We offer ice skating lessons for all ages and ability levels. Each lesson period is one hour, divided into a 15 minute warm- up period, 30 minutes of instruction, and a 15 minute practice period. A fee of $6.00 is charged for each lesson. The fee includes rental skates if needed. Students are placed in classes according to skill level. Progress is charted on skill cards kept at the rink, so you can attend lessons for your level as often as you like. Lessons begin November 28. There are no lessons offered during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods. Ice hockey lessons- see youth hockey programs.
Ice Tot Program
This program is designed for children ages 4-7 years old. Our focus is on fun and games to learn to skate. Ice Tot Lessons are given on Mondays through Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 and Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30. Parents: please not that we encourage children to progress at their own pace. 3 year olds are accepted on Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. ONLY! We offer two levels of Ice Tots:
Beginner Bears: is for children who have never skated and those needing to work on basic skills. When the child has completed the skills required, he/she receives a stuffed bear and moves on to TIGER TOTS!
Tiger Tots: covers more challenging skills, but still focus on fun and games to learn. A stuffed tiger is awarded for Ice Tot graduation. Ice tot graduates move on to the Medals Program regardless of age.
Medals Program
The medals program offers lessons of varying difficulty, designed to meet all skill & interest levels. Medals are awarded at the completion of each level. The medals program is open to Ice Tot graduates and anyone 8 years old and older. Levels are as follows:
Bronze Medal Level: This level is for beginning and novice skaters and covers balance and form, gliding, sculling, forward stroking and snow plow stops. Bronze is taught on Monday through Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm and on Mondays and Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm.
Silver Medal Level: Features intermediate skills, including forward crossovers, basic backwards skating and turning, edge use, hockey stops. Silver lessons are offered Monday through Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 pm and on Mondays and Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
Gold Medal Level: Covers advanced skating skills. Students have a choice to focus on advanced hockey or figure skating skills. There are 2 levels, progressing in difficulty. Gold lessons are offered Monday through Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 and Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
Adult Only Lessons: These can be accommodated during any Monday - Thursday public session, but we require 24 hour notice to arrange an instructor for you. Call for your lesson! $10 per lesson includes admission and rental skates.