This year the City of Madison Parks and Madison Ice Inc. are offering group ice skating lessons for beginners of all ages at our premier outdoor skating rinks at Elver and Tenney parks. These Learn to Skate classes offer a fun way to stay active in the winter months as you improve your confidence and ability on the ice and learn basic skater safety. All of our experienced instructors have completed basic skills training through the US Figure Skating Association or the International Skating Institute of America. The natural beauty of our outdoor ice rinks make them a unique and beautiful setting in which to learn to skate but please be aware that classes will be held outdoors.

All ice skating classes are 7 weeks long and begin the week of Tuesday, January 3rd and end the week of Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Teddy Bear

Ages 2-4: On ice with an adult learning to move on the ice through play.

Snowplow Sam 1,2 & 3

Ages 4-6: focusing on fun, comfort and movement on ice.

Basic 1-3

Ages 6-14: teaching a variety of basic skating skills, proper techniques and safety.

Adult Beginner & Advanced

For skaters over 14 who want to learn to skate or advance their skills.

Hockey 1-4

A basic skills track for skaters primarily interested in developing skills for hockey.

All classes will be held outdoors at Madison Parks ice rinks. The instructors will be from Madison Ice Area. All classes are taught by US Figure Skating instructors. As part of your registration you will receive:

• A Public Skate Card good for free admission to all Public Skate sessions for the duration of your classes at Madison Ice Arena and Hartmeyer Ice Arena, including free rentals
• Free Skate rental during lessons from Madison Parks.
• US Figure Skating patch for each level passed.

All classes are 30 minutes long and held once a week. Class dates are:

Class	Tuesdays PM at Tenney Park	Thursdays PM at Elver Park
7 week series	1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14	1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 & 2/16
Teddy Bear	5:45 pm	5:45 pm
Snowplow 1	5:45 pm	5:45 pm
Snowplow 2	5:45 pm	5:45 pm
Snowplow 3	5:45 pm	5:45 pm
Basic 1	6:20 pm	6:20 pm
Basic 2	6:20 pm	6:20 pm
Basic 3	6:20 pm	6:20 pm
Adult Beginner	5:45 pm	5:45 pm
Adult Advanced	6:20 pm	6:20 pm
Hockey 1-4	6:20 pm	6:20 pm

1. All registrations will be handled by Madison Ice Arena. To register, complete and mail the registration form. Registration is accepted on a first-come basis.
   
   
2. The 7 week series of classes costs $95.00. All classes are 30 minutes.
   
   
   • Multi-class discount: A second class for a skater is $25.00 off.
     
     
   • Family discount: First skater is full price, second and subsequent
     skaters from one family are $25.00 off.
3. Questions? Contact the Madison Ice Arena (608) 204-7606 or visit www.madisonicearena.com.

Please note that these classes take place outside and winter weather can be unpredictable. Students in all classes should wear gloves or mittens and wear appropriate and warm flexible clothing that allows for movement. Warming shelters are available at each of the rinks for use before and afterwards, but the actual skating class will take place outside on the ice.

We also strongly recommend that all beginning skaters wear a helmet. This is especially important for students in the Snowplow Sam classes where snowpants are also a good idea.