C.E. Orr Ice Arena Menu

Snowplow Sam 1-4: Preschool-age skaters develop preliminary coordination and strength to move around on the ice. The introductory classes are divided into four progressive levels for kids with no prior skating experience to build confidence in skating and themselves. Fun and games make this positive experience for your kids enjoyable and memorable.

Basic 1: This program is designed for the beginner skater ages 6 and over. Students learn proper falling and standing skills, forward and backward skating, two-foot glides and beginning stops.

Basic 2: This class introduces one-foot glides, backward glides, backward swizzles, two-foot turns and moving snowplow stops.

Basic 3: This class refines the correct use of the skate blade and includes forward stroking, backward one-foot glides, one-foot pumps and an introduction to crossovers.

Basic 4: Skaters learn to use both the outside and inside edges of the blade, forward cross-overs both clockwise and counter-clockwise, proper backward stroking, backward stopping and spins.

Basic 5: This class begins backward cross-overs in both directions, 3-turns, the hockey stop, backward outside and inside edges.

Basic 6: This class includes advanced turns, T-stops, bunny hops, spirals and lunges.

Pre-Freeskate: These classes are designed as an introduction to figure skating. The class will include a waltz jump, on-foot spin, mazurka and other advanced skills to pursue the sport of figure skating.

Freeskate 1-6:  Each Free Skate level is divided into three sections: skating skills, spins and jumps. The levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation and it is at this point the skater can choose to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.

Teen/Adult Skills: (Ages 13 & up) The adult curriculum is designed for both beginning and experienced adult skaters who wish to improve their skating skills. Participation in the program will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. This is an exciting program for people who look to skating as an enjoyable part of a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Hockey Skills 1-4: Designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating, will teach skaters how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus and all elements are taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, and other necessary fundamentals to be successful. Prerequisite: Completed Basic 2 to join Hockey 1.

Hockey Power Skating+: Ages 8+ and Passed Hockey Skills 2. Helmet, Stick, and Gloves REQUIRED.
-  These sessions will focus on hockey skating skill mastery, Stride efficiency, power, and speed.  30 min half ice class.  Walks in $10/session.

Tot-Hockey: Learn to Skate program is offering classes for the beginning hockey player, or for those who are looking to receive an introduction to hockey skating skills. Prerequisite: Completed Snowplow Sam 3.