Group Skating Lessons
Check out available Group Skating lessons at Cape Arena! Classes are taught by Monica Malcomson and Faye Debella. Registration is available via Cape Community Services. Please contact Coach Monica at monica@capearena.org for further support or guidance.
Please arrive at all classes 10 minutes before the scheduled class time to ensure that your skater has enough time to lace up, bundle up and be on the ice and ready to go at the start of class. Helmets are recommended for beginner skaters and all participants should wear gloves with fingers (not mittens) and flexible warm clothing for safety purposes. We will meet at the far end of the rink on ⅓ of the ice.
Super Skate
Super Skate is an introductory class for skaters ages 3 – 10, broken into two age groups: Penguins (ages 3-5) and Polar Bears (6-10), who enjoy the sport and want to gain more exposure to the fundamentals. It is a large class that thrives on community building and bolsters confidence through games and play. The class structure consists of an independent warm up, a short guided instructional time, and ends with dynamic games to build strength, stamina, resilience, and a sense of belonging and love for the sport.
Beginner Group Class
This class is for hockey and figure skaters (ages 7-12*) who have a solid grasp of basic skills and want to expand their foundational elements skill set. Your skater must know how to safely fall, get up, march, jump in place, turn around, two-foot glide, and forward swizzle. We will review those elements and then begin working on 1-foot glides, dips, steering and backwards swizzles/skating.
*Please note that the age range for this class is simply a guideline and the most important component is the participants’ abilities. Please contact us for further support or guidance.
All Star All Skate
This class is an inclusion class designed to embrace the needs of all aspiring skaters (ages 7 and older). It is specifically for skaters who identify as having an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). We will offer some adaptive/safety equipment as needed (walkers, helmets, etc.) and look forward to collaborating with caregivers when necessary. We will focus on basic skills, safety, strength and coordination, interactive games, and building friendship. Please email Coach Monica, for more information to further discuss this exciting opportunity in collaboration with the Best Buddies Brown School chapter and the Cape Elizabeth Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Power Skate Group Class
This class is designed for hockey and figure skaters (7 and up) aiming to level up their beginner skills (stopping, forward and backward swizzles, 1 foot glide) and quickly advance by practicing drills for gaining power and speed through longer distance swizzles, stroking, and edge control both forward and backwards. We will also target instruction for forward and backward crossovers. Skaters who want to improve their technique, control, speed and power will gain a great deal from this class!
Golden Edge Group Class
Ice skating is a lifelong sport and this class is honoring the joy of all adult levels (18-100 years old)! It will be broken into two parts: a 15 minute guided collaborative practice and a 15 minute targeted instruction mini-lesson. Please keep the safety of your body in mind and consult with your doctor if you’re longing to skate yet feeling at all physically hesitant to partake in this class. We are excited to support you on starting or continuing your ice skating journey!
Creative Movement on Ice
This class is designed for skaters who love the performance aspect of the sport and want to explore musicality and creative movement on ice. It is helpful for the flow of this class if skaters are beyond the basics/beginner level, and steady on their feet while moving/gliding. We will be ready to explore some edge work and movements set to music and choreography! This group will discuss and decide with Coach Monica whether or not they’d like to particulate in an end of season showcase for our CCAG Winter Fest!
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