Cobbs Creek Recreation Center

LEARN TO SKATE, USA PROGRAME
SEASON 2023-24
210 W. Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philla. 19139, L.S.S.H #: 215-685-1995
* Email Questions to: [email protected]*
SATURDAY CLASSES BEGIN SAT. OCT. 21, 2023
SATURDAY MORNINGS: 9:15am-11:15am (ALL LEVELS)

SESSION #1: OCT. 21st - DEC. 2nd
SESSION #2: DEC. 9th - JAN. 27th
SESSION #3: FEB. 3nd - MAR. 9nd
SESSION #4: MAR. 16th - APR. 6th (4 week session)

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: 7pm-9PM (BASIC SKILLS #4 & UP)

SESSION #1: OCT. 18th - NOV. 29th
SESSION #2: DEC. 6th - JAN. 18th
SESSION #3: JAN. 24th - FEB. 28th
SESSION #4: MAR. 6th - APR. 10th

ENROLLMENT FEES:
1x/WEEK = $70.00: (1) 30 min. Class (Saturday or Wednesday class)

2x/WEEK =$100.00: (2) 30 min. Class (Saturday and Wednesday class)

*MUST OBTAIN LEARN TO SKATE, USA MEMBERSHIP BEFORE ENROLLMENT.

LAURA SIMS SKATEHOUSE
2023-24 - Learn to Skate Program

Session #1 MUST REGISTER BY: FRI. OCT. 13TH (Spaces are Limited!)

Registration Dates: Tues, Oct. 10th - Friday, Oct. 13th - 1:30pm-8:00pm. Greetings Dear

Parents/Guardians,

It's that time of the year! The Laura Sims Learn to Skate USA Program is back!

The Learn to Skate program at Laura Sims Skate House is recognized by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), US Hockey Association and US Speed Skating. It has always been our goal to offer a safe and fun environment for our patrons while providing the best Learn to Skate experience in Philadelphia.

We provide experienced, certified instructors and coaches to help make that experience possible.
Please excuse the late notice. We had to wait for the ice installation to be completed. CPPR just gave us the green light to start on October 14th.

SESSION DATES:
Saturday Morning Classes:
Time: 9:15am- 11:15am
(We will have 4 sessions this season)

Session #1: October 14th – November 18th (No class on 25th)

Session #2: December 2nd - January 20th (No classes on 23rd & 30th)

Session #3: January 27th – March 2nd

Session #4: March 9th – April 6th
(NOTE: Last Session is 5 weeks) *Showcase Group Rehearsals: April 13th - Day of Showcase, June 1st

*Wednesday Evening Classes: (Must be Basic Level 4 & UP)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Session #1: October 18th – November 29th (No class n 22nd)

Session #2: December 6th – January 17th (No class on Dec. 27th)

Session #3: January 24th – February 28th

Session #4: March 6th - April 10th

*Showcase Rehearsals for Soloist & Duets: April 17th - May 29th (Showcase on June 1st.)

NOTE: Classes are ½ hr. plus up to 1 ½ hrs. of practice time.

ENROLLMENT FEES:

$70 per person: (1) 30 minute lesson per week (1 Saturday or 1 Wednesday class)

$100 per person: (2) 30 minute lessons per week (1 Saturday and 1 Wednesday class)

NOTE: All payments must be made in person at Laura Sims Skate House before the 1st day of your class.

We accept Cash, Checks, or Money Orders Only!
(Pay to the order of: CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.)

IMPORTANT!
*The PPR registration form must be completed and printed.
Please bring the hard copy when you come to pay for the Session.
If you’re not able go on - line or print waiver forms, please fill them out the day of class.

YOU MUST COMPLETE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ALL 3 LINKS.
BELOW BEFORE YOU PAY FOR CLASSES.

