Capitol Skating School offers comprehensive, year-round ice-skating programs:
1) Recreational Skating
“Skate With US” A US Figure Skating Learn-to-Skate Program For All Skaters – Ages 3 Through Adults
The US Figure Skating “Skate with U.S.” program is an eight track learn to skate program that teaches the fundamentals of ice skating to all ages and abilities. The curriculum progresses by “achievement levels” that are of increasing difficulty (see Class Progression Chart below). The classes are grouped according to the skaters’ interests, i.e. hockey, figure, or recreational, child or adult. Additionally, skaters can accelerate progress by supplementing the group instruction with private lessons.
- Classes held Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays; September–May
- Fun for all ages
- Low student: teacher ratio
- Technically qualified instructional staff
- Personal attention in a relaxed safe environment
- Progress builds upon preceding successfully trained skills
- Progression to next level occurs whenever the student successfully completes the current level
- Badges are presented to students as they complete each level
- Adult classes/activities
Recreational classes offered:
Beginning skaters age 3–6 take Snowplow Sam 1, or Pre-Hockey1, age 7 and up Basic 1, adults may take either Basic 1 or Adult 1. Hockey 1 skaters should be comfortable skating backward. Skaters advance when they have mastered the current level skills.
- Warm clothes that allow movement
- One pair of thin socks is adequate
- Mittens/gloves a must, helmets (bike/hockey) are recommended for beginners and hockey classes
- Rental skates provided free of charge
- Skaters, Basic 3 and above, are recommended to have their own skates
- A smile
Snowplow Sam 1–3 (ages 3–6 years)
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the young beginning skater develop the coordination, balance and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice. FUN while learning is the all-important ingredient.
Basic 1–8 (Ages 7–14)
The Basic Skills classes progress by levels of increasing difficulty. They introduce the fundamental moves of ice-skating – forward and backward skating, various stops, use of blade edges, crossovers and turns. After a skater has passed Basic Level 8, that individual will be fully confident with ice skating, and will always enjoy the sport of skating for the rest of his/her life.
Freestyle 1–6
Skaters interested in pursuing figure skating will take the free skating series 1–6. At the completion of Free Skate 6 the skater will have mastered several spins as well as all the single rotation jumps and have an introductory knowledge of the 1-1/2 rotational jump, the Axel. Competitive Figure Skating
Adult 1–4 (Ages 15–adult)
The adult curriculum promotes physical fitness, improves balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques. Divided into four levels, adult skaters progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.
Recreational Team Opportunities—Capitol Skating School's Team (Basic 3 and above)
An innovative bridge program designed to teach figure skating skills at an accelerated pace in a fun and positive group environment. CSS’s Team and Junior Team bridges skaters from recreational skating to figure skating. Junior Team and Team skaters will have 20 min. off- ice insturction, 30 minutes of on-ice instruction and 30 minutes of supervised practice. The Team skaters are introduced to off-ice training programs. Team & Jr. Team skaters perform in CSS’s Shows & may compete in area US Figure Skating Basic Skills Competitions.
Please call Tricia (608) 833-3922 for more information.
- Arrive 15 minutes before class to put on skates
- Check in at the registration desk (the first day)
- Obtain rental skates if needed
- Use your assigned locker rooms
- Your teacher will take you from the locker room to your class area (the first day)
- Have fun!
Jump & Spin Class (Basic 5 and above) Designed to give a skater an introduction to some beginning figure skating jumps and spins. Skills covered will depend on a skater's current level.
Registration Information
- Registrations accepted on a first-come basis. Once registered plan on attending that class unless notified.
- Registrations must be received by the deadline or they will be subject to a $10.00 late registration fee. No registrations accepted at the rink on the first day of class.
- No refunds or credits once classes begin
- Make-up classes will be scheduled if Capitol Ice closes because of inclement weather. Listen to radio 1310 AM for updates.
- When only one student is in attendance, that student will receive 15 minutes of private instruction.
