Winter 2025 Learn to Skate Semester
Our Learn to Skate USA figure skating group classes are available for students ages 5 to 18, beginners through advanced skaters. Classes begin with the fundamentals and progress to more advanced and specialized skills.
Structure of Session
The Winter 2025 semester begins Tuesday, January 7th and Saturday, January 11th. This is a 30 minute group lesson followed by independent practice ice**. Classes meet once a week (Skaters may choose Tuesday classes or Saturday classes when registering), and classes include skate rental.
**Practice Ice: Skaters may utilize the remaining time following their lesson as optional practice ice, provided they are able to skate independently and without assistance. If a coach determines that a participant is unable to skate without assistance, the skater will not be permitted to stay for practice ice until they are ready to practice independently.
Recommended Enrollment Levels:
New skaters ages 5-6 –> Snowplow 1.
New skaters ages 7-18 interested in figure skating –> Basic 1.
Returning skaters should enroll in the level listed on their most recent Progress Report (included in semester graduation packets).
Adult Classes:
We will not be offering traditional adult class options during our winter semester. Please watch our website for alternative adult lesson opportunities. Adults interested in learning to skate should visit our private lesson page
Hockey Classes:
We are not offering hockey classes within our Learn to Skate program. Skaters interested in hockey classes should visit GYHA.org.
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 session.
Basic (Ages 7 – 18)
Basic figure skating skills, starting at entry-level skaters.
Aspire (Ages 7+)
More advanced figure skating skills.
Note: Must successfully complete the Basic skills track and pass
Basic 6 before enrolling in Aspire.
Semester Dates and Tuition
Classes are offered on Tuesdays OR Saturdays. Skaters will register for the entire semester, and attend one class per week on their registered day.
Makeup Class Policy:
Students CANNOT make up missed classes. This applies to ALL classes and students.
No credit, refund, or rollover of missed classes to future semesters. Make every effort to attend all of your classes each semester.
Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills
Snowplow 1-4 and Basic 1-6, are offered as a 8-class semester, beginning January 7th and January 11th. Skaters may choose either Tuesdays or Saturdays.
The 8-week Winter 2025 semester costs $176 total.
Sibling Discount: Each additional skater after your first gets $10 off their registration. This applies only to registrations done together in one order.
Snowplow 1-4 & Basic 1-6
30 minute lesson + 30 minute practice ice
Skaters sign up for Tuesdays OR Saturdays, no make-up classes offered.
| Tuesday Class (5:45-6:45pm) | Saturday Class (10:45-11:45am) |
|---|---|
| January 7 | January 11 |
| January 14 | January 18 |
| January 21 | January 25 |
| January 28 | February 1 |
| February 4 | February 8 |
| February 11 | February 15 |
| February 18 (Evaluations) | February 22 (Evaluations) |
| February 25 (Graduation) | March 1 (Graduation) |
Aspire 1-4
Aspire 1-4 is offered as a 8-class semester on Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 10:45am. Each class consists of a 30 minute lesson followed by 15 minutes of independent practice ice.
The 8-week Winter 2025 semester costs $176 total.
Sibling Discount: Each additional skater after your first gets $10 off their registration. This applies only to registrations done together in one order.
| Saturdays (10:00-10:45am) |
|---|
| January 11 |
| January 18 |
| January 25 |
| February 1 |
| February 8 |
| February 15 |
| February 22 (Evaluations) |
| March 1 (Graduation) |
Winter 2025 Free Admission Punch Card
Snowplow and Basic 1-6 (8-class semester) will receive a punch card with 8 free Public Skate admissions (includes skate rental).
Aspire 1-4 (8 week semester) will receive a punch card with 8 free Public Skate Admissions (includes skate rental).
Present your card at the Front Desk during any Public Skate session to use one of your punches and skate free!! Punches can be also be used for Stick and Puck sessions (1 punch per session) or Freestyle sessions (1 punch per 30min Freestyle session).
Use of punch card for Freestyle sessions contingent upon skater taking a regular, weekly private lesson. If skaters exchange their cards for stickers, those stickers will still expire at the end of the semester. **Please note the change in punch card to Freestyle sticker conversion rate: one punch = 30min Freestyle session.**
Spectator Policy
Non-skating spectators are permitted to enter the building and observe their classes for the duration of the semester.
Spectators must remain in the party booths, Eatery, or upstairs balcony. They will not be permitted to stand along the perimeter, nor be in the hockey boxes (home and away benches). Spectators must observe quietly, and cannot be a distraction to skaters during their lesson.
LiveBarn, Live Streaming Video System:
Parents, guardians, siblings and caregivers may watch classes remotely via LiveBarn, the live streaming video system. Use promo code 4da5-ed17 to receive 10% off your subscription. Note: LiveBarn camera coverage is limited to the ice surface and does not cover off-ice areas of the facility.
Class space is limited- DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER!!