Learn how to skate safely under the direction of a SkateIA certified instructor, who can notice things about your technique that you may not notice when learning on your own. Get better, faster, while safely having fun!
For the first lesson, we will go over the basics of skating: how to properly fall to avoid injury, and how to get back up again; movement & transitions (starting, stopping, skating forward, turns, to make sure that your fundamentals and technique are good); weight transfer (skate to skate, inside to outside, front to back); and begin focusing on skating goals that you want to achieve. Future lessons re-enforce prior lessons and can move on to things like crossovers, backwards skating, basic dance moves, etc. Lessons are tailored to each student's skill level and what they want to learn.
Prior to the classes, there is an Open Skate period from 3pm-4pm for you or the student to put on skates & safety gear, stretch, warm up, meet other students/guardians, ask the coaches and staff any questions that you may have, and practice the skills that you have learned at prior Learn to Skate classes or other skate classes that you are taking.
Open Skates are included in the payment of a Learn to Skate class, or a $10 donation if you are not signing up for a Learn to Skate class on the same day of the Open Skate.
A helmet and protective pads (knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards) are mandatory. Click here if you wish to rent skates and equipment from us.