Cabin John Ice Rink offers group lessons for skaters age 3 and up, at every level of ability. Whether it’s your first time on the ice, or you’re a routine visitor to the rink there’s a skating course for you!
Our classes range from basic offerings, focusing on the foundation of progressive skills to variations of hockey and figure skating abilities. Learn how to skate in a fun, safe environment with professional skating coaches to help you achieve your ice skating goals. You can find a description of each class, along with it’s Activity number to register, at the bottom of this page.
2025 Ice Skating & Hockey Class Session Dates
*Last days of class listed here assumes all classes meet according to schedule (no snow dates, etc.)
Season Online Registration Dates Class Dates No Classes Winter 1 December 20-January 1 January 3-February 13 N/A Winter 2 February 14-20 February 22- April 4 N/A Spring April 7-23 April 25-June 9 May 23-26 Summer June 10-18 June 20-Aug. 7 July 4-6
Tips for your first class
Wear one pair of thin socks.
Helmets and gloves are highly recommended.
Arrive at the rink 15 minutes early for your lesson, and 15-20 minutes early for subsequent classes so you have plenty of time to get skates and gear on before class starts.
Ask for skates that are size smaller than your shoe size.
For an immediate answer to a basic group skating class question, please call the rink at 301-765-8620 to speak to someone at the front desk.
Register online at Active Montgomery.
Group Lesson Fees
30-minute group lessons start at $114 per series (six 30-minute lessons) 45-minute group lessons start at $171 per series (six 45-minute lessons) Lesson fee includes skate rental for each lesson and a practice card good for public skating sessions to practice. No transfers can be made after the second class has met.
Classes with less than 3 participants will either be refunded or combined with another class. $35 fee for all returned checks Fees cannot be prorated No make-ups or refunds for missed lessons
Session Progression & Age information
Session Progression and Age Information
Children ages 3-5
Youth Ages 6-12
Teen & Adults
Figure Skating (after completing Youth 6)
Hockey (after completing Youth 1 or Teen & Adult 1)
Parent & Tot
Youth Beginner 1
Teen & Adult 1
Pre Free Skate
Hockey 1
Preschool Beginner 1
Youth 2
Teen & Adult 2
Free Skate 1 to Free Skate 6
Hockey 2
Preschool 2
Youth 3
Teen & Adult 3
Skating Skills
Hockey 3
Preschool 3
Youth 4
Teen & Adult 4
Ice Dance
Hockey 4
Preschool 4
Youth 5
Teen & Adult Advanced
Advanced Spins
Hockey Advanced
Youth 5
Youth 6
Teen & Adult Free Skate
N/A
Teen & Adult Hockey 1 and 2
Parent & Tot & Preschool Ice Skating Classes
These leveled classes are designed for skaters ages 3-5. Fee of $114 includes skate rental plus a practice card good for six public skate session admissions.
Winter 2 Parent & Tot & Preschool Ice Skating Classes (ages 3-5)
These classes are designed for skaters ages 3-5.
Parent and Tot Class Times- PICE0100
Parent and Tot Class Registration
Skating is fun, and great exercise for you and your child! This class teaches toddlers (ages 3-5) beginning skating skills with Mom or Dad right there to help them feel safe. Parents will need basic skating skills in order to skate with their child. Preschool skaters will learn how to sit and stand up on skates (off and on the ice); march in place; march forward; glide on two feet; and dip in place. Fee is $114 and covers registration for child and parent, skate rental for child and parent, and a practice card good for six public skating sessions. Register only the child for the course. Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves.
Parent and Tot- PICE0100
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0100-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
11:00 am
PICE0100-412003
Feb. 23
Sunday
11:30 am
PICE0100-422005
Feb. 25
Tuesday
4:00 pm
PICE0100-422007
Feb. 26
Wednesday
11:00 am
PICE0100-422013
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:30 am
PICE0100-422017
Feb. 22
Saturday
11:45 am
Babes with Blades- PICE0110
Babes with Blades Registration
Let us ease your child into ice skating with a low impact class that focuses on coordination, balance, and babes first steps. Using music, bubbles, games, and dancing, our professional ice-skating instructors will help make your child’s first steps on the ice amazing. Bonus: We have story time at the end of each class! Helmets and gloves required. Bike helmets are fine.
