Paradice Skate School classes are designed for beginner to
advanced skaters from the ages of 4 years up - you're never too old
to start. Our most mature beginner started at the age of 65.
To provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment to increase
the following attributes;
- Self Confidence - Social interaction - Technical skills.
Progressing through our classes can branch into 3 different Ice
Sports at either a recreational or competitive level: Speed
Skating, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating
(Singles/Pairs/Dance/Synchro).
Class time is 60 minutes, for the "Children and All Ages:
classes there will be a group warm up involving all the skaters.
This is necessary to increase blood flow to muscles to prevent
injuries. Instruction on skills is from the National Skate School
Syllabus called "Kiwi Skate". The last portion of the class is
dedicated to fun games and activities. Maximum number of skaters to
each coach is 15.
Held during each school term; At Avondale every Tuesday, 5-6.30
pm; And at Botany Downs every Tuesday 5pm-6.30pm and Thursday from
3.45pm-5.30pm. We recommend these sessions to practice skills
learned from lessons.
Discounted cost to current skate school students = $8.50 for all
ages including skate hire. Usual admission rate is $12 for Children
12yrs & Under, and $16.00 for Adults 13yrs+. Your friends and
family can skate with you on this session, as it is open to the
public at the normal admission and skate hire rate.
If a skater misses a lesson due to sickness or injury, they can
make a lesson up on another class day during the same term. Or a
free pass to a public session up to the value of $16.00 can be
issued in lieu of the missed lesson. All lessons need to be made up
before the end of term as credits do not carry over to the next
term. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
It is ideal to bring along gloves or mittens, long pants, thick
socks and sweatshirt/jumper. Some like to wear a light jacket, but
in general, active wear clothing with a little stretch is
suitable.
Skate hire is included in course fees. Sizes range from Toddlers
(baby size 7) up to men's size 14. When skaters have their own
skates they usually find it easier to progress, and coaches can see
a marked improvement.
Skater should be able to wiggle toes, yet there should be no
slipping of the foot within the Skate.
Skates should be laced snug and comfortable right to the top of
boot.
The skate should be tied fairly firmly from the toes to the hooks,
and from the hooks to the top. Laces should not be pulled so tight
that circulation is being effected. There should be enough
flexibility in the boot to feel comfortable when knees are
bent.
Enrolment
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form.