Summer Training Check
List
By Linda Arnold
As
school comes to an end anxious parents think of creative ways to
keep their kids busy for the summer. With today’s focus on
keeping children active Summer Skating Schools provide the
perfect solution. Skating schools supply the perfect forum for
physical activity and opportunities to socialize with their
peers. To help make their summer training a positive experience
we have provided a checklist.
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Prior to the start of their session sit down with your child
and review their timetable for the week, month ahead.
Make sure to review what they need to be doing on their breaks
(i.e. skates off, change, eat snack) Type/copy the time table
and place in your child’s skating bag for future reference.
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Set a budget and communicate with your Coach
your expectations for lesson time, skills and dance
requirements. Discuss choreography where needed and establish
which summer competitions (if any) your child will be
attending. To avoid disappointment make sure the forms are
filed well in advance of entry deadlines. If your child is
attending a summer competition make sure you source a
competition outfit well in advance. If they are wearing one
from the previous season check for comfort and fit well before
the time it is required. You don’t want any last minute
surprises! Confirm the schedule with your child and the
Coach/Coaches they may be working with. Record their
lesson time on your child’s schedule.
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Make sure your child understands where you will be during
their sessions and provide phone numbers where you can
be reached if necessary. (Cell/home/ work).
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Where possible arrange for an older skater to assist
your younger skater with tying their skates, keeping to their
schedule, guidance, etc.
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Well in advance make sure your child’s skates are sharpened
and in good repair. (i.e. New laces?). Check the fit
to make sure they will be comfortable for the duration of the
summer.
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Provide quick and easy nutritious snacks
for your skater to re-energize in between ice and off ice
sessions. Purchase a fun lunch bag big enough to accommodate a
freezer pack, several drinks, fresh fruit, granola mix,
sandwiches, etc.
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For girls skating attire in the summer changes to light weight
summer skirts/ dresses in fun, vibrant colors and leg warmers to
keep limbs low to the ice warm. Most schools prefer skaters
change to t shirts and shorts for off ice programs. It is good
to pack several pairs of tights so skaters have a dry
pair to wear for their second skating session. And wash the
tights regularly!!
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We haven’t forgotten the boys!
Dress Wright On Ice provides boys wear on a made to order basis
with a 2 - 3 week delivery time. We have popular styles for
both practice and competition. Please visit the boys section on
our website for further information.
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Remember the expression all work and no play. Balance is key!
Try and make sure at least once every few weeks you plan for
your skater to have a friend over or arrange an outing with some
of their friends. A ˝ day trip to Wonderland, seeing a movie,
visiting a local water park are all great ideas and help make
for the perfect summer!
So remember to …Plan, Prepare, Participate and Play!
Have a Great Summer!
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 Summer
Skate Care Tip
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Don’t
leave your skates in the hot car. It’s not good for the
leather to have to undergo such extreme temperatures.
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Open
your skate bag when you get your skates home, to ensure
skates have a chance to “air” – we don’t want to be smelly
like “those hockey guys!!”
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Wash
your tights regularly – or better yet – have a few pair to
wear so you’re not doing laundry every day! Remember we
offer a frequent buyer card – buy 9 get one free of equal
or the lesser value.
If you’re not skating this summer, remember to store
your skates in a dry, well-ventilated area. Moisture from
basements, humidity and air conditioning can all affect the
amount of rust that might accumulate on your blades.
Protect your investment!
 To
avoid any inconvenience, please call (905-282-1555) ahead
for a skate fitting appointment.
Skate sharpening will be available Monday – Friday 10 – 5
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Good Luck, Skate Hard - 'tll nexttime!
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