THE 2008-2009 SEASON

UPDATED 3-09

NOTICE:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR IN THESE DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES. WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR SMILES NEXT SEASON IN NOVEMBER..

NEXT SEASON: THE 2009-2010 SEASON WILL BEGIN IN NOVEMBER 2009 AND RUN TO MARCH 2010. THERE IS NO OTHER SESSIONS OFFERED WITHIN THE YEAR. SKATING LESSONS ARE OFFERED TO BOYS AND GIRLS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS ONLY. CHECK BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2009 FOR EXACT DATES/TIMES. APPLICATIONS ARE ON THIS SITE.

CHILDREN MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. YOUNGER CHILDREN WITH PRIOR FORMAL SKATING INSTRUCTION MAY BE ACCEPTED. 

THE COST FOR THE SEASON IS $225.00 PER SKATER. DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE TO IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WITH (3) THREE OR MORE SKATERS ONLY. 

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

BASIC SKILLS BADGE 2 AND UP WILL BE AT 11:40AM (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 CONTACT CHRISTINE 978-556-9484. 

ALL WEATHER CANCELLATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THIS SITE. PLEASE CHECK THIS HOME PAGE PRIOR TO 10AM ON THAT SATURDAY WITH SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NORTH ANDOVER FIGURE SKATING CLUB, PLEASE CALL 978-686-8704 or 978-556-9484. PLEASE CALL AFTER 9AM & BEFORE 8PM, AS THESE ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES. 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 36th 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 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 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. Knee and elbow pads are not required and not recommended.

CLOTHING should be warm and in layers. 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.