WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will begin offering ice skating lessons for deaf children, ages 4 and up, at the Hart Recreation Center ice rink. Skaters of all levels are invited and instruction will be in American Sign Language (ASL). Lessons will be on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Classes begin on Jan. 20 and run until March 17.
The skating lessons will feature former deaf Olympic skater Jim Tourangeau and former deaf women's Canadian team hockey player Chris Whitney as coaches.
The program is organized by Judy Freedman Fask, coordinator of the Holy Cross ASL and Deaf Culture Program. Holy Cross ASL students and local residents will volunteer at these events.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $65.00 for new skaters, $50.00 for skaters continuing from Session 1; financial assistance is available. Sign up by mail or register on the first day of class at 8:30 a.m.
Ice Skating Lessons for Deaf Children to be Offered at Holy Cross
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