Group Lessons

Group Lessons

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.

General Registration and Course Information

2023-24  Ice Skating & Hockey Class Registration and Class Dates

Class Dates and Registration Windows 2023-2024

Session Name Date Registration Opens Last Day to Register Online Date Classes Start *Date Classes End Dates No Classes
Fall 1 2023 Aug. 24, 2023 Sept. 6, 2023 Sept. 8, 2023 Oct. 23, 2023 Sept. 15, 16, 24, 25
Fall 2 2023 October 24, 2023 October 30, 2023 November 1, 2023 December 17, 2023 Nov. 22-26
Winter 1 2024 December 18, 2023 January 3, 2024 January 5, 2024 February 15, 2024 N/A
Winter 2 2024 February 16, 2024 February 21, 2024 February 23, 2024 April 14, 2024 March 22-31
Spring 2024 April 16, 2024 April 22, 2024 April 24, 2024 June 12, 2024 May 26-29, June 5-6

*Last days of class listed here assumes all classes meet according to schedule (no snow dates, etc.)

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.

Hockey skaters are required to have the following equipment for class:

Hockey 1: Caged Hockey Helmet, Flat stick, Hockey Skates

Hockey 2: Caged hockey helmet, stick, hockey skates, Shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, mouth guard.

Hockey 3 & up: Caged hockey helmet, stick, hockey skates, Shoulder and Elbow pads, hockey pants, curved stick.

Skaters registered for Hockey 1 and 2 will get a 15% discount on in stock equipment purchased in the Cabin John Ice rink or Wheaton Ice Arena Pro Shops.  We encourage you to visit the shop a few days before your class to get your gear ready for your first class.  Staff can assist with cutting your stick and fitting gear properly.

Cabin John Pro Shop hours

Monday through Friday  3-7 pm

Saturday & Sunday  10 am-4 pm

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.
$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 and Tot and 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.

Fall I 2023 Parent and Tot and 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 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0100-312002 Sept. 8 Friday 11:30 am
PICE0100-312004 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:45 am
PICE0100-312000 Sept. 10 Sunday 11:00 am
PICE0100-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 11:30 am

 

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0101-312006 Sept. 8 Friday 11:30 am
PICE0101-312007 Sept. 8 Friday  3:30 pm
PICE0101-312008 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:45 am
PICE0101-312009 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:45 am
PICE0101-312010 Sept. 9 Saturday 3:30 pm
PICE0101-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 10:30 am
PICE0101-312003 Sept. 10 Sunday 2:30 pm
PICE0101-312004 Sept. 12 Tuesday 4:00 pm
PICE0101-312005 Sept. 13 Wednesday 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0102-312006 Sept. 8 Friday  3:30 pm
PICE0102-312007 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:45 am
PICE0102-312008 Sept. 9 Saturday 3:30 pm
PICE0102-312000 Sept. 10 Sunday 10:30 am
PICE0102-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 11:00 am
PICE0102-312002 Sept. 10 Sunday 11:30 am
PICE0102-312003 Sept. 10 Sunday 2:30 pm
PICE0102-312004 Sept. 12 Tuesday 4:00 pm
PICE0102-312005 Sept. 13 Wednesday 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0103-312005 Sept. 8 Friday  3:30 pm
PICE0102-312006 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:45 am
PICE0103-312007 Sept. 9 Saturday 4:00 pm
PICE0103-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 10:30 am
PICE0103-312002 Sept. 10 Sunday 11:30 am
PICE0103-312003 Sept. 10 Sunday 2:30 pm
PICE0102-312004 Sept. 13 Wednesday 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
PICE0104-312004 Saturday Sept. 9 11:45 am
PICE0104-312005 Saturday Sept. 9 4:00 pm
PICE0104-312001 Sunday Sept. 10 11:00 am
PICE0104-312003 Wednesday Sept. 13 4:00 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.

