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ALERT: Fall Freestyle Ice will start Wed., Sept. 15, 2010. Registration will be Wed., Sept. 8th, from 6-7pm. Sunday Ice will start Sun., Oct. 10th, 2010. Any questions please contact Robyn Bentley, Skating Director, via email: robyn@icehotconcepts.net or by voicemail at the arena at 607 271 2212. Updated 9/1/10)
 
 
Figure Skating at the First Arena
 
Group lessons are offered thru our skating school, sponsored by the Skating Club of the Southern Tier, for those beginning in figure skating - please see learn to skate section for details.  Advanced lessons and clinics are listed below.
 
Southern Tier Sizzle Synchronized Team - see Synchro section for more details.  Sponsored by the Skating Club of the Southern Tier and The First Arena.
 
Freestyle Sessions are sponsored by the First Arena and the Skating Club of the Southern Tier and are open to any ISI or USFS member.  Proof of current membership required prior to skating.  Skaters may pay a "walk-on" fee or purchase discounted ice time packages.  Although they are listed as "Freestyle" on the calendar, we welcome those skaters to participate in Ice Dancing and Moves in the Field.  Guest coaches are welcome, subject to First Arena policies.  Please contact Skating Director for details (607-271-2212) or robyn@icehotconcepts.net
 
Summer package ended on 8/25/10.
 
*****BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE  ARENA or via email request******
 
Pre-registration discount ice packages are available and encouraged to ensure ice availability and cost savings.  
 
Please contact Robyn Bentley, Skating Director, with any questions: (607)-271-2212 or robyn@icehotconcepts.net
 
**Check Calendar of Events page for updated monthly calendar.  **Schedule subject to change.  Additional times will be added, as needed and as available. 
 
Freestyle Sessions for 2010-2011
 
Wednesdays  6:00-7:30pm (Year-round) 
* Please note - 5:50-7:30pm for Package Skaters (includes free group class)*
 
Fall Session 2010:  Sept. 15th - Dec. 8th (12 wks.)
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/30, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8
*No Ice 11/24 (Thanksgiving)
* Show Dress Rehearsal 12/15
 
Sundays  6:00-7:30pm (Fall/Winter Only)
 
Fall Session 2010:  Oct. 10th - Nov. 21st, 2010 (6)
10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
* No Ice 10/31 (Halloween)  * No Ice 11/29 (Thanksgiving)
**Show Practices will be held on 12/5, 12/12
*** Holiday Skating Show & Family Event 12/19
 
Discount Package Prices Listed Below or
Walk on Cost:    $25 per session  (Ice Only 6-7:30)
 
Price ice discounted when purchasing a package.  Discount packages are available for skating 1 day, 2 days, or the all inclusive with ice time and instruction.
The more ice you purchase, the lower the per hour cost..
 
Please note:  In order to keep costs where they have been in the past, and be able to secure our ice times, we had to make adjustments to our partnership with the arena.  We have implemented a volunteer policy this year thru the Skating Club to help keep costs down and reward our loyal skaters.  Details will be handed out at registration.  All skaters are welcome to participate in any of our programs/sessions. 
 
"New" Interval Training On Ice (includes instruction)
Wednesdays  5:50-6:00pm 
 
Cost:  $ 60 for 12 weeks (includes instruction) 
or purchase as part of discounted package.            Walk ons will be aceepted at the instructor's discretion, based on availability at $10 per session. 
Any questions, please see skating director.**
 
"Intro. To"  Clinic (includes ice time and instruction) Sundays 5:30-6:00pm
Intro. to Dance, Intro. to Synchro, Intro. to Ensemble, Intro. to Rhythmic Skating, Choreography & Style, and much more... Join our club professionals for an opportunity to learn and try many of the exciting disciplines of skating that you may not know about. 
For more details, please check with Skating Director.  Class is open to all skaters Gamma level and above (above Basic 4).  For those who participated in the Fall session, we will continue on thru the levels, as they build on each other. 
 
Cost:  $ 80 for 8 weeks (includes instruction) 
or purchase as part of discounted package. Skaters are encouraged to purchase the package, as these classes will be in a series and build on each otherThis is a great class for skater interested iin participating in competitions and/or shows.  Walk-ons will be accepted at the instructor's discretion, based on availability at $15 per session.  A minimum number of pre-registrations are needed or the class will be cancelled.
 
Fall Discounted Packages:
Full Ice Package:  $500   (Includes: Wed. Freestyle, Wed. Clinic, Sun. Freestyle, Sun. Clinic). Best Deal!  A Full 12 weeks of ice and instruction...MUST BE PREPAID IN FULL BY SEPT. 15th.  Includes an additional $40 savings off the packages below!
 
Wed. Only Package:  $300  (Includes:  Wed. Freestyle & Clinic)
Sun. Only Package:  $240  (Includes:  Sun. Freestyle & Clinic)
 
Wed. Ice Only Package:  $240  (Includes Freestyle Ice Only - 6:00-7:30pm, no instruction)
Sun. Ice Only Package:  $160  (Includes Freestyle Ice Only - 6:00-7:30pm, no instruction)
 
*The First Arena reserves the right to cancel sessions, due to lack of pre-registration enrollment. Space is limited.  There will be no refunds or make ups.  Sessions will be capped if necessary, and walk-ons limited.  Package skaters will receive priority.  Skating director reserves the right to cancel or combine classes/ice times based on enrollment.
 
**Need your skates professionally sharpened or need advice on what to purchase??  Why not let our professional staff help.  We will schedule a consultation appointment with you.  Call us at 271-2212.**
We have over 20 years experience and work with all boot and blade manufacturers. 
Email us at:   robyn@icehotconcepts.net
 
2010 Holiday Show - Sunday, December 19th
All skaters are encouraged to participate.  Watch for details!  Seperate registration form and fee required.
 
2010 WINTER ICE will be posted later this Fall. - Please check back...
 
To view the Recreational Rink calendar for September, click here.
REC RINK SEPTEMBER CALENDAR ONLINE
The Recreational Rink calendar for September is online.
BALLIN 4 GOD AT FIRST ARENA ON SEPTEMBER 11TH
Ballin 4 God, a charity basketball game between the ABA's New York Red Riders and the Elmira Media All-Stars, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at First Arena.
FIRST ARENA TO HOST THE DUELING PIANOS
First Arena will host the Dueling Pianos in a night of comedy, sing-along, and dancing on Saturday, September 18 from 8-11 p.m. The event is presented by the Crew at A.S.U., Appliance Services Unlimited, and Salsaritas.
REC RINK CALENDAR FOR AUGUST NOW ONLINE
The calendar of events for the First Arena Recreational Rink for the month of August is now available.
FIRST ARENA PARTNERS WITH V/GLADIEUX ENTERPRISES, INC.
First Arena announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with V/Gladieux Enterprises Inc., a Toledo, Ohio-based company with a long, rich history of providing quality food service operations.