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Learn to Skate – Spring 2021
Finer Edge Skating Club is now offering Learn-to-Skate classes at Newington Arena
Our club provides a safe and structured environment where children can learn ice skating in fun and creative ways. We would be thrilled to have you join us.
All will be offered at this time.
The Details:
This program is an 8-week program from March 26th to May 14th each Friday, priced at $135. Class instruction will be conducted by the Club’s Skating Director, Serhii Vaypan, Asst. Skating Director, Sarah Carney, along with our regional and sectional competitive skaters. Additional details are as follows:
- 40 minutes of on-ice instruction
- 10 minutes of free time to practice your skills
- Skate rentals (email fineredgefsc@hotmail.com if are in need of rental skates)
- No walk-ons or make-up classes
Limited Space Available due to COVID-19 restrictions
Reserve Your Spot Now
Online registration is now open by visiting https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/BrowsePackages.aspx.
Please reach out the Finer Edge Skating Club with any questions at fineredgefsc@hotmail.com
Bridge Program – Spring 2021
For Learn To Skate Basic 5 and above
A Bridge Program is an important middle step between Learn To Skate and becoming a competitive figure skater. Our bridge program is designed to teach skating skills at a faster pace in a group lesson format and to introduce the benefits of club membership, while creating friendships and exploring the sport of figure skating.
Skating Director, Serhii Vaypan, and Asst. Skating Director, Sarah Carney, will offer an 8-week program from March 26th to May 14th on Fridays; priced at $175.
- 45 minutes of on-ice instruction (Basic Skills; Freestyle Skills; Advanced Skills; Spins; Jumps)
- 30 minutes of off-ice instruction (each week will include one of the following: Ballet; Stretching; Off-ice training)
- Skate rentals (email fineredgefsc@hotmail.com if you are in need of skate rentals)
- No walk-ons or make-up classes
Assisted instruction by club's only regional and sectional competitive figure skaters.
Please contact the club with any questions at fineredgefsc@hotmail.com
Limited Space Available due to COVID-19 restrictions
Reserve Your Spot Now
Online registration is now open by visiting https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/BrowsePackages.aspx.
Please reach out the Finer Edge Skating Club with any questions at fineredgefsc@hotmail.com
Newington Arena Guidelines 3/1/21
Newington Arena Capacity Limits:
Youth Hockey: 25% building capacity or 200 people.
High School Hockey: Each high school has their own guidelines, check with them.
Recreational activities (public skate, learn to skate, freestyle): 25% facility capacity for indoor facilities as long as social distancing can be maintained. 50% facility capacity for outdoor facilities as long as social distancing can be maintained.
New guidelines for the restart of youth sports as of 3/1/21. The following rules will apply:
1. Locker rooms may be used as long as 6 ft social distancing is followed.
2. Scrimmages and game play is allowed.
3. LiveBarn will be on.
4. Equipment bags will be allowed in arena.
5. Recommend partricipants arrive partially or fully dressed.
6. Participants must not enter the arena prior to 30 minutes before the start of their scheduled ice time. They must exit the arena no later than 20 minutes following the conclusion of their ice time.
7. There MUST be adult supervision in locker rooms at all times.
8. Per the state mandate, cloth face coverings (masks) must be worn by everyone inside an arena at all times. This includes participants during on-ice practice and game play.
9. A maximum of four coaches are allowed on the bench during game play.
10 . Only active players and the four coaches are allowed on the bench during game play. Players who are unable to participate may not be on the bench.
11. Participants who are instructed to quarantine by public health officials will be considered ineligible for participationfor the duration of their quarantine period. If a player instructed to quarantine plays in a game, rules subject toplaying an ineligible player shall be enforced.
12. Off-ice activities will not be allowed inside the arena common areas
13. Carpooling is not recommended.
14. The parking lot shall not be used as informal meeting spaces for teams or parents prior to, during and after events. Congregating in groups larger than 6 is prohibited by state mandate
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are currently not holding any public skating sessions. Any GroupOn's purchased will be honored past their expiration date.
