Instructors use songs, games, toys and other fun methods that cater to the learning styles and development of young skaters. Levels overlap to repeat elements and allow for mastery. 3 to 4 year olds are separated from 5 to 6 year olds initially, but join the 5 to 6 year old curriculum after a season or two. Most sessions are 40 minutes and include a group lesson and supervised play time.
For ages 7-12 years, Youth Learn to Skate classes are divided into 3 levels. Most classes are 40 minutes. Participants learn the essentials of skating like gliding, pushing and stroking in a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
Teen/Adult LTS is for skaters ages 13 and up who wish to learn how to skate or advance their current skating skills.
The beginner hockey programs offered by FMC Ice Sports allow a participant the ability to learn the game both in the tradition hockey season or off-season.
FMC Ice Sports offers a variety of programs to keep youth skaters on the ice during the off-season. With options ranging from weekly skills clinics to elite travel programs there is an option for players of all abilities. Programs are offered for the Mite-Midget level depending on location.
In addition to quality instructional programming, FMC Ice Sports offers various tournaments, clinics and special events to hockey players of all ages and abilities throughout the course of the season, highlighted by our FUNdamentals Cross-Ice Tournament, Bruins Rookie Scrimmage and various goaltending clinics.
The purpose of the Skating Fundamentals Program is to teach skaters to propel themselves forward and backward on the ice, to teach skaters a more in depth use and understanding of their blades and edges and finally, to start linking the things they have learned together.
Finally, skaters begin learn the exciting elements of Figure Skating. Jumps, spins and advanced footwork are just some of the impressive skills skaters will learn in these levels. It is highly recommended that participants practice regularly and seek private instruction to assist in the learning these difficult skills.
Specialty classes are designed to develop aspects of skating not addressed in instructional classes and to provide additional skating opportunities to skaters of all ability levels. Examples include Ensemble, Power / Edge Class and Ice Theater. Specialty classes may not be available in all FMC locations.
