Chippewa Figure Skating Club
The Chippewa Figure Skating Club will provide professional figure skating coaches for group lessons. While the number of skaters in each small lesson group may differ, every attempt will be made to offer equal lesson time to all skaters in the Club at each scheduled group lesson. A skill check or “report card” will be kept for each skater in Skate With Us and Junior Club by the group lesson coach. This will be available for the parent and skater to review and will be used by substitute and/or lesson coaches to continue to advance a skater’s skills during the season.
What Is a Pro? & How Do You Pick One for Private Lesson?
A pro (or coach) is an experienced skater who is willing to make their time available to teach skaters. Selecting a Pro for your skater is a very personal thing between Pro and skater.Effective coaching is always a result of the relationship between the Pro and the skater. An important trait to consider when selecting a coach is whether that coach makes skating enjoyable for the skater. The Pro who is positive and encouraging can expect students to adopt the same attitude about their skating and make steady progress through self-confidence and love of the sport. Good coaching is an art.Your child is scheduled for group or private lessons each week. It is very important that your child spends time practicing the skills taught during lessons prior to the next scheduled group lesson. Sunday morning ice time is scheduled fromo practice what they have learned during lessons. (ThePARNTS, YOU (OR A DESIGNEE) MUST BE PRESENT WHILE YOUR CHILD IS SKATING. COACHES PRESENT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU CHILD DURING THIS TIME!
Private lessons are also held during this time. If you are interested in private lessons, contact a coach or your choice to schedule the one-on-one lesson time for your child. Coaches set their own rates and pa
rents are encouraged to pay coaches at the end of each lesson unless other arrangements have been made.
Things Parents Can Do to Help a Coach
1. Ensure your child arrives on time. (Arrive fifteen minutes before scheduled time.)
2. Say only positive things at practice and competition.
3. Communicate with the coach.
4. Do not attempt to coach your child – leave it to the coaches.
5. CALL THE COACH IF YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE LATE OR MISS A PRACTICE.
6. Be sure your child has plenty of sleep the night before practice or competition.
7. Focus on effort, not winning.
8. Support the coach, especially on discipline and coaching decisions.
9. Feed your child before competitions and practices.
10. Thank the coaches – it goes a long way!!!
Parents, please be courteous to other skater’s scheduled lesson times.
Chippewa Figure Skating Club
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Questions? info@chippewafsc.org
Carly Bresina (Jr./Sr. Club / SWU)
Bridget Ericksen (SWU / Jr./Sr. Club)
Katie Stoik (Jr. Club)
Heidi Strosahl(Jr./Sr. Club / SWU)
Arianne Fox (SWU)
Stephanie Greenseth (SWU)
Katy Paquette (SWU)
Samantha Maland (SWU)
Alexa Vincent (SWU)