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Recreation Picture a winter landscape in Wisconsin. Though poets love to describe snow with words like “blanketed” and “crisp,” Wisconsin winter veterans know that phrases like “gray,” “salty” and “unceremoniously dumped” are more appropriate. This winter you don’t have to be Mr. Freeze to get enjoyment out of the ice. Frozen water offers a number of opportunities to get up and go this season. So in the words of the immortal Mr. Freeze, “Let’s kick some ice!” Skating is the first stop on our winter sports tour. Even the littlest grade-schooler longs to skid her sneakers across the ice. However, Valley Figure Skating Club members will tell you that skating is a serious sport. Amy Brolsma, a figure skater who has competed on the national level and has been coaching for the club since 1994, says that the sport provides a unique opportunity for younger skaters. Not only because of the athletic skills they gain, but due to the increased confidence and work ethic they pick up along the way. “It’s infectious, it’s unique and anybody can A Valley Figure Skating Club performance. do it,” Brolsma says. Ice skaters can start out with private lessons or join group lessons once they’ve been trained through Basic Skills Level 5 (which can be completed through the ice centers in Neenah and Appleton). People of all ages and skill levels are invited to try this unique sport. “It’s really never too late to start learning and never too early,” Brolsma says. Across the icy pond we come to curling, a sport where teams take Appleton Curling Club turns sliding stones across the ice toward a circular target. One that Robert Kriewaldt, president of the Appleton Curling Club, vouches for as being fun, fascinating and incredibly social—something many of us miss during the dark months of winter. An intense level of strategy goes into the sweeping motion that alters the path of the rock, Kriewaldt says. More advanced players soon learn that you must adjust your strategy as the ice conditions slowly change. “Some people refer to it as chess on ice,” Kriewaldt says. There are leagues suitable for all ages and skill levels. Newcomers may be pleasantly surprised to learn that shivering is not required for participation as the Appleton Curling Club plays indoors in a heated stadium with top quality equipment. If curling seems up your alley, the club will be hosting two five-week “Learn To December 2011/January 2012 14 Shake the winter blues by exploring the wide world of ice sports By Grace Savides Curl” leagues this winter for people who want to try the sport. The first begins on January 10 and the second session begins February 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day date night. Looking for more speed and thrills when it comes to winter activities? Ice boating, a sport sure to make your heart race, may be the answer. At least, that’s what Stuart Taylor says who ice boats in his free time in addition to being the president of the board of the Fox Valley Sailing School based in Neenah.
Many ice boats are fairly small, skeletal structures made just long enough to hold up the rigging and accommodate a single passenger lying on his or her back. They have three runners, one in front and two in back, and are steered with one’s feet. Taylor first graduated to ice boating as a way to continue sailing through the winter months. He doesn’t get to go often, but the times he does are full of novelty and a mighty rush. “There’s always a thrill and a sort of apprehension the first time you get on your boat,” he says. “Once you settle in and try to make your boat go, the sensation changes from anxiety or apprehension to excitement and the quietness of flying across the ice.” Speaking of speed and gliding, where in the area can you connect with a group of people who love skiing as much as they love having fun? The Sly Fox Ski Club is an organization with over 150 members that brings skiers together in the greater Fox Valley area. Though many of the members are seasoned slope-riders, the group is fun for people of all levels as club President Deb Bramschreiber can attest, as she was somewhat of a novice when she began. “I was not a good skier, I was basically a beginner,” Bramschreiber says. Jones Park, Appleton Get up and go! For those looking for less formal winter entertainment, Jones Park in Appleton boasts both a hockey and skating rink to get the blood pumping in the coldest months. The rink comes with a warming house where you can stop in to get hot chocolate and popcorn. The parks in Neenah and Menasha also have opportunities for snowy fun with both offering ice skating, hockey, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding at several parks during the winter months. Indoor ice skaters can also use the Tri- County Ice Center in Neenah which offers public skate Monday through Friday 12–2pm, Thursday evenings 6–7pm, Saturday 2–3:30pm and Sunday 3–4:30pm. Appleton Family Ice Center offers public skating Monday through Friday 11am–1pm and Sunday 3–5pm. These centers also host a wide variety of programming from basic ice skating skills, hockey leagues for all ages and social events like birthday parties. Continued. Name Address FOX CITIES Magazine 15 Participating Restaurants (choose one): City State Zip Phone HOLIDAY SUBSCRIPTION OFFER* 2years for $20 plus a $10 restaurant* gift certificate and an eco-tote! Yes! I would like to recieve 2 years of FOX CITIES Magazine along with a $10 restaurant gift certificate and an exclusive orange eco-tote! Apollon Blueberry Hill Carmella’s Darboy Club * Offer valid on new subscriptions only. Restrictions vary depending on individual restaurants. Signature (order can not be processed without) Please complete form and return with check made payable to: s TM r r George’s Glass Nickel Pizza Good Company Hu Hot Johnathan’s Mark’s East Side The Melting Pot Red Ox P.O. Box 2496, Appleton, WI 54912 Remingtons The Seasons Solea Stuc’s Pizza CALL 920.733.7788 FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
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