Email: skateaxelinc@aol.com
Fax: 612-925-4919
3600 West 98th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431-2746
Training Opportunities with a'Xel
- Off-Ice Classes
- Ice available through FSC of Bloomington
- Why choose a'Xel?
- Director's Ice is available:
Monday - Friday
7:00 - 8:00am
8:00 - 9:00am
9:00 - 10:00am
10:00 - 11:00am
11:00am - 12:00pm
12:00 - 1:00pm
1:15 - 3:00
(Ice is purchased through the City of Bloomington and is authorized by a'Xel, Inc.)
Calendar of Events
- February 12
Olympic Winter Games
Vancouver, BC - February 14
Celebration of Champions
Bloomington Ice Garden - February 18
FSC of Bloomington Test Session (US FS)
Bloomington Ice Garden
Tip of the Month
- Nutrition and Health
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Other Useful Sites
- Figure Skating Club of Bloomington
- Twin Cities Figure Skating Association
- United States Figure Skating Association
- International Skating Union
Mission Statement
a’Xel, Inc. is committed to the development of the competitive figure skater, providing a total training solution, and a dedicated, positive training environment.
All times are valid from November 16th through February 4th, 2010.
Innovative Ballet
Instructor: Lisa Zamarripa
This is a traditional ballet class with an interesting twist. Thera-bands are often times
incorporated in this class to give this class a blend of dance and flexibility. If you want to have grace and a spiral
that will get top marks from the judges, this class is for you.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Level | Location |
| Mondays | 4:15 PM | 5:15 PM | High | BIG Ballet Room |
| Mondays | 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Intermediate | BIG Ballet Room |
Strength and Conditioning
Instructor: Anthony S.
Using the athlete’s own bodyweight, dumbbells, and kettle
bells, the athletes will train their muscles to grow stronger and work with them, rather than against them.
Through speed and agility drills, the athletes will condition their bodies to endure the most rigorous of skating
programs. Safe and effective lifting techniques will be practiced with certified supervision. Complete athlete
FOCUS is a must for this class.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Level | Location |
| Tuesdays | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | All levels | BIG Ballet Room |
High Intensity Cardio Dance
Instructors: Lisa Zamarripa and Amber Van Wyk
A high intensity class designed to boost your endurance to a variety of
music selections and dance forms; ballet, Broadway, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ballroom and more! The energy is upbeat
and continuous to get a great cardio workout!
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Level | Location |
| Wednesdays | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | High | BIG Ballet Room |
Funk/Hip-Hop
Instructors: Lisa Zamarripa and Amber Van Wyk
In this class, skaters work on building physical awareness and connection
within their own bodies’. A diverse collection of music will develop improvisational listening and performance skills.
Physically based guided warm-up’s lead into solo, duet, and group structures. Over time, this work builds a strong,
sensitive, deeply aware interpretive skater.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Level | Location |
| Wednesdays | 5:15 PM | 6:00 PM | Intermediate | BIG Ballet Room |
Group Pilates Seminar
Instructor: Lisa Zamarripa
This class is a superior conditioning program combining a variety of exercises to
enhance athletic performance. The core training method improves posture, body alignment, balance, flexibility, and
muscular symmetry. It’s so much fun, our athletes don’t realize how hard they are actually working. Get in this
class!
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Level | Location |
| Thursdays | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | All Levels | BIG Ballet Room |
