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At this time we are not offering any skating programs. Stay tuned for Fall 2022 Programs (registration will be in August 2022).

Preschool Learn to Skate and Discover Skate lessons

Skating instructor teaching little childLessons are by general age and level. Preschool Learn to Skate lessons are for ages 3-5. Discover Skate lessons are for ages 6 years and up. Levels for Preschool and Discover Skate are from Star 1 to Star 4. Preschool Learn to Skate lessons are also broken down by parented and un-parented classes.

Star level descriptions

There are 4 Star levels

Star 1 (Beginners)

  • Balance on two feet
  • Falling down, getting up
  • March on the spot
  • Walking and jumping
  • Forward glide
  • Stopping

Star 2

  • Must be able to do all Star 1 skills
  • Skate backwards
  • Forward and backwards glides
  • Turnings
  • Snowplow stop
  • Crossovers

Star 3

  • Must be able to do all Star 2 skills
  • Forward slalom
  • Backward glide
  • Jumping
  • Front glide on curve
  • Forward circle thrusts on curve
  • Crossover in figure eight

Star 4

  • Must be able to do all Star 3 skills
  • Backward jumps
  • Back glide on curve
  • Backward slalom
  • One foot spins
  • Backward circle thrusts
  • Backward crossovers

Low ratio skate lessons

Lesson for any age in a 1 to 2 ratio.

Private and semi-private lesson

Lessons for any age in a 1 on 1 or 1 to 2-3 ratio.

Power skating

Group of power skating children listening to coachImprove speed, balance, stopping, stride, and posture. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance level options. This is not a learn to skate program.

There are 4 power skating levels.

 

Beginner (ages 4 to 6)

  • Beginner hockey players
  • Must be able to skate

Beginner (ages 6 to 9)

  • Up to Novice level hockey players

Intermediate

  • Ages 9 to 12
  • Have completed two sessions of Beginner

Advanced

  • Ages 12+ or Power Skating Instructor approval

Adult skate lessons

Adult skating lessons for anyone 16 years and up to learn basic skating skills and improves confidence on the ice.

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