Group Lessons
LEARN TO SKATE
Class Format
All lesson students are allowed on the ice at the beginning of the lesson period to begin their class. All classes will meet once a week for the designated amount of weeks and will include a 30 minute lesson. It is sometimes necessary to repeat a level in order to master all of the skills required to advance to the next level.
Included in the cost of the lessons
30-minute lesson one time per week
Rental skates
Admission to the public session after designed lesson time
8 Week Session
- 1 Class Per Week: $280 per person
Dates & Times Available
Learn to Skate WINTER 24/25
Registration NOW OPEN
Saturday Classes:
3:00pm-3:30pm
12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1
Sunday Classes:
1:30pm-2:00pm
12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2
Class Size
Classes are limited to 6 skaters per instructor for Mommy/Daddy & Me. Tot/Beginner through Adult classes are limited to 12 skaters per instructor. All classes have a minimum enrollment of 3 students per class.
Registration must be done prior to the first day of the class. You can register HERE, or in person or over the phone 973-744-6088. An additional fee of $10.00 will be added to any registration received on or after the start of the classes.
NO CHILD SHOULD BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE FACILITY
Lesson fees are non-refundable
Classes can be combined, or schedules can be changed based on enrollment.
Participants can be moved to another class with a different start time or skating level based upon enrollment and activity.
Included in the cost of the lessons
30-minute lesson one time per week
Rental skates
Admission to the public session after designed lesson time
Learn to Play Hockey is available HERE
Registration
Class Descriptions
| Mommy/Daddy & Me | Beginning basic skills and introduction to the ice are taught to both parent and child participant on the ice (Lesson is for the Tot child only and to show the parent how to assist the child) |
| Tot 1 | For beginner skaters 3-6 years old. Learns how to properly fall down and get back up, marching in place and while moving. |
| Tot 2 | Learns how to do a two foot jump in place, forward swizzle standing still, single swizzle and beginning two foot glide. |
| Tot 3 | Learns push and glide stroking, preparation snow plow stop, dip and forward swizzles. |
| Tot 4 | Learns backward swizzles, T-Position push and glide, 1 and 2 foot snowplow stop and backward wiggles. |
| Beginner 1 | For skaters 7-16 who have never skated. Learns the proper way to get up, 2 foot glide, and forward swizzle(s). |
| Beginner 2 | Learns push and glide stroking, Dip while moving, forward/backward swizzles, T-Position push and glide, 1 & 2 foot snowplow stop, and backward wiggles. |
| Pre-Alpha | Learns 2-foot glides, left & right 1-foot glides, forward swizzles, backward swizzles and wiggles. |
| Alpha | Learn forward stroking, 1 foot snow plow stop, right over left forward crossovers and left over right forward crossovers. |
| Beta | Learns backward stroking, backward crossovers and T-stop on both feet. |
| Gamma | Learns left and right outside 3-turns, forward right and left Mohawk combination, hockey stop and posture. |
| Delta | Learns right and left inside 3-turns, forward inside and outside edges, Lunge, shoot the duck and bunny hop. |
| Freestyle | Learns edges, spirals, spins, jumps and footwork for Freestyles 1-6. |
| Adult 1 | For beginners and those with some skating experience. |
FAQ's
1. How should we dress? Dress in layers, thermals under your clothes, with a jacket, helmet and gloves.
2. What size skates should we wear? Choose the same size as your every-day shoe. Skates need to be laced tightly to the top to avoid potential injury.
3. What type of socks should I wear? Thin tall trouser socks or tights.
4. What time should I arrive? 15 minutes prior to the starting time.
5. Where do we go when we arrive? The first day you will receive a tag that will have the instructors name, the class and the dates of the session. Once you get your skates on and they are tightly tied you will wait by the arena door.
6. How do I find my class? The tags that the students receive are color coded to match the signs on the glass surrounding the arena.
7. What happens if I forget my tag? Please see the director
8. What if I can’t make my class? Students will not be permitted to make up classes at this time.
Parents/guardians are responsible for adhering to all posted facility rules and regulations. Parents/guardians are also responsible for lacing/tying students’ skates. Arena staff is not responsible for lacing/tying skates.
