Free ice-skating lessons at Euless Dr Pepper Star Center

If you’ve ever thought the folks in the winter Olympics look awesome, but there’s one problem with trying to be like them — you can’t skate — fret no more.

The Dr Pepper StarCenter in Euless has the answer. Each Saturday during August visitors can skate for free.

Skate rental is even included in the half-hour session beginning at noon, said skating programs manager Christy Malacrea.

“This is a fantastic way to see if you are interested in figure skating,” Malacrea said.

The program is for folks brand new to skating, even if you’ve never set foot on ice. Those who consider themselves beginners but have some skating experience can also participate as long the skating is recreational.

The youngest age for participants is 4. Parents are allowed to take part as well, or they can watch as instructors do their work.

The 30-minute session includes professional instruction with trained coaches teaching the basics of skating. However, a person can only participate in one session during the month, on Aug. 6, 13, 20 or 27.

“If a person is interested in hockey, we offer Little Rookies (4-8 years old), Junior Rookies (8-plus) and Girls Rookies,” Malacrea said.

Malacrea added that skating is a lifetime sport. Once it is mastered, it is something families can do together.

“Skating is something the whole family can do for a lifetime,” she said. “Parents can skate with children, grandchildren.

“It is a great way for a family to get out of the Texas heat and participate in an activity everyone can enjoy.”

The Euless StarCenter will also offer the program each Saturday in November. For more information, contact 817-267-4233.

CPT finals at Texas Star

The final two rounds of the Collegiate Players Tour are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at Texas Star Golf Course in Euless. The event features some of the top college players in the nation.

The course has been home to the prestigious tournament for over 12 years. The list of former players on the tour includes Stacy Lewis, one of the top players in the Ladies Professional Golf Association, along with former British Open champion Ben Curtis and Publinks and U.S. Amateur champion Colt Knost.

Play begins each day at 7:30 a.m. Call 817-685-1868 for more information.

Calendar

• Aug. 3-4: Collegiate Players Tour National Championship golf tournament, Parks at Texas Star, 7:30 a.m. each day. Call 817-685-1838.
• Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Try skating for free, 12-12:30 p.m., Dr Pepper StarCenter, Euless. Call 817-267-4233.
• Aug. 8-26: Hurst fall softball registration. Returning teams register Aug. 8-9 (teams that played in 2015-16) and opening registration is Aug. 10-26. Cost $310 for eight-game season (no playoffs). Call 817-788-7320.
• Aug. 11: Swimming merit badge acquisition at Bedford Splash Aquatic Center for Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts, 7:15-10 p.m. Free. Call Erica Smalls at 817-505-5016.

This story was originally published August 4, 2016 at 11:44 AM with the headline "Free ice-skating lessons at Euless Dr Pepper Star Center."