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The Rec Center
3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
OR
Westwood Hills Nature Center
8300 West Franklin Avenue
St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Winter 2008/09

Park and Rec Winter 2009

Skating & Sledding

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The following section provides information about skating lessons and other winter activities.
Open skating and open hockey are offered for all ages and skill levels at The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive.

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Adult Ice Skating Lessons
Ages 16 & up
Sessions are designed for the recreational skater, and the participant/instructor ratio is 10:1. At the first class, ability levels will be reviewed, and students may be moved to another level. At the end of the session, participants are tested and awarded patches for each level of achievement. (It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the necessary skills to move to the next level.) Fee includes skate rental.

Winter Session

Level Dates Time Activity#
Beg Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 4377
Adv Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 4378
Beg Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4379
Adv Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4380

Spring Session

Level Dates Time Activity#
Beg Sat. March 14 - May 9 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 4381
Adv Sat. March 14 - May 9 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 4382
Beg Mon. March 16 - May 11 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4383
Adv Mon. March 16 - May 11 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4384

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
$75 per person (resident) / $84 (non-resident)
Winter Sessions: Resident priority through Nov. 21; non-residents can register beginning Nov. 22
Spring Sessions: Resident priority through Feb. 6; non-residents can register beginning Feb. 7
Registration remains open until filled or the first class begins
BEGINNER has little or no skating experience and can walk but not glide.
ADVANCED has mastered backward skating and backward crossovers. Ready to learn turns through spins and jumps.

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Adult Open Hockey
Ages 16 and up
Open hockey is available at the Rec Center’s indoor ice arena. The schedule is subject to change, call (952) 924-2567 to confirm dates and times.

Tuesdays, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Thursdays, Noon – 1:30 p.m.

(no session on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)
  • Individual............................$5
  • Skate sharpening.................$4
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Hockey Skating Skills
Ages 6 to 9
ISI Hockey staff will help new skaters develop basic skills and help experienced skaters improve turns, stops and speed. No pucks will be used. Participants must provide their own hockey skates, stick, helmet and mouth guard. Gloves and shin pads are optional.

  • Saturdays, Jan. 10 - March 7, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  • The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
  • $75 per child (resident) / $84 (non-resident)
  • Click here to register for Activity #4350
  • Resident priority through Nov. 21; non-residents can register beginning Nov. 22. Registration remains open until the class fills or the first class begins.
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Indoor Ice Rink Rental
You can rent The Rec Center's indoor ice arena for birthday parties, family celebrations, and company or school group events. We'll provide the gallery room for two hours without additional charge. The Banquet Room can also be reserved for use at half the cost. Rental skates are included with private ice rental. Due to limited supply, we encourage users to bring their own skates. $175 per hour, tax included.

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Indoor Ice Skating Party
During open public skating sessions, the adjacent gallery room can be rented for private parties. Skate rental is also available for $2.
$50 for a two-hour room rental (resident) / $60 (non-resident)
Plus skating admission ($3.50 per child / $4 per adult)

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Outdoor Hockey Rink Rental
Outdoor hockey rinks with nets are available for private rental at Browndale, Nelson, Oak Hill and Northside Parks during and after regular warming house hours. Broomball nets available only at Nelson.
$25 per hour (resident) / $35 (non-resident)

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Outdoor Rinks

  • Bass Lake Park, 3450 Glenhurst Ave.
    (figure skating rink)
  • Birchwood Park, 2701 Zarthan Ave. S.
    (hockey and figure skating rinks)
  • Center Park, 3750 Wooddale Ave.
    (multi-use skating area)
  • Edgebrook Park, 3920 Pennsylvania Ave. S.
    (figure skating rink)
  • Parkview Park, 6801 33rd St. W.
    (hockey and figure skating rinks)
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Public Open Indoor Skating
All ages
Too cold outside? Visit The Rec Center's indoor ice arena during open skating sessions. No registration is required. Please note the skating schedule exceptions or call (952) 924-2567, option 7, to confirm dates and times.

