Skating
Hayden is a Learn-to-Skate USA Program. This program is designed to teach the basics of ice skating through a steady, safe progression of skills. It is endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey & US Speed Skating.
SNOWPLOW SAM CLASSES (Ages 4 to 5)
Young skaters are introduced to skating beginning with the SnowPlow Sam badge 1-4 program and progress to the basic badge program when ready.
*Early afternoon classes teach up thru the Basic 3 badge ONLY. These classes are followed by a 30 minute practice session.
Parents who have Adult Hayden Memberships may skate with their child on this practice session without charge.
BASIC BADGES 1-6 CLASSES (Grades K-12)
The six levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves – forward
skating, backward skating, stops, crossovers and turns. Upon completion
of the Basic 1–6 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport
enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating – Hockey, Free Skating, Dance, Pairs and Synchronized team.
ADVANCED FREE SKATE BADGES
(Pre Free skate - New axel badge)
Skaters must have passed Basic 6 Badge
Designed to teach in a small group setting all basic spin positions, single
jumps now including Axel and introduce moves in the field and transitions.
ADULT CLASSES
Move from your first steps on the ice through more difficult maneuvers at your own pace, while building confidence and having fun. 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.
CHILDREN’S ICE DANCE BADGES 1-5 (Skaters must have passed Basic 6)
Designed to introduce skaters to the components of ice dancing and reviews
the basic edges and turns while skating to music. Dance class is 45 minutes
with 15-minute practice.
INTRO TO SYNCHRONIZED TEAM SKATING
We are still accepting skaters into our Intro to Synchro class. Open to Lexington and Non-Lexington skaters working on Freeskate 1 or higher. Teamwork, friendship and a whole lot of fun! Synchronized Skating is the fastest growing discipline of figure skating and what better way to get involved than to try it out for yourself. Skaters will learn the basics of Synchronized skating, and will learn a routine that will be performed during the holiday show. We are looking forward to this skating season. Class runs from September thru December.
SUPER SKILLS FOR THE ADVANCED SKATER
(Skaters must be in Freestyle 1)
Focus: power and edge control. Designed to work on the critical elements needed to be successful in both freestyle skating/competition and synchronized team skating.
ICE DANCE CLASSES – ALL AGES
Ice dance is a form of skating that came out of ballroom dancing, and still shares many of the same elements – but all done on ice! If you love music, dancing, and ice skating – we help you discover the joy of ballroom dancing on ice. Ice dance is performed both with a partner and solo. Skaters learn the first six dance patterns in the U.S. Figure Skating test structure. It is great for freestylers, synchronized skaters, as well as skaters of all ages