Gwonseon-gu Summer Skating Classes Launched

Gwonseon-gu (District Chief Kim Jeong-su) announced on the 30th that it will operate summer skating classes at the Topdong Ice Rink to provide low-income children in the district with enjoyable and novel experiences and to promote healthy physical and mental development during summer vacation.

The skating classes, which began on the 29th and will run for two weeks until August 9th with five classes per week, are being conducted with prior cooperation between Gwonseon-gu Office and Topdong Ice Rink to provide a space for wholesome leisure activities. The program offers free tuition and complimentary skates and safety helmets. A total of 30 elementary school children from low-income families were pre-enrolled and held their opening ceremony on the 29th.

Approximately 30 elementary school students participated in the opening ceremony, receiving instruction on how to put on skating equipment and safety guidelines from a professional skating instructor who is a former national team athlete, followed by basic practice sessions.