Programs & LessonsYouth Spring
Learn to Skate
Ages 4 to 16Take your skating to the next level! With six different progression levels, this six week program focuses on learning and improving skating skills. Skaters are divided into levels by skating ability and progress to more advanced moves as they are ready. Starting with level one, children will learn the basics and progress through levels to improve their skating ability as they learn to enjoy the ice and all the fun it has to offer.
Click Here for a copy of our Learn to Skate Report Card, or read below for more information on which level is right for you (PDF)| Level 1 | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Five Consecutive Mondays | 5:30 - 6:20 pm | April 16 or May 21 |
| Five Consecutive Tuesdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 17 or May 22 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 1:45 - 2:35 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 19 or May 24 |
| Five Consecutive Sundays | 1:45 - 2:35 pm | April 22 or May 27 |
Level 1 is an introduction to the ice. Classes will focus on getting comfortable on skates and cover skills such as balance, walking and marching on ice, falling down and getting back up and stationary skills such as jumping and turning.
- $89.00
| Level 2 | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Five Consecutive Mondays | 5:30 - 6:20 pm | April 16 or May 21 |
| Five Consecutive Tuesdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 17 or May 22 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 1:45 - 2:35 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 19 or May 24 |
| Five Consecutive Sundays | 1:45 - 2:35 pm | April 22 or May 27 |
Skills covered in Level 2 include gliding on one and two feet, forward sculling, and introductory stopping. Students will start to work on striding and developing their edges.
- $89.00
| Level 3 | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Five Consecutive Mondays | 5:30 - 6:20 pm | April 16 or May 21 |
| Five Consecutive Tuesdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 17 or May 22 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 1:45 - 2:35 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | April 19 or May 24 |
| Five Consecutive Sundays | 1:45 - 2:35 pm | April 22 or May 27 |
Level 3 continues edge development and introduces backwards skating skills, including gliding, sculling and stopping, and turning between forwards and backwards.
- $89.00
| Level 4 | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Five Consecutive Mondays | 6:25 - 7:15 pm | April 16 or May 21 |
| Five Consecutive Tuesdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 17 or May 22 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Thursdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 19 or May 24 |
| Five Consecutive Sundays | 2:40 - 3:30 pm | April 22 or May 27 |
Level 4 introduces crosscuts, one foot edge development, and hockey stops.
- $89.00
| Level 5 | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Five Consecutive Mondays | 6:25 - 7:15 pm | April 16 or May 21 |
| Five Consecutive Tuesdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 17 or May 22 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Thursdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 19 or May 24 |
| Five Consecutive Sundays | 2:40 - 3:30 pm | April 22 or May 27 |
The focus of Level 5 is power development. Skills covered include forward crosscuts, beginner backward crosscuts and pivot turns.
- $89.00
| Level 6 | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Five Consecutive Mondays | 6:25 - 7:15 pm | April 16 or May 21 |
| Five Consecutive Tuesdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 17 or May 22 |
| Five Consecutive Wednesdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 18 or May 23 |
| Five Consecutive Thursdays | 5:10 - 6:00 pm | April 19 or May 24 |
| Five Consecutive Sundays | 2:40 - 3:30 pm | April 22 or May 27 |
Level 6 continues speed and edge development, working on backwards crosscuts and all edges forwards and backwards.
- $89.00
Family & Friends Learn to Skate
Youth age 6 and up, and parents of all agesNew for 2011/12! Learn the joys of skating together with your family or your friends! This program allows you to learn a new sport or improve your skills all together. Everyone will take something away from this fun program that is as much about doing something together as it is about learning to skate.
| Spring | Time | Program Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Three Consecutive Sundays | 3:45 - 4:45 pm | April 22 or May 13 or June 3 |
- $124.00 for up to four, $20 for each additional member
- Not available online, please call Guest Services to register for this program at 403-247-5452.
Private Lessons
All ages, all abilitiesLooking to get yourself ahead of the game or get extra one on one instruction to really improve your skating? Whether you're power skating or just learning to skate, look no further than our Private Lessons. You will be matched with one of our pros who will teach and challenge you at exactly the right pace for you!
Call Rochelle Anderson for availability at 403-247-5616.
- $100 for beginners, $125 for intermediate/advanced, $25 each additional person.