Babes with Blades- PICE0110
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0110-422002
Feb. 26
Wednesday
11:30 am
Tots with Sticks- PICE0112
Tots with Sticks Registration
Tots with Sticks (ages 3-6) Can’t get your child to put that stick down!? Let’s put a hockey stick in their hands instead. This class is geared for the high-energy toddler who likes to move, bang, and bash. We will teach them to skate and how to shoot a hockey puck! Helmet and gloves are required. Fee is $171 and includes six 45-minute lessons, skate rental, and a practice card for public session admission to practice.
Tots with Sticks- PICE0112
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0112-422002
Feb. 28
Friday
1:15 pm
Preschool Beginner Ice Skating 1-PICE0101
Preschool 1 Registration
This class is designed for children ages 3-5 who are beginning skaters. Skaters will learn how to sit and stand up on skates (off and on the ice); march in place; march forward; glide on two feet; and dip in place. Fee includes rental skates and a practice card good for admission to six public skate sessions for the skater to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Helmet and gloves. Fee is $114
Preschool Ice Skating 1- PICE0101
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0101-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
10:30 am
PICE0101-422000
Feb. 23
Sunday
11:30 am
PICE0101-422003
Feb. 23
Sunday
2:30 pm
PICE0101-422005
Feb. 25
Tuesday
4:00 pm
PICE0101-422009
Feb. 26
Wednesday
3:30 pm
PICE0101-422012
Feb. 28
Friday
3:30 pm
PICE0101-422013
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:45 am
PICE0101-422017
Feb. 22
Saturday
11:45 am
PICE0101-422018
Feb. 22
Saturday
3:30 pm
Preschool Ice Skating 2-PICE0102
Preschool 2 Registration
Prerequisite: Parent and Tot Ice Skating. This skating class is for children between the ages of 3-5. Skaters will learn how to march followed by a long glide, dip while moving, backward wiggles, forward two-foot swizzles, beginning snowplow stop, and a two-foot hop in place. Fee includes rental skates and a practice card good for admission to six public skating sessions to practice. Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves
Preschool Ice Skating 2- PICE0102
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0102-422000
Feb. 23
Sunday
10:30 am
PICE0102-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
11:00 am
PICE0102-422003
Feb. 23
Sunday
2:30 pm
PICE0102-422005
Feb. 25
Tuesday
4:00 pm
PICE0102-422009
Feb. 26
Wednesday
3:30 pm
PICE0102-422012
Feb. 28
Friday
3:30 pm
PICE0102-422015
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:45 am
PICE0102-422016
Feb. 22
Saturday
11:45 am
PICE0102-422017
Feb. 22
Saturday
3:30 pm
Preschool Ice Skating 3-PICE0103
Preschool 3 Registration
Prerequisite: Preschool Ice Skating 2. This class is for skaters ages 3-5. Skater will learn forward skating, forward one-foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, a snowplow stop, and curves. Fee includes rental skates and a practice card good for admission to six public skating sessions to practice . Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves.
Preschool Ice Skating 3- PICE0103
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0103-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
10:30 am
PICE0103-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
11:30 am
PICE0103-422003
Feb. 23
Sunday
2:30 pm
PICE0103-422009
Feb. 26
Wednesday
4:00 pm
PICE0103-422012
Feb. 28
Friday
3:30 pm
PICE0103-422017
Feb. 22
Saturday
4:00 pm
Preschool Ice Skating 4-PICE0104
Preschool 4 Registration
Prerequisite: Preschool Ice Skating 3. This class is for skaters ages 3-5. Skater will learn forward skating, backward two-foot glides, backward swizzles, rocking horse, two-foot turns from forward to backward in place, and two-foot hop. Fee includes rental skates and a practice card good for admission to six public skating sessions to practice . Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves.
Preschool Ice Skating 4- PICE0104
Number – Name
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0104-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
11:00 am
PICE0104-422009
Feb. 26
Wednesday
4:00 pm
PICE0104-422011
Feb. 28
Friday
3:30 pm
PICE0104-422017
Feb. 22
Saturday
4:00 pm
Aspire Preschool
Preschool Aspire Registration
The Preschool Aspire program is for children who are between the ages of 4-6 who have currently passed the Preschool 4 level or have permission from the Cabin John Skating Director. The overall program is designed for young children who are accelerating rapidly through our standard Preschool Levels but are not old enough yet for our Youth Levels. Skaters in this program should have a strong interest in pursuing figure skating as a sport, as well as a desire to perform on the ice. After completing the Preschool Aspire program skaters will move into the standard Aspire Program. This class will meet for 20 minutes off ice in the dance studio from 2:30-2:50 pm and 30 minutes on ice from 3:00-3:30 pm on the studio rink.
