Learn To Skate

Learn to Skate!

Ice skating is for everyone - whether you're stepping onto the ice for the first time or rediscovering the joy of skating. No matter your age or skill level, the rink is ready for your next adventure.

About Our Classes

Our Learn to Skate program offers lessons for ages 3 through adult, with a progressive structure that builds skills step by step.

Registration Includes

30-minute lessons
30 minutes of practice time
Skate rental is provided for the lesson
Pro-rated tuition for late registrations

Choosing the Right Class

If you're new to skating, your class is based on your age:

Ages 3-6: Start with Snowplow 1
Ages 7-15: Start with Basic 1
Ages 16 and up: Start with Adult 1

Each level must be completed before moving to the next. Ready to glide into your skating journey? Join us on the ice!

Learn to Skate Classes

Tuesdays, January 14 - February 25 at 6:00p

(excluding January 28)

Saturdays, January 18 - March 1 at 10:45a

Pricing

Registration $108

Skaters need a current Learn To Skate USA Membership to participate. Become a member.

Beginner Ice Skating Classes

Snowplow Sam (Ages 3-6)

Learn basic skating skills with age-appropriate progressions:

Snowplow 1: Standing, marching, and gliding on two feet.
Snowplow 2: Gliding, backward walking, and beginner stopping.
Snowplow 3: One-foot glides, swizzles, and curves.
Snowplow 4: Rocking horses, backward glides, and two-foot turns.

Basic Skills (Ages 6-16)
Build confidence with essential skating techniques:

Basic 1: Standing, marching, and beginner swizzles.
Basic 2: Scooter pushes, one-foot glides, and snowplow stops.
Basic 3: Forward stroking, turns, and backward glides.
Basic 4: Edge work, backward pumps, and beginner spins.
Basic 5: Backward crossovers, forward outside three-turns, hockey stops, and advanced two-foot spins.
Basic 6: Forward inside three-turns, backward stroking, backward edges, forward lunges, and one-foot spins with entry.

Next Steps

After Snowplow 4, move to Basic 2 or a specialized class.
After Basic 4, continue to advanced skills, specialized classes, or private lessons.

Specialized Pathways

Hockey: Progress from Hockey 1 to Hockey Power.
Freeskate: Advance from Pre-Free Skate to Free Skate 6.
Adults (16+): Learn step-by-step, from Adult 1 to Adult 6.

Questions?
Contact our Skate School Director at skate.school@wichitaicecenter.com.