 Newington Arena SPEED SKATING Pre-Registration8/17/2020Read full...
Newington Arena Pre-Registration for ALL ON ICE SESSIONS
This is a three-step process:
Step 1.
Please go to the Newington Arena customer portal site at:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
You will need to set up an online account, by selecting Create Account from the top right of the homepage.
Here you will enter in your contact information for the parent account.
Once you get to the bottom of that page, you will then add in any minor family members who will be skating.
After submitting your information, you will now be logged in.
Step 2.
Once logged into the Newington Arena customer portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Select Membership from the top menu bar. Here you will be able to search for the available passes for each program:
Speed Skating
10 pass
20 pass
24 Pass
Select the Purchase button next to the pass that you will be purchasing. If you are only purchasing one session, you will not need to purchase a pass. Just proceed to step 3 and select your time and you will be charged for a single session at checkout.
If you are purchasing a pass, add the pass to the shopping cart and then checkout.
Step 3.
Sign into Newington Arena Customer Portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Once on the main page, please select the Registration tab on the top menu bar.
There should be four options here; Freestyle, Pick Up Hockey, Speed Skating and Hockey Skills. Select Speed Skating
This should bring up a screen of the first block of ice to be booked. We will be releasing the ice booking system 2 weeks prior to the start date of that block.
Select the green register button which will take you into the calendar of all sessions.
On the top below the skaters name, there is drop down to select the pass that you will be using. If you have multiple passes, you would be able to pick which one you wanted to use. If you do not select the pass, then the system will charge you again.
Then scroll down and select the sessions that you would like to register for.
After selecting the sessions, please select continue.
This will then bring up a screen that lists all the sessions that you selected. You will have to accept the waiver then press Add to Cart
This will then put those classes into your “Shopping Cart”
The final step would be to checkout from the shopping cart.
Newington Arena FREESTYLE Pre-Registration6/11/2020Read full...
Newington Arena Pre-Registration for ALL ON ICE SESSIONS
This is a three-step process:
Step 1.
Please go to the Newington Arena customer portal site at:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
If you have not set up an online account before, you will need to do so by selecting Create Account from the top right of the homepage.
Here you will enter in your contact information for the parent account.
Once you get to the bottom of that page, you will then add in any minor family members who will be skating.
After submitting your information, you will now be logged in.
FOR ANYONE THAT HAS EXISTING FREESTYLE 10 PASSES, FREESTYLE 30 PASSES; WE WILL ASSIGN THOSE PASSES ONCE YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT SET UP ON OUR SITE. YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY US THAT YOUR ACCOUNT IS SETUP. PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO ANTHONY@NEWINGTONARENA.COM . I WILL THEN SEND CONFIRMATION ONCE THE PASS IS ASSIGNED TO YOUR PROFILE. YOU WILL THEN SKIP STEP 2 BELOW AND PROCEED TO STEP 3.
Step 2.
Once logged into the Newington Arena customer portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Select Membership from the top menu bar. Here you will be able to search for the available passes for each program:
Freestyle
10 pass
30 pass
Platinum pass
Select the Purchase button next to the pass that you will be purchasing. If you are only purchasing one session, you will not need to purchase a pass. Just proceed to step 3 and select your time and you will be charged for a single session at checkout.
If you are purchasing a pass, add the pass to the shopping cart and then checkout.
Step 3.
Sign into Newington Arena Customer Portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Once on the main page, please select the Registration tab on the top menu bar.
There should be two options here; Freestyle and Hockey Skills. Select Freestlye
This should bring up a screen of the first two-week block of ice to be booked. We will be releasing the ice booking system 2 weeks at a time and two weeks prior to the start date of that block.
Select the green register button which will take you into the calendar of all sessions.
On the top below the skaters name, there is drop down to select the pass that you will be using. If you have multiple passes, you would be able to pick which one you wanted to use. If you do not select the pass, then the system will charge you again.
