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Figure Skating Equipment and Attire
The Winter Club is an outdoor rink. It is essential that your child dress warmly and safely. (Gloves/mittens are almost always a must.) All children under age 8 must wear a hat or a helmet. If your child is not properly dressed, he/she may not be allowed to skate.
•Your Child’s Skates
Quality skates that are properly fitted with blades that are properly set are absolutely essential to your child’s success. Our professional staff recommends that you purchase your skates and have them sharpened through the following skate experts:
•George Knackle
George works out of his home in Norwalk (near Stew Leonard’s). Skates can be dropped off at his house for sharpening. George also sells and fits skates. Call for an appointment at 857-4670.
•Skater’s Landing
Chris Bartlett and Mark Magliola have opened Skater’s Landing, 242 Mill Street, in Greenwich. The phone number there is 203-542-0555.
Skates should be sharpened every 20 skating hours. It is best not to have skates sharpened just before a competition. Before a special event, allow at least one week of skating on newly sharpened blades. Although skating on the pond is good fun, this can un-sharpen skates very quickly and is not recommended right before a competition.
If you have a pair of gently-used skates that you would like to sell, or if you are looking for some, check out the “Exchange” on the NCWC website. You can post sales to this site, as well as make contact with others who want to sell their equipment. The staff just recommends that you make sure any used skates are fitted properly and in good shape before you buy them.
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