SKATESTAR – THE OFFICIAL LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM OF SISA
(This mass participation program is scheduled to be launched in early 2012.)
The SKATESTAR program was developed by the Singapore Ice Skating Association (SISA) to cultivate the sport of ice skating in Singapore. It is Singapore’s only national learn to skate program. The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of ice skating through a progression of skills that is fun, challenging and rewarding.
Program Objectives:
- To teach the fundamental skills and correct techniques of ice skating;
- To provide a fun and safe ice skating experience for beginners of all ages;
- To provide all skaters (recreational and competitive) with the basic foundation for skating which will enable them to continue to more advanced figure skating or speed skating;
- To provide a standardized methodology for coaching ice skating in Singapore;
- To promote physical fitness by focusing on coordination and balance;
- To teach life skills (discipline, perseverance and determination);
- To have fun!
If you are interested in joining our learn to skate program, please
click here to complete and submit an online form of interest to put us in touch with you.
A natural progression for ice skating:
- All beginners start out in Core Level 1 or Mini Level 1.
- 6 to 8 skills taught in each Level.
- Group lessons (Instructor to Student ratio of 1:10 max.)
- Taught by NCAP Coaches or SISA accredited Instructors.
- Lessons are 45 minutes over a period of 6 to 8 weeks.
- Testing of skills by NCAP Coaches to progress to the next Level