At FMC, we hope that skating becomes a part of your life and that it provides you with great exercise, an opportunity to make new friends and a positive environment to learn life lessons. In the FMC Ice Sports Skating program, you can expect to progress naturally and comfortably and we strive to provide you with choices and options that help make your skating enjoyable with any level of commitment.
At FMC, we hope that skating becomes a part of your life and that it provides you with
great exercise, an opportunity to make new friends and a positive environment to
learn life lessons. In the FMC Ice Sports Skating program, you can expect to progress
naturally and comfortably and we strive to provide you with choices and options
that help make your skating enjoyable with any level of commitment.
All skaters must take and pass a Learn to Skate class in order to progress to the classes listed on this page.
Ice Skating Essentials
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For skaters who have mastered the elements in Pre Skating or Pre Hockey,
forward and backward stroking and crossovers, 3-turns and mohawks, advanced
stops, edges and more are just some of the challenging skills participants will
encounter. To promote a successful learning environment, class sizes will be
limited and skaters divided by ability where possible. Both ISI Alpha through
Delta and USFS Basic 3-8 skills will be introduced to prepare skaters who may
eventually pursue competitive endeavors. All skaters enrolled will be given an
ISI membership with registration.
8 Week Program
For skaters who have mastered the elements in Pre Skating or Pre Hockey
Emphasis on advanced forward skating
Free ISI membership with enrollment
Skaters MUST pass a Learn to Skate course in order to take this program
For skaters who have mastered the elements in the
FMC Ice Skating Essentials program offered in Step 3:
Skill Building Classes, Figure Skating 101 classes
teach the mechanics of figure skating. Participants
learn the jumps, spins, gliding moves and edgework
taught in both ISI and USFS Freestyle levels. Skaters enrolled in Figure Skating 101 will receive
an ISI Membership with their registration.
Prior to Arriving
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the class start time. Skaters should wear figure skating attire or
comfortable clothing that allows for movement and flexibility. Skaters should have their own skates. For
more information on purchasing skates or skating attire, please talk to your class instructor or skating
director.
For skaters who have mastered the skills in Skating Essentials
Practice Makes Perfect! and several of our facilities offer programs to help you
practice your skating skills. Programs are listed below along with a link to
find locations. Please note schedules and fees are subject to change without
notice and practice sessions may be limited due to enrollment.
Class Practice Ice
Class Practice Ice is ice time set aside specifically for skaters that are
currently enrolled in an FMC program. This supplemental practice time is open to
skaters of all ages and abilities and is exclusive to current class customers.
Participants sign up for Class Practice Ice just like a class. Skaters who need
a little extra help or who are thinking about performing or competing may want
to consider hiring an instructor to give private instruction on Class Practice
Ice. Only FMC Ice Sports staff instructors with permission from their Skating
Directors are allowed to teach on Class Practice Ice.
Walk-Ons - $7 / 40 Minutes
Skaters who wish to walk on to Freestyle Practice Ice must provide their own ISI membership and present their ISI membership card to the Freestyle Monitor. Memberships can be purchased
online at www.skateisi.org. Membership forms may also be obtained at the rink and will be mailed to the ISI
office upon request.
Freestyle Practice Ice is ice time set aside specifically for skaters to
practice their skills. Sessions are 40 minutes long. Many skaters hire
instructors to give private instruction on Freestyle Practice Ice. Instructors
who wish to teach on FMC Ice Sports Freestyle Practice Ice must sign an
agreement and provide a copy of their liability insurance certificate, prior to
teaching.
Prior to Skating
Skaters who wish to use FMC Ice Sports Freestyle Practice Ice need to be
members of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). Participants of FMC Skating
Essentials classes receive a free ISI membership with their class participation.
In addition, skaters who pre-register for Freestyle Practice Ice will
also receive a free ISI membership.
Walk-Ons - $14 / 40 Minutes, $16 / 50 Minutes*
Skaters who wish to walk on to Freestyle Practice Ice must provide their own ISI membership and present their ISI membership card to the Freestyle Monitor. Memberships can be purchased
online at www.skateisi.org. Membership forms may also be obtained at the rink and will be mailed to the ISI
office upon request.
Skaters often wish to receive one-on-one instruction in addition to classes
to assist their skating endeavors and challenges. These lessons are called,
"Private Lessons" and become more necessary as skaters advance through skating
levels. Private lessons are generally managed directly with instructors, but the
Skating Directors can assist in helping you choose the right instructor for you.
For more information, please consult your Skating Director.