Fall I 2023 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0201-312010 Sept. 8 Friday 12:00 pm
PICE0201-312011 Sept. 8 Friday 4:00 pm
PICE0201-312012 Sept. 8 Friday 4:30 pm
PICE0201-312013 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:15 am
PICE0201-312014 Sept. 9 Saturday 12:15 pm
PICE0201-312015 Sept. 9 Saturday 1:30 pm
PICE0201-312016 Sept. 9 Saturday 2:00 pm
PICE0201-312017 Sept. 9 Saturday 3:30 pm
PICE0201-312018 Sept. 9 Saturday 4:00 pm
PICE0201-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 12:45 pm
PICE0201-312002 Sept. 10 Sunday 1:15 pm
PICE0201-312003 Sept. 10 Sunday 3:00 pm
PICE0201-312005  Sept. 11 Monday 4:00 pm
PICE0201-312006  Sept. 12 Tuesday 4:00 pm
PICE0201-312007 Sept. 13 Wednesday 4:00 pm
PICE0201-312008 Sept. 13 Wednesday 4:30 pm
PICE0201-312009 Sept. 14 Thursday 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0202-312009 Sept. 8 Friday 4:00 pm
PICE0202-312010 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:00 am
PICE0202-312011 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:15 am
PICE0202-312012 Sept. 9 Saturday 12:15 pm
PICE0202-312013 Sept. 9 Saturday 1:00 pm
PICE0202-312014 Sept. 9 Saturday 1:30 pm
PICE0202-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 12:00 pm
PICE0202-312002 Sept. 10 Sunday 12:45 pm
PICE0202-312003 Sept. 10 Sunday 1:15 pm
PICE0202-312004 Sept. 11 Monday 4:00 pm
PICE0202-312005 Sept. 12 Tuesday 4:30 pm
PICE0202-312006 Sept. 13 Wednesday 4:30 pm
PICE0202-312007 Sept. 14 Thursday 4:00 pm
PICE0202-312008 Sept. 14 Thursday 4:30 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0203-312008 Sept. 8 Friday 4:00 pm
PICE0203-312009 Sept. 8 Friday 4:30 pm
PICE0203-312010 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:00 am
PICE0203-312011 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:15 am
PICE0203-312012 Sept. 9 Saturday 12:15 pm
PICE0203-312013 Sept. 9 Saturday 1:30 pm
PICE0203-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 10:00 am
PICE0203-312002 Sept. 10 Sunday 12:45 pm
PICE0203-312003 Sept. 10 Sunday 1:15 pm
PICE0203-312005  Sept. 12 Tuesday 4:30 pm
PICE0203-312006 Sept. 13 Wednesday 5:00 pm
PICE0203-312007 Sept. 14 Thursday 4:00 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0204-312007 Sept. 8 Friday 5:00 pm
PICE0204-312008 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:00 am
PICE0204-312009 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:30 am
PICE0204-312010 Sept. 9 Saturday 1:00 pm
PICE0204-312011 Sept. 9 Saturday 2:00 pm
PICE0204-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 10:00 am
PICE0204-312002 Sept. 10 Sunday  12:00 pm
PICE0204-312003 Sept. 11 Monday 4:30 pm
PICE0204-312004 Sept. 12 Tuesday 5:00 pm
PICE0204-312005 Sept. 13 Wednesday 5:30 pm
PICE0204-312006 Sept. 14 Thursday 4:30 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Start Time
PICE0205-312006 Sept. 8 Friday 5:00 pm
PICE0205-312007 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:00 am
PICE0205-312008 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:30 am
PICE0205-312009 Sept. 9 Saturday 1:00 pm
PICE0205-312010 Sept. 9 Saturday 2:00 pm
PICE0205-312000 Sept. 10 Sunday 10:00 am
PICE0205-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday  12:00 pm
PICE0205-312002 Sept. 11 Monday 4:30 pm
PICE0205-312003 Sept. 12 Tuesday 5:00 pm
PICE0205-312004 Sept. 13 Wednesday 5:30 pm
PICE0205-312005 Sept. 14 Thursday 4:30 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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0206-312004 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:45-10:30 am
PICE0206-312005 Sept. 9 Saturday 2:45-3:30 pm
PICE0206-312001 Sept. 10 Sunday 1:45-2:30 pm
PICE0206-312002 Sept. 11 Monday 5:00-5:45 pm
PICE0206-312003 Sept. 14 Thursday 5:45-6:30 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
PICE0215-312001 Sept. 9 Saturday  8:00-8:30 am

