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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 at least 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 Skills for the Beginner Hockey Player
Join the Cottage Grove Ice Arena for a fun beginner skating clinic for the beginner hockey player. Liatra Oss, ISI certified skating instructor, will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of skating to help prepare for the upcoming hockey season. Skaters will focus on basic skating skills that include: Standing/falling, balance, forward and backward glides, power turns, crossovers, various stops and starts, and how to change direction. This clinic will help improve the beginner hockey player's skating skills which will allow them to increase their confidence on the ice. Skaters may be divided into groups according to skill level. A 15-20 minute free time is scheduled with each lesson to provide skaters the opportunity to practice skills learned or play hockey. Pre-registration is required.
Session Two
Date - September 13-17, 2010
Time - 4:30-5:15pm
Cost - $45
U12/U14 Hockey Clinic - $100
Hockey tryouts will be here before you know it! Prepare your daughter for the 2010-2011 hockey season with the Cottage grove Ice Arena's pre-tryout clinic. Coach Dick Tinnucci will instruct participants on edge work, tryout drills, shooting, and puck handling. Register early! Space is limited to 30 skaters and registration will be open to surrounding communities June 1, 2010.
Ages - 10-15
Place - Cottage Grove Ice Arena
Cost - $100
Dates and Times
August 10, 2010 - 7:30-9:00pm
August 12, 2010 - 7:30-9:00pm
August 16, 2010 - 6:15-7:45pm
August 18, 2010 - 6:15-7:45pm
August 31, 2010 - 6:15-7:45pm
September 2, 2010 - 6:15-7:45pm |
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 in 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 - $67
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, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 9:15 - 9:45 am
Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Learn-to-Skate 1 - $67
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, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 9:15 - 9:45 am
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Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:00-1:30 pm
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Learn-to-Skate 2 - $67
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, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 7:00- 7:30 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 9:15 - 9:45 am
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Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:30-2:00 pm |
Learn-to-Skate 3 - $67
Skaters must have completed Level 2. Skaters will learn backward swizzles, hockey turns, forward slalom and a semi-spiral.
Monday, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 9:45 - 10:15 am
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Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:30-2:00 pm |
Learn-to-Skate 4 - $67
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, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 7:30 - 8:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 9:5 - 10:15 am
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Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:30-2:00 pm |
Adult Skating Lessons - $77
Adult Skaters will learn and refine basic skating skills.
Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:00-1:30 pm
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Alpha - $77
Skaters must have completed Level 4. Skaters will learn forward crossovers and the one foot snowplow stop.
Monday, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 10:15 - 10:45 am
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Saturday, September 25 - November 20, 2010
Class: 1:30-2:00 pm |
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, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 7:30 - 8:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 10:15 - 10:45 am
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Gamma - $77
Skaters must have completed Beta. Skaters will learn one foot forward outside 3-turns, inside Mohawk combo right/left and the hockey stop.
Monday, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 10:15 - 10:45 am
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Delta -$77
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, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 10:15 - 10:45 am
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Freestyle 1-5 - $87
Skaters will begin to work on jumps, spins and ways to blend them into a program.
Monday, September 20 - November 15, 2010
Class: 5:45 - 6:30 pm
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Ice Dance - $77
Skaters must have completed Gamma. Skaters will learn the basics of ice dance patterns and partner positions while skating to music.
Thursday, September 23 - November 18, 2010
Class: 5:45 - 6:35 pm
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Team Compulsory - TBD
Skaters Delta level and above will perform synchronized skating as a team. Skaters needs approval from the Director before registering. If you are interested you must attend a mandatory meeting in the Arena Meeting Room at 5:45pm on August 26, 2010. Fee's will be dicussed at the meeting. This team will skate at the 2011 ISI World Championship Competition held at the Blaine National Sport Center in July 2011.
Mandatory Meeting Arena Meeting Room
August 26,2010 - 5:45pm
TRYOUTS
September 18, 2010 - 8:00-8:45am
Dates and Times to be determined - please see Liatra with questions
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Advanced Power Skating - $77
Skaters will build on skills learned in Power Skating
Wednesday, September 22 - November 17, 2010
Class: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
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Youth Synchronized Skating -
Skaters must have completed Delta. Skaters will learn the basics of synchronized skating set to music. Skaters will participate in a team environment while learning and strengthening skills that will improve their individual skating while making friends and having fun. All Synchronized Skating Teams are by invite only.
Fine Line Teen - The Teen Fine Line consists of a group of skaters over age 12 currently at Delta level and higher. Skaters have mastered the basics of good synchronized skating and are now executing moves and formation with good carriage, speed, expression, difficulty, and accuracy. Skaters will learn two programs: compulsory program and a synchronized skating program. The Fine Line performs in multiple competitions and exhibitions.
Dates and Times to be determined
Dream Team - $85 (does not include costume and entry fees) - The Youth Dream Team consists of skaters currently in Freestyle Levels 1-4. Skaters are ages 9-13. The Dream Team will compete in 3 competitions and perform the annual Cottage Grove Ice Show.
Thursday, September 23-November 18, 2010
Class: 6:30-7:15pm
Dreamsicles - $77 (does not include cost of costumes or entry fees) - The Dreamsicles Team consists of skaters levels Beta-Freestyle 1. This Team consists of skaters ages 7-12. the Dreamsicles will perform in competitions and the ICe Show.
Monday, September 20-November 15, 2010
Class: 7:00-7:30pm
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