Then scroll down and select the sessions that you would like to register for.
After selecting the sessions, please select continue.
This will then bring up a screen that lists all the sessions that you selected. You will have to accept the waiver then press Add to Cart
This will then put those classes into your “Shopping Cart”
The final step would be to checkout from the shopping cart.
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| | | Learn To Skate - Spring 2021 Learn to Skate – Spring 2021
Finer Edge Skating Club is now offering Learn-to-Skate classes at Newington Arena
Our club provides a safe and structured environment where children can learn ice skating in fun and creative ways. We would be thrilled to have you join us.
All will be offered at this time.
The Details:
This program is an 8-week program from March 26th to May 14th each Friday, priced at $135. Class instruction will be conducted by the Club’s Skating Director, Serhii Vaypan, Asst. Skating Director, Sarah Carney, along with our regional and sectional competitive skaters. Additional details are as follows:
- 40 minutes of on-ice instruction
- 10 minutes of free time to practice your skills
- Skate rentals (email fineredgefsc@hotmail.com if are in need of rental skates)
- No walk-ons or make-up classes
Limited Space Available due to COVID-19 restrictions
Reserve Your Spot Now
Online registration is now open by visiting https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/BrowsePackages.aspx.
Please reach out the Finer Edge Skating Club with any questions at
| Bridge Program – Spring 2021 Bridge Program – Spring 2021
For Learn To Skate Basic 5 and above
A Bridge Program is an important middle step between Learn To Skate and becoming a competitive figure skater. Our bridge program is designed to teach skating skills at a faster pace in a group lesson format and to introduce the benefits of club membership, while creating friendships and exploring the sport of figure skating.
Skating Director, Serhii Vaypan, and Asst. Skating Director, Sarah Carney, will offer an 8-week program from March 26th to May 14th on Fridays; priced at $175.
- 45 minutes of on-ice instruction (Basic Skills; Freestyle Skills; Advanced Skills; Spins; Jumps)
- 30 minutes of off-ice instruction (each week will include one of the following: Ballet; Stretching; Off-ice training)
- Skate rentals (email fineredgefsc@hotmail.com if you are in need of skate rentals)
- No walk-ons or make-up classes
Assisted instruction by club's only regional and sectional competitive figure skaters.
Please contact the club with any questions at fineredgefsc@hotmail.com
Limited Space Available due to COVID-19 restrictions
Reserve Your Spot Now
Online registration is now open by visiting https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/BrowsePackages.aspx.
Please reach out the Finer Edge Skating Club with any questions at
| Newington Arena Guidelines as of 2/1/21 Newington Arena Guidelines 3/1/21
Newington Arena Capacity Limits:
Youth Hockey: 25% building capacity or 200 people.
High School Hockey: Each high school has their own guidelines, check with them.
Recreational activities (public skate, learn to skate, freestyle): 25% facility capacity for indoor facilities as long as social distancing can be maintained. 50% facility capacity for outdoor facilities as long as social distancing can be maintained.
New guidelines for the restart of youth sports as of 3/1/21. The following rules will apply:
1. Locker rooms may be used as long as 6 ft social distancing is followed.
2. Scrimmages and game play is allowed.
3. LiveBarn will be on.
4. Equipment bags will be allowed in arena.
5. Recommend partricipants arrive partially or fully dressed.
6. Participants must not enter the arena prior to 30 minutes before the start of their scheduled ice time. They must exit the arena no later than 20 minutes following the conclusion of their ice time.
7. There MUST be adult supervision in locker rooms at all times.
8. Per the state mandate, cloth face coverings (masks) must be worn by everyone inside an arena at all times. This includes participants during on-ice practice and game play.
9. A maximum of four coaches are allowed on the bench during game play.
10 . Only active players and the four coaches are allowed on the bench during game play. Players who are unable to participate may not be on the bench.
