Wakefield Youth Skating Association
Sunday "Learn to Skate" Clinic

Starts: Sunday, November 27

Duration: 15 Weeks

Time: 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM
(60 Minutes of Instruction)

Location: Hockeytown Rt. 1S

Who:- 1st time Skaters / Beginners 

Cost: $175 per skater
plus USA/MA registration fee

Absolute beginner slots are limited
- First come, First Served
Waiting lists will be established

 
• Developing balance on skates
• Developing confidence on skates
• Developing Basic skills – stopping, forward and backward skating, introduction to edge control during turns
• Creating the next group of young hockey players
• Having fun
  
  How will we do it?
  The children will be divided into groups during the first 2 – 3 sessions using colored stickers on their helmets.
• "Craters" - 1st time skaters who need a crate
• "Skaters" - no crates
• "Beginners" - those developing a skating stride
• Advanced beginners – demonstrated basic control

Multiple learning stations within each group will be used as the overall format to the Clinic. Stations will be adapted for the particular group. Advanced skaters will be challenged while novice skaters will be encouraged to progress from the crate to advanced beginners during the 15 weeks of instruction

Required equipment:
Single blade hockey or figure skates, HECC approved hockey with face mask or protective bike helmet, warm, protective gloves / mittens.

2011 - 2012 Schedule:
15 weeks over a 17 week period
Nov 27: 1st session
Dec 4, 11, 18: 3 sessions
Dec 25: No clinic session
Jan 1: No clinic session
Jan 8:15, 22, 29: 4 sessions
Feb 5, 12, 19, 26: 4 sessions
Mar 4, 11, 18: 3 sessions
Mar 25: Make-up session*
Apr 1: Make-up session*
* if weather cancels a winter session

Tips / Rules / Comments

Arrive at 11:30 to allow time to get dressed and start on time

10– 20 minutes on the ice for the first 2 – 3 weeks is a great start for children under 5 years old – it’s the 1st "organized" sport some are involved with. We’ll work together to get up to skating the full 60 minute session

Progress can come slowly or rapidly – encourage progress and be patient

Don’t over / under dress your skater – use layers

Bring extra mittens / gloves

Once a child is off the crate we recommend a hockey helmet with full-face mask.

Only authorized Tier I / WYSA instructors are allowed on the ice.

Please stay in the stands or along the glass – we use the benches for our instructors & children who need a break

If clinic fills up:
 Learn to Skate Waiting List
email bjdon@rcn.com
Please include the following:
A - Age

B- Ability:
1 - Never been on ice skates (roller blades don't count!)
Needs a balance aid

2 - Has been on skates a few times -
may need balance aid

3 - Has been skating many times,
no balance aid needed

Refund Policy
Part 1 registration refunds are provided by WYSA, not the company that hosts the on-line registration process. Refunds will not include any fees incurred during the on-line process or subsequent bank fees.

If your child does not attend any of the sessions or wants to drop out after 2-3 sessions WYSA will issue a full refund minus any fees.
After 4 sessions only partial refunds will be available and will be on a case by case basis.
Missed sessions due to other commitments does not result in a reduced rate / refund

Part 2:  USA/MA hockey fee is non-refundable.

Our overall goal is to create an environment that both teaches and is fun – we want the children to come back every week and continue with our program.

Information on the Tier I Hockey : For 15 years the Tier I Hockey School  has been offering training and guidance in all aspects of skating. Their programs are designed to work on the development of skating skills eventually leading to a basic foundation providing the necessary techniques to skate with a high degree of confidence and lead towards the development of hockey skills. The TI staff is comprised of male and female instructors, who are still involved in competitive levels of hockey. The instructors have been trained and educated to understand the philosophy and methods of teaching that Jamie Boyle has developed and are committed to offering the best program possible, so each participant will be able to enhance their overall skills.

More Information:
No pro-rated payments  - there will be 15 weeks of instruction.  Attendance is the skaters responsibility. Missing due to other sports, vacations, parties, games, etc will not result in discounts.

There are no multi-skater discounts. A typical 8 week session by the Tier 1 Hockey  is $200.  
Single session walk-on's are not allowed.

There will be no sign-ups at Hockeytown on November 27

 for more information contact:
Brian Donahoe: 781-246-2855
email: bjdon@rcn.com