Excerpt from: Vail Valley Vacation Planning Advice
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February 19, 2010 | | Second Session of Winter Learn to Skate Program Begins Next Week, Adult Hockey League Registration Also Underway | Registration is underway for the Vail Recreation District's (VRD) second session of its winter Learn to Skate Basic Skills and Jr. Prep Jumps and Spins Sessions, which take place late February through early April at Dobson Ice Arena. New this session, with a $130 registration fee for the Learn to Skate program, participants will receive a pair of new, entry level Ridell Figure Skates valued at $70. Skates will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis based on available inventory. Cost is $105 for those who decline the skates or no skates are available. The Learn to Skate program is for children ages four and older and takes place from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. or 4:15 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 24 through April 7 and includes learning the basics of either figure or ice hockey skating.
The second session of Jr. Prep Jumps and Spins also will take place from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 22 to April 5 and is an extension of the Learn to Skate program. Participants must pass the basic level 6 and will be taught advanced tricks and skills to help take their skating to the next level.
Additionally, team registration is underway for the VRD's Adult Hockey Spring League with games beginning March 1. All players must be USA Hockey registered and individual players are welcome to sign up and will be placed on a team. Games take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on various days and cost is $1,650 per team for nine games. | | |
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