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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
 
** WINTER 2010 Package Starts January 6th, 2010 - Pre-payment discount deadline:  Sun., Dec. 20th**
 
*****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, or to arrange a payment plan: (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 2009-2010
 
Wednesdays  6:00-7:30pm  
* Please note Winter Changes to 6:00-7:30pm for Walk-ons and 5:30-7:30pm for Package Skaters (includes free group class)* Starting Jan. 6th.
 
* No FS 12/23, 12/30 (Holiday Break)  
 
Winter Session 2010:  Jan. 6th - March 24th, 2010 (12)
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24  
 
Sundays  6:00-7:30pm (Winter)
 
* No FS 12/27 & 1/3 (Holiday Break)
 
Winter Session 2010:  Jan. 10th - March 28th, 2010 (12)
1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
** UPDATE - No skating Sunday 2/14 - session will be made up at a later date**
Discount Package Prices Listed Below or
Walk on Cost:    $25 per session
 
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. 
 
Power Skating & Freestyle Clinic (includes instruction)
Wednesdays  5:50-6:10pm  (WINTER)**
 
** Please note for Winter - Time Change and Class will be included as part of the New Freestyle Package (5:30-7:30pm) for 12 wks.  Any questions, please see skating director.**
 
New this Season"Intro. To"  Clinic (includes ice time and instruction) - Sundays 5:30-6:00pm (Winter)
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:  $ 180 for 12 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.
 
Winter Discounted Packages:
Full Ice Package:  $600   (Includes: Wed. Freestyle, Wed. Clinic, Sun. Freestyle, Sun. Clinic). Best Deal!  A Full 12 weeks of ice and instruction...
 
Wed. Only Package:  $360  (Includes:  Wed. Freestyle & Clinic)
Sun. Only Package:  $360  (Includes:  Sun. Freestyle & Clinic)
 
Wed. Ice Only Package:  $240  (Includes Freestyle Ice Only - 6:00-7:30pm, no instruction)
Sun. Ice Only Package:  $240  (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.
 
**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
 
SPRING & SUMMER ICE - TBA - Please check back...
 
JACKALS MARCH TOWARDS PLAYOFFS WITH NINE GAMES
The Elmira Jackals are inching closer to the ECHL East Division title and you do not want to miss any of the action. The Jackals close out the season with nine big contests in the month of March.
SHRINERS PRESENTS HANNAFORD CIRCUS on May 4th
First Arena is proud to announce that the circus will be coming back on Tuesday, May 4th as Shriners Presents HANNAFORD CIRCUS with one show at 7:00 pm. Tickets run $20, $15 & $13 and are on sale now at the First Arena Box Office or can be charged online at www.ticketmaster.com
ELMIRA JACKALS ALUMNI GAME SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH!
In celebration of Ten Years in the Twin Tiers, First Arena and the Elmira Jackals will have their Alumni Game on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 with a 7:35 puck drop. Come see some of your all time favorite Jackals as they hit the ice in Jackals sweaters one more time! Trevor Burgess, Geoff O'Leary, Eddy Lowe, Tom Clayton and Dan Veenema are some of the players that will be appearing.
THREE DAYS GRACE TOUR COMING TO FIRST ARENA
On Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., Three Days Grace will bring its tour to First Arena in Elmira, N.Y. The tour, which begins on March 26 and ends on April 16, will promote the band's most recent release, Life Starts Now. Joining Three Days Grace on Tour will be special guests Chevelle as well as Adelitas Way. Tickets for the concert go on sale on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices are set at $39.00 for both Floor and Regular seating.To order tickets, fans can visit the First Arena Box Office, call (607) 734-7825, or log onto Ticketmaster.com.
JACKALS, MDA TEAM UP FOR ANNUAL SPAGHETTI ON ICE EVENT
The Elmira Jackals will hang up their skates to become waiters on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 6:05 p.m. at First Arena as they once again team up with Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for the Fourth Annual Spaghetti on Ice event.