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 "Snowplow Sam"

Tot program is for skaters 3-5 years old. Earn the three "Snowplow Sam" badges while becoming acquainted with the ice in a recreational environment.

(ISI equivalent to Beginning Tot)

"Basic 1"

Introduces the beginning skaters to the sport with forward glides, swizzles and snowplow stops.

(ISI equivalent to Beginning Pre-Alpha)

"Basic 2"

Advances the beginning skater with backward glides, one foot glides, backward swizzles and two foot turns.

(ISI equivalent to Advanced Pre-Alpha)

"Basic 3"

Encompasses forward stroking, one foot swizzles, backward one foot glides and two foot spins.

(ISI equivalent to Beginning Alpha)

"Basic 4"

Emphasizes more advanced edges on a circle, forward crossovers, three turns and backward stops.

(ISI equivalent to Advanced Alpha)

"Basic 5"

Backward Skating, including edges and crossovers are the focus along with Tstops and one foot spins.

(ISI equivalent to Beta)

"Basic 6"

Advanced skaters learn to turn backwards to forward, complete advanced three turns, hockey stops, spirals, bunny hops and lunges.

(ISI equivalent to Gamma Delta)

"Basic 7 & 8"

This is usually a combined class for the more proficient skater where the emphasis is on Mohawks, beginning technique on jumps and combining various elements for a more advanced sense of balance, control and coordination.

(No ISI equivalent)

"Free Skate 1-6"

For the skaters in basic skills classes whom have advanced to the top level and wish to pursue basic techniques for the jumps, spins, stroking and stops. Six "Free Skate" USFSA Badges are available and the classes are customized according to it's participants.

Registration Instructions

Registration is easy! Simply fill out an application. They are in the forms section on this website or at Greenheck Field house and Marathon Park. Check the sessions you wish to skate, and calculate your fees. Be sure to complete the waiver and permission form on the reverse side of the form. A parent or guardian signature is required for all skater under the age of 18. Mail applications and payment to :

 

TimberlineFSC - Basic Skills Director

PO Box 2082

Wausau, WI 54402-2082

Please make checks Payable to

Timberline F.S.C.