ISI Parent Handbook

Pierce County Parks & RecreationSprinker Recreation Center14824 South C St. Tacoma, WA 98444

Ph: (253) 798-4000 Fax: (253) 798-4024 piercecountywa.org/sprinker

When is a Skater Ready?

The desire to learn

Participation Benefi ts!

Achievement ribbons & badges

Welcome to LTS!Develop skills necessary for

a lifetime of skating

Learn To Skate Program!

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3 Welcome to Learn To Skate Why LTS, Participation Benefits, About Our Staff and Instructors.

4 YOU the Parent We hope your LTS experience is both fun and rewarding.

5 The Learn to Skate Skater When is the skater ready, clothing, skates, and skater's responsibility.

6 Class Structure Covering the weeks, attendance, class levels and the importance of practice.

7 ISI Levels-Learn to Skate Skills PreSkate through Delta.

8 ISI Levels-Learn to Skate Skills Beginning Freestyle through Beginning Freestyle 4.

9 After Learn To Skate Private Lessons, Lakewood Winter Club & U.S. Figure Skating

10 Competitions, Holiday Recital and Camp Showtime Competitions are a great way for skaters to build self confidence.

11 ISI and Editor's Notes A little more about the Ice Skating Institute and Inclusion.

Parent's Handbook Outline

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Our Learn To Skate (LTS) program strives to provide a fun and safe experience, to teach correct tech-nique of the simple basic elements, to promote health and physical fit-ness, and to enable all participants to develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of skating.

Participation Benefits:

• A Skater and Parent’s Handbook• Weekly lessons and practice• Skill assessments• Achievement ribbons and badges

upon completion of skill level

• Ice Skating Institute Membership

Membership card

Nationally Registered Skill Tests

Excess accident insurance

Quarterly Ice Skating Magazine

ISI Badges (visit www.skateisi.org to learn

more about ISI and events)

• Participation in LTS Events • ISI Skating School Competition in

the fall• ISI Camp Showtime• ISI Spring Fever Team Competition

Our ProfessionalStaff of Instructors

Each coach has obtained a US Figure Skating Gold Medal in various disciplines of skating. They are professional members of the Ice Skating Institute, US Figure Skating and the Profes-sional Skaters Association.

Sprinker Professional Coaching Staff pictured from left to right: Heidi Sullivan, Danette Green, Janice Forbes, Stephanie Row-land, Kathy Wainhouse, Stacey Norris, Lisa Martin, Sarah McPhee, Glenn Patterson. Not pictured, Jodi Boise & Merrie Schultz

Why Learn To Skate at Sprinker Recreation Center? SRC's Learn To Skate (LTS) program is designed for ALL skater's of all

ages, with or without experience, who have a desire to participate in the sport of ice skating.

Welcome to

Learn To Skate

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Code of ConductTake an active part in your child's

skating experience.

We hope yourLearn To Skate

experience is both Fun &

Rewarding!

The following list is a guide to help parents en-courage their skater to have a fun, rewarding, and exciting skating experience.

Code of Conduct• Have your skater arrive on time. Be sure bath-

room runs have been completed. Please have your skater(s) finish all food and dis-pose of gum prior to entering the ice surface.

• Check in each skater upon entering the arena. • Be supportive. Focus on effort, participation,

fun and skill building with your skater.• Show enthusiasm, interest and support for

your skater and other skaters.• Comparisons to other children can be detri-

mental to your skater. Keep your comments positive and reassuring to your own skater.

• Practice good sportsmanship at all times.• Remain a parent and allow the Instructors to

coach.• Take an active part in your child’s skating ex-

perience.• Parents of Preskaters during the first two les-

sons, view the lesson from the lobby to help the instructor gain your child's trust and at-tention. Please watch the class and the in-structor will signal if you are needed.

• Observation of your skater while in class is wel-

come. Please do so from the upstairs stands or lobby area. Standing in the doorways is prohibited.

• Parents need to remain on the premises at all times during all LTS classes.

