World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
Summer Reading Program Tour Schedule
Week  Day of Week Time  Proposed Theme Age Appeal 
6/10 Thurs. 1:30 p.m.  How and when did skating begin? All ages 
See what the first skates looked like and 
how they've changed over many years 
6/16 Wed.  10:30 a.m.  What are the five disciplines of skating?  Upper elementary 
(ladies, men's, pairs, ice dancing and synchronized skating) 
6/24 Thurs.  10:30 a.m. How do you get started in skating?  All ages 
Find out which current elite skaters 
started in the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program
and learn about some fun places to get started in Colorado Springs 
Hear the story of Abigail Ice-Skates 
6/29 Tues.  1:30 p.m.  Who are our 13 Olympic champions? All ages
View Olympic medals and costumes
Design your own Olympic medal
7/7 Wed. 10:30 a.m.  What is an ice-resurfacing machine?  All ages 
How does it make the ice so smooth?  
Hear the story Z is for Zamboni - A Hockey Alphabet 
7/15 Thurs. 1:30 p.m.   What is a hall of fame?  Upper elementary 
Learn about the U.S. and World Figure Skating
halls of fame and what it takes to become a member
7/20 Tues.  1:30 p.m.  How is science involved in skating? Upper elementary 
Find out how skaters jump and spin with such ease 
7/28 Wed. 10:30  a.m.  What does it take to become a U.S. champion?  All ages 
Learn about the training and steps required to become a national champion 
11:15 a.m.  We will have a special guest appearance by 2010 U.S. champion and Olympian
Rachael Flatt for an informal question-and-answer and autograph session.