Off Ice classes

Fort Collins Figure Skating Club

Fall / Winter 2024 Off Ice Dance Classes

Dance is an essential component of figure skating, as it helps skaters develop the artistic expression and movement needed to perform at a high level. One of the key benefits of dance training for figure skaters is improved body awareness and control.

The Fort Collins Figure Skating Club is excited to offer dance classes this Fall / Winter.

Ballet and contemporary dance teacher from Studio West Dance Center will teach dance classes for figure skaters at EPIC on Fridays starting September 6th and going to December 13th. Classes will NOT be held: November 29th.

Classes will include ballet and contemporary instruction.

Classes will take place in the Off Ice Conditioning Room on FRIDAYS:

Classes for 12 and under: 4:15-5:00 pm COST $120

Classes for 13 and up: 5:00-6:00 pm COST $140

*IF YOU NEED TO ATTEND A CLASS OUTSIDE YOUR AGE GROUP CONTACT fcfigureskating@gmail.com FOR PERMISSION.

TO sign up fill out the form below and you will be invoiced for the entire semester: $120 for the 45 minute class and $140 for the 1 hour class. This cost is for the WHOLE SEMESTER. There will be no drop in rate or pro-rated rates. This is a one time fee. You will receive an invoice by email. You are NOT registered until your invoice has been paid. Class size is limited, so SIGN UP TODAY!

Winter/Spring 2024 Off Ice Classes

EPIC Off-Ice Workout Classes-Sign up at the EPIC Front Desk Or Through The Recreator

STARTS TUESDAY January 9th!

Tuesdays 6:05 – 6:35 pm

Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:15 pm

NOTE: Class cancelled 1st Wednesday of each month

All classes are located in the EPIC off ice conditioning room

Drop-in 30 minute Class price $6.00

Drop-in 45 minute Class price $9.00

Code 410380-01 for 30 min class

Code 410380-02 for 45 min class

Classes taught by Nancy Stilson-Herzog,

EPIC’s Head Off-Ice Conditioning Coach,

Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Wellness Coach

ADULT Off-Ice Conditioning Workouts and Pilates Classes available contact

Nancy @ 970-231-7201 for details.

Off-ice classes are 30 – 45 min in length and incorporate a variety of activities and exercises to help build strength, stamina, skills, balance, coordination, and flexibility specifically tailored to figure skaters. Each session will include a warm-up and cool down built into its structure. Skaters of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Please wear appropriate athletic shoes, clothing and bring a water bottle. This is an excellent supplement to on-ice training and will greatly improve on-ice skill development and greatly decrease the risk of injuries.

Off Ice Conditioning Seminars

BALANCE TRAINING ESSENTIALS FOR FIGURE SKATERS

Register at the EPIC Front Desk or on the Recreator

Whether you are a top athlete in the world class, someone recovering from an injury, balance training is beneficial and necessary. This workshop will teach you how to Improve the communication between your brain and muscles. The exercises you will learn will help with hip stabilization, improve glute strength and this in turn improves core stabilization. Core stabilization in turn improves coordination, athletic skill, and posture. You don’t need to buy expensive equipment to improve your balance. You can do fun and effective exercises without any equipment. Adding 5 or 10 minutes of balance exercises to your workouts three times a week will effectively improve your balance skills. INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Stilson-Herzog, Head Off-Ice Conditioning Coach

CLASS TIME 12:00 – 1:00 pm

DATE: Saturday, February 10th

LOCATION: EPIC Conditioning Room

ATTENDEES: Age 8 + CLASS LIMIT: Min/Max 7/15

FEE: $25.00

CLASS CODE: 110382-01

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BODY ROLL YOUR TISSUE ISSUES

Body Roll Your Tissue Issues. Learn to stretch tight tissue that can linger in the body and loosen the hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings, t-band, upper and lower back, neck and chest using foam rollers and balls. Learn skills that will allow your body to recover from your athletics. Wear clothing that will allow you to move easily. Foam rollers and balls provided. Handouts Provided.

CLASS TIME 10:30 – 12:00 pm

DATE: Saturday, April 13th

LOCATION: EPIC Conditioning Room

INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Stilson-Herzog, Head Off-Ice Conditioning Coach

ATTENDEES: Age 10 +

CLASS LIMIT: Min/Max 7/15

FEE: $35

CLASS CODE: 210382-01