THE 2009-2010 SEASON

UPDATED 3-7-10

OUR CURRENT SEASON HAS ENDED MARCH 6, 2010. THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS FOR YOUR BUSINESS THIS PAST SEASON.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL THE SMILING FACES NEXT SEASON. OUR NEXT SEASON BEGINS THE FIRST SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND WILL END IN MARCH 2011. PLEASE VISIT OUR SITE IN SEPTEMBER 2010 FOR REGISTRATION AND INFO FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON.

  SKATING LESSONS ARE OFFERED TO BOYS AND GIRLS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS ONLY.  APPLICATIONS ARE ON THIS SITE (SEE FORMS). CHILDREN MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD. YOUNGER CHILDREN WITH PRIOR FORMAL SKATING INSTRUCTION MAY BE ACCEPTED. 

PRIVATE LESSONS ARE OFFERED THROUGH OUR INSTRUCTORS-PLEASE CONTACT THEM FOR RATES AND SCHEDULES:

DIANA BALUT 603-498-6259

ALICIA THIBEAULT 603-702-0029

CHRISTINE COOKE-BEDELL 978-556-9484

THE COST FOR THE SEASON 2010-2011 WILL BE POSTED BY JUNE 1, 2010. THE SEASON IS  APPROXIMATELY 17-18 WEEKS OF LESSONS. DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE TO IMMEDIATE FAMILIES MEMBERS WITH (3) THREE OR MORE SKATERS ONLY. 

BEGINNERS THRU BASIC SKILLS BADGE 1 WILL BE AT 10:30AM-11:30AM (HOUR 1).

BASIC SKILLS BADGE 2 AND UP WILL BE AT 11:40AM-12:40PM (HOUR 2). BADGES ON HOUR 2 ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENROLLMENT.

SKATERS ARE GROUPED BY SKILL AND STRENGTH WITHIN THE BADGE LEVEL.

SLIGHTLY USED SKATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TO LEASE FOR THE SEASON (SHARPENINGS INCLUDED) FOR A FEE OF $50.00. PLEASE CALL ATLEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE OF SKATE NEED. PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE 978-556-9484. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NORTH ANDOVER FIGURE SKATING CLUB, PLEASE CALL 978-686-8704. PLEASE CALL AFTER 10AM & BEFORE 7PM, AS THIS IS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THANK YOU. 

The North Andover Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization located at Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts.    We offer instruction to many ice skating levels for the youth.    Our program represents the United States Figure Skating Association Basic Skills Badge Program.    The season has been from November to March each year since 1972.
 
The North Andover Figure Skating Club is beginning its 37th season!     We are looking forward to another great year.    Our staff consists of both Professional Instructors and Instructional Assistants.     It is our goal to ensure that each student receives expertise instruction while having fun.   Our final day of skating in March, each season, has an informal exhibition of each class, guest skaters, and fun, food, and music for all members to enjoy. 

Schedule: HOURS

Saturday 10:30 am–11:30 am:  Beginners, Snow Plow Sam 1- 3, Basic 1                                                            (Subject to change)
Saturday 11:40 am– 12:40 am:   Badges: Basic 2–6; Freestyle 1-6                                                             (Subject to change)

Equipment Needed 

SKATES should be firm, preferably leather, and sized correctly.  The fit and blade mounting are critical for skaters including beginner levels when learning to skate.  Avoid vinyl and plastic skates if possible.  Please contact Cooke’s Skate Shop (978) 657-7586 in Wilmington for quality skates and information.  It is best to make an appointment for your skate fitting. It will take approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours for your fitting.  When you leave, your skates will be made to fit correctly.  Skates purchased at Cooke's will have a stretching option to accomadate growth for another season of wear in most cases.  If your skates are purchased elsewhere, please make sure your child's feet are up straight when standing on the floor.  The skates should be one size smaller than their shoe size.  If the skates feel tight or hurt, it is up to the sports store selling the skates, to make them comfortable without going to a larger size.

SKATE CARE is very important. Wipe the blade after skating with a dry, absorbant cloth. Do not keep skates guards on the blade after skating. This will cause the blade to rust and blacken and effect the performance of the skater. Store the skates in a moisture free area. Sharpening is needed once per season for the weekly skater at our 4 month program.

SKATE LACES should be comfortably snug on top of the foot and the ankle.  The laces can be a bit looser toward the top of the boot so that only one finger can fit between the boot and the child’s leg.

HELMETS must be worn by beginners through Basic Badge 2.  Only hockey and skating helmets can be worn.  Helmets must cover the nape of the neck.  Bike and football helmets are not allowed.  Helmets are available at most sports stores. Helmets also available at Walmart.

KNEE & ELBOW PADS are not recommended or required. If necessary due to a prior injury, they may be worn under the jackets and pants.  Plastic knee pads slip on the ice and create difficulty in getting up - if worn on the outside of pants.  If necessary, use the plastic knee pads underneath warm pants and place over the tights or leggings.  Secure pads to allow comfortable knee bend and movement. 

CLOTHING should be warm and in layers. Snowpants are not recommended. Tights with sweatpants or fleece are the most comfortable for movement and warmth.  Turtlenecks with sweaters, sweatshirts or fleece jackets are recommended. Mittens or gloves are required. Clothing which hangs too loosely or drags below skate level is dangerous and is prohibited.