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Ice skating holds essential elements for boys and girls and adults alike to acquire: self-esteem, confidence, physical development, mental development, a sense of dedication and determination, and lasting friendships.
Cool Sports offers two options for skaters wanting instruction: group lessons or private lessons. Group lessons are available for beginner to advanced skaters in our Shooting Stars & Bridge program. Skaters in Basic 2 or above and Adult 2 or above can choose from Tuesday or Sunday Shooting Stars class times. Beginner / first time skaters ages 3-13 should register for Pre-Shooting Stars classes on Friday evenings only.
Cool Sports also offers group instruction for beginner hockey players in our Hockey 1 - 3 Shooting Stars ~ Hockey group classes on Friday evenings. This class is designed to help hockey hopefuls polish forward, backward and stopping maneuvers necessary for advance play. Sticks & pucks will not be used during these classes and hockey gear will not be required; but will be allowed.
The newest addition to the Cool Sports group class structure is the Bridge Program which takes place on Friday evenings. Skaters enrolling in the Bridge Program MUST have passed Basic 6 or higher. Skaters will dabble in ice dancing, synchronized skating, power skating, jumping & spinning and off-ice training.
If you feel that a group setting isn't for you, private lessons are also available. Cool Sports proudly boasts 12 professional skating instructors that can work with all levels of skaters. Those interested in private lessons should contact the instructor personally to set up lesson schedules or if you need assistance choosing the right coach for you, please contact our Director or Figure Skating, Nikki Copeland at (865) 218-4500 Ext 227 or email her at nikkic@coolsportstn.com.
COOL SPORTS
SHOOTING STARS PROGRAM
Cool Sports Shooting Stars group classes are both challenging and fun. Adults and tots alike......there's a class just for you whether you're a beginner or an expert! Semesters run for 8 weeks (+ and End of Season Party) and include one (1) thirty minute lesson & one (1) thirty minute practice session each class day either on Tuesdays or Sundays, admission to 3 public sessions during the semester and loads of FUN!!! Participants are allowed to register for both Tuesdays & Sundays, but the fees will be doubled. A single "make-up class" is allowed per semester and can be made up on one of the other Shooting Stars class days. The 8th day of classes includes evaluations & presentation of certificates/badges and registration for the upcoming semester. The End of Season Party occurs the final week (week #9) and particpants will be asked to showcase the recital program for friends & family members. Open skating will follow class recitals and friends & family members may join Shooting Stars particpants for a $5 fee.
Pre-Shooting Stars classes are the newest addition to the group class structure at Cool Sports. First-time skaters, beginners ages 3 - Adult and all skaters in the Snowplow Sam levels are now offered a class day all on their own. At a discounted rate the Pre-Shooting Stars class is a great way to learn if skating is for you; but we're sure it will be. The class fee includes one thirty-minute class on Fridays only; skate rental and a punch card for admission to 3 public sessions during the semester.
**All participants in Cool Sports group classes MUST be members of U.S. Figure Skating via an annual
$10 membership at time of registration.**
BRIDGE PROGRAM
The U.S. Figure Skating Bridge Program was designed to keep skaters involved in group classes upon the completion of Basic Skills / Shooting Stars. Cool Sports believes that it is essential for skaters to realize the many different avenues of skating, such as synchronized skating, ice dancing, moves in the field, and so much more. Our version of the Bridge Program offers skaters the opportunity to gather a taste of multiple aspects of figure skating while still enjoying the group-class setting. Skaters must have successfully completed Basic 6 or higher in order to participate. For more information contact Nikki Copeland at nikkic@coolsportstn.com or (865) 218-4500 x 227.
MOMMY & ME and HOME SCHOOL CLASSES
Cool Sports is proud to present two new exciting skating classes.....Mommy & Me and Home School Classes. Both group experiences take place during the Monday and Thursday afternoon public session from 1:30-3pm. (Class occurs from 1:30-2:00pm with free skate afterwards.) These monthly 4-session or 8-session classes offer a wonderful learning experience for those who can make use of daytime ice time. Mommy & Me classes are for beginner skaters ages 3-5 and one parent. Home School classes are for beginner skaters ages 6 and older. Please see the class form located on the right-hand side for details and registration details. For more information on Mommy & Me classes or Home School classes, please contact Nikki Copeland at nikkic@coolsportstn.com or (865) 218-4500 x 227.
The class schedule begins the first Monday of every month. Classes not offered in December.
PRIVATE LESSONS
If you prefer private lessons, please contact our Director of Figure Skating, Nikki Copeland at (865) 218-4500 ext. 227 or via e-mail at nikkic@coolsportstn.com to set up a FREE first time private lesson (20 minutes).
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