Holiday Hours
Wheaton Ice Arena will be closed on Thursday, November 28. We will be open the remainder of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. There are no group lessons scheduled for November 27-December 1.
Group Lessons
Wheaton Ice Arena 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 at Wheaton Ice Arena!
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.
For complete class descriptions or SIGN UP , visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org .
2024-2025 Ice Skating & Hockey Class Registration & Class Dates *Last days of class listed here assumes all classes meet according to schedule (no snow dates, etc.)
Season Online Class Dates No Classes Fall 2 October 21-29 November 1- December 19 Nov. 27, 2, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 16, 17 Winter 1 December 20-January 1 January 3-February 13 N/A Winter 2 February 14-20 February 22- April 4 N/A
Wheaton Pro Shop Hours Thursday and Friday: 4-9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am-4 pm
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.
Gear fitting appointments:
Cabin John: October 25 from 3-7 pm, October 26 and 27 from 10 am-4pm.
Wheaton: October 26 and 27 from 10 am-4 pm.
Parent and Tot and Preschool Ice-Skating Classes
These leveled classes are designed for skaters ages 3-5. Fees include skate rental plus a practice card good for six public skate session admissions.
Winter 1 Parent and Tot and Preschool classes
Parent and Tot- PICE0100
Parent & Tot (for skaters ages 3-5): 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 practice time. Register only the child for the course. Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves. Fee is $114.Parent and Tot Registration- PICE0100
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0100-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0100-415004
Jan. 8
Wednesday
12:30 pm
PICE0100-415006
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:00 pm
PICE0100-415008
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0100-415009
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Preschool Ice Skating 1-PICE0101
Preschool Ice Skating 1: 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 Registration-PICE0101
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0101-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0101-415002
Jan. 5
Sunday
2:15 pm
PICE0101-415004
Jan. 8
Wednesday
12:30 pm
PICE0101-415006
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:00 pm
PICE0101-415007
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0101-415011
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0101-415012
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Preschool Ice Skating 2- PICE0102
Preschool 2: (for skaters age 3-5 who have completed Parent and Tot): 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. Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves. Fee is $114.
Preschool Ice Skating 2 Registration- PICE0102
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0102-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0102-415002
Jan. 5
Sunday
2:15 pm
PICE0102-415003
Jan. 8
Wednesday
12:00 pm
PICE0102-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
4:30 pm
PICE0102-415005
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0102-415006
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0102-415007
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Preschool Ice Skating 3- PICE0103
Preschool Ice Skating 3: (for skaters ages 3-5 who have completed Preschool 2): Skater will learn forward skating, forward one-foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, a snowplow stop, and curves. Fee includes skate rental. Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves. Fee is $114Preschool Ice Skating 3 Registration- PICE0103
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0103-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0103-415002
Jan. 8
Wednesday
12:00 pm
PICE0103-415003
Jan. 9
Thursday
4:30 pm
PICE0103-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
Preschool Ice Skating 4-PICE0104
Preschool Ice Skating 4: (for skaters ages 3-5 who have completed Preschool 3): 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 skate rental. Equipment Required: Helmet & Gloves. Fee is $114.
Preschool Ice Skating 4 Registration-PICE0104
Preschool Ice Skating 4-PICE0104
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0104-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0104-415002
Jan. 8
Wednesday
12:00 pm
PICE0104-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
Skating Superstars
Skating Superstars Low: (for skaters ages 4-8 who have completed Preschool 2 or Youth 1). This class offers a high energy fun time on the ice. The 45-minute class starts with an on ice warm-up to music, followed by focused skating technique work. Engaging games and colorful obstacle courses strengthen forward/backward skating, turns, and stopping skills. Students listen, learn, and practice their ice skating skills in an encouraging, joyful space. Fee is $171.
Skating Superstars High: (for skaters ages 4-8 who have completed Superstars 1, Preschool 3 or Youth 2). This class offers a high energy fun time on the ice. The 45-minute class starts with an on ice warm-up to music, followed by focused skating technique work. Engaging games and colorful obstacle courses strengthen forward/backward skating, turns, and stopping skills. Students listen, learn, and practice their ice skating skills in an encouraging, joyful space. Fee is $171.
Skating Superstars Registration- PICE0105
Number – Name
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0105-415003 Low Superstars
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
PICE0105-415005 High Superstars
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:30 am
PICE0105-415001 Low Superstars
Jan. 5
Sunday
11:15 am
PICE0105-415002 High Superstars
Jan. 5
Sunday
12:15 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. Fees include skate rental plus a practice card good for public skate session admissions.
Winter 1 Youth Ice Skating Classes
Youth Ice Skating 1 (Beginner)- PICE0201
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 includes skate rental. Helmet and gloves are required (bike helmet is fine). Fee is $114.
