Specific elements are learned at each basic skills level. Lessons begin with the basic skills category which provides the foundation for all jumps, spins and maneuvers. These include the fundamental skills of the sport: how to fall and stand up, swizzles, gliding, and skating forward. As the student becomes more proficient in these skills, additional and more exciting elements are added: snowplow stops, one foot glides, two foot spins, crossovers, 3- turns, lunges, bunny hops, shoot the ducks, and T-stops

When the skater can perform these elements with proficiency, s/he earns a badge in that level and progresses to the next one.

There are LTS sessions available for youth, adults, Special Olympic athletes, and private groups (e.g. play groups, nursery schools, home schools, and Scout troops). Learn-to-skate (LTS) sessions are held once a week for 6 to 8 weeks. Session fees include a limited number of free admissions to any public skating session between the first and last class, as well as skate rental during group instruction time. 
 
During an LTS session, the ice is coned off into lanes with each lane designated for a class in one of these skill levels. Students are assigned to a class according to ability. Once all basic skill levels are mastered, the budding skater may choose to enroll in booster lessons or in private lessons for further training.
 
Beginning in July 2008, BSA will be following the Basic Skills curriculum as set by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA).
 
The Basic Skills program uses the following levels:

Snowplow Sam 1- For new skates between the ages of 4 and 6.

Snowplow Sam 2- For skaters who have completed Snowplow Sam 1.

Snowplow Sam 3- For skaters who have completed Snowplow Sam 2.

Basic 1- For new skaters between the ages of 7 and 14.

Basic 2- For skaters who have completed Snowplow Sam 3 and Basic 1.

Basic 3- For skaters who have completed Basic 2.

Basic 4- For skaters who have completed Basic 3.

Basic 5- For skaters who have completed Basic 4.

Basic 6- For skaters who have completed Basic 5.

Basic 7- For skaters who have completed Basic 6.

Basic 8- For skaters who have completed Basic 7.

Freeskate 1-4- For skaters who have completed Basic 8.

  
* Skaters who have taken classes following the ISI levels should use the following information to register for the new Basic Skills curriculum.
 

ISI Levels		Basic Skills
New Skater 4-6		Snowplow Sam 1
Tot 2		Snowplow Sam 2
Tot 3/4		Snowplow Sam 3
New Skater 7-14		Basic 1
Pre-Alpha		Basic 2
Alpha		Basic 3
Beta		Basic 4
Gamma		Basic 5
Delta		Basic 6
Freestyle		Basic 7 and 8 or Freeskate 1-4

** Please call the BSA Skating School office with any questions as to what level to register your child.

Properly adjusted bike helmets and gloves/mittens are required for all skaters in the New Skater classes through Alpha level classes. Warm clothes that allow flexibility and freedom of movement, in addition to properly laced skates that fit well and support the ankle, will help the skater to progress faster.

For more information on our Learn-to-Skate program or to enroll in private lessons, please contact:

BSA Skating School 
Call 732-627-0006 Ext.111 or e-mail at SkatingSchool@BSAarena.com

A NON-REFUNDABLE fee of $20.00 will be charged on all refunds plus an additional charge of $20.00/class for any classes taken . A fee of $24.00 will be charged if the public admission card is not returned upon the refund request . A fee of  $15.00 will be charged if the private lesson card is not returned. No refunds will be issued after the second lesson.

Refund Policy-Once a refund has been requested processing may take two-three weeks.

There are no make-ups for missed classes.