About Skate UK
Skate UK is NISA’s flagship learn-to-skate programme for beginners of all ages that teaches the fundamental movements and basic skills. The programme emphasises fun and continuous movement and is taught in a group lesson format; Skate UK is taught by licensed NISA coaches and can be assisted by trained Programme Assistants.
The learn-to-skate programme is separated into two sections: Skate UK and Skate UK Star - Passport to Competitive Skating
Broken down into 10 stages, Skate UK introduces skaters to the principles of “skating”, in a group format. The aim is to promote all skaters through the NISA system of training in a seamless manner and to encourage and identify “talented skaters”, so that they are fast-tracked through the system.
The Ten Stages of SKATE UK's Learn to Skate Program
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• Sit and Stand on the ice |
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• Moving Backward • ½ Snowplough or Full Snowplough Stop • Forward Skating • Two-Foot Glide on a Curve |
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• Forward One-Foot Glide (straight line) |
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• One-Foot Glide on a Curve – Outside Edge (L & R) • Backward Skating and a Two-Foot Glide • Skating Forward and Turning to Backward (vice-versa) • Continuous Forward Chassés around a Circle |
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• Forward Crossovers in both Directions |
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• Continuous Backward Chassés around Circle • Forward Two-Foot Slalom • Forward Outside 3-Turn • Backward Skating – Stepping Forward in both Directions |
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• Backward Crossovers in both Directions |
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• Forward Inside Mohawk (L & R) • Two Backward Crossovers followed by Sustained Backward Outside Curve for a count of 3 • Two-Foot Change on Edge on a large Curve • Forward Drag |
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• Forward Beginner Cross-rolls |
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• Forward Crossovers in a Figure Eight Pattern • Backward Crossovers in a Figure Eight Pattern • Two-Glide in a Spiralling Curve • Simple Step Sequence |
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Record of Acheivement
As you accomplish each skill, your coach will sign and date your Record of Achievement. Once you have achieved all four skills in each level, you will be able to progress to the next.
Upon completion of each level, you may wish to celebrate your success. Skate UK certificates, badges and medals should be available from your local ice rink. If they currently do not supply Skate UK merchandise then they can order on your behalf from the NISA office Tel: 0115 9888060.
Skate UK Certificates
Colour coded Certificates labelled 1 to 10 including NISA logo bottom left and option for rink, club, or school logo in bottom right. Certificates have options for inclusion of rink or club logo and signature space for rink manager/owner or coach.
All certificates can be ordered via your coach or rink. NISA do not sell thier award scheme at the on-line shop because there is no way of proving the person has attained that level. To gain certificates please speak with your coach or rink manager. Do not except second best with the Skate UK award scheme. If you feel there is a problem gaining any of the Skate UK awards please ring us at NISA office Tel: 0115 9888060.
Skate Uk Medals
Skate UK Medals are large metal cast medallions set in a branded surround. The surround or case is designed to display the medal from the best elevation.
Again, these medals are not available to buy from the NISA Shop but have to be purchased from the rink via a coach or rink manager.
If you feel there is a problem gaining any of the Skate UK awards please ring us at NISA office Tel: 0115 9888060.
Dont accept anything other than the best from your ‘Learn to Skate’ course.
SKATE UK is the NISA Approved ‘Learn to Skate’ course in the UK. Only SKATE UK approved centres are acknowledge by NISA as being recognised for both there course content, teaching skills, and ensuring the SKATE UK brand is delivered to the highest calibre.
NISA are making more rinks Approved Centres in 2010. If your rink is not SKATE UK approved, then you may not be enjoying the bene fits of SKATE UK Awards. To be the best, insist on the best. Ask your coach about SKATE UK awards - nationally recognised awards that say so much more about your skating.