Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

This course is for hockey players interested in strengthening their skating skills, increasing their speed/power and improving edge quality. Hockey Lessons will focus on strengthening skating skills, increasing speed/power, improving edge quality and fundamental skills. Participants must be able to stand up on the ice without assistance. Hockey Skills 1 participants must be currently or previously enrolled in Community Education's Intro to Hockey program (groups 3-6). Hockey Skating Skills 2 participants must have passed Pre-Alpha (Level 4), Hockey Skating Skills 1 or be enrolled in "Mites" or above. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to one per class. For more detailed information, please visit, Ice Skating Information. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

This course is for hockey players interested in strengthening their skating skills, increasing their speed/power and improving edge quality. Hockey Lessons will focus on strengthening skating skills, increasing speed/power, improving edge quality and fundamental skills. Participants must be able to stand up on the ice without assistance. Hockey Skills 1 participants must be currently or previously enrolled in Community Education's Intro to Hockey program (groups 3-6). Hockey Skating Skills 2 participants must have passed Pre-Alpha (Level 4), Hockey Skating Skills 1 or be enrolled in "Mites" or above. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to one per class. For more detailed information, please visit, Ice Skating Information. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Prerequisite, passed Pre-Alpha. Participants will start in Alpha and progress to Delta. The difficulty of each skill will increase with each level. Some of the skills you will learn include right and left outside edge 3-turns, bunny hops, backward crossovers and more. If you have not participated in Community Education’s Skating Lessons in the past, you must register for Tots or Pre-Alpha first. Skaters are evaluated regularly and when the Skating Director feels a skater has mastered all of the skills in their level, they will be moved up to the next level/class. Skaters must officially test out of each level and demonstrate skills in accordance with ISI national testing standards. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Prerequisite, passed Alpha. Skaters must demonstrate 6 backward crossovers in a row with no toe-pushes in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Both T-stops must have speed going in and come to a complete stop using the outside edge of the back skate. During backward stroking, skaters should hold the glide portion for 3 seconds. The T-stops are the most difficult element in this level. Participants will start in Alpha and progress to Delta. The difficulty of each skill will increase with each level. Some of the skills you will learn include right and left outside edge 3-turns, bunny hops, backward crossovers and more. If you have not participated in Community Education’s Skating Lessons in the past, you must register for Tots or Pre-Alpha first. Skaters are evaluated regularly and when the Skating Director feels a skater has mastered all of the skills in their level, they will be moved up to the next level/class. Skaters must officially test out of each level and demonstrate skills in accordance with ISI national testing standards. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Prerequisite, passed Beta. Skaters must demonstrate both right and left outside edge 3-turns with speed and clear entrance/exit edges. Both mohawks must be tested in the mohawk step sequence with appropriate speed. Skaters should come to a complete stop with a 90 degree turn to pass the hockey stop. The mohawk sequence is the most difficult element in this level! Participants will start in Alpha and progress to Delta. The difficulty of each skill will increase with each level. Some of the skills you will learn include right and left outside edge 3-turns, bunny hops, backward crossovers and more. If you have not participated in Community Education’s Skating Lessons in the past, you must register for Tots or Pre-Alpha first. Skaters are evaluated regularly and when the Skating Director feels a skater has mastered all of the skills in their level, they will be moved up to the next level/class. Skaters must officially test out of each level and demonstrate skills in accordance with ISI national testing standards. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Prerequisite, passed Gamma. Skaters must demonstrate both right and left inside edge 3-turns with speed and clear entrance/exit edges. Skaters should hold their lunge for a distance equal to their height and exit with a 1-foot glide to show control. The bunny hop can be performed on either side and must take off of and land on the toe pick. Skaters must demonstrate 4-6 forward inside and outside edges with a perpendicular push across the long axis and no toe-pushes. Participants will start in Alpha and progress to Delta. The difficulty of each skill will increase with each level. Some of the skills you will learn include right and left outside edge 3-turns, bunny hops, backward crossovers and more. If you have not participated in Community Education’s Skating Lessons in the past, you must register for Tots or Pre-Alpha first. Skaters are evaluated regularly and when the Skating Director feels a skater has mastered all of the skills in their level, they will be moved up to the next level/class. Skaters must officially test out of each level and demonstrate skills in accordance with ISI national testing standards. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Prerequisite, passed Delta 8. The difficulty of each skill will increase with each level. In this level you will focus on, Two-foot spin, Inside Pivot, forward spiral, backward edges I&O, half flip, waltz jump. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Fencing is a vigorous sport that develops stamina, quick reactions, speed, accuracy of movement and excellent coordination. Classes begin with warm-up exercises followed by games, footwork and drills in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere. Through strategic bouting, you’ll learn fencing strategies that require problem solving skills. You'll also build confidence and develop your analytical skills by learning and practicing how to referee bouts. Fencers are fully protected with a mask, jacket and gloves. All equipment is provided. Please wear long athletic pants, t-shirt, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.

This ancient Korean martial art began over a thousand years ago and became the world's most popular martial art and form of self-defense. Tae Kwon Do is great physical exercise involving the use of your mind, body and spirit while nationally certified instructors teach self control, courtesy, perseverance and integrity. Parents report that their children become more focused in school, increase their self-confidence and improve their social relationships. It is an excellent activity no matter what your level of athletic ability. Classes will be taught by Jr. Grand Master Eddie Gibson and Sr. Master Theresa Gibson.

Would you like to learn about wrestling? Here’s your chance! Intro to Wrestling is centered around the inexperienced wrestler. Students will spend part of the time in group drills then split into age/weight appropriate groups for matches. Learn technique, meet new friends and have fun! Coached by the FL Wrestling Club coaches and FLAHS wrestlers. For all questions please call or email Melanie Haas at mhaas@flaschools.org or 651-982-8392.

Golf Squad professionals focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game of golf as well as valuable life lessons that help the students develop. Using equipment designed for indoor use, students will learn putting, chipping full swing irons and full swing woods. They will also learn relationship building, proper etiquette and rules of the game.