Wheaton Ice Arena – Lessons
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
| Session Name | Date Registration Opens | Last Day to Register Online | Date Classes Start | *Date Classes End | Dates No Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 2023 | October 24, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | December 17, 2023 | Nov. 22-26 |
| Winter 1 2024 | December 19, 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.)
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, mouthguard
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 on the gear fitting days before the first class. Gear fitting days for Winter 1 are:
Cabin John Ice Pro Shop: Tuesday, January 2 and Thursday, January 4 from 3-7 pm
Wheaton Ice Pro Shop: Thursday, January 4 and Friday, January 5 from 4-9 pm
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.
Wheaton Pro Shop Hours
Thursday and Friday: 4-9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am-4 pm