 

Aspire Program

The Aspire program is for children who are accelerating through the standard levels and have a strong interest in figure skating. Each class includes and on ice and off ice instructional segment.

ASPIRE REGISTRATION

Aspire Preschool:  Preschool Aspire – 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 and 30 minutes on ice.

Aspire Preschool- PICE0322

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0322-312005  Sept. 10 Sunday 2:30-3:30 pm
PICE0322-312006 Sept. 12 Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm

 

Aspire Youth:  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.

Aspire Youth- PICE0322

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0322-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm

 

Aspire Boys:  Boy Classes – These classes are designed for boys ranging from 6-10 years of age who have already passed the Youth 2 Level or have permission from the Cabin john Ice Skating Director. This high energy, fast paced class is geared for boys who demonstrate a desire to learn strong fundamentals of ice skating, are already accelerating through the beginning skating levels, and share a passion for all things ice! This class will meet for 20 minutes off ice in the dance studio and 30 minutes on ice from on the studio rink.

Aspire Boys- PICE0322

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0322-312003  Sept. 11 Monday 4:00-5:00 pm
PICE0322-312004 Sept. 13 Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm

 

Aspire Figure Skating:  Aspire Youth program is for skaters between the ages of 7 and 12 who have passed the Pre Free Skate 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.

Aspire Figure Skating- PICE0322

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0322-312001  Sept. 9 Saturday 9:00-10:00 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.

Fall I 2023 Teen and Adult Classes

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0220-312004 Sept. 9 Saturday  8:30 am
PICE0220-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday  1:15 pm
PICE0220-312003 Sept. 14 Thursday  7:30 pm

 

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0221-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday  8:30 am
PICE0221-312001 Sept. 14 Thursday  1:15 pm
PICE0221-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday  7:30 pm

 

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0222-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday  9:45 am
PICE0222-312001 Sept. 14 Thursday 12:30 pm
PICE0222-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 8:00 pm

 

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0223-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday  9:45 am
PICE0223-312001 Sept. 14 Thursday 12:30 pm
PICE0223-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 8:00 pm

 

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0224-312002 Sept. 9 Saturday  9:45 am
PICE0224-212001 Sept. 11 Monday 8:15 pm

 

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

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0225-312001 Sept. 9 Saturday  9:45 am
PICE0225-212002 Sept. 11 Monday 8:15 pm

 

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.

Fall I 2023 Hockey Classes

Hockey 1 (Youth)-PICE0351

Register Here!

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,  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- PICE0351

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0351-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:15 am
PICE0351-312004 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:45 am
PICE0351-312001 Sept. 12  Tuesday  5:30 pm
PICE0351-312002 Sept. 13  Wednesday 6:15 pm

 

Hockey 2 (Youth) PICE0352

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. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, shin guards, hockey gloves, flat stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates; protective cup and mouth guard recommended. Fee is $114.

Hockey 2- PICE0352

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0352-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:15 am
PICE0352-312004 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:45 am
PICE0352-312001 Sept. 12  Tuesday  5:30 pm
PICE0352-312002 Sept. 13  Wednesday 6:15 pm

 

Hockey 3 (Youth) PICE0353

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. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, curved stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates. Fee is $171.

Register Here!

