Beginner Learn to Skate:

New skaters develop forward, backward, glide, and stopping skills in Basic Level 1 or Snow Plow Sam 1-3.

Learn to Skate:

Basic Level 2+ skaters further develop skate skills for both figure and hockey skating.

Please refer to Registration Form for details on dates, times, and fees.
All participants in the USFSA Learn to Skate programs are required to be current members of USFSA ($12 per year June through May).

The Basic Skills Program is designed by U.S. Figure Skating to be the best beginning ice skating program that serves the needs of both the recreational and the competitive skater. It is built on the premise of offering positive, rewarding and safe skating experiences to participants of all ages and ability levels.

The curriculum is designed to keep skaters enthusiastic about learning from the time they begin lessons until the time they reach their goals. Whether their goal is to achieve Olympic fame or simply enjoy the recreational benefits of skating, skaters find the Basic Skills Program is the perfect place to begin. The Basic Skills Program is also the only learn-to-skate program endorsed by USA Hockey, US Speedskating and the Special Olympics.  The progression of skills is done in proper sequential order (example: learning edges before turns). This is as important for recreational skaters and also those who may one day advance to a more competitive track. All Basic Skills members will receive an issue of the SKATING magazine Basic Skills Edition with membership.

SNOWPLOW SAM 1-3:  The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool-age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice. Snowplow Sam is a big, fuzzy, white bear who loves to skate. Time with Snowplow Sam will allow preschool children to become comfortable on the ice.

BASIC SKILLS 1-8:  The “Basic Skills” are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, three turns and Mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating. Ice skating is fun and healthy exercise that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.  "Learn to Skate" programs are designed to introduce skating at any age and start at any level!  The classes are the pre-cursor to learning to play the exciting game of ice hockey or to figure skate or to skate recreationally!

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