Learn To Skate
Whether beginner or Pro, our nationally recognised National Ice Skating Association (NISA) Programme will provide the necessary skills to become a better skater. From our Mini Toddler class to our Skate Star Gold we have a class for you.
Skate UK – Basic Skills Programme
Level 1
- Sit down and stand up
- March forwards across the ice
- Forward two foot glide
- Skate and Dip (Little Man)
- Turn around on the spot
Level 2
- Backwards Marching across the ice
- Forward Swizzles (Lemons)
- Forward two foot glide on a curve (left and right)
- Two foot turn on the spot (forwards to backwards, back to forwards)
- Snowplough or T-Stop
Level 3
- Forward stroking (showing correct use of blade)
- Moving two foot turn (forwards to backwards, back to forwards)
- Backwards Swizzles (Lemons)
- Back two foot glide
- Forward one foot glide (left and right)
Level 4
- Forward outside edges on a circle (left and right)
- Forward inside edges on a circle (left and right)
- Basic forward Slalom (basic outside / inside edges)
- Backwards Stroking
- Forward continuous Chasses around a circle (left and right)
Level 5
- Backward outside edges on a circle (left and right)
- Backward inside edges on a circle (left and right)
- Backward continuous chasses around a circle (clockwise and counter-clockwise)
- Forward crossovers (clockwise and anti-clockwise)
- Forward outside three turns (left and right) from standstill
Level 6
- Forward inside three turn (left and right) from standstill
- Backward outside edges step to forward outside edge on a circle
- Backward crossovers (clockwise and anti-clockwise)
- Backward two foot Slalom
- Two foot spin (min 2 revs)
Level 7
- Forward inside open Mowhawk (left and right)
- Backward crossovers to landing position glide
- Continuous forward outside edges along a straight line (as per Level 1 – Field Moves)
- Continuous forward inside edges along a straight line (as per Level 1 – Field Moves)
- Basic forward Cross rolls
Level 8
- Continuously outside three turns around a circle (3 in a row); left and right
- Continuous inside three turns around a circle (3 in a row); left and right
- Step sequence: Three turns, Mowhawk, Cross rolls, Twizzles, Toe steps ect.
- Forward inside single Twizzle (left and right) (Hockey skaters forward Drag; left and right)
- One foot spin (min 2 revs) (Hockey skaters 2 foot spin; min 4 revs)
Skate UK Star – Free Skating
Bronze
- Forwards and backwards cross-overs in a figure of 8
- Forwards outside spiral on a curve (left and right)
- Spin on one foot (min 4 revs) optional entry & exit
- Waltz jump from 4-5 back crossovers (held landing for count of 3)
- Bunny hop into Drag
Silver
- Single Salchow
- Spin on one foot (min 4 revs) entry from backward crossovers stepping into forward outside edge, landing position exit
- Backward spiral on a curve (left and right)
- Backwards crossovers around a circle into an extended landing position for the count of 3 (left and right)
- Teapot on either foot (forwards or backwards)
Gold
- Backwards outside one foot spin (min 1 rev)
- Single toe-loop (with correct takeoff – not a toe three jump)
- Spiral sequence: Forward outside spiral, forward outside three turn, two backward crossovers, back inside spiral (spirals held for 3 seconds) clockwise and counter-clockwise
- A simple step sequence: Must have three turns, Mowhawks, Chasses, Crossrolls, Toe Steps; these can be done on any edges, forwards or backwards
- Combination of skating movements, turns, jumps and spins in a short routine; with or without music (max 1minute 30seconds)
Times
Wednesday:
Skate UK (Grade 1-8)
5.30pm-6.00pm
(Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 8pm-10pm)
Thursday:
Mini Toddlers
4.30pm-5pm
(Age 7 & Under Grade 1-8, Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 3.15pm-5pm)
Skate UK (Grade 1-8)
7.30pm-8.00pm
(Includes Public Session 8pm-10pm FOC)
Friday:
Adult Learn to Skate
10.15am-11am
(All standards welcome, Pay as you go £8, saver 10 just £64! Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 11am-3pm)
Saturday:
Skate UK (Grade 6-Silver, Mini Toddler)
9.00am-9.30am
(Mini Toddler Class age 7 & Under, Grade 1-8 Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 10am-12pm)
Skate UK (Grade 1-5)
9.30am-10am
(Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 10am-12pm)
Sunday:
Skate UK (Grade 6-Silver, Mini Toddler)
9.00am-9.30am
(Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 10am-12pm)
Skate UK (Grade 1-5)
9.30am-10am
(Customer Rewards – Includes Public Session 10am-12pm)
Contact Us:
Tel: 01352 704200
Deeside Leisure Centre
Chester Road West,
Queensferry,
Deeside,
Flintshire,
CH5 1SA