LEARN TO SKATE, USA @ LAURA SIMS SKATEHOUSE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

LINK: Learn to Skate, USA MEMBERSHIP
https://learntoskateusa.com/registration/

LINK: Skating Skill Level Form
https://forms.office.com/g/Zd36dtz2HT

LINK: PPR Registration Waiver Forms:https://www.phila.gov/media/20171115144915/Youth_Registration_and_Waivers_Form.pdf

CLASS TIMES:

Saturday Classes:
9:15 am-10:15 (Basic Levels 1-3),
10:15-11:15 (Basic Levels 4 & UP)

Wednesday Classes - 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM,
*(REMINDER, SKATER MUST BE BASIC LEVEL 4 AND UP.)

SKATING CATEGORIES

Snow Plow Sam (Levels 1 - 4)
For skaters aged 4 to 6 yrs. (1st time Beginner - Novice skaters).

Basic Skills Youth / Adults (Levels 1 - 6)
Youth ages 7 yrs. to 12 yrs. old /Adults ages 13 yrs. & up.

Freestyle Youth (Pre Free- Freestyle 6), Adult (Levels 1-6)
For skaters who passed all Basic Skill Levels and aspire to become more proficient in skating.

Hockey (Levels 1 - 4)
For skaters who want to participate in Snider Youth Hockey Program or any hockey program. (Highly recommended!)

We look forward to seeing you all next weekend.
Questions Email: [email protected]

Coach Sultana
Learn to Skate USA Program Coordinator @ L.S.S.H./
Community Skating Ambassador @ Snider Youth Hockey & Education Program

*QUICK TIPS!
⦁ Skaters should arrive at least 15- 20 minutes before class starts
⦁ Dress appropriately in layered for a cold environment non-restrictive clothing.
⦁ * HELMETS are strongly recommended for all Beginners and Novice skaters*
(Bike helmet, or Hockey helmet
⦁ Ice skates should fit snugly while wearing only one pair of thin long socks
⦁ Gloves preferred instead of mittens are better.

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Please join us for a groundbreaking to kick off the start of the renovations at Johnny Sample Recreation Center at Cobbs Creek on 9/22 at 10:30AM. We hope to see you there.

BIG NEWS! The Johnny Sample (formerly Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center will close to the public this month. The recreation building is closed for a multimillion dollar renovation led by .

During construction, staff and programs will be relocated to the Laura Sims Skatehouse on the Cobbs Creek campus.

Laura Sims Skatehouse is located at 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, Pa 19139. The phone number there is (215) 685-1995. Stay up to date on Sample (Cobbs Creek) Rec programs @ Sims here: https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/ #/location/sample-cobbs-creek-recreation-center/56a8f8177a8cee5e3a25addb

Please note: All Sample (Cobbs Creek) recreation staff will remain during the relocation and work out of the Skatehouse.

For updates on the Rebuild project at Sample (Cobbs Creek) Rec, email [email protected].

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder

https://www.phila.gov/2023-08-11-2023-philadelphia-public-pool-closing-schedule/

2023 Philadelphia public pool closing schedule | Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s free outdoor pools will close for the 2023 season on a rolling basis from August 12 through September.

Cool off at the Creek!

Basketball at The Creek is back! Visit the rec center Monday and Wednesdays 6-8 PM to take part in Skills & Drills.

Tiffany Fletcher, a Philly Parks and Rec staff member, was killed on Friday while working at the Mill Creek Rec Center. Tiffany’s family, and the entire Philly Parks and Rec community, are grieving this tragic loss.

The Philadelphia Parks Alliance’s “Parks and Rec Heroes Fund” has set up a fundraiser for Tiffany’s three sons. Please consider contributing if you are willing/able.

Support Tiffany Fletcher's Sons, organized by Parks & Rec Heroes Fund Tiffany Fletcher, a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Pool Maintenance Attendan… Parks & Rec Heroes Fund needs your support for Support Tiffany Fletcher's Sons

Summer Camp is returning to Cobbs Creek for the 2022 season! If you would like to sign up please visit Laura Sims Skate House.

Questions? Call 215-685-1983