Northshire Figure Skating Home Page
The Northshire Figure Skating Club is a United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) sanctioned program in both Learn-to-Skate and freestyle skating. The NFSC was formed in June 1998, just seven months after Riley Rink was opened. Ice is available five months of the year (mid-October through mid-March). The club draws its membership from the Manchester area, throughout Southwestern Vermont and even across the New York state line.
New classes for this year
Power, Balance and Edge Control for Hockey Players
(PB&EC) Designed for hockey levels Squirt, Pee-Wee and Bantam, or age 9 and older who do not play hockey. Younger skaters please see Basic Skills Hockey class description below. Older beginner skaters will be evaluated for placement into Beginner Hockey 9+
PB&EC Tuesday only 5:45 - 6:15 PM $75.00 per 8-week session, or $15 drop-in fee per week
Beg. Hockey 9+ Tuesday only 6:15 - 6:45 PM $75.00 per 8-week session, or $15 drop-in fee per week
While all hockey players can skate, most current players chop and work too hard, during long and short rink dashes, loosing stamina and focus as the game progresses. This class is designed to break down and re-build the skating stroke correcting muscle memory for a long, efficient and strong skating stroke. Through specially designed exercises and drills that define edge use and control, skaters will create power and balance while preserving their energy and stamina for the duration of a game (and potential overtimes). Correct technique combined with power skating will build stamina and confidence so your hockey player can concentrate on learning the game in practice, and playing to win in games. NOTE: to promote proper balance and edge work, and for safety reasons, all elements are taught without a stick or puck.
Basic Skills - Hockey
Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 AM (for younger skaters - class+practice ice)The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of good hockey skating. Younger skaters should have completed all 3 Snowplow Sam classes before moving into Basic Skills Hockey classes. Skaters will learn how to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus of these levels. Perfect for beginner hockey players.NOTE: to promote proper balance and edge work, and for safety reasons, all elements are taught without a stick or puck.
Jonathan Levin Scholarship applications are available at Riley Rink (802)362-0150 www.rileyrink.com
Please return forms directly to Riley Rink Attn: Susan Marmer, for approval.
Northshire Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization operating as one of 800 sanctioned clubs by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFS).
Northshire Figure Skating Club
c/o Rilery Rink
PO Box 2533
Manchester Center, VT 05255