Hockey 3- PICE0353

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0353-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 7:45 am
PICE0353-312001 Sept. 12  Tuesday 6:15 pm
PICE0353-312002 Sept. 13  Wednesday 6:45 pm

 

Hockey 4 (Youth) PICE0354

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. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, curved stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates.  Fee is $171.

Register Here!

Hockey 4- PICE0354

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0354-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 7:45 am
PICE0354-312001 Sept. 12  Tuesday 7:00 pm
PICE0354-312002 Sept. 13  Wednesday 6:45 pm

 

Hockey Advanced (Youth) PICE0355

Hockey Advanced:  Prerequisite: 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.  Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates.  Fee is $171.

Register Here!

Hockey Advanced- PICE0355

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0355-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 7:45 am
PICE0355-312001 Sept. 12  Tuesday 7:45 pm
PICE0355-312002 Sept. 13  Wednesday 7:30 pm

 

Teen and Adult Hockey Skating and Skills PICE0357 and PICE0358

Teen and Adult Hockey :  Prerequisite: Passed Teen & Adult Ice Skating . This 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. Equipment required: Caged hockey helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, hockey pants, shin guards, hockey gloves, protective cup, stick cut to skater’s height.  Fee is $171.

Beginner:  Register Here!

Advanced:  Register Here!

Teen and Adult Hockey- PICE0357 and PICE0358

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0358-212002 (advanced) Sept. 9 Saturday 7:45 am
PICE0357-212001 (Beginner) Sept. 9 Saturday  8:30 am
PICE0358-212001 (advanced) Sept. 13  Wednesday  8:30 pm

 

Hockey Specialty Classes

Stickhandling and Passing: Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 1. Learn proper technique for passing and stickhandling such as proper grips, maneuvering the puck, and fundamental passing.  Full gear required.  Fee is $114

Register Here!

Stickhandling and Passing- PICE0330

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0360-312001 Sept. 9 Saturday 8:30-9:00 am

 

Offensive Skills:  Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 3 or Teen and Adult Hockey 1. This advanced hockey class will focus on getting through the offensive zone and putting the puck in the net. Topics covered will include shooting techniques and accuracy, speed and agility, stickhandling, skating in open ice, receiving passes, and defending the puck. Full gear required.

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Offensive Skills- PICE0361

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0361-312001 (Teen & Adult) Sept. 9 Saturday 8:30-9:00 am
PICE0361-312002  (Youth) Sept. 9 Saturday 8:30-9:00 am

 

Figure Skating Classes

Free Skate and Specialty figure skating classes for skaters who have passed Youth Ice Skating 6.

Fall I 2023 Figure Skating Classes

Pre Free Skate-PICE0300

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Pre Free Skate: Prerequisite: Passed Youth Ice Skating 6. Skaters will learn forward inside open mohawk, backward outside edge to forward outside edge transition on a circle, ballet jump, backward crossovers to backward outside edge glides, combination step sequences, one-foot upright spin, mazurka, and waltz jump. Fee is $171.

Pre Free Skate- PICE0300

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0300-312002 Sept. 9 Saturday 9:45-10:30 am
PICE0300-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 2:45-3:30 pm
PICE0300-312004 Sept. 10 Sunday 1:45-2:30 pm
PICE0300-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 5:00-5:45 pm

 

Free Skate 1-PICE0310

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Free Skate 1: Prerequisite: Passed Pre Free Skate. Learn forward power stroking, forward outside & inside consecutive edges, backward outside three-turns, upright one-foot spin from back crossovers, half flip, toe loop, and waltz jump combinations. Fee is $171.

Free Skate 1- PICE0310

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0310-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:00-11:45 am
PICE0310-312004 Sept. 9 Saturday 2:45-3:30 pm
PICE0310-312005 Sept. 10 Sunday 1:45-2:30 pm
PICE0310-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 6:00-6:45 pm
PICE0310-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 5:45-6:30 pm

 

Free Skate 2-PICE0312

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Free Skate 2:  Prerequisite: Passed Free Skate 1. Skates will learn basic back outside and back inside consecutive edges, forward outside and inside spirals on an axis, backward inside three-turns, beginning back spin, half lutz, and salchow. Fee is $171.