• Parents are not allowed to step on the ice.• Questions and concerns should be directed to

the LTS Director. Please do not interrupt the LTS Class Instructor while teaching.

A positive experience is our goal for all skaters and families who participate in our LTS program.

We appreciate your cooperation in abiding in our Parent Code of Conduct.

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A child is ready to skate when they can comfortably walk with reasonably straight ankles while wear-ing skates. Children must be able to understand simple instructi ons and follow directi ons from a person other than their parents. It is recommended that the skater be at least 4 years of age or have the ISI Program Director's approval.An adult is always ready to skate as long as they have the desire to learn.

ClothingSkaters should dress in loose layers to provide warmth, yet maintain fl exibility. Mitt ens or gloves are neces-sary. Wear only one pair of socks mid-calf length. This allows for a bett er skate fi t. All Sport Helmets are recommended for all ages and should fi t snug.

SkatesSkates run between ½ to 1 size smaller than a street shoe. Skates should be laced fi rmly to provide support and should feel snug without a thick sock. Rental Skates are provided free of charge during Learn To Skate.

Purchasing SkatesRiedell Figure Skates are available for purchase at Sprinker by contacti ng one of our

Skati ng Directors for a skate fi tti ng.

Janice Teodoro-Forbes 253-798-4045

Kathy Wainhouse 253-798-4042

The cost varies depending on size and models starti ng at $60.

Skate fi tti ngs by appointment only. Skate fi tti ng fee $10 plus tax.

Fee will be applied to purchase price of skates. Prices subject to change.

Hockey Skates are available for purchase at the Tennis Pro Shop located on the 2nd fl oor.

Please review these with your skater

• Skaters must skate responsibly If a skater falls, they must get up immediately to ensure their safety as well as others

• Never stand behind an instructor• Never skate fast toward an instructor or any other skater

• Be att enti ve and courteous to class instructors, helpers and other skaters• Practi ce good sportsmanship – be respectf ul of others• Immediately alert your instructor if you are hurt or ill

The Learn To Skate SKATERThe LTS Skater

Skaters should dress in loose layers to provide warmth, yet maintain fl exibility.

Outfi tting your Skater

When is a Skater ready?

Skater's Responsibilities


Seasonal Class Sessions The Learn To Skate is a series of 7 or 8 one-half hour

lessons for children and adults. One make-up class is permit-

ted depending on availability with ISI Program Director approval.

There are 5 sessions per year.

FALL - Session 1 September - November no class Labor Day

Registration opens during Summer Session

EARLY WINTER - Session 2 November - Januaryno class Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day or

during Winter Break

Registration opens during Fall Session

LATE WINTER - Session 3February - Aprilno class Easter or during Reflections On Ice week

Registration opens during early Winter Session

SPRING - Session 4 April - Juneno class Memorial Day

Registration opens during late Winter Session

SUMMER - Session 5 June - Augustno class Independence Day

Registration opens during Spring Session

Attendance CardAll skaters will stop at the table inside arena to pick up

their attendance card. You must show your punch card

that you were given at the time of registration. If you reg-

istered over the phone or on-line, this punch card is at the

Control Room. The Attendance card will be given to the

instructor at the start of class. The Instructor will keep this

card until the last week of class.

Colored Paper Clip – Colored Rectangles The attendance card will have a colored paper clip on it.

This indicates the color rectangle the skater will meet their

instructor under.

Where to meet your InstructorPreSkate 1-4, Beginning 1, 2 & PreAlpha

Located just to the left of the ice arena between the brick

wall and arena barriers are colored rectangles above the

barrier on the glass. The color should match the paperclip

on your attendance card.

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta & Freestyle classes

Will meet on the ice in the coned off area matching your

class color. A list of classes, colors and instructor names is

located on the ISI Bulletin Board.

Class LevelsThe skaters are divided into groups according to their age

and ability. The instructors will evaluate the skaters the

first and second week of classes. Skaters may be moved to

another class that better suits their needs and ability.

Classes will meet on the ice in the coned off area match-

ing your class color. A list of classes, colors, and instructor

names is located on the ISI Bulletin Board.

