Ice Skating, Ice Academy of Connecticut
Farmington Recreation in collaboration with the Ice Academy of Connecticut presents Learn to Skate Lessons.
If you're a new skater, or one who wants to sharpen their skills, continue learning through the learn-to-skate levels, or want to learn as a family, we have the class for you. We will be offering learn-to-skate, figure skating, hockey power skating, and tot classes this Fall for ages 2 - 99.
It is suggested you register your child for the class that you think works best, the Ice Academy of Connecticut can switch them into a different group on the first day of class if needed before getting on the ice; groups are not definitive. The Ice Academy of Connecticut will do what's best for the participants and will move them accordingly as they improve.
Tot Class (Ages 2&3)
In our Tot Class, skaters aged 2 and 3 will learn how to adjust to the ice, skate on their own, and practice basic skating skills through a warm and supportive environment. Parents are welcome to get on the ice with their tot, but it is not a requirement.
Learn to Skate, Level 1 (Ages 4+)
Learn to Skate (Level 1) is for children who are new skaters that have not stepped on the ice before or for skaters that have had no formal ice-skating coaching. Skaters will be grouped by / based on the age and level information; you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
Learn to Skate, Level 2 (Ages 4+)
Learn to Skate (Level 2) is for children who have participated in Learn to Skate prior or are currently in skating lessons. Skaters will be grouped by age and Learn to Skate levels based on the level information you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
Figure Skating (Ages 4+)
Figure Skating class is for skaters currently taking skating lessons or for skaters who have passed Learn to Skate levels 1-6. In this class, skaters will focus on stroking, beginner jumps, spins, and basic figure skating elements. Students will be grouped by level based on the level of information you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
Hockey Power Skating (Ages 4+)
Hockey Power Skating class is for players who have passed or completed all Learn to Skate / Learn to Play levels. In class, we will focus on the basics of skating skills, transitions, where power comes from in skating and how to improve it, body positions, and placement, along with how to transition skating skills into an actual game environment. Students will be grouped by level based on the level of information you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
Required Equipment:
- Jackson Figure Skates or Bauer Hockey Skates
- A helmet that covers the full head (bike helmet w/o slits, a ski helmet, an equestrian helmet, hockey helmet, or learn-to-skate helmet will suffice)
- Students must wear all black attire
Policies & General Information
Tot Class (Ages 2 & 3)
In our Tot Class, skaters aged 2 and 3 will learn how to adjust to the ice, skate on their own, and practice basic skating skills through a warm and supportive environment. Parents are welcome to get on the ice with their tot, but it is not a requirement.
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Learn to Skate, Level 1 (Ages 4+)
Learn to Skate (Level 1) is for children who are new skaters that have not stepped on the ice before or for skaters that have had no formal ice-skating coaching. Skaters will be grouped by / based on the age and level information; you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
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Learn to Skate, Level 2 (Ages 4+)
Learn to Skate (Level 2) is for children who have participated in Learn to Skate prior or are currently in skating lessons. Skaters will be grouped by age and Learn to Skate levels based on the level information you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
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Figure Skating (Ages 4+)
Figure Skating class is for skaters currently taking skating lessons or for skaters who have passed Learn to Skate levels 1-6. In this class, skaters will focus on stroking, beginner jumps, spins, and basic figure skating elements. Students will be grouped by level based on the level of information you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
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Hockey Power Skating (Ages 4+)
Hockey Power Skating class is for players who have passed or completed all Learn to Skate / Learn to Play levels. In class, we will focus on the basics of skating skills, transitions, where power comes from in skating and how to improve it, body positions, and placement, along with how to transition skating skills into an actual game environment. Students will be grouped by level based on the level of information you will fill out on your waiver one week before the start of class. This waiver is not a part of the sign-up information; the coaches will email that to you the week before the start of class.
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