Private STARskate

The Facts:

AGES: 5 years & Up

STRUCTURE: Skill, Tests, Achievement, Recognition is what STARskate is all about!
The STARskate program is designed to help skaters achieve maximum personal growth and figure skating potential. It also offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Freeskate and Interpretive Skating. This program provides one on one instruction and teaches figure skating skills in a private/semi private lesson. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Stroking is strongly recommended as it will help enhance your edges and body relationship. PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS ARE BOOKED IN 15 MINUTE INTERVALS. ALL FEES ARE PAID TO THE CONTRACTED COACH/DANCE PARTNER! Please book your coach early to avoid disappointment. Check our Coaches page for credentials and contact info.

PROPER SKATING ATTIRE & EQUIPMENT: We recommend that you purchase:

* Single bladed, leather lace up skates FIGURE skates
* DO NOT purchase the style of skates that have one or two straps instead of the laces.
* Please wear yoga pants, leggings or skating dress or skating skirt (wear skating tights with skating dress/skating skirt) for easy movement of the body. NO jeans as this restrict movement.
* CSA approved hockey or skating helmet are OPTIONAL.
* When purchasing new or used skates, please make sure to sharpen them as they DO NOT come sharpened.
* Long hair pulled into a bun or ponytail.
* Gloves are MANDATORY as they will protect your hands from the cold.
* Water bottles are a MUST have at the boards.

Recommended Skate Shops

United Cycle: 10323 - 78 Avenue – Ask for Norm, Leanne or Lee
Pro Skate: 16972 - 111 Avenue or 9212 - 51 Avenue

***Please purchase and sharpen skates only at these shops as they are trained professionals that will properly fit your skaters with the proper skates***

COST:

Federation Skating Club Members (Home Club)

Drop-In Fees

*You need to provide proof of a CURRENT Skate Canada Membership to get the drop in rate and allowed on the ice*
**DROP-INS: Money to be given to a Federation Skating Club Member before you step onto the ice. Also you pay for what you use and all PAYMENT is due on at the beginning of your session**

SCHEDULE Oct to Dec 2012 & Jan to Mar 2013

Private STARskate - FSC Members ICE FEES = 10 wks $50.00 CAD ICE FEES = 20 wks $100.00 CAD Stroking = 20 wks $65.00 CAD DONATION - Non-refundable $100.00 CAD

Private STARskate - Non-FSC Members ICE FEES = 10 wks $100.00 CAD ICE FEES = 20 wks $200.00 CAD Stroking = 20 wks $65.00 CAD

CHECKLIST:

• Filled in REGISTRATION form legibly (one form per skater)

• *If online/mail payment: Included a copy of the emailed registration confirmation with your 2 Post-Dated cheques to be mailed to the FSC

• Have a CSA approved helmet, skates, guards & gloves

• Sharpened skates