Number – Name
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0322-422005
Feb. 23
Sunday
2:30-3:30 pm
Youth Ice Skating Classes
These leveled classes teach the fundamental skills of ice skating from your child’s first steps on the ice to crossovers and turns.
Winter 2 Youth Ice Skating Classes
Youth Ice Skating 1- PCI0201
Youth 1 Registration
Youth Ice Skating 1: This class is for beginner skaters ages 6-12. Skaters will learn how to sit on the ice and stand up, march forward across the ice, forward two-foot glide, dip, forward swizzles, backward wiggles, beginning snowplow stops, and a two-foot hop. Fee is $114 and includes skate rental plus a practice card good for admission to six public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Helmet & gloves are required.
Youth Ice Skating 1- PICE0201
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0201-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
12:45 pm
PICE0201-422005
Feb. 23
Sunday
3:00 pm
PICE0201-422007
Feb. 24
Monday
4:00 pm
PICE0201-422009
Feb. 25
Tuesday
4:30 pm
PICE0201-422011
Feb. 25
Tuesday
4:30 pm
PICE0201-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
4:30 pm
PICE0201-422013
Feb. 26
Wednesday
5:00 pm
PICE0201-422016
Feb. 26
Wednesday
5:00 pm
PICE0201-422014
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:00 pm
PICE0201-422018
Feb. 28
Friday
4:00 pm
PICE0201-422020
Feb. 28
Friday
4:30 pm
PICE0201-422023
Feb. 22
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0201-422024
Feb. 22
Saturday
12:30 pm
PICE0201-422021
Feb. 22
Saturday
1:30 pm
PICE0201-422025
Feb. 22
Saturday
2:00 pm
PICE0201-422026
Feb. 22
Saturday
3:30 pm
PICE0201-422027
Feb. 22
Saturday
4:00 pm
Youth Ice Skating 2-PICE0202
Youth 2 Registration
Youth Ice Skating 2: Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 1 or Preschool Ice Skating 4. This class is for skaters ages 4-12. Skaters will learn forward one-foot glides, backward two-foot glide, rocking horse, scooter pushes, backward swizzles, a two-foot turn from forward to backward in place, and a moving snowplow stop. Fee is $114. Helmet and gloves are strongly recommended.
Youth Ice Skating 2- PICE0202
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0202-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
12:00 pm
PICE0202-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
12:45 pm
PICE0202-422007
Feb. 24
Monday
4:00 pm
PICE0202-422003
Feb. 24
Monday
4:30 pm
PICE0202-422004
Feb. 25
Tuesday
5:00 pm
PICE0202-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
4:30 pm
PICE0202-422014
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:00 pm
PICE0202-422016
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:30 pm
PICE0202-422017
Feb. 28
Friday
4:00 pm
PICE0202-422018
Feb. 28
Friday
4:30 pm
PICE0202-422011
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:00 am
PICE0202-422023
Feb. 22
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0202-422009
Feb. 22
Saturday
12:30 pm
PICE0202-422026
Feb. 22
Saturday
1:00 pm
PICE0202-422026
Feb. 22
Saturday
1:30 pm
Youth Ice Skating 3-PICE0203
Youth 3 Registration
Youth Ice Skating 3: Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 2. Skaters will learn forward stroking, forward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, moving forward to backward two-foot turns, backward one-foot glides, backward snowplow stop, forward slaloms, and forward pivot. Fee is $114.
Youth Ice Skating 3- PICE0203
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0203-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
10:00 am
PICE0203-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
12:45 pm
PICE0203-422007
Feb. 24
Monday
4:00 pm
PICE0203-422009
Feb. 25
Tuesday
4:30 pm
PICE0203-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
5:00 pm
PICE0203-422014
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:00 pm
PICE0203-422005
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:30 pm
PICE0203-422017
Feb. 28
Friday
4:00 pm
PICE0203-422018
Feb. 28
Friday
4:30 pm
PICE0203-422024
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:00 am
PICE0203-422025
Feb. 22
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0203-422026
Feb. 22
Saturday
12:30 pm
PICE0203-422027
Feb. 22
Saturday
1:30 pm
Youth Ice Skating 4-PICE0204
Youth 4 Registration
Youth Ice Skating 4: Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 3. Skaters will learn forward outside and inside edges on a circle (R and L), forward crossovers, backward half-swizzle pumps on a circle, backward one-foot glides, beginning two-foot spin, and forward lunges. Fee is $114.
