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JUST Skate!

Session #1

Saturday's - 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

9/9/2023

9/16/2023

9/23/2023

10/7/2023

10/14/2023

10/21/2023

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Session #2

Saturday's - 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

11/4/2023

11/11/2023

11/18/2023

12/2/2023

12/9/2023

12/16/2023

Session #3 

Saturday's - 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

1/20/2024

1/27/2024

2/3/2024

2/10/2024

2/17/2024

2/24/2024

Session #4 

Saturday's - 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

3/9/2024

3/16/2024

3/23/2024

4/6/2024

4/13/2024

4/20/2024

PNY values our 3- and 4-year-old Just Skate participants.  In order to give these young skaters the best possible experience, PNY will be offering 3- and 4-year-old beginner level classes during Session 4 on a first come, first served basis.   

 

If your 3- or 4-year-old skater has ALREADY participated in the entry level Just Skate class at PNY and would like to continue their skating journey, we have plenty of available space. 

 

To enroll in either scenario, please reach out to Kati Link (kati@pnysportsarena.com) or Jamie Haslett (jhaslett@pnysportsarena.com).  

 

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the ice!

Just Skate Tots 1 - 3 and 4 year old participants, new to the ice

  • Fall and stand up, with skates on, on and off the ice

  • March in place

  • March forward 8-10 steps

  • March followed by a glide

  • Dip in place

  • Dip while moving 

  • Beginning swizzles

 

Just Skate Tots 2 - 3 and 4 year old participants who have completed Just Skate Tots 1

  • March followed by a long, continuous glide

  • Forward swizzles, 3-4 in a row

  • Backward wiggles

  • Rocking horse, 2-3 in a row 

  • Beginning snowplow stop

 

Just Skate Beginner 1- Age 5 through adult, new to the ice

  • Fall and stand up, with skates on, on and off the ice

  • March in place

  • March forward across the ice 

  • March followed by a long glide

  • Dip while moving 

  • Forward swizzles, 6-8 in a row

  • Backward wiggles

  • Snowplow Stop 

  • Two-foot hop in place

  • Helicopter turn

 

Just Skate Beginner 2 - Age 5 through adult who have passed Just Skate Beginner 1 and 3 & 4 year old skaters who have passed Just Skate Tots 1 & 2

  • Forward one-foot glides, right and left

  • Backward two-foot glide/blast off

  • Backward swizzles, 6-8 in a row

  • Two-foot turn in place

  • Moving snowplow stop 

  • Beginning scooter pushes

  • Half swizzle pumps, on circle and straight line, right and left 

**Once a skater passes Just Skate Beginner 2, they have the option of moving to Just Skate Beginner 3 and/or participating in the Learn to Play program.  

 

Just Skate Beginner 3 - All skaters who have passed Just Skate Beginner 2

  • Basic forward stroking/stride - show correct use of blade - down ice and on circle, right and left

  • Inside edge, right and left

  • Moving forward to backward two-foot turn on a circle, right and left

  • Backward one-foot glides with speed, right and left

  • Forward slalom

  • Two-foot spin

 

Just Skate Beginner 4 - All skaters who have passed Just Skate Beginner 3

  • Forward outside edge, right and left

  • Forward crossovers in place, right and left

  • Forward crossovers on a circle, right and left

  • Forward outside three turns, right and left

  • Backward half swizzle pumps on circle, right and left

  • Backward stops, right and left

 

Just Skate Beginner 5 - All skaters who have passed Just Skate Beginner 4

  • Backward outside edge, right and left

  • Backward inside edge, right and left

  • Backward crossovers, right and left

  • Hockey stop, right and left 

  • Lunge, right and left 

  • Inside three turn, right and left 

PNY JUST Skate! Progression

PUBLIC SKATE

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PNY Sports Arena is the premier Ice Rink in Chester County.  Our Public Skate schedule will change monthly so please check our Events Calendar for days and times.

PNY has a full service Cafe serving sandwiches, pizza, snacks, and hot & cold drinks.  If you don't want to lace up the skates, our PNY Club Box Lounge is a perfect place to relax and watch your family have a blast!

We ask that you pre-register on our website, complete the waiver, and buy your tickets before coming to rink.

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