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Learn to Skate

Our Learn to Skate group classes are for students ages 5 to adult, beginners through advanced skaters. Classes begin with the fundamentals and progress to more advanced and specialized skills, for both figure skating and ice hockey.


Winter 2025 Semester

Winter 2025 Learn to Skate classes begin Tuesday, January 7th and Saturday, January 11th. Classes are available for all skill levels, ages 5 and 18. Each class session includes 30 minute weekly class PLUS independent practice ice for students directly after!

*Returning skaters: Please review the semester info before registering, as several changes are beginning this season.

Private Lessons

Want for lessons to take between Learn to Skate semesters? Try out a 1-on-1 private lesson with one of our wonderful coaches! Visit the Private Lessons page to see a full directory of coaches.

Class Levels

Snowplow (Ages 5-6)
Basic skating skills to help young skaters become comfortable on the ice. 

Note: All skaters renting skates will be given figure skates for the duration of the semester.

Basic (Ages 7 – 14)
Basic figure skating skills, beginning at entry-level skaters.

Aspire (Ages 6+)
More advanced figure skating skills. 
Note: Must complete Basic 1-6 skills track.

Adult (Ages 18+)
We will not be offering traditional adult class options during our winter semester. Please watch our website for alternative adult lesson opportunities.

Hockey:
We are not offering hockey classes within our Learn to Skate program. Skaters interested in hockey classes should visit GYHA.org.


Skate Director Nicole

Email: [email protected]

Our skating director, Nicole, is a Professional Skaters Association (“PSA”) Master Rated Program Director and the Greensboro Ice House is a PSA Excellence on Ice facility. Please email Nicole with any Learn to Skate or figure skating questions, compliments, or concerns.

Programming under her leadership includes a US Figure Skating Basic skills program of Learn to Skate group lessons, adult courses, pre-school classes, a home school curriculum, specialty programming for advanced figure skaters as well as a complete array of off-ice training opportunities. The Greensboro Ice House is proud to offer lesson options for skaters of all ages and abilities!

Questions? Email Nicole today, or call the rink at 336-852-1515.