Admission
Price
Youth and senior admission $3.50
Adult admission $4
10-pass youth or senior  card $30
10-pass adult card $35
Figure skate rental $2
Skate sharpening $4

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:

  • Noon – 1:30 p.m.  
  • Fridays: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Sundays:12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Additional open skating Date:
  • Tuesdays, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30; Noon - 1:30p.m.

NO open skating on:
Friday, Nov. 28 (both sessions)
Sunday, Nov. 30 Fridays Nov. 21, Dec. 12, Jan. 9 and Jan. 16 (evening sessions only)

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Rink Rat Hockey

Ages 5 - 12
This program, for boys and girls, consists of two pre-season practices and 10 instructional games. Coaches officiate all games; no goalies, only goal covers. Half of the games are played in other communities. Games will be rescheduled in the event of cancelations (weather permitting). All participants must supply their own mandatory equipment (hockey skates, hockey stick, helmet with mask, mouth guard, shin pads, hockey gloves, elbow pads, and protective cup if applicable). Schedules will be mailed to all participants the week of Dec. 22. A league jersey and participation award are provided.

Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, Jan. 4 - Feb. 15
Age               Activity     # Age              Activity #
5 - 6................ 4232      9 - 10...................4234
7 - 8................ 4233      11 - 12.................4235

Locations vary. Nelson Park Rink, 2500 Georgia Ave. S. in St. Louis Park. Other locations include Minnetonka, New Hope, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Plymouth and Crystal.

$35 per child (resident) / $38 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 5 (waiting lists will be taken after the 5th and partial teams will be merged with other communities)
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Tots Ice Skating Lessons
Ages 4 to 6
Sessions are designed for the recreational skater, and the class ratio is one instructor to 10 participants. The Ice Skating Institute sanctions all instructors. At the first class, ability levels are reviewed, and students may be moved to another level. At the last session, participants are tested, and patches are awarded for each level of achievement. (It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills to move to the next level.) Fee includes skate rental.

Winter Session
Level Date Time Activity#
Beg Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 4351
Adv Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 4357
Beg Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 4358
Adv Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 4359
Beg Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4361
Adv Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4370
Beg Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 4372
Beg Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 4373
Adv Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 10 :30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 4374
Adv Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 4375
Beg Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4376
Adv Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 1 :30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4368

Spring Session
Level Date Time Activity#
Beg Sat. March 14 - May 9 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 4353
Adv Sat. March 14 - May 9 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 4354
Beg Sat. March 14 - May 9 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 4355
Adv Sat. March 14 - May 9 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 4356
Beg Mon. March 16 - May 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4362
Adv Mon. March 16 - May 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4371
Beg Tues. March 17 - May 12 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 4369
Beg Tues. March 17 - May 12 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 4363
Adv Tues. March 17 - May 12 10 :30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 4364
Adv Tues. March 17 - May 12 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 4365
Beg Tues. March 17 - May 12 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4366
Adv Tues. March 17 - May 12 1 :30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4367

$75 per child (resident) / $84 (non-resident)

Beginner has little or no skating experience and can walk but not glide.
Advanced can skate, glide and is able to skate backward for a short distance.

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
$75 per child (resident) / $84 (non-resident)
Resident priority through Nov. 23
Non-resident can register beginning Nov. 24
Registration remains open until filled or the first class begins

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Youth Ice Skating Lessons
Ages 7 to 15
Sessions are designed for the recreational skater, and the skater/instructor ratio is 10:1. At the first class, ability levels will be reviewed, and students may be moved to another level. At the end of the session, participants are tested and awarded patches for each level of achievement. (It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the necessary skills to move to the next level). Fee includes skate rental.


