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On-Line Registration A two-step procedure (if you do not have a current 7-diget number from USFS.
Step 1. Go to: http//www.learntoskateusa.com This registration is an ANNUAL registration with USFS. July 1 through June 30. ONce registered do not register again.
If you do not have a USFS number then "Sign in" and follow registration process. If you already have a Basic Skills or Learn to Skate number or if you are a member of a USFS Club, Login with your already issued USFS number. You will have to create a password if you do not have one.
USFS will walk you through your Learn to Skate registration process. Learn to skate USA will issue your skater a lifetime USFS number. Parents, register your skaters name not yours.
USFS Registration fee: $12.00 One time annual fee.
Pay on line with credit card.
USFS will mail you your “Welcome Packet” with your identification card, class record books and other pertinent materials.
2. Next Register for your class(es) with the Southern Wisconsin Skating School.
You will need your USFS # to register for class
http://www.swfsc.org and click on either the link at the bottom of the home page or on the the Learn to Skate tab on left of home page.
Follow procedure to register for the class (es). Parents use your skater’s name and your skater’s USFS identification number.
Pay the class fee on line or mail a check to Pam Schuh, Treasurer, 1220 Kings Lynn Rd., Stoughton WI 53589. A late fee is automatically applied if registration is after the deadline date. Registrations accepted on a first come basis. Click on the link below to register for your classes.
Registrations and class placement is on a first come basis. Once registered, plan on attending that class.

Take a trial lesson to see what it's all about. $15.00 per 1/2 hour class. To schedule a lesson contact Alice: email: wentworth_alice@rocketmail.com or 608-445-1935: or Michelle - 608-516-2320 .

Eligible Skaters: Six years and under. No previous experience on the ice.

A. Sit and stand up with skates on – off-ice
B. Sit and stand up – on-ice
C. March in place
D. March forward (8-10 steps)
E. March, then glide on two feet
F. Dip in place

Prerequisite: Having passed Snowplow Sam 1.
A. March followed by a long glide
B. Dip while moving
C. Backward walking, toes turned inward,
shifting weight (4-6 steps)
D. Backward wiggles (6 in a row)
E. Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
F. Beginning snowplow stop motion – in place or
holding onto barrier
G. Two-foot hop, in place (optional)

Prerequisite: Having passed Snowplow Sam 2.
A. Forward skating (8-10 strides)
B. Forward one-foot glide, two times
skater’s height (R and L)
C. Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
D. Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
E. Moving forward snowplow stop (two-foot)
F. Curves

Prerequisite: Having passed Snowplow Sam 3.
NOTE: Based on the age and ability of the child after completion of Snowplow Sam 3, the sakter can successfully advance to Basic 2 or Hockey 2, or progress to Snowplow Sam 4.
A. Forward skating
B. Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height
C. Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
D. Rocking horse – one forward, one backward
swizzle, repeat twice
E. Two-foot turns from forward to backward,
in place (both directions)
F. Two-foot hop, in place

Ages 7 and up. Introductory level class for those students who have never had lessons or students who have never skated. Skills taught.
A. Sit on ice and stand up
B. March forward across the ice
C. Forward two-foot glide
D. Dip
E. Forward swizzles — 6–8 in a row
F. Backward wiggles — 6–8 in a row
G. Beginning snowplow stop on two feet
or one foot
«Bonus skill: Two-foot hop in place

Pre-requisite having passed Basic 1

A. Scooter pushes — R and L
B. Forward one-foot glides — R and L
C. Backward two-foot glide — Glide the
length of skater’s height
D. Rocking Horse (one forward swizzle,
one backward swizzle) — Repeat twice
E. Backward swizzles — 6–8 in a row
F. Two-foot turns from forward to
backward in place — clockwise and
counterclockwise
G. Moving snowplow stop
«Bonus skill: Curves

Pre-requisite; Passed Basic 2
Arrive at 11:15 AM
A. Beginning forward stroking showing
correct use of blade
B. Forward half swizzle pumps on a
circle — 6–8 consecutive clockwise and
counterclockwise
C. Moving forward to backward twofoot
turns on a circle — clockwise and
counterclockwise
D. Beginning backward one-foot glides —
focus on balance
E. Backward snowplow stop — R and L
F. Forward slalom
«Bonus skill: Forward pivots - clockwise
and counterclockwise

Pre-requisite: Passed Basic Skills 3 - Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 mos rental appropriate quality skates. Crossovers pro shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.
A. Forward outside edge on a circle — R and L
B. Forward inside edge on a circle — R and L
C. Forward crossovers — clockwise and
counterclockwise
D. Backward half swizzle pumps
on a circle — clockwise and
counterclockwise
E. Backward one-foot glides — R and L
F. Beginning two-foot spin — Up to two
revolutions
«Bonus skill: Forward lunges — both legs

Pre-requisite: Passes Basic Skills 4.

