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What Shoud I Wear?
The Ice Oasis is a cold ice arena year round.
Wear warm, confortable clothes.
Mittens or gloves are recommended.
Helmets are optional.
How do I register?
The Ice Oasis Skating School accepts registration forms in person,
by mail, or fax.
If you mail or fax your application in, you will receive a confirmation
e-mail upon receipt.
Space for classes is limited, and applications are accepted on a
first come, first served basis.
Space in a class will not be held unless payment is received 
with the application.
What is the ISI Fee?
The Ice Oasis Skating School requires all students to be members
of the ISI (the Ice Skating Institute).
The fee is $13.00 paid annually.
The ISI provides accident insurance to it's members.
You will receive a magazine quarterly as a membership benefit.
Where do I go?
When you arrive for class, check in at the front office , or at the 
Welcome Table in the Lobby.
You will receive your name tag, and then proceed to the skate rental
counter to get your ice skates.
On the first day of class, you will also receive an information packet.
You should have your skates on and wait by the door to the ice
by the time your class is scheduled to begin.
Your teachers will meet you there on the first day, and then in
your class area for the remaining classes.
Do you have Family Discounts?
The Ice Oasis Skating School offers family discounts to a family 
of 3 or more taking concurrent lessons.
The third family member will receive a 50% discount (discount
tkaen off least expensive class, discount applicable to
one class per 3rd or more family member).
What if I need extra help?
All of our coaches teach private lessons. If you are interested in
private lessons, contact the coach directly. You can speak
to them before or after class, or leave a message for them in 
the Skating School office.
If you have no preference for a particular coach, we have a 
rotational list of coaches and can select one for you.
If you leave your contact information with the
Skating School Director, a coach will contact you.
What if I miss a class?
It is always best to attend your class whenever possible. 
If you miss a class, try to skate an extra practice to ensure
you are ready for the next week's class. You may make-up 
your class in another class of the same level. (See schedule).
Mak-ups ar not allowed in the first or last week of the semester.
What if I have more questions?
You can contact the Skating School Director at 650-364-8090 ext. 16.
The Ice Oasis is a great place to learn to skate. 

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