GIVE YOUR SKATER AN “EDGE” UP!
The mission of Learn to Skate USA is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a life-long love of skating or hockey.
Whether you are looking to skate recreationally or competitively, play hockey or figure skate, we have a program for you! We teach children and adults the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. Programs promote the health and fitness benefits of ice skating and equip each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their recreational or competitive goals. The confidence and joy you see your kids gain today will become the greatness your kids achieve in the world tomorrow.
Lessons learned in our programs are also lessons learned in life…
Benefits of The Program
- Each class contains 30 minutes of class time with an instructor and 20 minutes of practice at the end of the class
- Skate Rental included
- Make-Up lessons available during current session
- Receive 5 FREE public skating passes upon sign-up (usually given within first couple days of class)
- Kids learn from experienced certified instructors & coaches while also making new friend
WELCOME PACKAGE
This package will be sent via email to all registered participants a few days prior to the first class. Information will include:
- Schedule and on ice classes structure
- Make-Up information
- Curriculum
- Progression Chart
- Skating Attire
Curriculum endorsed by
Benefits of learning to skate before learning to play hockey: Our Learn to Skate USA program is endorsed by USA Hockey and we will teach you the basic skills that will help you succeed as a hockey player! You will learn forward and backward skating, stops, curves and turns BEFORE you learn how to play hockey. Learn to skate, then learn to play hockey!
For more information email:
Alena Lunin – Skating Director
Learn to Skate USA Membership
All skaters registering in our Learn to Skate USA programs must register or renew their Learn to Skate USA membership. There is a $16 registration fee per skater. This applies to both first time participants and returning skaters.
If you have registered through Learn to Skate USA in past seasons, login to your account and renew your skater’s membership here.
If this is your first time, create an account for your skater and pay the registration fee here.
Learn to Skate FULL SESSION GIFT CARDS
Looking for the perfect gift? Give your loved ones the priceless gift of learning to skate with one of our Learn to Skate gift cards!
To purchase a gift card redeemable for a full 6 week session of Learn to Skate, just come visit us at the Skate Rental.
To redeem a gift card, pick the 6 week session you want to join and call or come in to register for the session. *Registering online is not available when redeeming a gift certificate.
Learn to Skate USA
Mondays 6-6:50pm | Wednesdays 6-6:50pm | Saturdays 12-12:50pm
New Daytime Spring Program: Tuesdays 12-12:30pm | Thursdays 12-12:30pm
Our goal is to have children gain confidence, personal strength, and learn positivity on the ice while developing essential skating skills. Skaters progress at their own pace working toward mastering each skill. Agility, balance, coordination and speed are the main focus. We incorporate fun and games on the ice to make class time an enjoyable experience for all!
FEE: $109 | 6 WEEKS – one class per week | 6+ Years
SPRING 1: Start Apr 8, 10, 13
(registration opens March 1st)
SUMMER 1: Start July 8, 10
(registration opens June 1st)
FALL 1: 9/30-11/9
(registration opens August 1st)
SPRING 2: Start May 20, 22
(registration opens April 1st)
SUMMER 2: 8/19-9/28
(registration opens July 1st)
FALL 2: 11/11-12/21
(registration opens October 1st)
Snowplow Sam 1-2 | Parent/Tot
Learn to Skate USA
Mondays 6-6:50pm | Wednesdays 6-6:50pm | Saturdays 12-12:50pm
The Parent/Tot classes are introductory classes allowing children with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basics with a parent or adult friend accompanying the skater on the ice. These classes are designed to help children five and younger develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.
Adults must be able to skate.
Professional instructors will teach 30 minutes with 10 minutes practice at the end of the class. Skate rental is included for both the parent and tot. Includes 5 free open skate passes that can be used for parent and tot. Learn to Skate USA membership required for tot only. The parent and tot ratio must be 1:1
FEE: $109 | 6 WEEKS – one class per week | Ages 3 – 5
REGISTER TOT ONLY TO RESERVE SPOTS FOR BOTH
NEW DAYTIME Parent/Tot PROGRAM!
