USFSA Basic Skills
Dobson Arena has joined forces with the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program to help standardize our Learn to Skate. The program focuses on getting kids on the ice and learning the basics of skating. This program is for the aspiring hockey player as much as it is for the aspiring figure skater. Don’t let the phrase “figure skating” fool you, this class is for everyone.
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2007-2008 Season Programs Brochure
USFSA Freestyle/Jumps/Spins
This class is an extension from our Basic Skills. This class focuses on the more advanced moves of figure skating. Skaters must pass the Basic Level 6 to participate. This class offers 30 minutes of instruction followed by a 1 hour Freestyle practice session. Skaters may also choose to skate at 3:15 before class. Class includes 30 minutes of instruction and one freestyle session. Additional freestyle sessions can be purchased in the Dobson Arena main office.
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2007-2008 Season Programs Brochure
Story Time
The VRD teams up with the Vail Public Library to provide a unique learning experience for toddlers and pre-schoolers . Children learn to skate at Dobson and listen to entertaining tails at the Library. Skating includes 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of open skating. Helmets, gloves and snow pants are required. Parents are welcome.
Classes begin in October every Wednesday at 10am or 11am. Classes are $10 and include skates and instruction.
Private Instruction
Trained professionals are available for Private Instruction. Students are responsible for ice time fees that must be paid to the VRD. Instructors' fees vary.
| Name | Phone | Level of instruction | |
| Dawn Ristow | 970-390-8876 | dawnsk8vail@hotmail.com | All Levels |
| Tara Lane | 317-339-0829 | calmeredd@aol.com | All levels, specializes in Power Skating |
Dobson Arena
321 East Lionshead Circle
Vail, Colorado. 81657
970-479-2271 (Phone)
970-479-2267 (Fax)
or e-mail us at dobson@vailrec.com.