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Skating Lessons
The Chavez Center is the place to be to learn to skate, play hockey, or sharpen your skills on the ice.
- Class sessions are 6 weeks
- Classes are held on Tuesday Evening and Saturday Morning/Afternoon
- Classes are 30 minute group instruction which include skate rental and admission to Public Skate the day of the class
- Classes are $72.00 for 6 weeks
Private Lessons
We have a wide variety of qualified Staff Instructors who are available for private lessons for skaters at all skill levels. For more information contact the Ice Skate Office at 955-4031.
Hockey
Intro to Hockey
We have Intro to Hockey for skaters that can already skate forward, balance and stop. These sessions take place during our regular Learn to Skate program. We concentrate on basic skating skills and move into beginning stick handling and puck control. Skaters then graduate into our In-House hockey Skills Clinics where they participate in formalized clinics to improve their skating, stick handling and shooting skills. We provide skates, sticks, helmets and gloves.
Tuesday - 5:15PM – 5:45PM
Saturday - 11:45AM – 12:15PM
In-House Hockey Skills Clinics – All Levels
Membership or Daily Admission PLUS $4.00
These clinics are supervised and led by Ice Arena staff and are designed to improve your skating, stick handling and shooting ablilities. We emphasize traditional hockey values within a fun, lightly competitive environment. Full hockey gear is required. The Ice Arena has a limited amount of gear to provide for newer skaters. Please visit our website, gccommunitycenter.com, and the Ice Arena schedule for weekly dates and times.
Stick & Puck
Membership or Daily Admission plus $4.00
This session is open to all hockey players and is designed for all skaters of varying skill levels to practice their stick handling and shooting skills. Full equipment is required. No slap shots, group instruction or scrimmages will be allowed. Please check our website and the Ice Arena schedule for weekly dates and times.
Adult Hockey Drop-In & Game Clinic
Membership or Daily Admission plus $4.00
Open to all players who are 18 years and older. NO CHECK! Full hockey equipment required. Players are requested to bring a dark & light colored jersey. Times and dates may vary. Please check our website at gccommunitycenter.com and weekly Ice Arena schedule.
Adult Hockey
We have Adult Leagues for all skill levels. These are NO CHECK leagues and full equipment is required. We have referees, scorekeeping, stats and follow USA Hockey rules. All games are 1.25 hrs.
- League Fees will vary
- Home & Away Jerseys
- 14 Games
NEW – Our Adult “D” League is for beginner hockey players, must be able to skate forward, balance and stop. The Ice Arena can assist you in acquiring gear if needed. Call 955-4031
Speed Skating
New in 2009 is our Speed Skating Program. The GCCC Ice Arena is the only rink in New Mexico that offers a dedicated time slot for our program. “THE NEED FOR SPEED…” Are you a thrill seeker? Do you enjoy learning new skills and making new friends? Do you like to skate FAST? Then Speed Skating is for you!
For more information please call 955-4031.
Learn to Skate 6 Weeks
All classes are 30 minutes of group instruction with an Ice Arena staff instructor. All classes include admission into the Community Center, skate rental and admission to Public Skate. Please check our WEBSITE and the Ice Arena Schedule for specific times and dates for classes offered. Or call 955-4031. 6 Weeks/$72.00
Parent & Tots
This is a wonderful opportunity for Parents to join in the fun of sharing the first time experience of skating with their children. We will learn the proper way to fall down and get up, marching in place, marching while moving forward and the two foot glide.
FEES: $72 Includes one parent and one tot.
Tuesday 5:15PM – 5:45PM
Saturday 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Snowplow Sam
This session is designed for younger, first time skaters who want to get out on the ice and learn the basics of skating. We will learn the proper way to fall down and get up, marching forward, beginning swizzles and the beginner snowplow stop.
Tuesday 5:45PM – 6:15PM
Saturday 12:15PM – 12:45PM
Basic 1
Now we can start to build solid skating skills. This class teaches one & two foot glides, the dip, backward wiggles, forward swizzles, a rocking horse and snow plow stops.
Tuesday 5:15PM – 5:45PM
Saturday 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Basic 2
This session builds on what we have learned in previous classes. The concentration is on controlled right & left one foot glides, solid forward and backward swizzles, scooter pushes and a steady snow plow stop.
Tuesday 5:15PM – 5:45PM
Saturday 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Basic 3
This session is for skaters that have moved beyond beginners and want to take on the more challenging elements of skating. We will be learning forward stroking, forward crossovers (left & right), backward half swizzles (on a circle), knowledge of inside and outside edges and one foot snow plow stops.
Tuesday 5:45PM – 6:15PM
Saturday 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Basic 4
Now we pull it all together and move into backward stroking with backward crossovers (left & right), two foot three turns, side two hops and T-stops on both feet.
Tuesday 5:45PM – 6:15PM
Saturday 12:15PM – 12:45PM
Spin & Jump Class Combined
Spin: This class is for beginners and skaters wanting to advance their skills in all areas of spin techniques, hand position, posture and exit mechanics. We will be working on sit spins, backward spirals, scratch spins, change foot spins and camel spins.
Jump: This class is for beginners and more advanced jumpers. We will work on foot position, entry to jump, lift, rotation, landing and exit positions. We will work on salchow, toe loops, loops, flips and advanced jumps.
Saturday 12:15PM – 12:45PM
Adults / Level 1
Figure Skating classes for Adults, taught by adults. Beginner skaters welcomed.
Tuesday 5:15PM – 5:45PM
Saturday 12:15PM – 12:45PM
Adults / Level 2
Figure Skating classes for Adults, taught by adults. Intermediate to advanced skaters welcomed.
Tuesday 5:45PM – 6:15PM
Saturday 12:15PM – 12:45PM
Stroking Class
Stroking class is designed for serious free skaters who want to maximize power, glide, and edge control. The purpose of power stroking is to build the skater's stamina and improve their awareness of speed and body position as they skate at a higher level.
Saturday 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Ice Dancing
Learn the beauty and challenges of basic ice dancing. We focus on backwards skating, dance turns, edge quality, and dancing with a partner. Also enjoy dancing to waltzes, tangos, foxtrots, and varied rhythms. Come ice dance with the "stars" and improve all aspects of your skating. Beginners welcome!
Wednesday 9:15AM – 10:15AM
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