2) Hockey Skating
Not only the fundamentals of correct skating, but how to skate to play the game
Pre-Hockey 1–3 (Ages 3–6 years)
Classes are designed to help the young beginning skater develop the coordination, balance and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice wearing hockey skates. FUN & GAMES are used to aid the beginning skater in gaining the fundamental skating skills used in hockey.
The hockey skating program is designed enhance power and speed. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus. Helmets are required.
Mini Mite, Cross Ice / Rink Rat: Completion of Pre-Hockey 3 or Snowplow Sam 3 or Basic 1 is recommended prior to entering Mini Mite. Use of stick and puck during class, full gear required
Mite: Completion of Mini Mite or Basic 3 is recommended prior to entering. Use of stick and puck during class, full gear required
Squirt / PeeWee: Completion of Mites or Basic 5 is recommended prior to entering Squirt / PeeWee.Use of stick and puck during class, full gear required
Powerskating
Cesca Supple developed the power skating programs that coordinate with the age and skill levels of participants in youth and adult hockey teams. These levels teach advanced skating techniques. proficiency in forward and backward crossovers is recommended prior to entering Powerskating . Helmets, gloves and elbow pads are required. Sticks and pucks may be used. These courses challenge the elite hockey player.
- Youth hockey teams may also contract Capitol Skating School for team instruction at Capitol Ice; please call (608) 833-3922.
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3) Figure Skating Program
After an individual has passed through Basic Level 8 and is interested in pursuing more advanced figure skating techniques, that skater can then participate in the Freestyle 1 through Freestyle 6 classes. These classes are designed within the infrastructure of the US Figure Skating “Skate With U.S. Program”. When a skater graduates from Freestyle 6, that individual has mastered spirals, spins and all of the single rotation jumps used by figure skaters. A skater can accelerate progress through this program by supplementing the group lessons with private lesions.
The Competitive Figure Skating Program
Any skater, who wishes to achieve higher levels in the sport of figure skating, can participate in the competitive figure skating program. Individuals contract with a professional “coach” for private lessons and for practice ice hours where they skate and make friends with others who share the same figure skating goals. A skater’s coach can suggest the proper amount of figure skating training ice and lesson time needed for an individual skater’s goals. Skaters in the Competitive Figure Skating Program often wish to join a figure skating club that is a Member Club of US Figure Skating. The Middleton area Member Club is Capitol Figure Skating Club, Tanjya Tibbetts, President. Besides the sheer enjoyment of skating and the satisfaction that comes with meeting new friends with similar interests, or learning a new spin, spiral or jump, figure skating club members are aiming to pass US Figure Skating tests. These figure skating tests are sponsored by its Member Clubs and are categorized according to levels of difficulty. These levels are: Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior. Unlike the Basic Skills tests where instructors test the skaters, official US Figure Skating judges who are qualified to judge particular levels of skating judge the US Figure Skating tests. Figure skating is a beautiful, but demanding sport. To acquire the Senior level of skating, which is the level of the skaters who compete at Nationals and Olympics, a skater has to start young and train consistently for 8-10 years. Freestyle Ice Time Schedule
Figure Skating Exhibitions/Shows/Competitions
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Young skaters often get their start at local exhibitions, events and competitions. Capitol Skating School and Capitol Figure Skating Club usually sponsor a fun exhibition in the Spring. Popular competitions where many young skaters attend are the “Basic Skills Competitions”. These are local introductory competitions scheduled throughout the year. Schedules are on the USFS web site: usfigureskating.org The “Badger State Games”, which is usually held in Stevens Point each February, can also be a fun experience. The Capitol Skating School and Capitol Figure Skating Club sponsor an annual Basic Skills Competition for tots-adults, “Capitol Classic”. This is held on the Last Saturday in July.
Several figure skating clubs in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa sponsor invitational competitions throughout the year. The highlight of the year for the competitive skaters is the Regional Competition “Upper Great Lakes” that brings together skaters from several area states. The top finishers in this region then advance to “Midwestern Sectional” Competition, and the top skaters from this competition advance to National Competition.