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Cottage Grove
Ice Arena
8020 80th St. So.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
ph: 651-458-3400
fax: 651-458-3444
Skating Lesson Discount
In an effort to keep participation costs down, we offer a lesson discount program. Individuals PRE-REGISTERING atleast 1 week before lessons begin receive a 10% discount off all classes. See below for exact dates.
Upcoming Skating Lesson Sessions
Fall - 9/21/09-11/16/09
Last day for discount 9/14/09
Winter - 11/30/09 - 2/11/10
Last day for discount 11/23/09
Spring - 2/15/10-4/17/10
Last day for discount 2/8/10
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Skating Lessons
Our Learn-To-Skate program is designed to prepare participants for all ice sports including; recreational skating, figure skating, hockey and speed skating. Group lessons allow you to socialize with others while developing skills faster therefore eliminating the struggle to learn on your own. Students are individually evaluated at the start of each session to make certain they are in the appropriate level. A "Skate Savers Card" ($40 value) is included in the registration fee for the following classes; Skating Tots, Levels 1-4, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Adult Lessons (see details below). Cards will be mailed after the second class. Achievement awards are presented as skaters pass each level.
Please come prepared with
- leather, single blade hockey or figure skates which are properly sharpened
- mittens or gloves
- warm and comfortable clothing
- a bike/hockey helmet if your skater is 5 or younger
First night of lessons
- arrive 15 minutes early
- find your color coded nametag n the arena lobby
- use the assigned area to get dressed for lessons
- identify your coach and designated lesson area on the ice according to your nametag color
- take an arena schedule of events to be aware of public skating times
- a "Skaters Savers Card" will be mailed to you after the first class.
| Skating Tots - $65
Beginner skaters ages 3-5; who have never skated before. Skaters will play games and sing songs as they develop skills needed to balance and move across the ice.
Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 9:15 - 9:45 am Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Learn-to-Skate 1 - $65
Beginner Skaters ages 5-8; who have minimal skating experience. Skaters will learn the proper way to fall and get up, hopping and how to make A's and V's.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 6:15 - 6:45 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 9:15 - 9:45 am
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Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Learn-to-Skate 2 - $65
Beginner skaters ages 8 and older or skaters who have passed level 1. Skaters will learn forward swizzles, two foot glides, backward wiggle and stops.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class:6:45 - 7:15pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 9:15 - 9:45 am
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Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:30 - 2:00 pm
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Learn-to-Skate 3 - $65
Skaters must have completed Level 2. Skaters will learn backward swizzles, hockey turns, forward slalom and a semi-spiral.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class:6:45 - 7:15 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 9:45 - 10:15 am
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Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:30 - 2:00 pm
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Learn-to-Skate 4 - $65
Skaters must have completed Level 3. Skaters will learn backward slalom, one foot glides, 3 step crossovers, backward glides (two feet) and pump circles.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class:7:15 - 7:45 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 9:45 - 10:15 am
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Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:30 - 2:00 pm |
Adult Skating Lessons - $75
Adult Skaters will learn and refine basic skating skills.
Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Alpha - $75
Skaters must have completed Level 4. Skaters will learn forward crossovers and the one foot snowplow stop.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 7:15 -7:45 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 10:15-10:45 am
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Saturday, February 20-April 17, 2010
Class: 1:30 - 2:00 pm
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Beta - $75
Skaters must have completed Alpha. Skaters will learn backward stroking, backward crossovers and how to make a complete stop on an outside edge.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 7:15 -7:45 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 10:15-10:45 am
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Gamma - $75
Skaters must have completed Beta. Skaters will learn one foot forward outside 3-turns, inside Mohawk combo right/left and the hockey stop. Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 6:15 -6:45 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 10:15-10:45 am |
Delta -$75
Skaters must have completed Gamma. Skaters will learn forward outside/inside edges on half-circles, one foot forward inside 3-turns, lunge/shoot-the-duck, bunny hop and the glide.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 6:15 -6:45 pm
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Wednesday, February 17-April 14, 2010
Class: 10:15-10:45 am
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Freestyle 1-5 - $85
Skaters will begin to work on jumps, spins and ways to blend them into a program. Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 7:45 -8:30 pm
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Ice Dance - $75
Skaters must have completed Gamma. Skaters will learn the basics of ice dance patterns and partner positions while skating to music.
Thursday, February 18-April 15, 2010
Class: 5:45 - 6:15 pm |
Youth Synchronized Skating - $85
Skaters must have completed Delta. Skaters will learn the basics of synchronized skating set to music. Thursday, February 18-April 15, 2010
Class: 6:30 - 7:15 pm |
Team Compulsory - $95
A group of six skaters Freestyle 1 and above will perform synchronized skating as a team. Skater needs approval from the Director before registering.
Sunday, February 20-April 18, 2010 (no class April 4, 2010)
Class: 7:30-8:30 pm (first 30 minutes instruction)
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Power Skating - $75
Skaters must have completed Gamma. Skaters will improve their strength and conditioning while improving posture, control and edge quality using moves in the field and drills.
Monday, February 15-April 12, 2010
Class: 5:45 -6:15 pm |
Fine Line Teen Synchronized Team
Skaters participating in the Cottage Grove Skating School are eligible to try out for the Precision Line team. This team participates in exhibitions and competitions throughout the season. Included in the registration fee are coaches fees, ice time, Team Spirit Competition and the Annual Ice Show. The power skating classes will help prepare skaters for Precision Line try-outs. Costumes are not included. Registration fee is for the entire season. Fee's can be broken down into 3 equal payments over the season. Contact one of the instructors for more information on this program! Discounts do not apply to this program. Contact the Figure Skating Director Liatra Oss: 651-776-9691
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