Orono Community Education

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We are proud to provide the Learn to Skate USA curriculum for our lessons. We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 24 years of skating experience and over 18 years of coaching experience. Basic 1 - 7 recommended for ages 6 and up Skill Level Descriptions Skaters will be divided into levels on the first day of class. Basic 5: Backward edges, three turns, back crossovers, hockey stop Basic 6/7: Backward to forward turns, backward stroking, one-foot spin, T-stops Each lesson includes 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free practice time either prior to or after your lesson. What you should know before your skating lessons! Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats, mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

This program is designed to help young wrestlers learn fundamental wrestling skills while having fun. All experience levels are welcome. The Orono Wrestling Club gives young athletes the opportunity to learn this classic sport while gaining the benefits of competition: Build self-confidence Develop advanced motor skills and coordination Learn about individual as well as team sport skills Learn how to "Win with Class" and "Lose with Dignity" New to wrestling? Come to a FREE trial day to see what it's all about! Open to 1st and 2nd-year wrestlers only (PreK - Grade 6). Register for which nights you would like to attend. Pre-registration required. Monday, November 7, 14 & 21 6 - 7 pm (PreK - Grade 2) 7 - 8 pm (Grades 3 - 6) Orono High School Wrestling Room SEASON INFORMATION: PreK - Grade 2 These young wrestlers will learn the basic elements of successful wrestling skills. Any potential competitions are TBA. Grades 3 - 6 Wrestlers get the opportunity to perfect their ability and skills to wrestle in competition. Any potential competitions are TBA. Extended season available for interested wrestlers. A uniform for competitions is included with your registration. Scholarships are available, contact Rob Crawford for information. Wrestling Competitions Your student athlete has the opportunity to compete in individual and/or team competitions. They will compete against their own age, size and weight. For additional information, contact: Rob Crawford via email at robciii@outlook.com.

Join the Orono Cheerleading team for a spirited skills clinic! We’ll prepare to cheer alongside the high school team during the first half of the Wednesday, October 19 varsity football game. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Details about the cheer performance at the game will be sent out via email during the week prior to the performance. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations taken after 10 am on Friday, September 30.