ice practice is on Thursdays this year! 24-25'

Snowplow is designed for children ages 4-6. If they're 7 or older, they go into Basic Skills 1

IF you are new this year and your skater is 4-6, they can join Snowplow Sam Level 1 for just $25! Please email gabbi@graftonparks.com for registration instructions.

Snowplow Sam 1-4:

The Snowplow Sam levels are introductory classes divided into four progressive levels allowing children with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basic skills of skating. These classes are designed to help children six and younger develop the ABCs of movement: agility, balance, coordination and speed. The ABCs are essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. All classes will be taught in a safe and positive environment, incorporating fun and games making class time an enjoyable experience for all. Off-ice orientation prior to the first skating class: Equipment check: Proper fit and lacing of skates, appropriate attire and safety helmets. Practice falling and recovery, marching in place, dips and one-foot balances 

Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating and hockey. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized area of skating. All classes will be well-instructed with the focus on proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN, and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.

For ages 7 and up.

 Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive format and meant to be a companion for the Aspire program, circuit classes or as an introductory training program. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.

This is primarily for the skaters who are focused on competitions, and who might consider figure skating their primary sport focus during the winter months.

As of right now, there is NO Dryland for the 2024-2025 Season. Caylee and Gabbi are working on the details, but we may or may not have it at all this year. It should make a comeback in the 2025-2026 Skating season.

2025 2nd Annual LTS Competition at the Centennial Center will be Sunday, January 26th 2025

2025 Skating Show will be Saturday, March 15th and Sunday, March 16th 2025 at the Centennial Center!

The  Learn to Skate Aspire Program (formally Basic Skills Bridge Program) is a way for skaters, in Basic 2 and above, to try skating on a more competitive level. Skaters in the LTS Aspire program purchase private advanced ice time for Saturday mornings only. During this time they can practice their skating skills and set up a private lesson with a certified United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) coach (any private advanced coach). They will also be able to compete in different events at Basic Skills Competitions which are held in various cities in the region. These competitions offer events through levels beyond Basic 8.  Register for Grafton Parks & Recreation's Basic Skills 4- Free Skate 5 for additional instruction time.

 Private Advanced (PA) is for figure skaters who are working towards taking tests through the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). They are also able to compete in different events at Figure Skating Competitions which are held at various cities in the region. 

The coaches typically come from Grand Forks, and the director of the Grafton Chapter is Michelle Sherek.

All registration fees for include a membership to Learn To Skate USA. Stay up to date with all the happenings in todays skating world! For skaters, for parents, and for coaches!

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