A. Backward outside edge on a circle — R and L
B. Backward inside edge on a circle — R and L
C. Backward crossovers — clockwise and
counterclockwise
D. Forward outside three-turn — R and L
E. Advanced two-foot spin — 4–6
G. Hockey stop — both directions
«Bonus skill: Side toe hop — R and L
Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 months rental of appropriate quality skates. Crossovers pro shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.

Pre-requisite: having passed Basic 5.
Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 month rental appropriate quality skates. Crossovers pro shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.
A. Forward inside three-turn — R and L
B. Moving backward to forward twofoot
turn on a circle — clockwise and
counterclockwise
C. Backward stroking
D. Beginning one-foot spin — 2–4
revolutions, optional free leg position
and entry
E. T-stops – R and L
F. Bunny hop
G. Forward spiral on a straight line — R
or L
«Bonus skill: Shoot the duck — R or L

Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 month rental appropriate quality skates. Crossovers Pro Shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.

Skating Skills:
A. Forward inside open mohawk from a
standstill position (R to L and L to R)
B. Backward crossovers to a backward outside
edge glides (landing position), clockwise
and counterclockwise
C. Backward outside edge to a forward outside edge transition, clockwise and
counterclockwise
D. Two forward crossovers into a forward inside mohawk, step down and cross
behind, step into one backward crossover and step to a forward inside edge,
clockwise and counterclockwise
Spins:
E. One-foot upright spin, optional entry and free-foot position (minimum three
revolutions)
Jumps:
F. Mazurka (R and L)
G. Waltz jump
«Bonus Skill: Backward inside pivots, clockwise and counterclockwise

Requirements: Must Have Passed Pre-Free Skate
Skating Skills:
A. Forward power stroking,
clockwise and counterclockwise
B. Basic forward outside and forward inside
consecutive edges (four to six consecutive
edges)
C. Backward outside three-turns (R and L)
Spin:
D. Upright spin, entry from back crossovers (min. four to six revolutions)
Jumps:
E. Half flip
F. Toe loop
«Bonus Skill: Waltz jump-side toe hop-waltz jump sequence, or waltz jump ballet jump-toe loop sequence

Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 months rental of appropriate quality skates. Crossovers pro shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.

Skaters will learn more advanced techniques for Waltz, Salchow, Toe-loop and Loop Jumps; forward and back scratch and sit spins.

Pre-Requisite: Passed Free Skate 1 or 2
Skating Skills: will be chosen from: - side toe hops, Bunny Hops; Waltz Jump Salchow, toe-loop; front and back scratch spins, Alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis (two sets)
B. Basic backward outside and backward inside
consecutive edges (four to six consecutive edges)
C. Backward inside three-turns (R and L)
Spin:
D. Forward Scratch Spin; Beginning back spin (up to six revolutions)
Jumps:
E. Half Lutz
F. Salchow/ toe-loop
«Bonus Skill: Variation of a forward spiral, skater’s choice
Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 months rental of appropriate quality skates. Crossovers pro shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.

Pre Requisites: Current registration in Basic 3-Basic 6

This class is ideal for those skaters who want to advance faster through the Basic Skills progression as well as learn new techniques and become stronger in turns, edges and power as a pre-preparation for testing in the USFS Moves in the Field and Free Skate Test Progression.
Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 months rental of appropriate quality skates. Crossovers Pro Shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.

Mandatory for Junior Club SkatersDevelopment of proper edge use for power and cont. rol. Eligible Skaters: Basic 6 through Pre-Pre MIF. 12:05-12:20 PM
Students in this class are recommended to have their own or a 6 months rental of appropriate quality skates. Crossovers Pro Shop at Madison Ice Arena fits and sells or provides a 6-month rental of the appropriate skate at affordable prices.

