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17 About Skate Academy The Park District of Oak Park has adopted the Basic Skills program developed by U.S. Figure Skating. The Skate Academy program will serve the needs of skaters by promoting health and physical fitness through a safe and fun skating experience. Basic Skills follows a specific progression of skill levels designed to teach correct technique and enhance skating quality. Classes are available for ages 3.5 through adults. Registration Information Students who are currently skating at other ice arenas should find their current level listed in parenthesis and register for the corresponding Basic Skills level. A level comparison chart is available on-line and with Customer Service to assist in finding the correct level. Participants who are new to figure skating lessons should sign up for the level 1 in their age group. The Park District of Oak Park Skate Academy reserves the right to move participants to the correct level based on program standards. Practice, Practice, Practice! Practice sessions are offered to all students registered in the Skate Academy program at no additional charge. Ice Skating is a fun but difficult sport to master. These sessions are unsupervised. Check the website and parent information for times and level information. No practice Dec. 21 – Jan. 4. Freestyle Sessions Freestyle ice time is for skaters who are looking for additional time to practice their skills individually or with a coach. These sessions are available only to those skaters registered in the Skate Academy program. Basic 8 and below may use the ice when accompanied by a coach. Skaters, coaches and parents are expected to follow all freestyle rules and etiquette (available on-line). Check page 16 for additional times during the holidays! Fee: $10 or by pre-paid pass • Monday: 5:45 – 9:00 am • Tuesday: 7:30 – 8:30 pm • Wednesday: 7:15 – 9:00 am • Friday: 5:45 – 9:00 am • Saturday: 7:15 – 9:15 am Figure Skating Coordinator Cathy Brown skate_academy@pdop.org Home School Classes Classes offered during the day on Thursday are perfect for those parents looking for convenient and fun daytime activities for their children. If these classes don't work for you, create your own class! Gather five or more children and form a class with our help. For additional information, scheduling and pricing e-mail Kyle.sandine@pdop.org. Calling All Scouts! Scouts can now earn the Ice Skating Merit Badge or Fun Patch at the RCRC! Daisys, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scout classes now available! Sessions include free skate rental, 45 minutes on ice instruction, 15 minutes off-ice instruction. Participants receive a Scout Badge or Fun Patch and two free public skate admissions. Daisy's, Brownies, and Girl Scouts must have their troop leader register children online at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. For more information, please visit www.pdop.org/scouts_on_ice Our Skate Academy presents our skaters, from tots to adults, in this energizing performance! Skater registration is going on now! For the registration packet, visit www.pdop.org/ iceshow or visit the Customer Service desk at RCRC. Must be enrolled in "November-January and February-April skating Academy to participate! ICE SHOW TICKETS The public is welcome, tickets will go on sale W, Apr 15. Adult Tickets $9 Child/Senior Citizen Tickets $7 SKATING 17 Annual Park District Ice Show Returns in 2015 Save the date: May 8, 9, 10! SKATE ACADEMY