Our Learn to Skate classes offer something for everyone from first steps on the ice to mastering advanced techniques.  The curriculum follows solid skill development techniques based on the ABCs of basic athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed. A progressive system, that upon completion of the program, allows skaters to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating.

Our Mission
To provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating.

Our Objectives

• Teach the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills
• Provide a curriculum that ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills
• Promote the health and fitness benefits of ice skating
• Equip each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their skating goals

Questions? Please contact our Skating Director, Bruce Eisenberg at bruce.eisenberg@newyorkislanders.com.

Parent & Tot: Ages 2-4
A parent participation version of the First Steps class. Parents should be sufficiently comfortable on ice skates to assist their child.  Children who can move and get up on their own should register for Snowplow Sam 1. 
Saturdays at 8:30AM or 9:30AM, Wednesdays at 4:15PM or 5:15PM

Snowplow Sam 1-4: Ages 4-5
Introductory classes divided into four progressive levels for kids with no prior skating experience. First time skaters will learn basic balance, proper falling and getting up, beginning forward skating and two foot glides.  The progression through Snowplow levels will include beginning backward skating, forward and backward swizzles, and snowplow stops.
Snowplow 1-4 - Saturdays 9:00AM or Wednesdays 4:45PM
Snowplow 1 - Saturdays 8:30AM or 9:30AM, Wednesdays 4:15PM or 5:15PM

Pre-Hockey: Ages 4-7
Must have passed Snowplow Sam 3 & 4 in hockey skates.  Pre-Hockey 1&2 are progressive levels intended for children who are enthusiastic about hockey.  Skaters will learn balance, basic forward and backward skating, glides, stops, turns and beginning crossovers. Required equipment includes hockey skates, hockey helmet with a face cage, shin guards, neck guard, hockey gloves and stick.
Saturdays 9:00AM or 9:30AM, Wednesdays 4:45PM or 5:15PM 

Basic Skills 1 & 2: Ages 6+
Levels 1 & 2 allow new skaters with little to no experience learn basic forward skating, beginning and backward skating, one and two foot glides and much more! 
Basic 1-2 - Saturdays at 8:30AM or Wednesdays at 4:15PM
Basic 1 - Saturdays 9:00AM or 9:30AM, Wednesdays 4:45PM or 5:15PM

Basic Skills 3 & 4: Ages 6+
The progression to Levels 3 & 4 includes forward and backward stoking, forward crossovers, three turns and footwork combinations. 
Saturdays at 8:30AM or Wednesdays at 4:15PM

Basic Skills 5 & 6: Ages 6+
Skaters in Levels 5 & 6 will work on skills including backwards crossovers, hockey stops, edge work, three-turns, bunny hops and more.
Saturdays at 8:30AM or Wednesdays at 4:15PM

LEARN TO SKATE - GROUP LESSONS
Summer Semester Runs July 9th - August 16th. 

6 Week Session - 30 Minute Classes
$230 per participant, includes $50 Learn to Skate USA Registration Fee

• Helmet rentals WILL NOT be available. All skaters must provide their own. Helmets are required for all skaters - any skater in hockey skates MUST wear a hockey helmet with a face cage.

• NO REFUNDS. Make-up classes are not guaranteed. A maximum of one make-up class per skater will be allowed, if available. 
• NO Adjustable skates permitted. 

Saturday 8:30AM: Basic 1-6, Snowplow 1, Parent/Tot
Saturday 9:00AM: Basic 1, Snowplow 1-4, Pre Hockey 
Saturday 9:30AM: Basic 1, Snowplow 1, Parent/Tot, Pre-Hockey

Wednesday 4:15PM: Basic 1-6, Snowplow 1, Parent/Tot
Wednesday 4:45PM: Basic 1, Snowplow 1-4, Pre Hockey 

Wednesday 5:15PM: Basic 1, Snowplow 1, Parent/Tot, Pre Hockey 

See left for a description of each level.