Frequently asked skating lesson questions
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General questions about classes
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Skating lessons always go on even with bad weather unless otherwise communicated. Keep an eye on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) for this. Please check your email before you go to rink . No skating is allowed during thunderstorms.
Skating lessons always go on even with high temperatures unless otherwise communicated. Keep an eye on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) for this. Be sure to check your email before going to rink .
Because Jaap Eden is a outdoor rink , leaves fall onto the ice, among other things. Sand and other material lying on the ice can also cause your skates to blunt faster. We recommend sharpening your skates at least 3 times per season when skating once a week. Sharpening your skates gives you more grip on the ice so you can concentrate on your skating technique.
For both youth and adults, the goal is for a class group to contain 12 to 14 participants.
In the beginner groups, we try to keep that lower.
Questions about adult classes
Starting
Level 1: Absolute beginner: able to stand on skates but need an aid such as boarding or stretching
Level 2: Can stand independently on skates and can keep balance, however, still has a lot of difficulty making speed through successive push-offs.
Average
Level 3: In the skating position, can turn left and right continuously for at least 20 meters and can pass through the turn using a step movement with the right leg.
Level 4: Can "paw over" several separate times in the skating position in the turn.
Advanced
Level 5: Keep skating in the skating position for an entire lap and "leg over" in the turn at least four times in a row.
Level 6: Be able to skate for an extended period of time (at least 5 rounds), skating completely "leg over" the turn.
Level 7: Be able to skate at a higher speed for a longer period of time, tuned not only to own rhythm but also to adapt to others.
During the adult classes we divide the groups by level. Would you like to be in the group with your friend? Consult with the coordination at this time in which group it fits best. The coordination will help you with this.
Depending on your level and skill, you will need a different skate.
Beginners we recommend a soft boot skate of brand: Viking or Zandstra high model without slap.
Medium level we recommend a thermoplastic shoe with fixed iron or a low spur.
Advanced level we recommend a thermoplastic shoe with folding iron.
We do not teach ice hockey or figure skating.
Jogging pants with a sporty vest are sufficient for skating lessons.
A helmet is mandatory for youth and beginner lessons. For all other lessons, we definitely recommend wearing a helmet as well.
Always choose a skating helmet and not a ski or bike helmet.
Nowadays you can also buy soft helmets. In practice we still see that a hard-shelled skating helmet provides better protection.
Questions about youth classes
We give skating lessons to children as young as 5 years old. Of course, younger children are welcome to play nicely on the ice with parents/grandparents.Â
For youth classes , we divide the children into age categories of 5-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years.
Within these age categories we make another level division at busier hours. We keep these categories because of the child's motor development.
If the friends are the same age, it is more likely that they will be together in the group.
As soon as the age difference is too big, we can always make a shift in the group in consultation with the children and parents/caregivers. The oldest child will always go to the younger group. This also applies to a difference in skating level. If friends like to go together and the level differs, we will add the better skater to the less skilled group.
Skating fun is paramount. It is therefore important to strap the right skates under. We therefore recommend starting with an adjustable children's ear, which is a hard shoe with a long blade. Adjustable children's toe is available from different brands such as Viking, Zandstra, Fila and Nijdam.
The skates we recommend against:
- Ice hockey or figure skating:
Ice field hockey and figure skates have a round blade instead of a straight, long blade. We provide skating exercises based on skates with a long iron. If a child does come to class on ice hockey or figure skates, the child may not keep up as well in terms of progress and speed. The child may therefore be placed in a less skilled group. - Double irons:
We do not recommend the double slide irons. We cannot do the exercises during class on these. - The low adjustable children's ear:
For example, the Viking Multi Unlimited adjustable children's skate. This skate does not fit well around the ankle, often preventing the child from standing on the ice. - Zandstra Easy Glider:
If you do use this skate, it is important to have the children put on a hard shoe such as a mountain hiking boot. Do not put on cap boots or other soft shoes.
When to switch to leather skates? (low toe/clap skate)
Consult with the instructor of the skating group. The latter can make a good assessment of whether the child is ready for this step.Â
A pair of sweatpants with an athletic vest suffices for skating lessons. You can also put on a ski suit on colder days.
We recommend for youth to always bring a set of rain gear and extra pairs of gloves and socks in both bad and good weather.
Een helm is verplicht tijdens het volgen van de jeugdlessen. Kies wel voor een schaatshelm en geen ski of fietshelm.