Learn to Skate: Basic 2 (Ages 5-17)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 6:15 PM (CDT) - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 @ 6:40 PM (CDT)
Ages 4-18 · Co-Ed
Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave East West FargoND  58078
Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 6:15 PM (CDT) - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 @ 6:40 PM (CDT)
Ages 4-18 · Co-Ed
Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave East West FargoND  58078

Learn to Skate: Basic 2 (Ages 5-17)

Jul 17 - Aug 13 (Wednesday)

6:15 PM - 6:40 PM

Ages 4-18 · Co-Ed

Veterans Memorial Arena

Meeting Dates

From Aug 13, 2025 to Aug 13, 2025

Each Wednesday from 06:15 PM to 06:40 PM

About This Activity

Description

This activity is closed to further registration.

This level is recommended if the skater can make it across the rink without assistance. Skaters will learn skating and gliding forward, stopping, two-foot hops, bubbles and backward skating and gliding. Skaters will learn the skills of full stroke skating and crossover skating.

Lessons will be Thursdays July 17-August 7 with one Wednesday, August 13.

Skate rental is not available.

BASIC 2 ELEMENTS

A Scooter pushes (R and L)

B Forward one-foot glides (R and L)

C Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height

D Rocking horse — one forward swizzle, one backward swizzle (repeat twice)

E Backward swizzles (6–8 in a row)

F Two-foot turns from forward to backward in place (clockwise and counterclockwise)

G Moving snowplow stop

« Bonus Skill: Curves.

Location

VMA: Rink 2 at Veterans Memorial Arena

Organizer Info

  • West Fargo Park District

Map & Direction

Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave East West FargoND  58078
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