often as possible. Schedules for each month can be found online at www.palisadesskatingschool.com

Ways to save on Group Lessons with Learn-to-Skate:

• Get 2 free Public Session guest passes when you renew your enrollment in the Palisades Center Skating School.
• Register and pay online at www.palisadesskatingschool.com to receive 1 extra free public session pass (must show online receipt at skating school desk)
• Family discount - get $5 off for second family member, $10 off for third family member.
• Pre-pay 4 sessions at once and earn a 10% discount (must register at rink with Christina to receive the discount)

2009/2010 SKATING SCHOOL
GROUP LESSON & EVENT SCHEDULE

Class Schedule - Sept through June

Class times subject ot change based on enrollment.

Session information