Compuware Arena -- Home of the 2007 OHL Champion Plymouth Whalers

To register, please call us at

734-453-6400 (extension 5)

or stop by our office 9am-8pm.

Summer 2010 LTS/LTP Newsletter

Learn To Skate Info | Learn to Play Info

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Upcoming Learn to Skate Sessions

Fall: September 11 - October 28, 2010

7 weeks
$88*

Winter I: November 2 - December 18, 2010

6 weeks
$75*
No classes November 23-27

Winter II: January 4 - February 26, 2011

8 weeks
$100*

Spring I: March 1 - April 21, 2011

8 weeks
$100*
No classes on April 23 - Saturday class will cost $88 for 7 weeks

Spring 2: May 3 - June 11, 2011

6 weeks
$75*

Classes are offered on...

Tuesdays 10:10-11:00am or 1:10-2:00pm
Wednesdays 5:10-6:00pm
Thursdays 10:10-11:00am or 1:10-2:00pm
Saturdays 10:40-11:30am

*Enrollment in Learn to Skate classes requires a $10 yearly membership to US Figure Skating (now thru 6/30/11). All skaters must have a membership before skating on ice.

Registrations are due the Friday before the first class of the session. Late registrations and cancellations made prior to the first class will be charged an additional $15 administrative fee. Full payment is needed at time of registration to guarantee a spot in a class. Register for more than one class and receive $10 discount per additional enrollment. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.

Learn to Skate Program Overview

The Compuware Arena Basic Skills Program has been developed as a beginning ice skating program that is challenging and rewarding, but most of all fun. Participation in the program will enable skaters of all ages and abilities to learn the fundamentals of ice skating while teaching them the skills necessary to advance to a competitive or recreational figure skating or hockey program.

Learn to Skate classes meet once a week. Each class is grouped by skating level and includes a 25 minute lesson and 25 minutes of supervised practice time. Instructors include Compuware Arena Professionals and players from the Plymouth Whalers hockey team (when available).

Program Benefits

Family discounts ($10 per additional registration on same form)
Two complimentary passes to a public skate session
Complimentary ticket to a Plymouth Whalers hockey game (Fall-Spring 1)

Skaters receive an evaluation form at the end of each session. Badges are available for purchase in the front office for $1 each.

Skate rental is available for $3. Helmet Rental also available for $2.

Contact Jennifer Hancock or Nick DeYonker

with any questions you may have or call 734-453-6400.

USE CHART TO DETERMINE LEVEL

Class	Age/Test Requirement
Snowplow Sam 1, 2 & 3	3-5 yr/no previous experience necessary
Basic 1 & 2	Ages 6 and up or passed Snowplow Sam 3
Basic 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Ages 6 and up, passed Basic 2, or passed previous Basic Level
Freestyle	Advanced level, passed Basic 8
Hockey 1 & 2	Ages 5 and up or passed Snowplow Sam 3
Hockey 3, 4, 5	Passed Hockey 2 or previous Hockey Level
Adult 1, 2, 3, 4	No experience necessary

Learn to Play Hockey

The USA Hockey Cross-Ice instructional program is based on a model of practicing and playing hockey across the ice surface as compared to practicing and playing lengthwise along the full length of the ice surface. This program is designed to be the natural progression from Learn to Skate (Hockey 1 - Hockey 5) to the Compuware House League.

Upcoming Learn to Play Sessions

Fall: September 15 - October 27, 2010

7 weeks
$88

Winter I: November 3 - December 15, 2010

6 weeks
$75
No classes November 24

Classes are offered on...

Wednesdays 6:10-7:00pm

Program Benefits

Group sizes become smaller which means learning and teaching will become more effective.
Playing on a smaller rink results in increased puck possession time for each player.
The feeling of being an important part of the action increases because of the size of the rink.
Hockey sense, or understanding the principals of the game, is being developed at a young age.

Children who begin their hockey training in this environment have an outstanding hockey experience.

Instructors include players from the Plymouth Whalers (based on availability) and CA Professionals.

The role of instructor is to emphasize skill development - skating, stick handling, passing and shooting. Creating a sense for the game in a fun environment.

Each player receives a jersey and complimentary passes to a Sticks and Pucks session.

FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

All players must have some skating lesson experience.