11. Participants who are instructed to quarantine by public health officials will be considered ineligible for participationfor the duration of their quarantine period. If a player instructed to quarantine plays in a game, rules subject toplaying an ineligible player shall be enforced.
12. Off-ice activities will not be allowed inside the arena common areas
13. Carpooling is not recommended.
14. The parking lot shall not be used as informal meeting spaces for teams or parents prior to, during and after events. Congregating in groups larger than 6 is prohibited by state mandate
| Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are currently not holding any public skating sessions. Any GroupOn's purchased will be honored past their expiration date.
| What better way to spend time while our kids are practicing and playing than to play some virtual golf. Overlooking the Red Rink at Newington Arena, Arena Golf will be open for business on Monday November 2 at 9am. Please visit www.arenagolfct.com for more information and to book time in our state of art golf simulator.
| Newington Arena SPEED SKATING Pre-Registration
Newington Arena Pre-Registration for ALL ON ICE SESSIONS
This is a three-step process:
Step 1.
Please go to the Newington Arena customer portal site at:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
You will need to set up an online account, by selecting Create Account from the top right of the homepage.
Here you will enter in your contact information for the parent account.
Once you get to the bottom of that page, you will then add in any minor family members who will be skating.
After submitting your information, you will now be logged in.
Step 2.
Once logged into the Newington Arena customer portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Select Membership from the top menu bar. Here you will be able to search for the available passes for each program:
Speed Skating
10 pass
20 pass
24 Pass
Select the Purchase button next to the pass that you will be purchasing. If you are only purchasing one session, you will not need to purchase a pass. Just proceed to step 3 and select your time and you will be charged for a single session at checkout.
If you are purchasing a pass, add the pass to the shopping cart and then checkout.
Step 3.
Sign into Newington Arena Customer Portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Once on the main page, please select the Registration tab on the top menu bar.
There should be four options here; Freestyle, Pick Up Hockey, Speed Skating and Hockey Skills. Select Speed Skating
This should bring up a screen of the first block of ice to be booked. We will be releasing the ice booking system 2 weeks prior to the start date of that block.
Select the green register button which will take you into the calendar of all sessions.
On the top below the skaters name, there is drop down to select the pass that you will be using. If you have multiple passes, you would be able to pick which one you wanted to use. If you do not select the pass, then the system will charge you again.
Then scroll down and select the sessions that you would like to register for.
After selecting the sessions, please select continue.
This will then bring up a screen that lists all the sessions that you selected. You will have to accept the waiver then press Add to Cart
This will then put those classes into your “Shopping Cart”
The final step would be to checkout from the shopping cart.
| Newington Arena FREESTYLE Pre-Registration
Newington Arena Pre-Registration for ALL ON ICE SESSIONS
This is a three-step process:
Step 1.
Please go to the Newington Arena customer portal site at:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
If you have not set up an online account before, you will need to do so by selecting Create Account from the top right of the homepage.
Here you will enter in your contact information for the parent account.
Once you get to the bottom of that page, you will then add in any minor family members who will be skating.
After submitting your information, you will now be logged in.
FOR ANYONE THAT HAS EXISTING FREESTYLE 10 PASSES, FREESTYLE 30 PASSES; WE WILL ASSIGN THOSE PASSES ONCE YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT SET UP ON OUR SITE. YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY US THAT YOUR ACCOUNT IS SETUP. PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO
. I WILL THEN SEND CONFIRMATION ONCE THE PASS IS ASSIGNED TO YOUR PROFILE. YOU WILL THEN SKIP STEP 2 BELOW AND PROCEED TO STEP 3.
Step 2.
Once logged into the Newington Arena customer portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Select Membership from the top menu bar. Here you will be able to search for the available passes for each program:
Freestyle
10 pass
30 pass
Platinum pass
Select the Purchase button next to the pass that you will be purchasing. If you are only purchasing one session, you will not need to purchase a pass. Just proceed to step 3 and select your time and you will be charged for a single session at checkout.
