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
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 First Steps or Snowplow Sam.
Saturdays 9:15am
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.
Wednesdays 4:15PM - 5PM or Saturdays 9:15AM - 10:00AM
Pre-Hockey: Ages 4-7
Must have passed Snowplow Sam 1 & 2 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, hockey gloves and stick.
Wednesdays 4:15PM - 5PM or Saturdays 9:15AM - 10:00AM
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!
Wednesdays 5PM - 5:45PM or Saturdays 8:30AM - 9:15AM
Basic Skills 3 & 4: Ages 6+
The progression to Levels 3 & 4 includes forward and backward stoking, forward crossovers, three turns and footwork combinations.
Wednesdays 5PM - 5:45PM or Saturdays 8:30AM - 9:15AM
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.
Wednesdays 5PM - 5:45PM or Saturdays 8:30AM - 9:15AM
Pre Free Skate & Advanced Free Skate: Ages 6+
Pre-Free Skate is the next level after Basic Skills 6. In this level, skaters will learn a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps - all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements.
Wednesdays 5PM - 5:45PM or Saturdays 8:30AM - 9:15AM
LEARN TO SKATE - GROUP LESSONS
Spring Session Runs July 6th - August 20th
7 Week Session - 45 Min Classes
$239 per participant
Saturday 9:15AM: Pre-Hockey, Snowplow 1-4 & Parent/Tot
Saturday 8:30AM: Basic 1-6, Pre Free Skate & Advanced Free Skate
Wednesday 4:15PM: Pre-Hockey, Snowplow 1-4
Wednesday 5PM: Basic 1-6, Pre Free Skate, Advanced Free Skate & Power Skating
See left for a description of each level.