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On October 1-4, 2007 Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center operations staff participated in Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operations courses (IMEO) conducted on site by STAR (Serving the American Rinks). STAR technical training courses are designed to provide rink professionals with the opportunity to receive technical certification. STAR is recognized by the NHL and is the leading training provider in the industry. Donald Zamboni, grandson of the inventor of the Zamboni, participated in the courses as an instructor.
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On Thursday, January 3, 2008, Sugar Land Ice & Sports will offer free figure skating and hockey classes. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of skating first hand, with instruction by top level coaches. The purpose of the sessions is to give skaters a feel for what ice skating classes are really like. Don't miss this chance to sample ice skating for free.
Space in the classes is limited, so SLISC asks interested skaters to reserve a spot. For figure skating, please contact Julie Holmes at 281-265-7461 (email: jholmes@sugarlandice.com). For hockey, please contact Lisa Flanagan at 281-265-7463 (email: lflanagan@sugarlandice.com). Skaters and parents are under no obligation but we do ask that you sign a liability waiver. Skaters must be 3 years or older to participate. Copies of the waiver are available below or in the SLISC Proshop.
Sugar Land Ice and Sports is joining forces with the Southwest Regional Blood Center in sponsoring a blood drive on Saturday, January 12th, 2008 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. In exchange for participating, those donating will receive a pass for a free public skate session. No reservations are necessary and everyone (both skaters and non-skaters) are welcome.
To learn more about the blood drive, please contact Patrick Dumana by e-mail (operations@sugarlandice.com) or call 281-265-7462.
For more information about the Blood Center, visit www.giveblood.org.
On August 9th Sugar Land Ice and Sports Center will turn its focus to the sport of Synchronized Skating, the fasted growing discipline of figure skating. Skaters of all levels will have the chance to participate in workshops provided by collegiate syncro skaters and professional coaches from all over the country. Instructional sessions will be held both on and off the ice. The workshop, which will be held from 8am until 2pm will feature topics such as team building and nutrition and teach specific skating moves and techniques. Parents are invited to learn more about the sport as well and will have the chance to ask questions of skaters who have participated in the sport at the highest levels.
Registration forms are available at Sugar Land Ice and Sports or by clicking here. Forms and payment should be submitted no later than August 1st, 2008. For additional information, please contact Lisa Lueking at Llueking@aol.com or Julie Holmes at jholmes@sugarlandice.com.
SUGAR LAND ICE AND TEXAS GULF COAST FIGURE SKATING CLUB JOIN FORCES TO HOST NATIONAL SKATE MONTH ACTIVITIES
Each January, the U.S. Figure Skating Association kicks off its annual Skate Month with events and activities held at rinks around the country. Sugar Land Ice takes pride in participating in the festivities by working with the Texas Gulf Coast Figure Skating Club to introduce all disciplines of ice skating to the community. This year's line up of activities is sure to have something to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. Below is a calendar of events for this year's celebration.
SUNDAY, January 27, 2008 1:00pm-3:00pm SKATE WITH CHILLY THE AEROS MASCOT
Chilly, the Aeros Mascot will take to the ice during the afternoon public session. A two for one discount coupon is available by clicking here.
TUESDAY, January 29, 2008, THURSDAY, January 31, 2008, and SATURDAY, February 1, 2008
EXHIBITIONS BY NATIONAL COMPETITORS, CHAMPIONS, AND MEDALISTS
Prior to Skate School classes the last week in January, students and guest will have the very special opportunity to be treated to exhibition of award winning skate programs by local elite skaters. Question and Answer sessions will also be held and visitors can take advantage of free hot chocolate courtesy of the Skate Club.
THURSDAY, January 31, 2008 6:30-7:40 FREE LEARN TO SKATE TRIAL CLASS
Students over 3 years of age are invited to take to the ice to find out just what skate school is like. From 6:30pm-6:40pm, an off-ice introductory workshop will be held. At 6:40, students move to the ice where they will begin work on fundamental skills. There is absolutely no obligation and everyone is welcome.
For additional information please contact Julie Holmes at 281-265-7461 (email: jholmes@sugarlandice.com).