Skate School



 

Registration Information

  1. Instructors are available for private lessons. Please inquire directly with an instructor for a schedule of their available times and fees.
  2. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the first class.
  3. Missed lessons may be made up within your current session.
  4. Please register in advance - Students will NOT be able to skate the same day that you register!
  5. Any registrations taken after the Deadline will start the 2nd week of the session.
  6. No make-ups will be allowed the first week of classes.
  7. Dates are subject to change.
  8. No refunds, Skate School credit only.
  9. If you have any further questions please contact the Skate School office at (630)789-6666 ext. 104, 106 or 108. Fax: (630)789-4803

Session Fees

  Resident Non-resident
Edge $45 $50
TOT $85 $95
Pre-Alpha thru Delta $95 $105
Freestyle / Adult $105 $115
Skate Rental: $2

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Summer 2008 Session

June 5, 2008 - August 2 , 2008
(No classes on 7/3 & 7/5)

Registration Deadline: 5/31/2008
*There will be a $5 fee for late registrations

Click to download the Registration Form

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Back To School 2008 Session

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August 21, 2008 - October 11, 2008

Registration Deadline: 8/16/2008
*There will be a $5 fee for late registrations

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TOT Classes (4 yr olds) - 30 minutes

This class teaches the basic skills of skating.
Day Time
Thursday 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Thursday 4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
Thursday 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm
Saturday 9:50 am - 10:20 am
Saturday 10:55 am - 11:25 am
Saturday 11:50 am - 12:20 pm


Pre-Alpha (5 - 14 yr olds) - 40 minutes

(No prior class experience required)
This class teaches basic forward and backward skills to those who have never taken skating lessons.
Day Time
Thursday 10:15 am - 10:55 am
Thursday 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:50 am - 10:30 am
Saturday 10:55 am - 11:35 am
Saturday 11:50 am - 12:30 pm


Alpha & Beta - 40 minutes

Alpha: (Must have passed Pre-Alpha test) Class builds on Pre-Alpha skills, introduces forward stroking, crossovers and stops.

Beta: (Must have passed Alpha test) Covers back stroking, back crossovers and t-stops.

Day Time
Thursday 10:15 am - 10:55 am
Thursday 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:50 am - 10:30 am
Saturday 10:55 am - 11:35 am
Saturday 11:50 am - 12:30 pm


Gamma & Delta - 40 minutes

Gamma: (Must have passed Beta test) More advanced skills such as outside 3-turns, mohawk, turns and hockey stops.

Delta: (Must have passed gamma test) Inside 3-turns, outside and inside edges, lunges and bunny hops.

Day Time
Thursday 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:50 am - 10:30 am
Saturday 10:55 am - 11:35 am
Saturday 11:50 am - 12:30 pm


Edge Class - 20 minutes

(Available to levels Gamma and above)
Students will work on basic to advanced skills emphasizing edge control.

Day Time
Thursday 3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Saturday 8:35 am - 8:55 am


Adults - 40 minutes

All abilities, ages 15 & up.

Day Time
Thursday 5:50 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 11:50 am - 12:30 pm


Freestyle Levels (1 - 10) - 40 minutes

Level 1 – 10, Advanced Skaters Only

Day Time
Thursday 3:50 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:55 am - 9:35 am

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Session Schedules

Fall Session

October 16 - December 20, 2008 (No classes on 10/30, 11/1, 11/27, & 11/29)

Click to download the Session Schedule

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Contract Ice

Summer Session (6/9/08 - 8/16/08)

Contracts must be turned in by 5/31/2008
Click here to print Part 1 - Contract Form
Click here to print Part 2 - Schedules

Spring Session (3/17/08 - 6/7/08)

Click here to print Part 1 - Contract Form
Click here to print Part 2 - Schedules

Important Information

Contract Confirmations:
Contracts will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Contracts will only be accepted with a purchase of ten or more contracted sessions. You will receive a confirmation by mail or in person within two weeks after the due date. No contract is processed prior to the due date.

