THE 2011 - 2012 SEASON

 UPDATED 3-8-12

OUR LAST DAY OF SKATING IS MARCH 10, 2012. BRING YOUR CAMERAS AND ENJOY OUR PARTY AND EXHIBITIONS AT THE USUAL TIME THIS SATURDAY. THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON AND WE HOPE TO SEE ALL OUR GREAT SKATERS IN NOVEMBER.

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ALL WEATHER CANCELLATIONS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS SITE AT THE TOP OF THIS  HOMEPAGE. WEATHER RARELY EFFECTS THE RINK SCHEDULE.

WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

CONTACTS

CLUB QUESTIONS CONTACT ELLEN OR ERIN 978-686-8704. PLEASE CALL AFTER 10AM AND BEFORE 9PM.

FOR LEASED SKATES ONLY CONTACT CHRISTINE COOKE 978-556-9484. 

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 OUR FULL SKATING SEASON CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 16 WEEKS FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH. THE COST FOR THE NEXT SEASON IS TO BE DETERMINED IN SEPTEMBER 2012. FAMILIES WITH TWO (2) CHILDREN ENROLLED ARE OFFERED FREE ENROLLMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SIBLINGS. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FORMS TAB. MAKE SURE THE SKATER BRINGS THE PROPER HELMET FOR BEGINNERS THRU BASIC SKILLS BADGE 2.

SEE ALL DETAILS BELOW.

  SKATING LESSONS ARE OFFERED TO BOYS AND GIRLS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS ONLY. NO OTHER SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE OTHER THAN SATURDAY AT THE HOURS BELOW. CHILDREN MUST BE 3 YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2012. REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO AN APPROVAL PROCESS AND TO A $30.00 ADMINSTRATION FEE AND WILL BE PRORATED AND WILL NOT BE ISSUED AFTER 30 DAYS FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2012 FOR FULL SEASON MEMBERS. THE FULL TUITION FOR OUR FULL SEASON MEMBERS IS DUE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 3, 2012. 

 HOURS & LEVELS:

10:30AM-11:30AM BEGINNERS AND SNOW PLOW SAM LEVELS THRU BASIC SKILLS BADGE 1 WILL BE ON HOUR 1. 

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

SKATERS ARE GROUPED BY SKILL AND STRENGTH. WE TRY TO ACCOMODATE CHILDREN WITH A FRIEND OR SIBLING THAT WOULD LIKE TO BE TOGETHER IN A CLASS IF THEY ARE EVALUATED TO BE SIMILAR IN SKILL. BADGE TESTING IS PERFORMED AS SKATERS REACH REQUIRED SKILL LEVELS FOR ELEMENTS ON THE BADGE USUALLY IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY OF THE SEASON FOR THE FULL SEASON MEMBERS. SKATERS FROM OTHER USFSA BASIC BADGE PROGRAMS WILL BE EVALUATED AND PLACED IN THE APPROPRIATE CLASS ACCORDING TO OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF. 

LEASED SKATES

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

 PARENTS

A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REMAIN AT THE RINK DURING THEIR CHILD'S SKATING HOUR. SKATERS HAVE INJURIES AND OTHER NEEDS OFF THE ICE AND OUR STAFF IS RESTRICTED TO THE ICE SURFACE ONLY. OUR STAFF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTENDING CHILDREN BEYOND THE ICE SURFACE.

PRIVATE LESSONS

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

FOR PRIVATE LESSON ONLY CALL CHRISTINE COOKE-BEDELL  978-556-9484

FOR PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY CALL ALICIA THIBEAULT 603-702-0029

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ABOUT US:

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 40th 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. 

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. Prices for figure skates are about $70 to over $130. Prices for hockey skates are about $80 and up.  Used skates are available at the shop also. 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 for about $25.00 or less.

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.