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Freestyle classes will

meet on the ice in the coned off area matching your class

color. A list of classes, colors and instructor names is lo-

cated on the ISI Bulletin Board.

Why do I need my punch card?The punch card is to identify you as a LTS participant.

If you need rental skates it is punched when you pick up

your skates. At the bottom of the punch card are two addi-

tional public session passes that can be used by you or you

can bring a friend. Located on the back of the punch card

are the start and finish dates for the LTS session you are

registered for. It may also identify any dates when there

are no classes.

All classes are 30 minutes in lengthSkaters should be ready to go with skates on 5

minutes prior to the start of class.

Week #1

Class Structure

Week #1 & #2

Weeks #3 - #8

Class Schedules

For a current class list please visit:www.piercecountywa.org/sprinker


PRESKATE 1(Ribbon Test)• Stand Up• Fall Down• Get Up• March in Place

PreSkate 1-4

ISI LevelsPRESKATE 4(Ribbon Test)• T-Position Push• Snowplow Stop (while moving)• 2 Foot Hop• Beg. 1 Foot Lift

PRESKATE 3(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Stroke• Snowplow Stop• Dip• Fwd Swizzle• Back Wiggle

PRESKATE 2(Ribbon Test)• Moving March• Two Foot Jump• Fwd Swizzle• Moving Swizzle

ISI Levels

BEGINNING 1(Ribbon Test)• Beg. 2 Foot Glide• Beg. 1 Foot Glide (left or right)• Beg. Back Wiggles• Beg. Fwd Swizzles• Beg. Back Swizzles

BEGINNING 2(Ribbon Test)• 2 Foot Glide• 1 Foot Glide (left or right)• 3 Back Wiggles• 3 Fwd Swizzles• 3 Back Swizzles

PRE ALPHA(Badge Test)• 2 Foot Glide across ice• 1 Foot Glide (=to skaters height) (left or right)• 6 Back Wiggles• 6 Fwd Swizzles• 6 Back Swizzles

BETA 1(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Back Stroking• 3 Back Crossovers (L over R)• 3 Back Crossovers (R over L)• Beg. T Stop (L foot, R foot)

ALPHA 2(Badge Test)• 6 Fwd Strokes• 6 Fwd Crossovers (L over R)• 6 Fwd Crossovers (R over L)• 1 ft Snowplow Stop

ALPHA 1(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Stroke• 3 Fwd Crossovers (L over R)• 3 Fwd Crossovers (R over L)• Beg. Snowplow Stop

GAMMA 1(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Fwd Outside 3 Turn (L turn, R turn)• Beg. Inside Mohawk (L foot, R foot)• Beg. Hockey Stop

BETA 2(Badge Test)• 6 Back Strokes• 6 Back Crossovers (L over R)• 6 Back Crossovers (R over L)• T Stop (L foot, R foot)

GAMMA 2(Badge Test)• 1 ft Outside 3 Turn (L turn, R turn)• Mohawk 7 steps (L foot, R foot)• Hockey Stop

DELTA 1(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Fwd Inside 3 Turn (L turn, R turn)• Beg. Fwd Edges (2 outside, 2 inside)• Beg. Lunge• Beg. Bunny Hop

DELTA 2(Badge Test)• Fwd Inside 3 Turn (L turn, R turn)• Fwd Edges (4 outside, 4 inside)• Lunge• Bunny Hop

Class StructureRibbon Test or Badge Test?Know your levels and testing skills.


It is very important for skaters to practi ce what

they have been taught in class. LTS parti cipants

have a practi ce ti me scheduled free of charge on

the day of their lesson.

