Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

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, a t-shirt, athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Tots 1 is the prerequisite to Tots 2, all first-time/new skaters that are younger than 6 years old and new to the Forest Lake Skate School program, should start with Tots 1. For skaters that have mastered the skills taught in Tots 1, keep developing with Tots 2! Tots 2 skaters must master a two-foot hop with both feet leaving the ice. Skaters must demonstrate one swizzle going from heels touching to toes touching in a stand still and while moving. Skaters should hold the two-foot glide for a distance equal to their height. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 should dress for the cold. We recommend mittens and comfortable, easy to move in snow pants. All skaters age 6 and under must have a helmet on (bike or hockey helmets are fine). Skaters must provide their own skates.

Tots 2 is the prerequisite to Tots 3, all first-time/new skaters that are younger than 6 years old and new to the Forest Lake Skate School program, should start with Tots 1. For skaters that have mastered the skills taught in Tots 2, keep growing with Tots 3! Tots 3 skaters must master push and glide stroking (not marching) for 6 strides. They should be able to hold a dip for the length of their height with an appropriate amount of speed. Skaters must demonstrate a snow plow stop or create snow with their blade at a stand still. Forward swizzles should be complete starting with heels together and ending with toes together. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 should dress for the cold. We recommend mittens and comfortable, easy to move in snow pants. All skaters age 6 and under must have a helmet on (bike or hockey helmets are fine). Skaters must provide their own skates.

For skaters that have mastered the skills taught in Pre-Alpha, keep learning with Alpha! Skaters must demonstrate 6 forward crossovers in a row with no toe-pushes in both a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. To pass the stroking element skaters must complete 6 strides from a stand still. Skaters must start with appropriate speed and come to a complete stop using only one foot for the snowplow stop. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 provide their own skates.

For skaters that have passed Alpha, keep skating with Beta! 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. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 provide their own skates.

After passing Beta, up next is Gamma! 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! Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 provide their own skates.

Passed Gamma? Now on to Delta! 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. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 provide their own skates.

Freestyle 9-10 skaters must have passed Delta 8. Freestyle 9-10 Skills: Two-foot spin, Inside Pivot, forward spiral, backward edges I&O, half flip, waltz jump

This course is for hockey players interested in strengthening their skating skills, increasing their speed/power and improving edge quality. Participants will learn: Forward crossovers Backward crossovers Hockey stops Forward inside & outside edges Backward inside & outside edges Mohawks and more! Gloves and helmets are the only equipment needed for this course. This course does not include any stick handling. Skaters must have passed Pre-Alpha (Level 4) skating lessons or be enrolled as a Mite or above. If you have questions about your skater's eligibility, please contact jkloss@flaschools.org.

Tots 3 is the prerequisite to Tots 4, all first-time/new skaters that are younger than 6 years old and new to the Forest Lake Skate School program, should start with Tots 1. For skaters that have mastered the skills taught in Tots 3, keep growing with Tots 4! Tots 4 skaters must master T-position and push (right and left), backward swizzle, two-foot or one-foot snowplow stop and backward wiggle. Our skater to coach ratio is 12 to 1 per class. 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 should dress for the cold. We recommend mittens and comfortable, easy to move in snow pants. All skaters age 6 and under must have a helmet on (bike or hockey helmets are fine). Skaters must provide their own skates.

This course is for hockey players interested in strengthening their skating skills, increasing their speed/power and improving edge quality. Participants will learn: Forward crossovers Backward crossovers Hockey stops Forward inside & outside edges Backward inside & outside edges Mohawks and more! Gloves and helmets are the only equipment needed for this course. This course does not include any stick handling. Skaters must be enrolled in Community Education's Intro to Hockey program (groups 3-6). If you have questions about your skater's eligibility, please contact jkloss@flaschools.org.

T-Ball League Boys Age 4 - Kindergarten Your child will learn to hit, throw, catch, field and run with proper technique through games and exercises in a fun, non-competitive environment. T-Ball schedule includes one practice night AND one game night per week. Your child must be four years old by June 30 to register, no exceptions All participants will receive a t-shirt/jersey and hat if registered by the deadline. Please indicate t-shirt size when registering. Players must provide an age appropriate baseball glove, batting helmet and water bottle. This team will be all boys, however, based on the number of teams, the game schedule could have all-boys teams playing all-girls teams. Volunteer coaches are needed! If you enjoy working with youth, this is a great way to give back to the community and impact the lives of children! Plus, coaches get to set the practice schedule for their team! If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, please indicate this when registering. Volunteer coaches will contact their team members AFTER the coaches meeting to notify families of their practice schedule. Games will be played at various athletic fields within the Forest Lake Area School District. Please ensure that your child’s special needs and health information is accurate and up to date in Eleyo by logging into your Eleyo profile at https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/. If you require assistance, please contact: Jessica Kloss at (651) 982-8392. Friend Requests – We will do our best to honor one friend request per player, BOTH players must have each other listed for the friend request to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fee after March 29 will increase from $109 to $129 Coaches Meeting: TBD, 3 weeks prior to the first practice Game Dates and Times: Tuesdays, Apr 26 - Jun 28, 6:15pm or 7:15pm. Dates may vary due to weather conditions.

