ice skating

Once You See the Results,
it Becomes an Addiction

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 BIS (British Ice Skating) 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 £2.00 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:

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.
Throughout the grades, personal one to one tuition is available from BIS trained professionals.
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

	30 min x 6 wks	Thursday Grades 1-4 6.30pm-7pm Grades 5-8 7pm-7.30pm. Sunday Grades 1-4 10.30am-11am Grades 5-8 10am-10.30am.
	24 People	Each SkateUK course is limited to 24.
	5+ y/o	Aimed at beginners from the age of 5+ who want to learn the basics of ice skating.

Thursday

£55

6 lessons/person

Sunday

£55

6 lessons/person

Thurs. & Sun.

£80

12 lessons/person

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SkateUK – Basic Skills Programme

The SkateUK is a programme of basic skills; these are the fundamentals of the sport. Once a skater has completed this programme then they have the basic knowledge of the sport. This programme is tested under a progressive and continuous testing structure.

Level 1 – SkateUK

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 – SkateUK

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 – SkateUK

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 – SkateUK

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)

Level 5 – SkateUK

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 – SkateUK

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 – SkateUK

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 – SkateUK

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

Many hours of ice time are dedicated to figure skating training. These dedicated sessions are called patches. The patches of ice are separated into ability levels, ‘Senior, Junior and Any Standard’ patches are available for skaters to take part in private lessons with qualified coaches or practice their skills on their own.

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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Bradford Ice Arena

over 55 years old!

In January 1966 Mecca Leisure Limited opened the ice rink in Bradford under the name of the Silver Blades Ice Rink, it was reputed to be “The finest rink in the world”, with coloured lighting in the barriers, sparkling chandeliers over the ice, and a plush bar and restaurant. The resplendently dressed skaters were entertained with organ music. The opening gala at the rink had performances by British skaters who had just returned from the World Championships, they included Sally Anne Stapleford, John Curry and ice dancers Bernard Ford and Diane Towler.

Read More // History of Bradford Ice Arena