Must have Passed Basic 6. This class will teach beginning Moves in the Field Patterns, as well as turns and steps that can be useful in footwork sequences. Must have passed Basic 6.

Interested in pursuing Figure Skating? Join the “Junior Club” “bridge” program so that you can "try out" what this figure skating is all about.

Junior Club Eligibility: Basic 4 –Freeskate 6
Junior Club meets Monday nights on the Club freestyle ice from 5:15-6:15 PM or 6:30-7:30 PM. Skaters will receive 1/2 hour semi-private lesson, then use the other 1/2 hour for practice.

Cost for Junior Club:
Session IV: 4/1/2017—5/22/2017 - Mondays April 3,10,17,24, May 1,8,15. Seven hours of Club ice plus 7 one half hour semi-private lessons.
Junior Cub skaters have the option to join the Southern Wisconsin FSC at a special introductory rate and skate on any of the Club contract ice sessions with a SWFSC coach for semi-private or private lessons. More information contact Alice Wentworth - wentworth_alice@rocketmail.com

Interested in pursuing Figure Skating? Join the “Junior Club” “bridge” program so that you can "try out" what this figure skating is all about.

Junior Club Eligibility: Basic 4 –Freeskate 6
Additional Thursdays for Junior Club can meet Thursday early evenings the Club freestyle ice from 5:15-6:15 PM or 6:30-7:30 PM. Skaters will receive 1/2 hour semi-private lesson, then use the other 1/2 hour for practice.

Cost for Junior Club
Session IV: April 6,13,20,27; May 4, 11,18/2017 Seven hours of Club ice plus 7 one half hour semi-private lesson. $140.00.
Junior Cub skaters have the option to join the Southern Wisconsin FSC at a special introductory rate and skate on any of the Club contract ice sessions with a SWFSC coach for semi-private or private lessons. More information contact Alice Wentworth - wentworth_alice@rocketmail.com

Prerequisite: Adult (over 18) who has had limited or no ice skating experience.
Skills:
A. Falling and recovery; on ice
B. Forward marching
C. Forward two-foot glide
D. Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
E. One forward swizzle/one backward
swizzle (rocking horse)
F. Dip
G. Forward snowplow stop – two feet or
one foot

Class tailored for the abilities of 2 or more adults who can feel confortable skating on the ice, but have had no or very little formal training through Adults who can do beginning simple jumps.

Prerequisite: Having Passed Hockey 2 or Snowplow 4 (6 years and under) or Basic 3
Necessary equipment:
• Hockey skates
• HECC Approved Hockey Helmet
A. Lateral crossover march (both directions)
B. Forward C-Cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
C. Forward outside edges on half circles
(large C’s), alternating feet on the short
or long axis of the rink
D. Forward inside edges on half circles
(large C’s), alternating feet on the short
or long axis of the rink
E. Backward C-Cuts (1/2 swizzle pumps)
on a circle, both directions
F. Backward snowplow stops: One foot and two feet V-stop
G. One-foot moving snowplow stop
(Right and Left), introduce 1/4 turn with hips to hockey stop

Pre-requisite having passed Hockey 3.

Necessary equipment:
• Hockey skates
• HECC Approved Hockey Helmet
Techniques taught:
A. Quick starts using forward V-Start
B. Backward one-foot glide, right and left
C. Forward Crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed positon for 2 counts
D. Backward Crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in
crossed positon for 2 counts
E. Forward Crossovers on circle, clockwise
and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
F. Backward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
G. Hockey Stops (stopping to the left and to the right, with speed)
«Bonus Skill: Forward to backward Mohawk pivots (both directions, right and left) from powerful, full strides

Register for this class using the Contract Ice tab.
Eligibility: Must have passed Pre-Preliminary MIF or higher MIF or FS OR Coach's recommendation.

For siblings/friends/parent not currently enrolled in a class who would like to skate during class time on the practice area. 30 min practice pass good for the time that the enrolled sibling is on the ice.
Must sign the Waiver at the registration desk before taking to the ice.

For siblings/friends not currently enrolled in a class who would like to skate during class time on the practice area. 60 minute practice pass is good for the duration of the session.

private/class 15 min for Hockey skills