Monday Classes practi ce ti me

3:45 - 5:15 PM (during public session)

Wednesday Classes practi ce ti me

6:30 - 8:15 PM (during public session)

Thursday Classes practi ce ti me

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (during public session)

Saturday Classes practi ce ti mes

10:30 - 10:45 AM (during lessons - between levels)

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM (during public session)

The ribbon/badge test requirements are derived

from the weSKATE Recreati onal Ice Skati ng Pro-

gram of the Ice Skati ng Insti tute. Evaluati ons are

given on the last day of classes generally the 7 or

8th week of lessons to provide the skater with an

acknowledgement of their achievements in skat-

ing. Skaters will be given an evaluati on form along

with a ribbon or badge (as applicable) for the ac-

complishments as they pass their tests. This eval-

uati on form will also advise the skater of their next

class level of instructi on. The instructor will give

the evaluati on form to the skater. There will be

a table located in the lobby where the skater will

bring this form and receive their ribbon or badge.

Registrati on for the next series of lessons will be

available at that ti me.

If the skater knows they're going to miss this eval-

uati on, have them noti fy the instructor the week

prior and the skill achievement test will be given

during that class lesson.

Keep in mind that a child or adults rate of progress

will vary according to his or her age, motor skill de-

velopment, equipment, and self-moti vati on. They

will progress at their own pace under the guidance

of the Instructors and will enjoy their learning ex-

perience.

PRACTICEPRACTICE PRACTICE

Did we mention practice?

Beginning Freestyle-Beginning Freestyle 4

EVALUATION &SKILL ACHIEVEMENT

BEG. FREESTYLE 1(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Fwd Pivot• Beg. Two Foot Spin• Beg. Arabesque (spiral)• Beg. Back Edges (outside, inside)• 1/2 Flip Jump on Two Feet• Beg. Waltz Jump

FREESTYLE 1(Badge Test)• Fwd Pivot• Two Foot Spin• Fwd Arabesque (spiral)• 4 Back Outside Edges• 4 Back Inside Edges• 1/2 Flip Jump• Waltz Jump

BEG. FREESTYLE 2(Ribbon Test)• Beg. 1/2 Toe Walley or

1/2 Toe Loop Jump• Beg. Ballet Jump• Beg. 1/2 Lutz Jump• Beg. One Foot Spin• Beg. Dance Step Sequence• Beg. Forward Arabesques

on Inside/Outside edges

BEG. FREESTYLE 3(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Back Pivot• Beg. Salchow Jump• Beg. Change Foot Spin• Beg. Toe Loop Jump or

Toe Walley Jump• Beg. Dance Step Sequence

BEG. FREESTYLE 4(Ribbon Test)• Beg. Flip Jump• Beg. Loop Jump• Beg. 1/2 Loop Jump• Beg. Two Back Arabesques (L foot, R foot)• Beg. Dance Step Sequence

FREESTYLE 3(Badge Test)• Back Outside or

Inside Pivot• Salchow Jump• Change Foot Spin• Toe Loop Jump or

Toe Walley Jump• Dance Step Sequence

FREESTYLE 2(Badge Test)• 1/2 Toe Walley or

1/2 Toe Loop Jump• Ballet Jump• 1/2 Lutz Jump• One Foot Spin-6 revs.• Dance Step Sequence• 2 Forward Arabesques on

Inside edge / Outside edge

Badge Tests for the following:(Levels are available only from Private Lesson Coaches)• Freestyle 4 - Open Bronze• Freestyle 5 - Open Silver• Freestyle 6 - Open Gold• Freestyle 7 - Open Plati num

The Lakewood Winter Club (LWC) was established in 1939 and its principal purpose is to foster the sport of fi gure skat-ing in our community. Sprinker Recreati on Center is the home of the LWC. The LWC is a mem-ber of US Figure Skati ng which is the Nati onal Governing Body for Figure Skati ng in the United

States. It is the responsibility of this organizati on to provide a test and qualifying competi ti on structure that will select skaters to represent the United States in Internati onal, World and Olympic Competi ti on.

Lakewood Winter Club & U.S. Figure Skating

Private Lessons Some students fi nd that individual instructi on is the best to way to fi ne tune their skati ng skills. You can choose to use private lessons to supplement your LTS Lesson. Private Figure Skati ng instructi on is available by contacti ng our Figure Skati ng Director, Kathy Wainhouse, at 253-798-4042. If there is a parti cular instructor that you prefer, please feel free to approach them or pick up a Private Lesson Request Form from the front desk.

