December & JanuaryUpdate

Thursday is the last day of skating for the CHRISTMAS break.
We return to skating Monday Jan. 10th 2011 and Thursday Jan. 13th.

Stage one Learn to Skate should register now for our winter session.

Our club is running a BOTTLE DRIVE in Pontypool and Bethany on Jan. 2nd 2011 11:30 - 2pm.

We are also hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the
Pontypool Community Centre Jan. 23rd 2011 5 pm - 7 pm.
Adults $12  Children 5 - 12 $8  Children under 5 FREE Advance Tickets please

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWS

Our Christmas Plant fundraiser is closing this week. Please bring all of your payment and orders to the club no later than Thursday December 2nd !! Delivery Date is December 13th at the club to be picked by you.

Sunday December 5th is the Annual Pontypool Parade. Our club is putting in a float and you are welcome to bring your skater to ride in the parade!!.

We are running a Bottle Drive January 2nd in Pontypool and Bethany. Save your Bottles please!!

Finally SAVE JAN. 23RD 2011. We are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the Pontypool Community Centre. Come out to support the club, prizes, great food!!!.

and oh yes you can Register for Winter Session anytime starting now until our last skating night December 23rd.

HALLOWEEN SKATE & THURSDAY NIGHT CHANGES!!!!

Manvers club members in Canskate are invited to wear Halloween Costumes Monday October 25th and/or Thursday October 28th.  Please nothing too long and flowing!  Do not oclude vision!



IMPORTANT!!!!

PLEASE ALSO NOTE WE HAVE HAD TO CHANGE OUR THURSDAY NIGHT SKATING SCHEDULE. WE HAVE REMOVED ONE HOUR OF ICE. WE WILL NOW SKATE FROM 5 PM TO 7 : 30 PM.  CANSKATE AND STAGES 6/7 & STARSKATE WILL SHARE THE ICE. THIS CHANGE TAKES EFFECT THIS THURSDAY OCTOBER 21ST.

I WILL POST AN UPDATED DETAILED SCHEDULE SOON, CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.  LAURA 277-1285

Thanksgiving Monday

We DO NOT skate Monday October 11th Thanksgiving!


 CANSKATE STAGES 2-5
Thursday October 14th skating as usual and Monday skaters return October 18th 2010.



LEARN TO SKATE
October 18th is also the first night of skating for our Monday Learn to Skate group. We go on the ice at 5:10 pm and come off at 5:40 pm.

October 21st is the first night for our Thursday Learn to Skate Group.
We go on the ice at 4:10 pm and come off at 4:40pm.

LEARN TO SKATE is a 10 week program consisting of 30 minute sessions.

Skating has Started,,,we still have room

Well, we have had our first week of skating! The skaters are having a great time. We have lots of room on Thursdays and some room for Mondays. There is still time to register!

Next week is bring a friend week, CANSKATE LEVELS 2-5  can bring a friend of similar age out to try skating. Contact Laura 277-1285    Gayle 277-1629

Remember Battle of the Blades has started on TV.

ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

We are accepting registrations right into the season. Skating starts Monday Sept. 27th and Thursday 30th.

try a night of skating

We will be hosting TRY A NIGHT OF SKATING. Please call Laura for details.

Laura 277-1285

Registration

Monday night went well, a little busy. Thursday is our next night for registration. If you want to register but can not get to the arenas that night, you can call Laura 277-1285 or Gayle 277-1629.

Skating starts September 27th Mondays and Thurs Sept 30th.

new booklet info

 Here are some exerpts from our 2010/2011 booklet


PROGRAM OPTIONS

MONDAY

Stage 1 (Learn to Skate) 5:10 - 5:40 pm

CanSkate stages 2 -5 4:55 - 5:55 pm

Stage 6-7(includes 15 min. group lesson) 5:55 - 7:50 pm

Star Skate 5:55 - 8:20 pm

Stroking (included Stage 6 and up) 7:05 - 7:20 pm

THURSDAYS

Stage 1(Learn to Skate) 4:10 - 4:40 pm

CanSkate stages  2 -5 3:55 - 4:55 pm

Stage 6-7 (includes 15 min. group lesson) 4:55 - 6:50 pm

Star Skate 4:55 - 7:20 pm

Stroking (included Stage 6 and up) 6:05 - 6:20 pm

We offer one day or two day programs!!!