If you are purchasing a pass, add the pass to the shopping cart and then checkout.
Step 3.
Sign into Newington Arena Customer Portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Once on the main page, please select the Registration tab on the top menu bar.
There should be two options here; Freestyle and Hockey Skills. Select Freestlye
This should bring up a screen of the first two-week block of ice to be booked. We will be releasing the ice booking system 2 weeks at a time and two weeks prior to the start date of that block.
Select the green register button which will take you into the calendar of all sessions.
On the top below the skaters name, there is drop down to select the pass that you will be using. If you have multiple passes, you would be able to pick which one you wanted to use. If you do not select the pass, then the system will charge you again.
Then scroll down and select the sessions that you would like to register for.
After selecting the sessions, please select continue.
This will then bring up a screen that lists all the sessions that you selected. You will have to accept the waiver then press Add to Cart
This will then put those classes into your “Shopping Cart”
The final step would be to checkout from the shopping cart.
| Newington Arena HOCKEY SKILLS Pre-Registration Open Hockey Skills:
Practice sessions for hockey players of all ages. Helmet and Skates are the only requirements to participate. These are unstructured sessions. Players can work on their skills in a small area of the ice.
Newington Arena will be requiring pre-registration for all hockey skills sessions. The following directions must be followed in order to reserve a spot during a hockey skills session. NO WALK IN'S WILL BE ALLOWED:
Newington Arena Pre-Registration for HOCKEY SKILLS
This is a three-step process and must be followed.
Step 1.
Please go to the Newington Arena customer portal site at:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
If you have not set up an online account before, you will need to do so by selecting Create Account from the top right of the homepage.
Here you will enter in your contact information for the parent account.
Once you get to the bottom of that page, you will then add in any minor family members who will be skating.
After submitting your information, you will now be logged in.
FOR ANYONE THAT HAS EXISTING HOCKEY 10 PASSES, WE WILL ASSIGN THOSE PASSES ONCE YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT SET UP ON OUR SITE. YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY US THAT YOUR ACCOUNT IS SETUP. PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO
. I WILL THEN SEND CONFIRMATION ONCE THE OLD PASS IS ASSIGNED TO YOUR PROFILE. YOU WILL THEN SKIP STEP 2 BELOW AND PROCEED TO STEP 3.
Step 2.
Once logged into the Newington Arena customer portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Select Membership from the top menu bar. Here you will be able to search for the available passes for each program:
Hockey
Select the Purchase button next to the pass that you will be purchasing. If you are only purchasing one session, you do not need to purchase a pass, proceed to Step 3.
Add the pass to the shopping cart and then checkout.
Step 3.
Sign into Newington Arena Customer Portal site:
https://newington.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx
Once on the main page, please select the Registration tab on the top menu bar.
Select Hockey Skills
This should bring up a screen of the first two-week block of ice to be booked. We will be releasing the ice booking system 2 weeks at a time and two weeks prior to the start date of that block.
Select the green register button which will take you into the calendar of all sessions.
On the top below the skaters name, there is drop down to select the pass that you will be using. If you have multiple passes, you would be able to pick which one you wanted to use. If you do not select the pass, then the system will charge you again.
Then scroll down and select the sessions that you would like to register for.
After selecting the sessions, please select continue.
This will then bring up a screen that lists all the sessions that you selected. You will have to accept the waiver then press Add to Cart
This will then put those classes into your “Shopping Cart”
The final step would be to checkout from the shopping cart.
| Elite Chiropractic - Welcome to Newington Arena We welcome Dr. Kevin Lennehan and Dr. Bobby Abate and Elite Chiropractic to Newington Arena. Elite Chiropractic is located on on our second floor. Please visit Dr. Bobby Abate or Dr. Lennehan for all your chiropractic and wellness needs. To book an appointment simply stop in upstairs, call or text 860-578-2423 or book online at www.elitechiropracticct.com.
Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday: 9-12, 4-8
Tuesday/Thursday: 7-11, 2-6
Friday: 8-12
Saturday/Sunday: By appointment only
| Finer Edge FSC Bridge Program | Speed Skaters from Newington Arena compete at Nationals Speedskaters trained at Newington Arena, by Elena Sklutovsky, recently competed at Nationals in Verona, WI. Several skaters received individual medals and the men's team won the 3000m Relay. Congratulations to all skaters !!!!!
Sabina meets U.S. Olympian Maame Biney
| Newington Arena, Home of Finer Edge Figure Skating Club Newington Arena is the proud home of the Finer Edge Figure Skating Club. FEFSC is an exemplary figure skating club with international accolades. For more information about Finer Edge Figure Skating Club, please visit http://fineredgefsc.com/
| Internationally acclaimed ice dancers train at Newington Arena Emily Monaghan and Ilias Fourati are Senior Ice Dancers representing Hungary internationally. They have competed at numerous international competitions, and are the 1st Christmas Cup silver medalists. They train at the Newington Arena with their coaches, 2006 US Winter Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov.
| Newington Arena "Best of Award" for 2018 Newington Arena wins Newington Chamber of Commerce "Best of Award" for Best Indoor Fun !!!!!! Thank you to Michelle Nowik and to everyone who voted.
| Newington Arena....Home of the Hartford Braillers | Speed Skating Returns to Newington Arena We are extremely happy to have speed skating returning to Newington Arena this fall. Please check our schedule for speed skating sessions.
At US Speedskating, from pond to podium, we envision a sport where all ages can experience the thrill of speed and the camaraderie of the skating community. Speedskating is the fastest human-powered sport in the world. To date, US Speedskating has won 88 Olympic medals, making it the most successful winter sport in the U.S.
Speedskating practice(short track) in Newington will be focused on developing skating skills, understanding strategy and tactics of the sport. Short track Speedskating is often referred to as NASCAR on ice.
In order to safely participate in our session, every individual will need the following equipment:
skates, helmet, knee pads, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and long pants.
Our Coach, Elena Sklutovsky, is a level 3 USS certified Coach with more then 10 years of experience. She has a long record of developing many National and International level competitors.
| Newington Arena Holiday Ice Show The Newington Arena Holiday Ice Show was a huge success with over 40 performances. Thank you to Michelle Nowick for coordinating the event and Brittany Schon and the many coaches who contributed to the show. Great job by all performers !!!!
| Congratulations Nick Bonino & Ron Hainsey Stanley Cup Champions Newington Arena athletes and Connecticut natives Nick Bonino & Ron Hainsey will be having their names etched on the Stanley Cup! Nick, Ron and their fellow Pittsburgh Penguins teammates are the 2017 Stanley Cup Champions!
Newington Arena is the proud training home to both Ron and Nick in the off-season.
Both athletes have done their off-ice training at Pete Asadourian’s Future Fitness Sport Specific Training facility for years as well as regulars in the College-Pro Hockey camp that runs every August at Newington Arena.
Congratulations to Nick and Ron on a great season and an amazing playoff run.
| Daily Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Hockey Skills Check out our schedule for daily public skating sessions, pick-up hockey sessions (formerly stick time), and hockey skills sessions (formerly open hockey).
| Friday Pick-Up Hockey Special.....$10.00 Join us on Friday's from 12pm-1:20pm for our Friday Pick-Up Hockey Special. Only $10.00. Full equipment is required and you must be 16 or older to participate in this pick-up game. Goalies play for free.......if you bring a goalie, you also skate for free.
| LiveBarn at Newington Arena
Now your family and friends that can not attend the game will be able to watch live or replay later. The Live Barn streaming video is the result of the recent installation of a state of the art technology video system. The multi camera system follows the flow of a game like a television broadcast and can be played anywhere on your computers or mobile devices.
To get a free trial and a 10% discount use promo code 7e75-b595 when you go to livebarn.com Its easy and the memories of the games can now be shared by all.
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