Learn to Skate program
Ages 3 to 7 years old
*All that is required are skates, CSA-approved hockey helmet,
long pants, mittens and jacket.
NOTE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!
PARENTS MUST LEAVE RINK!
PLAYERS MUST COME FULLY DRESSED TO RINK!
L.O.S.A session would focus on a program of teaching five basic skills
Stop: Fundamental stopping progressions for
*Basic stops-forward
*Basic stops-backwards
*2 feet side stops-both directions
* 1-foot side stops-both directions
Start: Proper pushing techniques - forward and backwards
* V push
*C cuts
*Strides
Forward:
*Edges
*Knowledge of inside and outside edges
*Development of balance plus body alignment
*Progressions of cross-overs
Backward:
*Development of balance and body alignment
Turns:
*Basic turns
*2 foot 3 turns both ways forwards and forwards
*1 foot 3 turns forwards
*Mohawk progressions
*Development of transitions and rhythm of turns
