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Don't let the ice intimidate you, we all started somewhere 🌬️⛸️
Don't let the ice intimidate you, we all started somewhere 🌬️⛸️
If you're unsure where to begin on the ice, that is okay! We're here to help, and on this page you'll find multiple resources for ideas of how to start your journey on the ice. Particularly if lessons are too expensive for you, or you want to work at your own pace, consider using this page for ideas.
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate from USFS provides an approachable, cumulative introduction to being on the ice. You don't need to follow it like a bible, but these skills are helpful and useful down the line if they are mastered and practiced with care.
curriculum_basicskills.pdfIf you are looking for a visual example of the moves demonstrated in the learn to skate program, consider watching videos from coaches like Mary Nguyen on the left. She has dedicated videos that go over each move in the learn to skate basic levels, and demonstrates clearly what you should see and feel vs. common mistakes that are made. There are more videos on Youtube.
Free Skate
Free Skate
Free Skate from USFS is the next step to putting together the elements and skills observed in Learn to Skate.
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