Power Stroking and Fun Moves Combo Class
Spring I: February 28th - March 27th
Gardner Veterans Arena-Gardner
Cost: $80.00
Cost with pre-registration of Freestyle Practice Ice: $70.00
Take your skating to the next level! This on-ice conditioning class has multiple focal points: strengthening stroking technique,
and developing power, flow, and edge control, as well as over-all presentation by incorporating attitude spins and other fun elements. This course is great for the intermediate level skater (Step
3: Ice Skating Essentials) through advanced!
Click here for program brochure and online registration.
Silver City Skaters Synchronized Skating Team
Spring I: February 28th - April 17th
Aleixo Arena-Taunton
Cost: $129.00
Do you love to skate and be part of a team? Join the Silver City Skaters Synchronized Skating Team! Come try out one of the fastest growing sports in skating! Learn teamwork and synchronized skating skills through the five basic elements: circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and intersections while skating connected. We will also go over moves and edges, and elements of a synchronized skating program. No synchronized skating experience required. See your Skating Director for more information on skating requirements.
Click here for program brochure and online registration.
Fall River Crystalettes Synchronized Skating Team
Spring I: March 1st - April 12th
Driscoll Arena-Fall River
Cost: $113.00
Do you love to skate and be part of a team? Join the Fall River Crystalettes! Come try out one of the fastest growing sports in skating! Learn teamwork and synchronized skating skills through the five basic elements: circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and intersections while skating connected. We'll also go over moves and edges, and elements of a synchronized skating program. No synchronized skating experience required. Prerequisite: Freestyle 1. See your Skating Director for more information.
Click here for program brochure and online registration.
Ice Dance Class
Spring I: March 1st - April 19th
William L. Chase Arena - Natick
Cost: $128.00
Experience the joy of Ice Dancing. Even if your focused on freestyle, this class is open to all skaters who are interested in enhancing and improving edge turn quality and proper skating technique. A useful tool for today's skater, Ice Dancing helps with upper body control, posture and carriage. It will also teach the skater a new way to move to the beat of music. Each class consists of a 40 minute lesson. A prerequisite of ISI Delta is required for this class.
Power Edge Skating Class
Spring I: March 2nd - April 20th
William L. Chase Arena - Natick
Cost: $56.00
FMC Ice Sports Natick is pleased to offer Power Skating and Edge classes. This on ice conditioning program will help to strengthen stroking technique, develop power, flow and proper edge control. Emphasis is on edge quality, extension, quickness, power, speed, presentation and endurance. This class is designed for Synchro team and individual freestyle skaters who wish to improve and enhance their current skating ability. Class is 30 minutes in length.
Power Stroking Class
Spring I: March 4th - April 22nd
Smead Arena - Springfield
Cost: $30.00
Take your skating to the next level! This high-intensity, on-ice conditioning
class has multiple focal points: strengthening stroking technique, developing
power, flow, and edge quality. This course is great for the intermediate level skater (Step
3: Ice Skating Essentials) through advanced!
Click here for program brochure and online registration.
Get the Edge
Spring I: March 4th - April 22nd
Chelmsford Forum - Chelmsford
Cost: $113
.00
Every skater understands the importance of having strong edges and how it
carries over into all aspects of their skating. This course will examine and
deepen your relationship with the ice by manipulating your body weight over
different areas of the blade through edge work, foot work, and dance patterns,
and the lost art of figures. This class aims at improving spin and jump entry,
landing positions, speed power, and overall presentation.
United States Figure Skating Clubs
Skaters with a desire to pursue highly competitive skating endeavors and make a strong and disciplined commitment to the sport of figure skating are considered to have achieved the elite skating level. Elite skating endeavors are largely pursued through private instruction and United States Figure Skating Clubs.
More information on the US Clubs in your area can be found at the USFS
website, www.usfsa.org and links to our
partner clubs are listed below.
FMC Ice Sports "Skate for the Love of It" ISI Competition
February 26th, 2012
Asiaf Arena - Brockton
Please contact Skating Director,
Caroline Ciulla, with inquiries. Download the competition registration packet
below.
Natick 41st Annual ISI Competition
March 10th-11th, 2012
William L. Chase Arena - Natick
Please contact
Skating Director,
Donna Rozon, with inquiries. Download the competition registration packet
below.
Freestyle
Practice Ice 
Skaters often wish to receive one-on-one instruction in addition to classes
to assist their skating endeavors and challenges. These lessons are called,
"Private Lessons" and become more necessary as skaters advance through skating
levels. Private lessons are generally managed directly with instructors, but the
Skating Directors can assist in helping you choose the right instructor for you.
For more information, please consult your Skating Director.
More information on the US Clubs in your area can be found at the USFS
website, 
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