Youth Ice Skating 4- PICE0204
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0204-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
10:00 am
PICE0204-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
12:00 pm
PICE0204-422003
Feb. 24
Monday
4:30 pm
PICE0204-422004
Feb. 25
Tuesday
5:00 pm
PICE0204-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
5:30 pm
PICE0204-422014
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:30 pm
PICE0204-422016
Feb. 28
Friday
5:00 pm
PICE0204-422019
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:30 am
PICE0204-422020
Feb. 22
Saturday
1:00 pm
PICE0204-422021
Feb. 22
Saturday
2:00 pm
Youth Ice Skating 5-PICE0205
Youth 5 Registration
Youth Ice Skating 5: Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 4. Skaters will learn backward outside and inside edges on a circle (R and L), backward crossovers, forward outside three-turns, advanced two-foot spin, hockey stop, and side toe hop. Fee is $114.
Youth Ice Skating 5- PICE0205
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0205-412000
Feb. 23
Sunday
10:00 am
PICE0205-412001
Feb. 23
Sunday
12:00 pm
PICE0205-412002
Feb. 24
Monday
4:30 pm
PICE0205-412003
Feb. 25
Tuesday
5:00 pm
PICE0205-422005
Feb. 26
Wednesday
5:30 pm
PICE0205-422006
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:30 pm
PICE0205-422007
Feb. 28
Friday
5:00 pm
PICE0205-422008
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:30 am
PICE0205-422009
Feb. 22
Saturday
1:00 pm
PICE0205-422010
Feb. 22
Saturday
2:00 pm
Youth Ice Skating 6-PICE0206
Youth 6 Registration
Youth Ice Skating 6 Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 5. Skaters will learn forward inside three-turns, moving backward to forward two-foot turns on a circle, backward stroking, T-stop, bunny hops, forward spiral on a straight line, beginning one-foot spin, and shoot the duck. Fee is $171 and includes six 45-minute classes, skate rental, and a practice card good for public skating admission.
Youth Ice Skating 6- PICE0206
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0206-422004
Feb. 24
Monday
5:00 pm
PICE0206-422005
Feb. 27
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0206-422006
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:45 am
PICE0206-422007
Feb. 22
Saturday
2:45 pm
Aspire Youth-PICE0322
Aspire Youth program is for young children between the ages of 7-10 who have passed the Youth 2 Level or have permission from the Cabin John Skating Director. Aspire is geared towards children who are already accelerating rapidly through our standard Youth Levels. Skaters in this program should have a strong interest in pursuing figure skating as a sport, as well as a desire to perform on the ice. This class meets for 20 minutes off ice and for 30 minutes on ice. Skaters will have an off ice session in the dance studio from 4:30-4:50 pm and then be on the ice from 5:15-5:45 pm in the studio rink.
Aspire Youth- PICE0322-312002
Number – Name
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0322-422002
Feb. 27
Thursday
4:30 -5:45 pm
Therapeutic Ice Skating 1
Ages 18 and under. This beginning ice-skating class is for people with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities who want to learn how to ice skate. Skaters will learn proper technique to fall on the ice and recover, skate forward, and stop safely. Fee includes skate rental plus a practice card good for admission to six public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Helmet and gloves are required.
Therapeutic Registration
Therapeutic Ice Skating- PICE0215
Number – Name
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0215-422001
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:00 am
Teen and Adult Classes
These leveled classes are designed for beginning to experienced skaters who wish to improve their skating skills. Classes will improve physical fitness, balance, and coordination while teaching skaters advancing skills. Fee includes skate rental plus a skating practice card good for admission to public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class.
