THE 2008-2009 SEASON

UPDATED 8-18-08

THE 2008-2009 SEASON WILL BEGIN IN NOVEMBER 1, 2008 AND RUN TO MARCH 7, 2009.

SKATING LESSONS ARE OFFERED TO BOYS AND GIRLS ON SATURDAY MORNING ONLY.

CHILDREN MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2008. YOUNGER CHILDREN WITH PRIOR FORMAL SKATING INSTRUCTION COULD BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE CALL 978-686-8704.

THE COST HAS INCREASED THIS SEASON TO $225.00 PER SKATER. DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES WITH (3) THREE OR MORE SKATERS ONLY.

BEGINNERS 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 AND BADGE LEVEL,

SLIGHTLY USED SKATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TO LEASE  (SHARPENINGS INCLUDED) FOR A FEE. PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE 978-556-9484. 

ALL WEATHER CANCELLATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THIS SITE. PLEASE CHECK THIS 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. PLEASE CALL AFTER 9AM 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 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.

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.

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.