Roosevelt Park Ice Arena
235 Waterloo Street, Rapid City, SD  57701
(605) 394-6161 FAX: (605) 394-5226

Figure Skating Program
We are proud to offer United States Figure Skating Curriculum for Basic Skills. USFS is the national governing body for figure skating in the United States and the precursor for USA Hockey and international competitive figure skating. Our Learn to Skate Programs are badge programs that reward students for mastering skills in their level. Badges will be awarded to students upon completion of each level. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch from the lobby or bleacers, but not from the players box.

Sessions

Classes
Classes are recreational and designed to build upon the mastered skills in the previous level. Skate rental is included in the class fee. Participants should wear warm, nonbinding clothing. Helmets are encouraged for Tots and other lower level skaters. Classes are limited to 9 students except for Tot classes where the limit is 8 students. We reserve the right to make any changes or cancel any class due to low enrollment.

Snowplow Sam 1-3
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help preschool age skaters (ages 3-5) develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice independently. Time in Snowplow Sam will allow preschool children to become comfortable on the ice. Skills include proper falling and getting up techniques as well as balance, marching and gliding maneuvers. Skills in Snowplow Sam classes are taught primarily through fun and games. Levels 1 & 2 are taught together. Bike helmets and gloves are recommended. Each class is 35 minutes long with 5 minutes of off-ice warm up.

Basic 1 classes and above are 45 minutes long with a 15 minute warm up and 30 minutes of instruction.

Basic Skills 1-8
There are 8 levels of "Basic Skills" that help students master the fundamentals of the sport. Basic 1, 2 & 3 levels are designed for learning balance, stroking and edge control. Basic 4 & 5 focus on forward and backward crossovers. Basic 6-8 teaches more advanced turns and edges and introduces the figure skaters to the elementary freestyle techniques of spins, jumps and spirals. All students progress through these levels at different rates, and some levels may require repetition in order to master. Bike helmets and gloves are recomended for Basic 1 skaters. Levels may be combined due to enrollment.

Hockey 1-4
Our hockey curriculum is designed to teach the skater the basic skills that are specifically geared for future hockey players. Upon completion of the four badge levels, the skater will learn how to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. Proper beginning skating techniques are the primary focus and all elements are taught without the use of a hockey stick or puck. Register for Hockey 1 after completion or instead of Basic 1 if you know that playing hockey is your future goal. Bike helmets and gloves are recommended for first time skaters. .

Adults 1-4
The Adult curriculum is designed for the beginning adult skater. It will promote physical fitness as well as improve balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques. For those adults that skated in their youth but wish to build on their skills, this is the perfect class for you, too. All four levels are taught together, however the instructors will decide which level placement is appropriate for the individual, and create the lesson plan to accommodate each adult individually.

My Tot & Me
This class is designed for moms, dads or a grandparent to learn to skate with your preschool toddler. The instructor will introduce the parent and toddler to preliminary skills of skating such as proper falling and getting up techniques, balance, gliding and marching maneuvers. The skills will be taught primarily through games played between parent and child. Each class is 35 minutes long with 5 minutes of off ice warmup.

Special Olympics
This curriculum is designed for our skaters with special needs. The program allows the athletes to learn skills in a progressive order.  Skaters that complete the 12 levels of Special Olympics courses can transfer into the Basic Skills curriculum.

Free Skate 1-6
Upon completion of the Basic Skills levels, the student is ready for Feeskate 1. These classes focus on more advanced techniques of freestyle spins and jumps, Moves in the Field, and dance/footwork techniques. All students progress through these levels at different rates, and some levels may require repetition to master.

Drop-In Skating
Special practice times set aside ONLY for those currently enrolled in learn to skate classes and their families. Only skaters in Freestyle 4 and below may attend. This is the perfect opportunity to get out and skate with your little ones that are in our program. A monitor will be on duty as necessary to ensure a safe environment for the little ones.

ADVANCED COURSES

Group Showcase
This class teaches a group routine for skaters to perform in the spring show. This year's theme is "One Skate Two Skate Red Skate Blue Skate" so we will have a lot of fun in this class! We will have 2 or 3 groups, high and low levels to be divided based upon enrollment. 2-3 additional weekend rehearsals are required. Session 4 only.

Show Class
All skaters Freeskate 1 and higher wishing to perform a solo or duet routine in the spring show must sign up for this class. This year's theme is "One Skate Two Skate Red Skate Blue Skate" and promises to be a lot of fun! Skaters enrolled in this class will be expected to meet approximately 4 times over a 7 week period per routine. 2-3 additional weekend rehearsals will be required. Registration deadline for this class is January 15th. Specific rehearsal dates for skaters will be handed out individually by mid February. Session 4 only.

Theater on Ice
This new class is open to skaters who have passed Basic 4 and higher. TOI teaches choreography based on emotional themes, processes, skating movements, and rapport between skaters in the group. Session 3 only.

Ice Dancing: Session 4 only

Power Stroking: Session 3 only

Advanced Spins & Glides
This new class is designed for skaters that have completed the Freeskate 6 level or above. The focus will be on flying, variation and combination spins in all positions, and innovative gliding positions and sequences. Session 1 only.

Jumps Class
This class may be taken once the skater has completed Freeskate 3 or above. The class will focus on the needs of the individual skater. Single jumps, jump combinations and sequences, split, stag and falling leafs, Axel and double jumps will be taught.
Session 2 only.

Artistry in Motion 1
Artistry in Motion is designed to enhance the skaters choreography and style. Class focuses on body alignment, movement and line of the skater, in addition to the expressive and artistic components that create a well balanced figure skater. Open to skaters who have completed Freeskate 2 and above. Session 2 only.

Interpretive
Interpretive skating is a fun competitive event that is designed to encourage students to choreograph extemporaneously to music they hear for the first time. A wide variety of music types will be played, and this class teaches how to listen for key elements such as mood, tempo and theme while applying the principals of artistic expression. Open to skaters who have completed Basic 3 and above. Session 2 only.

Moves in the Field
Open to those who have passed Basic 8. Will focus on Pre-preliminary through Senior level moves with specific instruction tailored to the needs of the individual student. Session 3 only.