Winter 2 Teen and Adult Classes
Tweens and Teens Ice Skating- PICE0210
Tweens and Teens Registration
Tweens and Teens (ages 12-17): This class is specifically geared for skaters between the ages of 12-17 who have little to no skating experience. Skaters will cover up to the first 3 introductory levels (Youth 1-3) of beginning ice skating. This is a fast-paced class to help late starters catch up to the higher levels and advanced hockey classes. In an effort to maximize the full 6 weeks of instruction, participants are strongly encouraged to practice outside class time. Helmets and gloves are required (bike helmets are acceptable). Fee is $171 and includes skate rental and a public skating pass.
Tweens and Teens Ice Skating- PICE0210
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0210-422002
PICE0210-422003
Feb. 22
Feb.27
Saturday
Thursday
10:30 am
8:00pm
Seasoned Skaters- PICE0227
Seasoned Skater Registration
Seasoned Skaters (ages 50 and older): Let our professional ice-skating instructors gracefully glide you through the beginning skating skills that will help you practice balance, coordination, and posture. The first 10 minutes of each class will be spent practicing off ice (on skates!) balancing exercises to help you find your center while on the ice. This class is for ages 50+ who want to find their inner Olympic spirit! Helmets and gloves are required (bike helmets are fine). Fee is $171 and includes skate rental and a public skating pass.
Seasoned Skaters- PICE0227
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0227-422002
Feb. 28
Friday
12:30 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 1-PICE0220
Teen and Adult 1 Registration
Teen and Adult 1 (age 13 and up): This class is for beginner teen & adult skaters. Learn falling & recovery, forward marching, forward two-foot glide, forward swizzles, one forward/one backward swizzle, dip, and forward snowplow stop. Fee is $114 and includes skate rental and a public skating pass. Helmet & gloves are strongly recommended.
Teen and Adult 1- PICE0220
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0220-422001
Feb. 23
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0220-422003
Feb. 27
Thursday
1:15 pm
PICE0220-422004
Feb. 27
Thursday
7:30 pm
PICE0220-422005
Feb. 22
Saturday
8:30 am
PICE0220-422007
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:00 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 2-PICE0221
Teen and Adult 2 Registration
Teen and Adult 2 (age 13 and up): Prerequisite: Passed Teen and Adult 1. Learn forward skating, forward one-foot glides, forward slalom, backward skating, backward swizzles, and two-foot turns in place. Fee is $114 and includes skate rental and a public skating pass. Helmet & gloves are strongly recommended.
Teen and Adult 2- PICE0221
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0221-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0221-422003
Feb. 27
Thursday
1:15 pm
PICE0221-422004
Feb. 27
Thursday
7:30 pm
PICE0221-422005
Feb. 22
Saturday
8:30 am
PICE0221-422006
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:00 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 3-PICE0222
Teen and Adult 3 Registration
Teen and Adult 3: Prerequisite: Passed Teen and Adult Ice Skating 2. Learn forward stroking, forward half-swizzle pumps on circle, moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, backward skating & glide, forward chasses on a circle, and backward snowplow stop. Skaters will receive an electronic practice card that may be used on the Adults only Freestyle sessions or public sessions for practice. Fee is $171.
Teen and Adult 3- PICE0222
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0222-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0222-422003
Feb. 27
Thursday
12:30 pm
PICE0222-422004
Feb. 27
Thursday
8:00 pm
PICE0222-422005
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:45 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 4-PICE0223
Teen and Adult 4 Registration
Teen and Adult 4: Prerequisite: Passed Teen and Adult Ice Skating 3. Learn forward outside and inside edges on a circle, forward crossovers, backward one-foot glides, backward half swizzle pumps on a circle, and hockey stop. Skaters will receive an electronic practice card that may be used on the Adults only Freestyle or public sessions for practice. Fee is $171.
Teen and Adult 4- PICE0223
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0223-422002
Feb. 23
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0223-422003
Feb. 27
Thursday
12:30 pm
PICE0223-422004
Feb. 27
Thursday
8:00 pm
PICE0223-422005
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:45 am
Teen and Adult Advanced-PICE0224
Teen and Adult Advanced Registration
Teen and Adult Advanced: Prerequisite: Passed Teen and Adult Ice Skating 4. Learn back edges on a circle, backward crossovers, outside three-turn, swing rolls, advanced stroking with crossovers forwards & backwards, forward inside three-turns, forward outside to inside change of edge power pulls, T-stop, Lunge, and two-foot to one-foot spins. Skaters will receive an electronic practice card that may be used on the Adults only Freestyle or public sessions for practice. Fee is $171.
