Once the Toronto Parks and Rec Learn to Skate programs fill up, many parents call to ask if we teach children to skate. We don't - we teach children as young as eight how to speed skate once they know how to skate, provided a parent skates with the child.
This morning I saw a pamphlet on the Natrel Rink at Harbourfront. They offer learn to skate programs for kids and adults.
A couple of years ago, Mike L told me that it's possible to skate on speed skates early in the morning at the Harbourfront rink before it gets busy. I skated a few times in the 2005-06 season, and agree with him that it's a wonderful rink! It's already open, so maybe I should head down sometime soon!
By the way, Coach Eric G went on a road trip to the Milwaukee Long Track speed skating oval. I enjoyed reading his report on his blog.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Our 40th Season!
This morning I had to scrape my car windshield. Now it's starting to seem more like skating season! It was hard to get in the mood last month, it was one of the warmest Octobers in Toronto's history.
Our season will start on Tuesday December 11th, 2007 and finish on Thursday February 28th, 2007. We continue to skate at Martingrove Rink on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We have also booked Thursday evenings from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. This gives us ten Tuesday nights (the rink is not available on Christmas or New Year’s Day) and twelve Thursday nights.
I will be at the rink Saturday December 8th, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m (note change in time) to receive memberships and to hand out rental skates. Those skaters who were fitted last year are advised to be there early, as we cannot guarantee to hold skates after the Club opens. If you are unable to register on December 8th, I will be at the rink at 6:45 p.m. on December 11th, 2007. Please be prompt so that we can all get on the ice at 7:30 p.m.
Looking forward to renewing our speed skating friendships,
Taisa and Jay
Our season will start on Tuesday December 11th, 2007 and finish on Thursday February 28th, 2007. We continue to skate at Martingrove Rink on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We have also booked Thursday evenings from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. This gives us ten Tuesday nights (the rink is not available on Christmas or New Year’s Day) and twelve Thursday nights.
I will be at the rink Saturday December 8th, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m (note change in time) to receive memberships and to hand out rental skates. Those skaters who were fitted last year are advised to be there early, as we cannot guarantee to hold skates after the Club opens. If you are unable to register on December 8th, I will be at the rink at 6:45 p.m. on December 11th, 2007. Please be prompt so that we can all get on the ice at 7:30 p.m.
Looking forward to renewing our speed skating friendships,
Taisa and Jay
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