All of our Instructors are Professional Members of the Ice Skati ng Insti tute (ISI), Professionals Skater Associa-ti on (PSA) and US Figure Skati ng.

Private lesson fees are paid directly to the instructor and do not include ice ti me costs. Ice ti me is paid directly to Sprinker Recreati on center prior to the start of the lesson.

After Learn To Skate


Camp ShowtimeEarly Spring

MARCH

Competitions, Holiday Recital& Camp ShowtimeSprinker Recreati on Center hosts two ISI Competi ti ons every year. An In House Competi ti on in the fall, which in-volves only skaters from our LTS program and an Open Competi ti on in the spring, which involves skaters from other LTS programs throughout Washington and Oregon. We include several types of events to be sure everyone has a great ti me. Skaters perform with or without music, some skate with props and elaborate costumes. Skaters ages: 3-100 can parti cipate. Skaters must be taking private lessons before entering any competi ti on since a coach’s guid-ance is necessary to be sure that the rules are followed. If you are unsure if competi ti ons are appropriate for your skater, please contact our skati ng director.

ISI Competi ti onsCompeti ti ons are a great way for skaters to build self confi dence since they encourage skaters of all ages and levels of ability. They are also an integral part of the fi gure skat-ing experience.

Holiday Ice RecitalEarly WinterDECEMBER


Editor NotesMs. Janice ForbesISI Program Coordinator

SRC-ISI Parent Handbook

ISI Programs and events truly off er something for anyone who wants to ice skate, regardless of their age, ability or goals.

Did you know that the vast majority of skaters simply enjoy ice skating as a recreational activ-ity? In fact, there are millions of people who visit local ice rinks each year to participate in skating just for the fun of it.

Figure skating is an elegant sport that helps you to develop balance, coordination and artistic abilities while becoming more physically fi t.

Adult skaters of all skating skill levels are eligible and encouraged to compete in all local, district and national ISI competitions - including the one created just for them, ISI Adult Championships.

- See more at: http://www.skateisi.com

INCLUSIONNOT EXCLUSION

ISI Member Rink Since 1983

Sprinker Recreation Center14824 South C Street, Tacoma, WA 98444253.798.4000www.piercecountywa.org/sprinkerwww.facebook.com/sprinkerrecreationcenter

ISIThe Ice Skati ng Insti tute was established in 1959 and is an internati onal industry trade associati on encompassing all aspects of the ice skati ng industry. For over 45 years it has been known as the countries original nati onal learn to skate program. Sprinker Recreati on Center has been an ISI member rink since 1983. Your annual membership (September 1 - August 31) fee enables our facility to off er ice skati ng lessons and programs for everyone interested in the sport of ice skat-ing from very young Preskaters to Adults. The ISI weSKATE program has been strategically developed to keep skaters on the ice and in the sport. By providing fun and rewards rather than pressure, plus targeted skills progression and eligibility to compete in a variety of events, ISI has created a balanced program that generates consistent revenue for faciliti es and coaches.

ISI:• Encourages parti cipati on in ice skati ng as a recreati onal sport.• Provides informati on for the development and constructi on of ice

arenas.• Produces trade and educati onal publicati ons and literature.• Holds an annual educati onal conference and trade show for arena

managers, skati ng directors, instructors, and skati ng industry manufacturers, suppliers and retailers.

• Provides ice skati ng programs for skaters of all ages and abiliti es.• Hosts six nati onal recreati onal skati ng competi ti ons annually. • Organizes consumer shows in conjuncti on with its recreati onal

skati ng events.

Dorothy Hamill Sasha Cohen Kristi Yamaguchi Mirai Nagasu Michelle Kwan Alissa Czisny Sarah Hughes Evan Lysacek

A Little More

Among the national champions and Olympians who started in ISI programs are:

Are you required to join ISI for LTS lessons?Yes, your membership will cover many benefi ts


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