Once You See the Results,
it Becomes an Addiction
We are delighted to announce that in-line with government guidance the rink will be reopening for organised u18s activities from 12th April. We intend to restart SkateUK for all under 18s from Thursday 15th & Sunday 18th April. If you were booked on prior to the pandemic you have priority for the first course which will have very limited spaces.
We will be looking to reintroduce SkateUK for adults from the second course starting Thursday 27th & Sunday 30th May. These dates will be subject to there being no alterations to the current lockdown restrictions.
Lessons will commence using the same time slots as the previous lessons (details below). As we are not permitted to hold public sessions, your lesson will include a one hour practice ice slot directly after lessons for you to stay on the ice and perfect the skills you have learnt.
As you were already booked on to SkateUK your place will automatically be reserved. You will be placed on the register so all you need to do is turn up. We appreciate some peoples circumstances may have changed during the pandemic so if you no longer wish to continue your lessons please contact us by Friday 9th April and we will refund your lessons in full.
For more information, please email biaoffice2019@gmail.com.
Our Thursday evening and Sunday morning 6 week courses are aimed at beginners of all ages who want to learn the basics of ice skating. Skate UK is the National ice Skating Association’s flagship Learn to Skate programme that teaches fundamental movements and basic skills. Our qualified coaches will help you towards becoming a better and more confident skater as you progress through the Learn to Skate grades, 1 to 8.
On taking part in this course you’ll receive a “Skate UK Record of Achievement” which is needed for each passing level. For each level passed, a certificate can be collected from the box office at a price of £1.50 each, and badges are available at a price of £3.00 each.
Once level 8 has been completed, there are a number of options open to the skater:
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You can become a member of the Bradford Ice Skating Club, which is on a Tuesday and Thursday evening, giving you an hour to practice at your own speed.
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Throughout the grades, personal one to one tuition is available from NISA trained professionals.
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You may decide that Ice Hockey is more your area and therefore can attend beginners hockey sessions on Wednesday evenings.
6 Weeks SkateUK Learn to Skate Course
Thursday Evening, Sunday Morning
Thursday Sunday | ||
Each SkateUK course is limited to 16 people to adhere to social distancing guidlines. | ||
Aimed at beginners from the age of 5+ who want to learn the basics of ice skating. |
£55
£55
£80
SkateUK – Basic Skills Programme
- Sit down and stand up
- March forwards across the ice
- Forward two foot glide
- Skate and Dip (Little Man)
- Turn around on the spot
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- Forward continuous Chasses around a circle (left and right)
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
Private Lessons and Patch Ice
Figure skating is an athletic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions.
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