PRICES 2010-2011
please note: add a $60 choc bar fundraiser fee to amts below-if you sell your bars you get the $ back. Also there is a $35 once a year skate canada fee.

Stage 1
one day 10weeks $85
two day 10weeks $145

Canskate stage 2-5 (prices for Sept to March)
one day $265.00
two day $ 355.00

Stage 6 & 7 (prices for Sept to March)
one day $340.00
two day $460.00

Starskate (sept to march)
one day $395.00
two day $530.00

BBQ update

We were at the Lindsay Market on August 28th. We are acquiring a  few regulars who enjoy the food. We received several requests to come every weekend!  We can't manage every weekend but will be there one final time this summer on Saturday Sept. 11th 7 am to 1 pm.

A reminder that registration will be held Monday Sept. 13th and Thursday Sept. 16th 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Manvers Arena on Hwy 7A near Hwy 35. Bring skates and skating stuff to sell!!

Questions call Gayle 277-1629 or Laura 277-1285

BBQ

Come out to Lindsay Farmers Market Saturday August 28th 7am-1pm.

We are selling back bacon on a bun and sausage on a bun. All proceeds support the club!!

It's going to be a beautiful day.!!!

Registration

We have been teaching skating at the Manvers Arena (located on Hwy 7a at Hwy 35) for over 30 years.
We will be having our registration at the arena Monday Sept. 13th & Thursday Sept 16th. We should be there from about 5:30 to 7:30pm both nights. Check this site again before you go up as I will update the times if they change.
We offer skating lessons to ages 3 and up. We have a great Learn to Skate Program. We also have great ice time for Older skaters in Star Skate. We have a really nice jumping harness and an amazing sound system for our music. Our ice is not over crowded so we offer great guest skating!
Our skating nights are Monday start at 5pm and Thursday start at 4pm.

We offer one day and two day rates.
I will post more details on programs and prices later this month.

Watch for flyers!

enjoy this last two weeks of summer!!!!

BBQ prep

Boy August is shooting by! We hope to have a BBQ at the Lindsay Market on the 28th and we now are preping for Fall registration. More details to follow.

August BBQ

We are considering having another Lindsay Market BBQ! Hope to be there on August 28th from 7am to 1pm. Come out and support the club and have a tasty Back Bacon on a Bun!!

Remember to get those skates out and check them!!

August flyer coming out shortly and watch for September registration dates.

We welcome skaters from all over city of Kawartha Lakes, south right down to Orono, north of Lindsay and east to Ptbo!

Time to try on Skates!

TIME TO TRY ON YOUR SKATES

Yes it is time to dig out your skater’s skates and do a little Inspection!

First of all, have your skater try on the skates.

Do this with the same socks they would be skating in and with the skate guards on the skates. Best to be on a floor surface that is not too slippery.

Do not use the blade “booties” when wearing the skates.

Remember, feet that have been wearing nothing all summer may rebel a little at first.

Have your skater put the skate on, do not do the laces yet. Have them put their toes right up to the toe end of the boot. We want to just touch the toe end of the boot, not be too crowded.

Now while they are standing, have them bend their knees so you can check the space behind their heel.

They need to keep their foot flat. If you can fit a pencil down behind the foot then you still have a good fit lengthwise.

If you can fit your hand, than it is possible the skate is too big.

Width is a little trickier to determine after a summer out of skates. Have your skater sit and relax while wearing the skates for 15 min or so . Any complaints?

Next do up the skate. They do not need to be too snug. Any complaints?

Finally, you need to look at the condition of the skate.

1. Are there creases in the ankle area? This is a sign of loss of support. NOT GOOD.

2. How is the blade? A Coach or the person who sharpens your skates can often tell you

if the blade is safe and still useful.

REMEMBER TIME FLYS AT THE END OF SUMMER AND YOUR SKATER WILL

BE ON THE ICE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

Might be a good idea to have a look at your skate bag, cloths, socks, and maybe some little gloves.

Yes I know it is still very warm outside lol but out on the ice you will need a different "look".

Time To Skate!!!

Yes it's time to think about skating!! Skating will start at Manvers Skating Club on Sept. 27th 2010. Registration will be held at the arena on Sept 13th & 16th, times to be announced. Bring old skates for sale, bring your skater if you are looking for skates.

We are looking forward to skaters from Pontypool, Bethany, Janetville, Blackstock, Orono, Milbrook, Ops township, Lindsay area and anyone who is close to Hwy 35 and Hwy 7A!