
Learn To Hockey Skate
Before new players can score a goal, they need to learn to skate and become quick, agile, and efficient on the ice!
Our LTS hockey curriculum is divided into 4 levels to help skaters understand the importance of developing skills on both sides; right, left, clockwise, and counter clockwise.
Hockey 1:
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Falling and recovery to a balanced, standing position.
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Proper basic hockey stance. (forward and backwards)
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March forward across the ice, 8-10 steps.
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Two-foot glides and dips from forward marching.
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Forward swizzles / double c-cuts. (4-6 in a row)
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T-push right, then two-foot glide. (repeat left)
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Snowplow stop, stationary.
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BONUS: Front to back and back to front stationary turns
Hockey 2:
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Forward strides using 45 degree V-Push.
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Forward one-foot push and glide. (right and left)
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Forward C-cuts: single leg (R and L) and alternating feet.
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Backward hustle or march, then glide on two feet.
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Backward swizzles / double c-cuts. (4 to 6 in a row)
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Backward c-cuts: single leg (R and L) and alternating feet.
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Two foot moving snowplow stop.
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BONUS: Scooter pushes on circle. (Right and Left)
Hockey 3:
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Lateral crossover march. (both directions)
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Forward c-cuts on circle. (both directions)
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Forward outside edges on half circles, alternate feet.
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Forward inside edges on half circles, alternate feet.
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Backward c-cuts on a circle, both directions.
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Backward snowplow stop, one foot and two foot v-stop.
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One foot snowplow stop, introduce 1/4 turn with hips.
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BONUS: Forward starts and stops.
Hockey 4:
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Quick start using forward v-start.
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Backward one-foot glide, right and left.
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Forward crossover glides, CW and CCW.
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Backward crossover glides, CW and CCW.
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Forward crossovers on a circle, CW and CCW.
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Backward crossovers on a circle, CW and CCW.
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Hockey stops with speed, to the left and right.
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BONUS: Forward to backward mohawk pivots.


Lesson Details:
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7 weeks of 30 minute classes per week.
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Unlimited Public Skates during series.
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Rental skates provided.
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FREE patch for each level passed.
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Written evaluation at end of series.
All skaters must be at least 3 years of age and be able to stand and walk in skates without assistance.
Upcoming Sessions
Learn To Hockey Skate:
April 24 (7 Weeks)
Sundays 4pm
$150 /SKATER