Cantiague Park Begins Fall Skating Lesson Registration on September 2

Skating lessons at the Cantiague Park rink accommodate a range of skill levels.

Registration for Fall 2008 ice skating classes at the beautiful indoor ice skating rink at Cantiague Park begins on September 2, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.

Classes — in several age and skill levels, from “Tots” to “Freestyle” — begin on September 22 and run through November 21; they will be formed with a minimum of four students and a maximum of 10 per class.

The program consists of eight half-hour lessons for each age and skill level, with the various classes offered on Mondays from 4 - 5:30 p.m.; Fridays from 4 - 5:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuition is $120 for children and adults and skate rentals are available for $5 per rental.

Registration at the Cantiague rink will take place seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and will continue until classes are filled. Classes are open only to Nassau County residents, and Leisure Passes are required (those under 13 years of age may use their parent’s Leisure Pass number). Checks may be made payable to “Treasurer of Nassau County.”

Cantiague’s indoor ice skating rink is a magnificent facility that is used by recreational skaters and hockey teams. The rink has also played host to Olympic gold medalists such as Nancy Kerrigan, who performed there in 2004, and was the New York Islanders (National Hockey League) practice facility from 1979 to 1992. Ice skating sessions take place daily, and birthday parties may also be arranged during public sessions. For more information, call 516-571-7056.

Centrally located in Hicksville, just off the Northern State Parkway and east of the Wantagh State Parkway on West John Street, this 127-acre park offers a range of activities, including an executive-level nine-hole, par-30 golf course and driving range; tennis, handball and basketball courts; athletic fields; a large playground; picnic areas; and an outdoor swimming pool complex.

Skating Lesson Schedule:

Mondays, Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10

4 - 4:30 p.m.: Tots (Beginner, ages 4 - 5), Pre-Alpha (Beginner, ages 5 and up), Alpha (Advanced Beginner)

4:30 - 5 p.m.: Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta

5 - 5:30 p.m.: Tots, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Freestyle

Fridays, Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; Nov. 7, 14, 21

4 - 4:30 p.m.: Tots

4:30 - 5 p.m.: Pre-Alpha

5 - 5:30 p.m.: Alpha

Saturdays, Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15

11 - 11:30 a.m.: Tots, Pre-Alpha, Adult Beginner

11:30 a.m. - noon: Tots, Alpha, Beta

Noon - 12:30 p.m.: Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Gamma/Delta

Click for skating lesson application.

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