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Learn to Skate

A great way to become familiar with Figure Skating.

 

 

Learn to Skate is part of the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation program at McMillen Ice Arena.  These are ongoing programs designed as groups lessons for children and youth.  You can register for these group lessons at McMillen Ice Arena or simply clicking on the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation logo below or call 427-6767 for more information.

 

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Skill Levels

 

Snowplow Sam 1-3

(ages 3-5) These levels are for the very beginner skater. Basics of skating will be introduced with fun and games.

Basic 1

(age 6 and up) Forward march and skating, stop and swizzles

Basic 2

One foot glides, backward skating and slalom

Basic 3

Forward stroking, 2 foot turn, backward and one foot glide

Basic 4

Forward crossovers, forward three-turn and backward stroking

Basic 5

Forward edges, backward crossovers and spin

Basic 6

Backward to forward turn, t-stop and bunny hop

Basic 7/8

Mohawk, ballet jump and pivet
Combination move, one foot spin and waltz jump

 

For Advance Figure Skating click below for the FWISC Advanced Figure Skating Schedule.