Our Spring 2022 class list is in the process of being finalized.
CALENDAR
Theater Production Team (All levels; required NUFSC competition and ice show participation)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
10:00 – 10:45 am
Beginner 1 & 2 (age 3+)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
7:45 – 8:15 am
PreAlpha (prerequisite Beginner 2)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
7:45 – 8:15 am
Intro to Power (Alpha – FS1)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
7:45 – 8:15 am
Compulsory Teams (All levels; required NUFSC competition and ice show participation)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
9:30 – 10:00 am
TRY OUTS: Sept. 11, There will be an additional charge of $15 for try-outs that will be included with your ice show registration fee of $10 for a total of $25 for the ice show. The cost of Fall Festival competition is included in the class cost.
Alpha (prerequisite PreAlpha) / Beta (prerequisite Alpha)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
8:15 – 8:45 am
Gamma (prerequisite Beta) / Delta (prerequistie Gamma)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
9:00 – 9:30 am
Intro to MFA (FS1 – FS4)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
8:15 – 8:45 am
FS1 (prerequisite Delta) / FS2 (prerequisite FS1)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
9:00 – 9:30 am
Intro to Rhythmic (FS2 – FS4)
Saturdays (9/25, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13 – off 10/23) Alternating class with Interpretive, classes do not need to be taken together.
7:45 – 8:15 am
Interpretive Class (FS2+)
Saturdays (9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6 – off 10/23) Alternating class with Intro to Rhythmic, classes do not need to be taken together.
7:45 – 8:15 am
FS3 (prerequisite FS2) / FS4 (prerequisite FS3)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
9:00 – 9:30 am
Power Class (FS3+)
Thursdays (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11)
8:00 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Coach Nicole
FS5+ (prerequisite previous FS level)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
9:00 – 9:30 am
Rhythmic & Dance Step Class (FS5+)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
8:15 – 8:45 am
MFA Class (FS5+)
Sundays 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14 – off 10/31)
7:15 – 7:45 pm
Adult Class (all levels)
Saturdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – off 10/23)
8:15 – 8:45 am
Class / Lesson Descriptions
Beginner 1
Beginner 1 is a combination of ISI Tot 1 & Tot 2 covering the proper way to fall, proper way to get up, marching in standing position, marching while moving, two foot jump in place, forward swizzle standing still, single swizzle, beginning two-foot glide. There is no membership requirement for this class. After successful completion of this level, the skater will be instructed to sign up for Beginner 2. There will be an optional ice show number associated with this class.
Beginner 2
Beginner 2 is a combination of ISI Tot 3 & Tot 4 covering push and glide stroking, dip, forward swizzle, T-position and push (right and left), backward swizzle, two-foot or one-foot snowplow stop, backward wiggle. There is no membership requirement for this class. After successful completion of this level, the skater will be instructed to sign up for Pre-Alpha. There will be an optional ice show number associated with this class.
Pre-Alpha
PreAlpha covers the two-foot glide, one-foot glide (right and left), foward swizzle, backward wiggle, and backward swizzle. Videos demonstrating the moves are available on ISI’s website. There is no NUFSC membership requirement for this class but skaters are required to sign up for ISI membership. After successful completion of this level, the skater will be instructed to sign up for Alpha. There will be an optional ice show number associated with this class.
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Alpha through Freestyle Levels
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4, FS5, FS6, FS7, FS8, FS9, and FS10 requirements along with video demonstrations are available on ISI’s web site. All classes in these levels require NUFSC and ISI memberships. There will be an optional ice show number associated with each of these classes
Intro to Power
For skaters in Alpha through FS2 focusing on gaining power and speed in their skating.
Intro to Rhythmic
For skaters in FS 2-4 who would like to learn or improve their ability to skate fluently and creatively with rhythmic props such as ribbons, hoops, and balls.
Intro to MFA
Moves, Footwork, and Artistry for skaters in FS1 through FS4 focusing on edgework, movement, and basics of turns.
Power
For skaters in FS3 and up who would like to improve their edge use, power, and stamina. There will be an optional ice show number associated with this class.
MFA
Moves, Footwork, and Artistry for skaters in FS5 and up focusing on edgework, movement, and turns. There will be an optional ice show number associated with this class.
Interpretive
Interpretive is a fun event at ISI competitions to showcase a skater’s ability to interpret music and to think while skating. This class will focus on elements of choreography, creativity, artistic impression, and music interpretation. For skaters in FS2 and above.
Rhythmic and Dance Step
For skaters in FS5 and up who would like to improve their ability to skate fluently and creatively with rhythmic props such as ribbons, hoops, and balls. This class will also cover instruction on the difficult ISI Dance Steps of FS5 and above. There will be an optional ice show number associated with this class.
Theater Production Team
The group will use music along with elaborate costumes and props to enhance a theme while creating an entertaining performance. Skaters from all levels can participate in this event. Coaches will determine all parts. This group will perform in the ice show, in the NUFSC fall competition and possibly another regional competition. There may be costume and prop expenses.
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Compulsory Teams
Skaters in Gamma, Delta, and above are invited to try out for compulsory teams. Skater may skate above, but not below their own freestyle test level. Teams consist of six skaters (levels FS1-FS5) or seven skaters (FS6-FS10) performing a lively and entertaining routine in which each skater performs one required test level maneuver. Music with entertaining themes, great costumes and hand-held props are featured in this event. Skaters can compete on more than one team as long as those two teams are in different freestyle levels. Depending on the number of try-out skaters and the levels they are capable of skating, coaches may not be able to place all skaters on a team. It is the goal, however, to include all try-out skaters.
These groups will perform in the ice show and in the NUFSC competition and possibly in another regional competition. There may be costume and prop expenses.
AUDITIONS: Sept. 11, 2021
Fall 2021 Group Lesson & Team Registration
- Review Class Descriptions and Group Lesson dates/times found on this webpage.
- Click on Sign Up Now, My Account and then log in or create an account.
- Click on Sign Up Now to view items available. Start by clicking on Individual Membership or Family Membership, enter the information requested and click Add to Cart. If you have a beginner skater and do not need to purchase membership, still complete this section. There will be no charge for membership if it does not apply to you. Membership is purchase once per year, usually in August for the Sept. – Aug. year.
- Return to Sign Up Now and choose Fall Group Lessons 2021.
- Enter the Skater’s Name, click on the group lessons for that individual skater and click Add to Cart.
- If you have another skater, enter that individual separately by returning to the Sign Up Now page repeating step #5.
- If you are participating in Production Team or Compulsory Team, look for those individual items on the Sign Up Now page. Choose the one you would like, review all team information, enter Skater’s Name and choose Add to Cart.
- After completing choices for all your skaters, go to the cart. Click on Proceed to Checkout.
- Confirm Billing Information, click Continue.
- Enter order notes here. You can request monthly payment options here or email your request to nufscaccts@gmail.com. Click Continue to Review and Payment
- Click on Place Order. An invoice will be emailed to you within 15 minutes. If you have requested monthly payments, please do not pay this invoice, wait for an adjusted invoice to arrive. That will take a few days.
Check or cash payments are preferred. They can be placed in the NUFSC drop box at the Civic Center rink or mailed to NUFSC, PO Box 2, New Ulm, MN 56073. You can also pay your invoice with a credit card online.
Tuition assistance is available at United Way Youth Activities Scholarship Program. Please contact us at nufscaccts@gmail.com to complete section 4 of the application.