Teen and Adult Advanced- PICE0224
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0224-422004
Feb. 24
Monday
8:15 pm
PICE0224-422005
Feb. 27
Thursday
11:30 am
PICE0224-422006
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:45 am
Teen and Adult Free Skate-PICE0225
Teen and Adult Free Skate Registration
Teen and Adult Free Skate: Prerequisite: Passed Teen and Adult Ice Skating Advanced. This class will focus on introductory free skating skills including beginner jumps and spins. Skater will receive an electronic practice card that may be used on the Adults only Freestyle or public sessions for practice. Fee is $171.
Teen and Adult Free Skate- PICE0225
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0225-422002
Feb. 24
Monday
8:15 pm
PICE0225-422003
Feb. 27
Thursday
11:30 am
PICE0225-422005
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:45 am
Hockey Classes
These youth and adult leveled hockey classes teach skating skills for hockey, stickhandling, and prepare skaters for a team setting. Skaters should complete Youth Ice Skating 1 or Teen and Adult Ice Skating 1 before registering for a hockey class.
Hockey skaters are required to have the following equipment for class:
Hockey 1: Caged Hockey Helmet, **neck guard, Flat stick, Hockey Skates
Hockey 2: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard , stick, hockey skates, Shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, mouth guard.
Hockey 3 & up: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard , stick, hockey skates, Shoulder and Elbow pads, hockey pants, curved stick.
Winter 2 Hockey Classes
Hockey 1 (Youth)-PICE0351
Hockey 1 Registration
Hockey 1: Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 1 or Preschool Ice Skating 4. Skater will learn falling and getting up in hockey skates, proper stance, march forward across the ice, 8-10 steps, forward two-foot glide, dip, forward swizzles, T-push to a two-foot glide, front to back turns, and snowplow stop. Fee includes skate rental. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard, flat stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates. Shin guards and hockey gloves are recommended (but not required). Fee is $114.
Hockey 1 and 2 skaters can attend a gear fitting and purchase session in the pro shop to receive a 15% discount on in stock equipment purchased (skates excluded) and a free stick cutting.
Hockey 1- PICE0351
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0351-422010
Feb. 25
Tuesday
5:30 pm
PICE0351-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
6:15 pm
PICE0351-422014
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:30 am
PICE0351-422015
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:15 am
Hockey 2 (Youth)-PICE0352
Hockey 2 Registration
Hockey 2: Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 1. Skaters will learn strides using 45-degree v push, forward one-foot push and glides, forward alternating C-cuts, backward hustles to glides on two feet, backward swizzles, backward alternating C-cuts, moving skateboard push, and moving snowplow stop. Fee includes skate rental, and a practice card good for admission to six public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard, shin guards, hockey gloves, flat stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates. $114.
Hockey 1 and 2 skaters can attend a gear fitting and purchase session in the pro shop to receive a 15% discount on in stock equipment purchased (skates excluded) and a free stick cutting.
Hockey 2- PICE0352
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0352-422010
Feb. 25
Tuesday
5:30 pm
PICE0352-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
6:15 pm
PICE0352-422014
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:30 am
PICE0351-422015
Feb. 22
Saturday
10:15 am
Hockey 3 (Youth)-PICE0353
Hockey 3 Registration
Hockey 3: Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 2. Skaters will learn lateral crossover march, forward C-cuts on a circle, forward outside and inside edges on half circles, backward C-cuts, backward snowplow stops, forward stop-starts, and one-foot forward snowplow stops. Fee includes skate rental and a practice card good for admission to public sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, curved stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates. Fee: $171
Hockey 3 – PICE0353
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0353-422010
Feb. 25
Tuesday
6:15 pm
PICE0353-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
6:45 pm
PICE0353-422014
Feb. 22
Saturday
7:45 am
Hockey 4 (Youth)-PICE0354
Hockey 4 Registration
Hockey 4: Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 3. Skaters will learn quick starts using V-starts, backward one-foot glides, forward and backward crossovers, forward to backward Mohawk pivots, and hockey stops. Fee includes skate rental and a practice card good for admission to public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, curved stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates. Fee: $171.
**Cabin John Ice Rink will require all hockey participants to wear neck protection. Neck guards can be purchased at both Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena.