Youth Ice Skating 1 Registration-PICE0201
Youth Ice Skate 1
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0201-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0201-415002
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0201-415003
Jan. 5
Sunday
2:15 pm
PICE0201-415004
Jan. 7
Tuesday
1:00 pm
PICE0201-415006
Jan. 8
Wednesday
1:00 pm
PICE0201-415009
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0201-415010
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0201-415012
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0201-415013
Jan. 3
Friday
12:30 pm
PICE0201-415014
Jan. 3
Friday
5:30 pm
PICE0201-415015
Jan. 3
Friday
6:00 pm
PICE0201-415016
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0201-415017
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Youth Ice Skating 2-PICE0202
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.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0202-415000
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:15 pm
PICE0202-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0202-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
1:00 pm
PICE0202-415003
Jan. 8
Wednesday
1:00 pm
PICE0202-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:00 pm
PICE0202-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0202-415005
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0202-415007
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0202-415008
Jan. 3
Friday
12:30 pm
PICE0202-415009
Jan. 3
Friday
5:30 pm
PICE0202-415010
Jan. 3
Friday
6:00 pm
PICE0202-415011
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
PICE0202-415012
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Youth Ice Skating 3-PICE0203
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.
PICE0203-325006Nov. 1Friday6:30 pm
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0203-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0203-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
1:00 pm
PICE0203-415003
Jan. 8
Wednesday
1:30 pm
PICE0203-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0203-415005
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0203-415006
Jan. 3
Friday
1:00 pm
PICE0203-415007
Jan. 3
Friday
6:30 pm
PICE0203-415008
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
PICE0203-415009
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Youth Ice Skating 4-PICE0204
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.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0204-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0204-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
1:30 pm
PICE0204-415003
Jan. 8
Wednesday
1:30 pm
PICE0204-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0204-415005
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0204-415006
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
Youth Ice Skating 5-PICE0205
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.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0205-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0205-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
1:30 pm
PICE0205-415003
Jan. 9
Thursday
5:45 pm
PICE0205-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0205-415005
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
Youth Ice Skating 6-PICE0206
Youth Ice Skating 6 (formerly Basic 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 $114.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0206-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
2:15 pm
PICE0206-415002
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:15 pm
PICE0206-415003
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0206-415004
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating Classes
These leveled classes are designed for skaters ages 13 and up who are 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 2 Teen and Adult Ice Skating Classes
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 1-PICE0220
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.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0220-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0220-415003
Jan. 7
Tuesday
12:00 pm
PICE0220-415006
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0220-415007
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0220-415008
Jan. 3
Friday
12:00 pm
PICE0220-415010
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 2-PICE0221
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.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0221-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
1:45 pm
PICE0221-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
12:00 pm
PICE0221-415004
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0221-415005
Jan. 3
Friday
12:00 pm
PICE0221-415006
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:45 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 3-PICE0222
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 $114.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0222-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
2:15 pm
PICE0222-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
12:30 pm
PICE0222-415003
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0222-415004
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating 4-PICE0223
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 $114.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0223-415001
Jan. 5
Sunday
2:15 pm
PICE0223-415002
Jan. 7
Tuesday
12:30 pm
PICE0223-415003
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0223-415004
Jan. 4
Saturday
11:15 am
Teen and Adult Ice Skating Advanced-PICE0224
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 $114 for Thursday and $171 for Saturday (Saturday is a 45 minute class)
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0224-415002
Jan. 9
Thursday
7:15 pm
PICE0224-415004
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
Teen and Adult Free Skate- PICE0225
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 $114.
Section Number
Start Date
Day of Week
Start Time
PICE0225-415001
Jan. 9
Thursday
6:45 pm
PICE0225-415002
Jan. 4
Saturday
10:45 am
Hockey Classes
These youth 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, mouthguard
Hockey 3 & up: Caged hockey helmet, neck guard, stick, hockey skates, Shoulder and Elbow pads, hockey pants, curved stick.
Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice will require all hockey participants to wear neck protection. Neck guards can be purchased at both Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena.
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 on the gear fitting days before the first class.
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.
Winter 1 Youth Hockey Classes
Hockey 1-PICE0351
Register Here For Hockey 1
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. 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 Schedule
Section Number
Day of Week
Start Date
Start Time
PICE0351-415001
Sunday
Jan. 5
1:15 pm
Hockey 2-PICE0352
Register Here Hockey 2
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, neck guard, shin guards, hockey gloves, flat stick cut to skater’s height, and hockey skates; protective cup and mouthguard recommended. 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 2 Schedule
Course Number – Name
Day of Week
Start Date
Start Time
PICE0352-415001
Sunday
Jan. 5
1:15 pm
Hockey 3-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 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.
Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice 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 3 Registration
Course Number – Name
Day of Week
Start Date
Start Time
PICE0353-415001
Sunday
Jan. 5
1:45 pm
Hockey 4-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 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.
Hockey 4 Registration
Course Number – Name
Day of Week
Start Date
Start Time
PICE0354-415001
Sunday
Jan. 5
1:45 pm
Hockey Offensive Skills-PICE0361
Hockey Offensive Skills
Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 2. 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.
Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice will require all hockey participants to wear neck protection. Neck guards can be purchased at both Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena.
Offensive Skills Registration
Course Number – Name
Day of Week
Start Date
Start Time
PICE0361-415001
Sunday
Jan. 5
2:15 pm
