WHAT:
Our beginning Trail Skate Clinic is an introduction to trail skating.
Who:
For individuals who are comfortably balanced while on skates and able to use the heel brake to a complete stop at mild to moderate speeds on flat terrain, but not on hills. Or, students who have successfully completed skate skills in our Improver Clinic; OSB 1 and 2; 3 is also helpful but not mandatory.
Where:
We skate the hill (with a friendly escort) leading to Lake Nokomis followed by a leisure three mile skate around Lake Nokomis, a fantastic trail caressing the perimeter of one of Minnesota’s famed “Chain of Lakes”.
What you will learn:
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Stopping on a hill (with an escort)
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managing speed on a hill (with an escort);
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skating up a hill (with and escort);
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successfully manage terrain changes with ease;
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using grass to slow or stop;
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applying ROBICHON’S SV defensive skate position;
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a pre-skate gear inspection, what to bring;
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apply terrain hazard negotiation skills from our proprietary OSB 1 and 2;
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to refine OSB 1 / 2 skate skills;
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trail etiquette;
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how to skate three miles around Lake Nokomis.
Benefits:
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Individualized instruction from master trainer and skater;
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learn or improve skating on our trails;
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small group learning;
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learn trail etiquette;
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building confidence;
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building community -find others to skate with;
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building self-esteem.
WHERE WE MEET:
We park and gather in Lake Nokomis Community Center’s parking lot at 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy. We begin trail skate 1 and 2 on the grass near the first hill which descends to Lake Nokomis.
*Note: (with some exceptions upon evaluation from our instructors) you must have completed Beginners’ OSB 1 and Improver OSB 2 and 3 Course prior to taking our Trail Skate 1 and 2.
WHEN: Sundays
S1: May 19 , 2019 / 1:00 – 3:00 PM
To expedite enrollment, please complete the waiver form.
