Online registration discount is available if received
by Sept. 5 for Session 1 and by Oct. 24 for Session 2
at ColumbiaAssociation.org/login —
F&P, P, 5G&P, GF&P members, $108
Other CA members, $112 / Columbia Cardholders, $116
Non-members, $120
Fall 2017
PROGRAM
Effective September 1-December 22, 2017
Learn to Skate
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . .noon-2pm
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . .noon-2pm
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . .noon-2pm
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:30-5:30pm
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11pm
Both Friday sessions canceled Fri, Nov. 24
due to Silver Sticks Hockey Tournament
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4pm
Sat, Nov. 25 and Dec. 9 from 2-3:30pm
due to Silver Sticks Hockey Tournament
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:15-3:15pm
Canceled Sun, Nov. 26 due to Silver Sticks Hockey Tournament
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30-9:30pm
Canceled Sun, Dec. 10 due to Nutcracker Ice Show
COMING EVENTS
• Nutcracker On Ice
Presented by Columbia Figure Skating Club
Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10
❁
All sessions are subject to change.
For further information, please call 410-730-0322 or
visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/icerink for updates.
Rink closed Monday, December 25, Christmas
Registration
The
Chesapeake
Skating School
at Columbia
Ice Rink
Skater’s name ____________________________________________
Date of birth (MM/DD/YY)____________________________________
Learn
to
skate
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .noon-2pm
COLUMBIA ICE RINK
5876 Thunder Hill Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Public
Sessions
Schedule
Parent name ______________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
City____________________________State ________ ZIP __________
Home phone ______________________________________________
Work/Cell __________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________
Session 1 ❏ Sept. 6-Oct. 22 Session 2 ❏ Oct. 25-Dec.17 No class Nov 22-26
Class level ________________________________________________
Day ______________________________Time __________________
COST:
F&P, P, 5G&P, GF&P members, $118
Other CA members, $122 / Columbia Cardholders, $126
Non-members, $130
Charge the following credit card: Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX
Card #____________________________________________________
Expiration date ____________________Amount __________________
Name on card ______________________________________________
CA member # ______________________________________________
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, SIGN AND DATE
COMING LEARN TO SKATE SESSIONS
Session Three January
• Session Four Late February
•
No classes Nov 22-26
✁
Session 1 Sept. 6-Oct. 22
Session 2 Oct. 25-Dec.17
In connection with the use of and/or participation in the Learn To Skate
Program at Columbia Association’s Columbia Ice Rink, I understand and
voluntarily assume all risks inherent in the nature of this activity. I release
the representatives, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities,
loss, damage, expense (including court costs and attorney fees) arising
out of ___________________________________________________’s
(please print clearly) participation in the program except to the extent that
such a claim, liability, loss, damage, or expense is caused solely by the
negligence of Columbia Association, its officers, agent, or employees. I
further waive all claims, and costs in the program except to the extent that
such costs, expenses, liabilities, and judgments arise solely out of negligence or Columbia Association, its officers, agent, or employees.
Signature of parent or guardian
Date
Learn
to skate
The
Chesapeake
Skating School
at Columbia
Ice Rink
The goal of the Learn to Skate Program is to help students
develop the skills needed to fully enjoy the sport of ice skating.
Fall 2017
PROGRAM
SESSION 1
SEP 6-OCT 22
SESSION 2
OCT 25-DEC 17
No classes Nov 22-26
LEARN TO SKATE POLICIES
• Registration discounts apply to online registration prior to the
start of the session only at ColumbiaAssociation.org/login.
• Refunds are permitted for the following situations —
1. Notification of withdrawal from class prior to the start of a
session (subject to a $20 administrative fee).
2. Student medical emergency with copy of physician’s
verification provided to waive the administrative fee.
• Missed classes will not be credited.
• One courtesy make-up class is allowed on Saturday morning
only, provided space is available at the appropriate level.
All requests must be submitted via email to Ice.Rink@
ColumbiaAssociation.org with 24-hour advance notice.
• Make-up classes or change of class time can not be scheduled
the first or last Saturday of the session.
• Practice passes: Seven complimentary admissions to public
skate session per session, skate rental not included. Passes
expire one week after session ends. Practice passes are not
transferable.
• No practice is allowed during group lesson time.
• Children 5 and younger must wear helmets during lesson.
● WEDNESDAY
4:30pm
Basic 5, 6
Pre-Free Skate,
Free Skate All Levels
5pm
Tot 1, 2, 3, 4
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
5:30pm
Tot 1, 2, 3, 4
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4
● FRIDAY
4:30pm Basic 1, 2, 3
5pm Basic 4, 5, 6
● SATURDAY
9:45am Tot 1, 2, 3, 4
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4
10:15am Tot 1, 2, 3, 4
Basic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
REGIST
ER
NOW!
SEE BA
CK
10:45am Axel Class
Pre-Free Skate,
Free Skate All Levels,
Basic 5, 6
11:15am
Jump/Spin (H)*
*For Free Skate 1-6
Jump/Spin (L)**
**For Basic 5Pre-Free Skate
11:45am
Beginning Teen/Adult,
Intermediate Teen/Adult
Tot 1 thru 4
● SUNDAY
7:30pm Beginning Adult
8pm Intermediate Adult
A membership with U.S. Figure Skating is included.
CLOTHING
• Wear warm, stretchy/roomy clothing.
• Pant cuffs longer than the heel of the skate can make your
child trip and fall on the ice.
• Wear a hat or ear warmers, and gloves or mittens. Note:
Most of your body heat is lost through the top of your head.
• Boys should wear thin socks; girls should wear tights;
adults should wear stockings.
SKATE RENTAL
• Pick skates that are half a size smaller than your child’s
regular shoe size. Try the skates on. If you have any trouble
fitting your child with skates, please let us know.
• When you find the correct size skates and get them on,
double check the laces to be sure they are tight and not
dangling below the heel of the skate.
LESSON DAY
• First day of class, please arrive a half-hour prior to class start.
• Arrive early so your child will be ready when class starts.
• You can check out rental skates early — take advantage!
For children 3-5 years old
Fundamentals taught in an age-appropriate manner. ALL students
MUST wear a helmet while on the ice! (Bicycle helmets work well.)
Basic 1-6 Levels
Ages 6 through adult or passed Tot 3. Students are taught the
fundamentals of skating for the development of a recreational
and/or competitive sport.
Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate Levels 1-6
Students will further develop their edging, spinning and jumping
techniques. Prerequisite: advancement through Learn to Skate
program or placement testing.
Private Instruction Available during freestyle sessions and on
Saturdays after group lesson; please check with your instructor.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
• In case of emergency and to allow skaters full access to
and from the ice, all non-skaters must stay away from the
entrance and exit doors to the ice.
• All skating parents, please watch your children from bleachers.
Each student will receive one
25-minute lesson per week
for seven weeks, the use of
rental skates, and seven public
session practice passes. For
more information, please call
410-730-0322.
The Columbia Ice Rink’s U.S. Figure Skating
Learn to Skate Program, taught by The
Chesapeake Skating School, has been formed
to provide a fun, safe atmosphere for all
students (age 3 and older) to learn how to ice
skate. The Tot and Basic 1-6 levels are
geared towards the fundamentals of skating
and develops the skills that are necessary for
recreational, figure, ice hockey and speed
skating. Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate
levels develop the skills necessary for
advancement into figure skating.