Three Skating Programs

Capitol Skating School offers comprehensive, year-round ice-skating programs for (1) recreational skaters, (2) hockey players, and (3) competitive figure skaters.

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.

What to wear and bring

• 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
  (*Receive $5.00 off skate purchase from The Sharp Edge at Capitol Ice.)
  
  
• A smile

Snowplow Sam 1-3 (ages 3-6 years)
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
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.
Schedule | Registration Information

Basic 1-8 (Ages 7-adult)
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
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.
Schedule | Registration Information

Free Skate 1–6
Sundays
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. Figure skating program: call for separate brochure (608) 244.5593.
Schedule | Registration Information

Adult 1-4 (Ages 14-adult)
Sundays
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.
Schedule | Registration Information

Class procedure

• 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!

Coffee Clutch – Adults
Tuesday mornings
Beginner to advanced skaters. Come meet new friends, have coffee and a skating lesson. Stay and skate on the public session free of charge.
Schedule | Registration Information

Recreational Team Opportunities—Capitol Skating School's Team Excel (Basic 4 and above)
An innovative bridge program designed to teach skating skills at an accelerated pace in a fun and positive group environment. CSS’s Team Excel bridges skaters from recreational skating to figure skating. They are introduced to on and off-ice training programs & additional ice time. Team Excel performs in CSS’s Exhibitions & the skaters may compete in area US Figure Skating Basic Skills Competitions.

• Saturday Team Practice, 9:00-10:30 AM & 1 class lesson / week (see class schedule for session days & times), (9:00-9:20 AM off-ice, 9:30-10:15 AM team lesson, 10:15-10:30 AM supervised practice)
• US Figure Skating membership
• $195.00 / Session

Please call Tricia 608-833-3922 for more information.

Camp Chill Mini Camp
Dec. 27 and 28, 2007 $55.00 Registration due by Dec. 16, 2007
March 25 and 26, 2008 $55.00 Registration due by March 11, 2008
Skating camp for ages 7–12. Limited to first 20 registrations received. Group skating lesson followed by free ice time. The session will end with arts and crafts.
9:00-9:50 AM group(s) skating lesson, beginner-advanced
10:00-11:00 AM snack & crafts
11:00-Noon open skate
Session Dates | Registration Information

Homeschool PE Class
Tuesday mornings
For skaters age 6–14. 10:30-11:00 AM Group skating lesson, 11:00-11:30 AM practice on public skate. Group lesson followed by free ice time. Additional Tuesday times are available for groups of 8 or more; please call Tricia for more information: 608.833.3922.
Schedule | Registration Information

Registration Information

• Registrations accepted on a first-come basis. Once registered plan on attending that class unless notified.
  
  
• Registrations must be received 3 days prior to the FIRST START DAY OF EACH SESSION, or they will be subject to a $10.00 late registration fee. No registrations accepted 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.

Capitol Skating School Class Progression

2) Hockey Skating

Pre-Hockey 1–2 (Ages 3-6 years)
Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
The Pre-Hockey 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.
Schedule | Registration Information

Hockey Skating 1–4 (Ages 6–adult)
Fridays
The hockey skating program is designed enhance power and speed. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus. Helmets are required.

• Hockey 1-4; participant class level based on age and ability. Completion of Pre-Hockey 2, Snowplow Sam 3 or Basic 1 is recommended prior to entering Hockey 1.
  

Schedule | Registration Information

Power skating
Call for current clinics (608) 833.3922
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. Completion of Hockey 4 (proficiency in forward and backward crossovers) is recommended prior to entering Power skating 1. 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.
  

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 Middle ton area Member Club is Capitol Figure Skating Club, Cindy West President (608-310-9072). 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.

Figure Skating Exhibitions/Shows/Competitions

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.

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