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Skating - Youth
Freestyle
Ice Times
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for current schedule
Freestyle ice time is for skaters who are look-
ing for additional time to practice their skills
individually or with a coach. ese 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 online).
Free Skate 1
Ages 6-18
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisite: Participants must receive passing
permission from Basic 8 prior to entering this
level. Building from the previous level, Free Skate 1
develops advanced forward stroking, basic forward
outside and inside consecutive edges, advanced
back outside three turns, scratch spin from back
crossovers, waltz jump from back crossovers, half
flip. Skaters should have passed previous level/
equivalent or receive permission from program
coordinator.
Free Skate 2
Ages 6-18
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisite: Participants must receive passing
permission from Free Skate 1 prior to entering this
level. Building from the previous level, Free Skate
2 develops back outside and inside consecutive
edges, forward outside and inside spirals, forward
progressive chasse sequence, waltz threes,
beginning back spin, waltz jump, side tow hop,
waltz jump sequence, toe loop. Skaters should
have passed previous level/equivalent or receive
permission from program coordinator.
Program Day/Dates Time # of Classes Activity # Res/NR
Free Skate 1 Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 23 11:35A-12:20P 3 319240-01 $43/56
Free Skate 2 Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 23 11:35-12:20P 3 319241-01 $43/56
Free Skate 3 Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 23 11:35A-12:20P 3 319242-01 $43/56
Free Skate 4 Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 23 9:45-10:30A 3 319243-01 $43/99
Free Skate 5 Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 23 9:45-10:30A 3 319244-01 $43/56
Free Skate 6 Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 23 9:45-10:30A 3 319245-01 $43/56
Competition Prep Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 30 12:45-1:15P 4 319258-01 $40/40
Competition Prep Sa, Jul 9 - Jul 30 1:15-1:55P 4 319258-02 $40/40
Free Skate 3
Ages 6-18
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisite: Participants must receive passing
permission from Free Skate 2 prior to entering this
level. Building from the previous level, Free Skate 3
develops forward and backward crossovers in figure
8, waltz 8, advanced forward consecutive swing
rolls, backward inside three turn, backspin with free
foot crossed, salchow, half lutz jump, waltz jump-toe
loop combo, salchow-toe loop combo sequence.
Skaters should have passed previous level/
equivalent or receive permission from program
coordinator.
Free Skate 4
Ages 6-18
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisite: Participants must receive passing
permission from Free Skate 3 prior to entering this
level. Building from the previous level, Free Skate
4 develops a sprial sequence, forward power three
turns, backward progressive chasse sequence in a
circle, sit spin, loop jump, waltz jump-loop jump
combination. Skaters should have passed previous
level/equivalent or receive permission from
program coordinator.
Free Skate 5
Ages 6-18
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisite: Participants must receive passing
permission from Free Skate 4 prior to entering
this level. Building from the previous level, Free
Skate 5 develops backward outside three turns,
mohawk into backward crossovers, spiral sequence,
forward outside slide chasse swing roll, camel spin,
forward upright spin to back scratch spin, loop/loop
combination, flip jump, waltz jump-falling leaf-toe
loop jump sequence. Skaters should have passed
previous level/equivalent or receive permission
from program coordinator.
Free Skate 6
Ages 6-18
Supervisor: Kyle Sandine
Prerequisite: Participants must receive passing
permission from Free Skate 5 prior to entering this
level. Building from the previous level, Free Skate 6
develops alternating back crossovers to back outside
edges, five step mohawk sequence, camel-sit spin
combination, split jump, stag jump, waltz jump-half
loop-salchow, lutz jump, axel walk through, prep
and jump. Axel does not need to be landed to
pass. Skaters should have passed previous level/
equivalent or receive permission from program
coordinator.
New!
The Park District of Oak Park is offering its first IN HOUSE
SKATING EXHIBITION in the new Ridgeland Common Recreation
Complex on July 30th!
is exhibition is a perfect experience for skaters looking to demonstrate their skills in a comfortable,
competitive environment. is skating competition is open to any Ridgeland Common Skate Academy skater
and doesn't involve a program or private instruction! All you have to do is skate three elements from the
approved list. Registrations will be taken in person at Ridgeland Common. Any questions may be directed to
our Skate Academy Coordinator Cathy Brown at skate_academy@pdop.org.
• ose enrolled in Snow Plow Sam-Basic 5 use code #319258-01.
• ose enrolled in Basic 6-Bronze Free Skate use code #319258-02.