Winter Session
Level Date Time Activity#
Freestyle I Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4404
Freestyle II Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4400
Freestyle III Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4401
Freestyle IV Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4385
Program Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 4386
Gamma Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 4387
Delta Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 4388
Beta Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 4389
Alpha Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 4390
Pre-Alpha Sat. Jan. 10 - March 7 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 4391
Pre-Alpha Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4414
Alpha Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4407
Beta Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4408
Gamma Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4409
Delta Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4410
Freestyle I Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4413
Freestyle II Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4411
Freestyle III Mon. Jan. 12 - March 9 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4412

Home School
Level Date Time Activity#
Beg Tues. Jan 13 - March 10 11:30 a.m. - Noon 4415
Adv Tues. Jan. 13 - March 10 11:30 a.m. - Noon 4416

Beginner has little or no skating experience and can walk but not glide.
Pre-Alpha can skate and glide forward and backward for a short distance. Also for beginning skaters ages 7 to 15.
Alpha can proficiently skate and glide forward and backward, and do forward crossovers and snow plow stops.
Beta, Gamma, Delta and Freestyleare levels more advanced than Alpha
Advanced has mastered backward skating and backward crossovers. Ready to learn turns through spins and jumps (Gamma, Delta, Freestyle 1 to 10)

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

  • $75 per child (resident) / $84 (non-resident)
  • Resident Priority through Nov. 23
  • Non-resident can register beginning Nov. 24
  • Registration remains open until filled or the first class begins
Spring Session
Level Date Time Activity#
Freestyle I Sat. March 14 - May 9 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4392
Freestyle II Sat. March 14 - May 9 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4393
Freestyle III Sat. March 14 - May 9 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4394
Freestyle IV Sat. March 14 - May 9 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 4395
Program Sat. March 14 - May 9 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 4396
Gamma Sat. March 14 - May 9 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 4397
Delta Sat. March 14 - May 9 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 4398
Beta Sat. March 14 - May 9 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 4399
Alpha Sat. March 14 - May 9 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 4402
Pre-Alpha Sat. March 14 - May 9 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 4403
Pre-Alpha Mon. March 16- May 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4417
Alpha Mon. March 16- May 11 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4422
Beta Mon. March 16- May 11 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4423
Gamma Mon. March 16- May 11 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4424
Delta Mon. March 16- May 11 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4418
Freestyle I Mon. March 16- May 11 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4419
Freestyle II Mon. March 16- May 11 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4420
Freestyle III Mon. March 16- May 11 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4421

Home School - Spring Session
Level Date Time Activity#
Beg Tues. March 17 - May 12 11:30 a.m. - Noon 4405
Adv Tues. March 17 - May 12 11:30 a.m. - Noon 4406
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Youth Open Hockey
Ages 6 - 18
Bring your own equipment and have fun playing open hockey on non-school days and holiday breaks. It is recommended that a parent or guardian be in attendance during skating sessions. This is a drop-in program without staff supervision.

Fall Session

Date Ages Time Arena
Nov. 26 6 - 8 yrs. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. East
Nov. 26 9 - 12 yrs. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. East
Nov. 26 13 - 15 yrs. 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. East
Nov. 26 16 -18 yrs. 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. East
Dec. 22-24 & 26 6 - 8 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. West
Dec. 22-24 & 26 9 - 12 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. West
Dec. 22-24 & 26 13 - 15 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East
Dec. 22-24 & 26 16 -18 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. East
Dec. 29 6 - 8 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. West
Dec. 29 9 - 12 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. West
Dec. 29 13 - 15 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. East
Dec. 30 - 31 6 -8 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m West
Dec. 30 - 31 9 - 12 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m West
Dec. 30 - 31 13 - 15 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East
Dec. 30 - 31 16 - 18 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. East
Jan. 2 6 - 8 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m East
Jan. 2 9 - 12 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m East
Jan. 2 13 - 15 yrs. 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. West
Jan. 2 16 - 18 yrs. 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. West
Jan. 19 9 - 12 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m West
Jan. 19 13 - 15 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. West
Jan. 23 6 - 8 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m West
Jan. 23 9 - 12 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m West
Jan. 23 13 - 15 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. East
Jan. 23 16 - 18 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. East
Feb. 16 9 - 12 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m West
Feb. 16 13 - 15 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. West
March 20 6 - 8 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m West
March 20 9 - 12 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. West
March 27 6 - 8 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m West
March 27 9 - 12 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. West
March 27 13 - 15 yrs. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m East
March 27 16 - 18 yrs. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. East

Individual Admission............................................... $5
Skate sharpening..................................................... $4

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