Free Skate 2- PICE0312

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0312-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:00-11:45 am
PICE0312-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 6:00-6:45 pm
PICE0312-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 5:45-6:30 pm

 

Free Skate 3-PICE0314

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Free Skate 3:  Prerequisite: Passed Free Skate 2. Skaters will learn alternating back crossovers to backward outside edges, alternating mohawk/crossover sequence, waltz three turns, advanced back spin, loop jump, waltz jump/toe loop combination and salchow/toe loop combination. A practice card membership good for public skating or  freestyle sessions comes with this class to be used for practice time.  Fee is $171.

Free Skate 3- PICE0314

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0314-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:00-11:45 am
PICE0314-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 6:45-7:30 pm
PICE0314-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 6:45-7:30 pm

 

Free Skate 4-PICE0316

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Free Skate 4:  Prerequisite: Passed Free Skate 3. Skaters will learn forward power three-turns, waltz eight, forward upright to backward upright spin, sit spin, half loop, flip, and split jump. A practice card membership good for punch pass freestyle sessions comes with this class to be used for practice time. Fee is $171.

Free Skate 4- PICE0316

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0316-312003 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:00-11:45 am
PICE0316-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 6:45-7:30 pm
PICE0316-312002 Sept. 14 Thursday 6:45-7:30 pm

 

Free Skate 5-PICE0318

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Free Skate 5: Prerequisite: Passed Free Skate 4. Skaters will learn backward power three-turns, five-step mohawk sequence, camel spin, waltz jump/loop jump combination, lutz, and loop/loop jump combination.  A practice card membership good for punch pass freestyle sessions comes with this class to be used for practice time. Fee is $171.

Free Skate 5- PICE0318

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0318-312002 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:00-11:45 am
PICE0318-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 7:30-8:15 pm

 

Free Skate 6-PICE0320

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Free Skate 6:  Prerequisite: Passed Free Skate 5. Skaters will learn forward power pulls, creative step sequence, camel/sit spin combination, layback or cross foot spin, waltz jump/half loop/salchow combination, axel exercises, and backward outside pivot. Fee includes skate rental. A practice card membership good for punch pass freestyle sessions comes with this class to be used for practice time. Fee is $171.

Free Skate 6- PICE0320

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0320-312002 Sept. 9 Saturday 11:00-11:45 am
PICE0320-312001 Sept. 11 Monday 7:30-8:15 pm

 

Skating Skills (formerly Moves and Edges)

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Skating Skills:  Prerequisite: Passed Basic 6. In these classes, skaters will work on power, edge quality, extension of line, quick and precise skating movements and pre-preliminary and preliminary moves in the field patterns. Fee includes skate rental (if needed) plus a skating practice card.

Skating Skills- PICE0333

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0333-312001 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:30-11:00 am

 

Advanced Spins

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This class is for skaters at the Free Skate 4 and higher level and will focus on advanced spins. (Skaters should be comfortable with scratch spin, sit spin, and beginning camel spin). Class will focus on learning basic spin features, combination spins, and flying spins. Fee includes a practice card good for admission to six public skating sessions.

Advanced Spins- PICE0325

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0325-312001 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:30-11:00 am

 

Ice Dance

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This class will introduce you to basic ice dancing steps, posture, dance positions and timing. Skaters will learn basic ice dance steps including progressives, swing rolls, chasses, slide chasses, and closed mohawks. They will also learn the steps and partnering holds for dances in the preliminary and pre-bronze levels (US Figure Skating levels).

Ice Dance- PICE0336

Number – Name Start Date Day of Week Class Time
PICE0336-312001 Sept. 9 Saturday 10:30-11:00 am