Hubby and I have been contemplating to send QQ to learn ice-skating ever since she turned 3. However we didn’t because we felt that she wasn’t ready and it would be a sum of money if she didn’t like it.
Fast forward to her 4th birthday in November, we took her for her first ice- skating session. Since hubby is a great skater, he guided her on the rink while I watched her at the spectator stand with XX. XX has got to wait till she is 3 to join the elder sis at the rink. We have been visiting the rink for a few times ever since.
Since it is the school holiday, I decided to get her to try an individual session with one of the coaches. 30mins of full attention for $70 (excluding admission and rental of skates) at The Rink at Jcube, I felt that it was totally worth the spend. Told her to try one session first and see if she likes it. We could continue if she likes. At first, QQ was quite reluctant. However after the session, she was willing to continue!
The main reason why I choose to sign her up for individual private session is so that she can get full attention from the coach. This will enable her to improve faster and the coach would be able to correct her immediately. I fear that the coach would overlook some of her flaws and I don’t know if she could be focused enough if there are distractions (other students) if she were to go for group classes. Moreover, individual sessions means I can book QQ’s lessons if my schedule fits the coach’s and that means I don’t have to commit to a fixed timing ever week.
I must say I was very impressed with the way the coach engaged her this morning. She was friendly and one could tell that she has had experience with small children. I’d like her to teach me too.. hee..
We will be going back for another session this Friday (don’t waste the chance since it’s a holiday). After which, I’ve got to see how I can arrange for her lessons since baby 3 will be arriving soon!!!
Ice-skating: dancing on ice.. super like!:)
