LEARN TO SKATE
REGISTER FOR LEARN TO SKATE GROUP LESSONS.
GROUP LESSONS
FALL/WINTER 2023-2024
Learn to Skate Registration Available Now!
Links to register Below !!
Fall Classes start September 2023
Fall /Winter Learn to skate group classes are offered at 2 locations
GLOUCESTER
Tuesdays at 6 PM
Saturdays at 10am and 12pm.
September - May. Lessons are held at the Dorothy Talbot Rink/O’Maley Middle School; 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester MA.
HAMILTON
Wednesday at 1:10pm
Session 1 runs 10 weeks October 11th- December 13th
Session 2 runs 10 weeks (no skate Feb break) January 3rd -March 13th
Held at the Johnson Rink at Pingree School 537 Highland Ave Hamilton Ma . You can register for the class through the Hamilton Rec Department or use the link on our site
Skaters need their own pair of skates and some type of safety helmet.
If you have any questions about our Learn to Skate Program, please contact our Learn To Skate Director: Faye Greel at 978-546-2290; FayeGreel@comcast.net
About the program
The Cape Ann Skating Club Learn-To-Skate (LTS) Program, teaches skating fundamentals to tiny tots through adults. Our Coaches are officially certified by the Learn to Skate Programs of the Ice Skating Institute, USA Hockey and US Figure Skating Associations.
Our LTS Program is designed to teach skating skills in a fun, yet structured, environment. We offer on-going sessions so that skaters have an opportunity to progress through many skating levels while strengthening skills. Upon completion of our LTS Program, your child may wish to continue on our Basic Skills Program, which teaches stroking and turning skills required for Figure Skating and Hockey Programs.
Frequently asked questions:
What age should my child be?
Boys and girls ages 2-1/2 and up are welcome. Children not ready will be asked to try again at a later date.
What should my child wear?
A safety helmet is required. Mittens or gloves are essential. Clothing should be layered; termal underwear or tights work well. Avoid heavy snowsuits, which restrict movement. Please, no plastic kneepads.
What about skates?
Hockey and figure skates are appropriate. Skates should not bend over at the ankles enough to tip the blades to either side while standing or skating. Recommended skate size is shoe size or smaller.
How will the lessons be conducted?
A short stretching and warm-up period will be followed by the Ice Skating Institute’s Learn-to-Skate Program. Games and toys are used to make skating fun!
Will my child be allowed to push a crate?
Crates will be utilized until your child learns to fall and get up on his/her own (usually for the first two weeks only). If the child can stand on his/her skates, a crate is not necessary and, therefore, will not be used.
Can parents skate?
Parents are not allowed on the ice with their children during class, however adult classes are offered when sufficient enrollment numbers allow. Typically 2 or 3 adults minimum.