Skate School
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The Darien Sportsplex Skate School is an ISI program that offers a variety of Ice Skating classes for ALL ages and abilities. Our goal is to teach each student the fundamentals of skating along with our commitment to making them enjoy the sport.
- The Skate School offers classes from Tots to Adults.
- Each session runs 8 weeks long. Practice sessions are offered in between group lessons and are included with your registration.
- Students will be tested at the end of each session in order to advance to the next level.
- Instructors are available for Private lessons. Please inquire with an instructor or at the Skate school table for a schedule of their available times and fees.
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- 4 ways to register
- Please register in Advance- Students will Not be allowed to skate the same day that you register.
- Any registrations taken after the deadline will start the second week of class. A $5.00 fee will be added for any registrations received after the deadline.
- Make- up lessons are available within the current session. (No make-up lessons can be made on the first week of class).
- Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the first class.
- No refunds, Skate School credit only.
- For any further questions, please contact the Skate School office at (630)789-6666 x104 or cfoggia@darienparks.com
Skate Rental: $2
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Resident |
Non-resident |
| Edge |
$44 |
$48 |
| TOT |
$79 |
$88 |
| Pre-Alpha thru Delta |
$88 |
$96 |
| Freestyle / Adult |
$96 |
$105 |
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TOT Classes (4 yr olds):
This class teaches the basic skills of skating.
Pre-Alpha (5 - 14 yr olds), no prior class experience required
This class teaches basic forward and backward skills to those who have never taken skating lessons.
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.
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.
Edge Class, available to levels Gamma and above
Students will work on basic to advanced skills emphasizing edge control.
Adults
All abilities, ages 15 & up.
Freestyle Levels (1 - 10)
Level 1 – 10, Advanced Skaters Only
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5/23/2013 - 7/13/2013
Registration Deadline: 5/20/2013
Summer Session Registration Form
Online Registration
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3/7/2013 - 5/18/2013
Registration Deadline: 3/4/2013 (There will be a $5 fee for late registrations)
Spring Session Registration Form
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Ice time is available for both the recreational and competitive skater. Those wishing to skate on contract ice can skate independently or with a private instructor.
- Contracts are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All Contracts are required to have a minimum of 10 ice sessions.
- Make-up sessions must be done within the current contract. Make-ups may not be carried over to future contracts.
- Anyone wishing to do less than 10 sessions can pay as you go (Walk-on).
Cost:
$8.00- 45 Min. (Contracted)
$10.00- 45 Min. (Non-Contracted)
$9.00- 1 Hour (Contracted)
$11.00- 1 Hour (Non-Contracted)
For any questions regarding contract ice, please contact Cindy Foggia at
(630)789-6666 x108.
Summer 2013 Session (6/3/2013 - 7/21/2013)
Summer 2013 Contract (Registration Deadline: 5/31/2013)
Spring 2013 Session
Spring 2013 Contract Ice (3/11/2013 - 6/2/2013)
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The Darien Sportsplex is proud to have The Darien Diamonds Youth Synchronized Skating Team. They are currently in their 2013-2014 competitive season. We have continually been striving for excellence and success in our skaters.
We have several competitions and exhibitions schedule for the 2013-2014 season. We will be ending our season at the Darien Sportsplex Annual Ice Show; May 3 & 4, 2013.
The Darien Diamonds Youth Synchronized Skating Team is looking forward to our upcoming 2012-2013 season as our club continues to grow. We welcome all ages and levels of skating!
We will be having synchronized teams at the ISI and USFS levels.
2013-2014 Season Try-outs:
6/8/2013 and 9/14/2013, 9:30am - 10:30am
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cindy at 630-789-6666 x108 or
email cfoggia@darienparks.com for more information.
Tryout Information
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2013 Ice Show Photos
Skate School Ice Show - more photos
The Skate School Students and USFSA Skaters of the Darien Sportsplex presented the 17th Annual Ice
Show on May 3rd and 4th, 2013.
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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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Questions? E-mail to: information@darienparks.com
Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Road • Darien, IL 60561
Phone: (630) 789-6666 • Fax: (630) 789-4803
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