Hockey 4 – PICE0354
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0354-422010
Feb. 25
Tuesday
7:00 pm
PICE0354-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
6:45 pm
PICE0354-422014
Feb. 22
Saturday
7:45 am
Hockey Advanced (Youth)-PICE0355
Hockey Advanced Registration
Hockey Advanced: Passed Hockey 4. Skaters will learn powerful backward C-cuts, alternating forward and backward crossovers, forward power hockey turns, lateral pivots, fast stops and starts, and fast backward skating with quick backward V-stops. Fee includes skate rental, and a practice card good for admission to public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates. Fee: $171.
Hockey Advanced – PICE0355
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0355-422010
Feb. 25
Tuesday
7:45 pm
PICE0355-422012
Feb. 26
Wednesday
7:30 pm
PICE0355-422014
Feb. 22
Saturday
7:45 am
Teen and Adult Hockey Classes
Teen & Adult Hockey 1 Registration
Teen & Adult Hockey 1: Prerequisite: Passed Teen & Adult 1 in hockey skates. Learn the fundamentals of hockey skating including alternating forward and backward c-cuts, backward swizzles, one-foot snowplow stop, lateral crossover march, forward c-cuts on a circle, and turns from forward to backward. Skaters will also learn skating with a puck and beginning passing and stickhandling skills. Fee includes skate rental, and a practice card good for admission to public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, **neck guard shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates (rental hockey skates are available). Fee: $114.
Teen & Adult Hockey 2 Registration
Teen & Adult Hockey 2: Prerequisite: Passed Teen & Adult Hockey 1. This 45-minute class will focus on more advanced skating skills including backward crossovers, hockey stops, forward power hockey turns, fast stops & starts, backward V-stops, and forward to backward mohawk pivots. Skaters will also learn hockey techniques, rules, and game play including some scrimmage time. Fee includes skate rental, and a practice card good for admission to public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, neck guard, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates (rental hockey skates are available). Fee: $171.
Teen & Adult Hockey Power Skating Registration
Teen and Adult Hockey Power Skating: Improve your conditioning and skating skills. This 30-minute class will focus on stride length, take-offs and acceleration, agility skating, and edge work. Skaters must have passed Teen and Adult Hockey 1. Fee is $114.
Teen & Adult Hockey Classes
Section Number
Hockey 1 or Hockey II
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0357-422014
Teen & Adult Hockey 1
Feb. 22
Saturday
8:30 am
PICE0358-422012
Teen & Adult Hockey 2
Feb. 26
Wednesday
8:30 pm
PICE0358-422014
Teen & Adult Hockey 2
Feb. 22
Saturday
7:45 am
PICE0365-422002
Hockey Power Skating
Feb. 22
Saturday
8:30 am
Hockey Scrimmage (Youth)-PICE0362
Hockey Scrimmage Registration
Hockey Scrimmage: Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 2. This hands-on instructional class focuses on key elements of hockey. Skaters will learn rules of the game, enhance their skills, and practice through a series of scrimmages. Fee includes skate rental, and a practice card good for admission to public skate sessions to practice skills learned in class. Equipment required: Full gear, including **neck guard required.** Cabin John Ice Rink will require all hockey participants to wear neck protection. Neck guards can be purchased at both Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena. Fee: $114
Hockey Advanced – PICE0355
Section Number
Skater Age
Start Date
Day of Week
Class Time
PICE0362-422015
Ages 10-12
Feb. 22
Saturday
8:30 am
PICE0362-422014
Ages 6-9
Feb. 22
Saturday
9:00 am
PICE0362-422401
Ages 9-13
Feb. 25
Tuesday
8:30 pm
Winter 1- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday classes
Due to the snow, the Monday and Tuesday classes are starting late this series.
Monday classes will meet on January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, and 17.
Tuesday classes will meet on January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, and 18.
Due to the power outage, the Thursday classes will have a make up date on February 20.
Program & Class Guide
Winter 1 class dates are Jan. 3 through Feb 13.
Winter 2 class dates are Feb. 22-April 4.
Adult Edge Class
Join us for an adults only 30 minute edge class followed by 30 minutes of free skating time on the NHL rink. Class will focus on improving edges, turns, and power as well as fitness. Skaters should be comfortable with forward and backward stroking, basic turns, and crossovers. Each class is an individual registration giving you flexibility with your schedule.
Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15 am-12:15 pm