Learn to Skate

Registration


Register online or in person at any M-NCPPC facility.

For the most up-to-date ice skating course offerings call the ice rink for a schedule or view the ice skating courses in Parks Direct.
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Learn to Skate with weSKATE


The weSKATE Ice Skating Institute (ISI) Recreational Skating Program is fun and rewarding:
  • After mastering the basics you can advance to higher figure skating levels and even join a synchronized skating team
  • Classes are offered October through March for all ages
  • Offers opportunities to participate each year in at least five National/International ISI competitions
  • Provides ice skating programs and attainable testing levels for skaters of all ages and abilities
  • Provides opportunities for skaters to participate in exhibitions, shows, and in local and district competitions
  • Teaches skating maneuvers that can be easily mastered for measurable results

weSKATE Test Classes


Very young children require special classes with instruction given in a fun - rather than a more formal - atmosphere.

Class Levels

  1. Beginners
  2. Figure Skating Levels
  3. Figure Skating Test Levels

Teddy Bear Class (Age 1-4 years)


Parents work with their child to help develop the skills of crawling, standing, walking, jumping, hopping, turning and gliding on the ice.


Tot 1-4 (Age 1-4 years)


Test maneuvers are broken down into smaller parts so that beginners can easily learn and master the skills.

Tot 1 (Age 3-5 years)


Instruction includes standing on ice, falling/getting up properly, marching in place, marching while moving, two foot jump in place, forward swizzle, standing still and moving swizzle.

Tot 2 (Age 3-5 years)


Instruction includes preparation for beginning stroke, snowplow stops, teapot glide, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggle, right/left foot T-position and push.

Tot 3/4 (Ages 3-5 years)


Skaters will refine the skill of skating on one foot, stopping and beginning crossovers.

Pre-Alpha to Delta (all ages)


Beginner level step-by-step progression of skills makes learning fun and fast! It's important to master these skating "basics" before moving on to higher levels of achievement.