T-Ball League Girls Age 4 - Kindergarten Your child will learn to hit, throw, catch, field and run with proper technique through games and exercises in a fun, non-competitive environment. T-Ball schedule includes one practice night AND one game night per week. Your child must be four years old by June 30 to register, no exceptions All participants will receive a t-shirt/jersey if registered by the deadline. Please indicate size when registering. Players must provide an age appropriate baseball glove, batting helmet and water bottle. This team will be all girls, however, based on the number of teams, the game schedule could have all-girls teams playing all-boys teams. Volunteer coaches are needed! If you enjoy working with youth, this is a great way to give back to the community and impact the lives of children! Plus, coaches get to set the practice schedule for their team! If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, please indicate this when registering. Volunteer coaches will contact their team members AFTER the coaches meeting to notify families of their practice schedule. Games will be played at various athletic fields within the Forest Lake Area School District. Please ensure that your child’s special needs and health information is accurate and up to date in Eleyo by logging into your Eleyo profile at https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/. If you require assistance, please contact: Jessica Kloss at (651) 982-8392. Friend Requests – We will do our best to honor one friend request per player, BOTH players must have each other listed for the friend request to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fee after March 29 will increase from $109 to $129 Coaches Meeting: TBD, approximately 3 weeks prior to the first practice Game Dates and Times: Tuesdays, Apr 26 - Jun 28, 6:15pm or 7:15pm. Dates may vary due to weather conditions.

Baseball League Fifth Grade (Co-ed) Baseball can build coordination, help to keep kids active and improve their skills while they have fun with their friends. Baseball schedule includes one practice night AND one game night per week. All participants will receive a t-shirt/jersey and hat if registered by the deadline. Please indicate t-shirt size when registering. Players must provide an age appropriate baseball glove, batting helmet and water bottle. Please register your child for the league that matches their current grade. Volunteer coaches are needed! If you enjoy working with youth, this is a great way to give back to the community and impact the lives of children! Plus, coaches get to set the practice schedule for their team! If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, please indicate this when registering. Volunteer coaches will contact their team members AFTER the coaches meeting to notify families of their practice schedule. Games will be played at various athletic fields within the Forest Lake Area School District. Please ensure that your child’s special needs and health information is accurate and up to date in Eleyo by logging into your Eleyo profile at https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/. If you require assistance, please contact: Jessica Kloss at (651) 982-8392. Friend Requests – We will do our best to honor one friend request per player, BOTH players must have each other listed for the friend request to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fee after March 29 will increase from $109 to $129 Coaches Meeting: TBD, 3 weeks prior to the first practice Game Dates and Times: Tuesdays, Apr 26 - Jun 28, 6:15pm or 7:15pm. Dates may vary due to weather conditions.

Baseball League First Grade - Modified Coach Pitch (Co-ed league) Baseball can build coordination, help to keep kids active and improve their skills while they have fun with their friends. Players in first grade will play modified coach pitch and receive a set number of pitches from the coach to put the ball in play. If they don't put the ball in play, they will be given one additional hit from a tee. Home team will provide a parent volunteer umpire. Baseball schedule includes one practice night AND one game night per week. All participants will receive a t-shirt/jersey and hat if registered by the deadline. Please indicate t-shirt size when registering. Players must provide an age appropriate baseball glove, batting helmet and water bottle. Please register your child for the league that matches their current grade. Volunteer coaches are needed! If you enjoy working with youth, this is a great way to give back to the community and impact the lives of children! Plus, coaches get to set the practice schedule for their team! If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, please indicate this when registering. Volunteer coaches will contact their team members AFTER the coaches meeting to notify families of their practice schedule. Games will be played at various athletic fields within the Forest Lake Area School District. Please ensure that your child’s special needs and health information is accurate and up to date in Eleyo by logging into your Eleyo profile at https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/. If you require assistance, please contact: Jessica Kloss at (651) 982-8392. Friend Requests – We will do our best to honor one friend request per player, BOTH players must have each other listed for the friend request to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fee after March 29 will increase from $109 to $129 Coaches Meeting: TBD, 3 weeks prior to the first practice Game Dates and Times: Thursdays, Apr 28 - Jun 30, 6:15pm or 7:15pm. Dates may vary due to weather conditions.