Contract Changes Requested After The Due Date Will Be Processed As Follows:
  1. Changing from one day to another will be approved if space allows on the new day and time. (All changes must be in writing).
  2. Any contract changes requested after week 2 will have a $10 fee in addition to any ice fees.

Freestyle Rules

  1. Contract Ice:
    Figure Skating Walk-ons will be determined by first-come first-serve basis. There are no lifts allowed on any freestyle with 10 or more skaters (unless stated otherwise).
  2. Walk-on And Credits:
    If you wish to walk-on for additional sessions, you will be charged the same price you pay for contract ice. You must pay before skating these sessions. If you miss a session, you will be issued a make-up, to be used at a future date and time, as long as it is within the current contract. Absolutely no carryovers. We will allow a skater to make-up on a session that costs less than the one they missed, if they ask to do so. In this instance, there will be no monetary difference; it will be considered an even exchange.
  3. Under No Circumstances Will Make-ups Be Carried to a Future Contract:
    The director, at her discretion, gives credits. In the instance of a credit, a doctor's note must accompany your request.
  4. Checking In:
    All contract holders are responsible for check-in with the Ice Monitor or at the Front Desk. Failing to do so, your child may be called off the ice (even if involved in a lesson) to check in!
  5. Tape Playing Policy:
    The person skating to his/her program has the absolute right-of-way! On a "moves in the field", solo tapes, jumps, and spins are not permitted. If the ice monitor calls your name and you do not wish to go, your tape will than be placed at the end of the line. Re-starting tapes is discouraged and may be denied. If you know you will have a Pro's request, please say "NO" when your name is called.
  6. Pro Requests:
    The pro MUST be currently giving the student a lesson at the time of request. Tapes will be played ONE time per session, either a pro request or regular rotation.

Level Requirements


Open Freestyle Open to all levels of skaters
Low Freestyle Must have passed F/S 1 to be on this freestyle
Pre-JUV/JUV Must have passed Pre-Juvenile F/S test (or F/S 5 in ISI)
JUV/HI Must have passed Juvenile F/S test (or F/S 6 in ISI)
Adult Must be over 25 years old

Figure Skating In regards to skaters qualifying for freestyle levels:
If there is a question about a skater's ability to qualify for a specific freestyle, the skater in question will be tested by a "pro" chosen by the skating director and not by the private instructor. If the skater then meets the qualifications of the freestyle in question, they will be allowed to skate. The Darien Sportsplex reserves the right to cancel or change level requirements on certain sessions, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Temper/Frustration:
Any skater unable to control his/her temper will be asked to leave the ice. No credit will be given for the session under this circumstance. Any disrespect resulting in a confrontation with management regarding this issue of proper behavior, will result in immediate suspension for a week from the ice. (No make-ups or credits allowed.)

Parental Rules:
No parent/parents are allowed in any of the penalty/players boxes, with the exception of the Ice Monitor. There will be no yelling to your son/daughter from the stands (It is very distracting to others and endangers your child). If you as a parent can not follow these simple rules, the following will apply to you also:

Violations:
Any skater who violates these or any amendment to these rules will be subject to the following penalties:
First Offense Verbal warning (which could include leaving the ice.)
Second Offense Written warning to parents(s)
Third Offense Suspension of skating privileges
Fourth Offense Expulsion from all Darien Sportsplex Programs

Guest Pros and Choreographers:
Arrangements for a guest pro (choreographer, ballet) must be prearranged through the skate school office. All guest pros MUST have a current resume on file, along with a certificate of insurance, and a "letter of intent". We will not allow a guest pro on our ice without the above materials.

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Skate School Ice Show

2008 Ice Show



The Skate School Students and USFSA Skaters of the Darien Sportsplex presented the 12th Annual Ice
Show Skatin' Safari on May 2 - 3, 2008. more photos



For more information on Figure Skating Programs
Please call: Cindy
At: (630) 789-6666 ext.104
Email to:  cfoggia@darienparks.com

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Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Road • Darien, IL 60561
Phone: (630) 789-6666 • Fax: (630) 789-4803
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