Thursdays 12-12:30pm
Parents join their preschoolers on the ice in this parent and toddler instructional skating program. Designed for children with no skating experience to introduce skaters to the ice. Each skater is required to have one adult accompany them during the class. The accompanying adult must support and provide assistance for their child.
FEE: $90 | 6 WEEKS – one class per week | Ages 2 – 5
REGISTER TOT ONLY TO RESERVE SPOTS FOR BOTH
SPRING 1: Start Apr 8, 10, 13
(opens March 1st)
SPRING 2: Start May 20, 22
(opens April 1st)
SUMMER 1: Start July 8, 10
(opens June 1st)
DAYTIME SPRING 1: Start Apr 18
Teen Adult
Learn to Skate USA
Wednesdays 6-6:50pm | Saturdays 12-12:50pm
It’s never too late! The curriculum is designed for both beginning and experienced teen and adult skaters who wish to improve their skating skills. Participation in the program will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. This is an exciting program for people who look to skating as an enjoyable part of a fit and healthy lifestyle.
FEE: $109 | 6 WEEKS – one class per week | Ages 13+
SPRING 1: Start Apr 10, 13
(opens March 1st)
SPRING 2: Start May 22
(opens April 1st)
SUMMER 1: Start July 10
(opens June 1st)
Learn to Skate USA for Hockey
Hockey 1-2
MONDAY 6PM | SATURDAY 1PM
Curriculum designed for children who have graduated from Snowplow 4 or higher to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating and to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus and all elements are taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, backward skating, knee bend, and other necessary fundamentals to be successful. Full gear not required..
FEE: $109 | 6 WEEKS – one class per week | Ages 6+
SPRING 1: Start Apr 8, 13
(opens March 1st)
SPRING 2: Start May 20
(opens April 1st)
SUMMER 1: Start July 8
(opens June 1st)
Hockey 3-4
Mondays | Off-ice 5:30-5:50pm | On-ice 6:10-7pm
Saturdays | Off-Ice 12:20-12:40 | On-Ice 1-1:50PM
Class is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating.
Class will include 20-minute Off-ice Class, 40-minute On-ice Skills Class and 10-minute game!
Off-Ice Class will focus on warm-up and strengthening exercises, stability, balance and coordination with a cool-down.
Off-Ice Skills Class participants will learn how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game, power, edge control of hockey are the primary focus of the levels. All elements will be taught without a puck. Skate rental is included with registration fee.
Requirements: Participants must pass Hockey 2 or Basic 2 levels
in Learn to Skate USA program in order to advance to Hockey 3-4 class.
Full Hockey gear required!
FEE: $158 | 6 WEEKS – one class per week
SPRING 1: Start Apr 8, 13
(opens March 1st)
SPRING 2: Start May 20
(opens April 1st)
SUMMER 1: Start July 8
(opens June 1st)
Booster lessons are mini private lessons designed to give a “boost” for children 6 years of age & under with no prior skating experience.
Booster lessons will help develop the ABCs of movement – Agility, Balance and Coordination. The ABCs are essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.
Booster lesson includes
20 minutes one-on-one private instructional lesson
Skate Rental
Ice Time
Lessons will be taught in a positive environment, making lesson time an enjoyable experience whether your child wants to become a future hockey or figure skater. You can schedule a maximum of up to 3 lessons and if you wish to continue, you will have to schedule private lessons with the coach directly. The fee per Boost lesson is $20 and must be paid at skate rental prior to the lesson. Skaters purchasing a lesson must bring their receipt to their scheduled instructor before the lesson time.
Please contact Alena Lunin HERE if you wish to schedule a booster lesson for your child.
TRY HOCKEY
FOR FREE
This Try Hockey for Free event is designed to provide kids ages 4 to 9 the opportunity to try hockey in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff.
No experience necessary! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first hockey experience and answer any questions you might have.
NATIONAL
SKATING MONTH
FREE Skating event for all ages & abilities
FREE 25-minute skating lesson, 25-minute family skate
followed by a short performance by the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club!
Skate Rental $3
Come join us!
REGISTRATION CLOSED
