Skating Lessons

This class is designed for children ages 4 to 6 who are beginning skaters. Skaters will learn how to sit and stand up on skates (off and on the ice); march in place; march forward; glide on two feet; and dip in place. Equipment required: Helmet and gloves.

This skating class is for children between the ages of 4-6 Skaters will learn how to march followed by a long glide, dip while moving, backward wiggles, forward two-foot swizzles, beginning snowplow stop, and a two-foot hop in place.

This class is for children between the ages of 4-6. Skaters will learn forward skating, forward one-foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, a snowplow stop, and curves.

This class is for children between the ages of 4-6. In this class, Skaters will learn forward skating, backward two-foot glides, backward swizzles, rocking horse, two-foot turns from forward to backward in place, and two-foot hop.

This class is for beginner teen & adult skaters. Skaters will learn skills from Learn-to-Skate USA Adult 1 and Adult 2 levels. Level 1: falling & recovery, forward marching, forward two-foot glide, forward swizzles, one forward/one backward swizzle, dip, and forward snowplow stop. Level 2: forward skating across the width of the ice, forward one-foot glides (R & L), forward slalom, backward wiggles & swizzles (4-6 in a row), and two-foot turns in place.

In this class teen and adult skaters will learn skills from Learn-to-Skate USA Adult 3 and Adult 4 levels. Adult 3 Skills: forward stroking, forward half-swizzle pumps on circle, moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, backward skating & glide, forward chasses on a circle, and backward snowplow stop. Adult 4 Skills: Forward Outside and Inside Edges on a Circle (R&L), Forward Crossovers (Clockwise & Counterclockwise), Backward one-foot glides (R &L), Backward pumps on a circle (Clockwise & Counterclockwise), Hockey Stop, both directions.

In this class teen and adult skaters will learn skills from Learn-to-Skate USA Adult 5 and Adult 6 levels. Adult 5 Skills: backward outside & inside edges on a circle (R&L), backward crossovers, outside three-turn (R & L), forward swing rolls, beginning two-foot spin. Level 6 Skills: advanced stroking with crossovers forwards & backwards, forward inside three-turns (R & L), Beginning power pulls (R & L), T-stop, Lunge, and two-foot to one-foot spins.

This class is for aspiring adult figure skaters that have passed Adult Advanced. The class will focus on introductory free skate skills, including beginning jumps and spins.

Equipment needed: Hockey Skates (rental is included)

This class is for aspiring and current teen and adult hockey players. Skaters will learn to improve the quality of their skating in this class without a puck. Lessons will focus on stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and other necessary fundamentals to be successful in hockey practices and game situations.

This class is for beginner skaters ages 7-13. Skaters will learn how to sit on the ice and stand up, march forward across the ice, forward two-foot glide, dip, forward swizzles, backward wiggles, beginning snowplow stops, and a two-foot hop. Helmets are strongly encouraged for all beginner skaters.

This class is for skaters ages 7-13. Skaters will learn forward one-foot glides, backward two-foot glide, rocking horse, scooter pushes, backward swizzles, a two-foot turn from forward to backward in place, and a moving snowplow stop.

This class is for skaters ages 7-13. Skaters will learn forward stroking, forward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, moving forward to backward two-foot turns, backward one-foot glides, backward snowplow stop, forward slaloms, and forward pivot.

This class is for skaters ages 7-13. Skaters will learn backward outside and inside edges on a circle (R and L), backward crossovers, forward outside three-turns, advanced two-foot spin, hockey stop, and side toe hop.

This class is for skaters ages 7-13. Skaters will learn backward outside and inside edges on a circle (R and L), backward crossovers, forward outside three-turns, advanced two-foot spin, hockey stop, and side toe hop.

This class is for skaters ages 7-13. Skaters will learn forward inside three-turns, mohawks, moving backward to forward two-foot turns on a circle, backward stroking, T-stop, bunny hops, forward spiral on a straight line, beginning one-foot spin, and shoot the duck.

Equipment Needed: Hockey Skates (rental is included)

This class is for aspiring hockey players ages 6-13. Skater will learn falling and recovery to a balanced standing position, proper basic hockey stance (forward and backward), march forward across the ice (8-10 steps), forward two-foot glide, dip, forward swizzles, T-push to a two-foot glide, stationary snowplow stop. Bonus skill: front to back turns (stationary).

Equipment Needed: Hockey Skates (rental is included)

This class is for aspiring hockey players ages 6-13. Skater will learn forward strides using 45-degree v push focus on good recovery and alternating arm drive, forward one-foot push and glides (R&L), forward alternating C-cut (R&L), s, backward hustles to glides on two feet, backward swizzles, backward alternating C-cuts (R&L, moving snowplow stop. Bonus Skill: Scooter push on a circle (R&L).

Equipment Needed: Hockey Skates (rental is included)

This class is for aspiring hockey players ages 6-13. Skaters will learn: Lateral crossover march (both directions), Forward C-cuts on a circle in both directions, forward outside edges on half-circles (large Cs), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink, forward inside edges on half-circles (large Cs), alternating feet on the short or long axis of the rink, Backward C-cuts on a circle, both directions, Backward snowplow stops: one- and two-foot V-stop, One-foot moving snowplow stop (R and L) introduce 1/4 turn with hips to hockey stop. Bonus Skill: Forward stops and starts.

Equipment Needed:Hockey Skates (rental is included)

This class is for aspiring hockey players ages 6-13. Skaters will learn: Quick starts using forward V-start, backward one-foot glide (R and L), Forward crossover glides (Clockwise & Counterclockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts, Backward crossover glides (Clockwise & Counterclockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts, Forward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each), Backward crossovers on circle, C & Cc (4-6 each), Hockey stops (stopping to the left and to the right, with speed). Bonus Skill: Forward to backward mohawk pivots (both directions, R and L) from powerful, full strides.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. Skaters will learn backward outside edge to forward outside edge transition on a circle, ballet jump, backward crossovers to backward outside edge glides, combination step sequences, one-foot upright spin, mazurka, and waltz jump.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. In this class, skaters will learn forward power stroking, forward outside & inside consecutive edges, backward outside three-turns, upright one-foot spin from back crossovers, half flip, toe loop, and waltz jump combinations.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. In this class, skaters will learn basic back outside and back inside consecutive edges, forward outside and inside spirals on an axis, backward inside three-turns, beginning back spin, half lutz, and salchow.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. In this class, skaters will learn alternating back crossovers to backward outside edges, alternating mohawk/crossover sequence, waltz three turns, advanced back spin, loop jump, waltz jump/toe loop combination and salchow/toe loop combination.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. In this class, skaters will learn forward power three-turns, waltz eight, forward upright to backward upright spin, sit spin, half loop, flip, and split jump.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. In this class, skaters will learn backward power three-turns, five-step mohawk sequence, camel spin, waltz jump/loop jump combination, lutz, and loop/loop jump combination.

This class is for skaters ages 6-15. In this class, skaters will learn forward power pulls, creative step sequence, camel/sit spin combination, layback or cross foot spin, waltz jump/half loop/salchow combination, axel exercises, and backward outside pivot.

This class focuses on jumps and spins in levels Free Skate 4, 5, 6 and above.

This class focuses on improving jumps and spins in levels Free Skate 1 through Free Skate 3.

In these classes, skaters will work on power, edge quality, extension of line, quick and precise skating movements and pre-preliminary and preliminary moves in the field/skating skills patterns.