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Learn To Skate
Our nationally-certified skating instructors make the Learn To Skate USA lesson curriculum easy and fun. Lessons are conducted using engaging games and activities to help students understand the fundamentals of balance and movement on the ice. Whether their goal is to enjoy the recreational benefits of ice skating, learn how to play ice hockey or reach Olympic fame, this is the place to start.
Learn To Power Skate
The hockey player who masters their edges will command the ice. Join our specialized power skating coaching team, who are also Body Zone Learn To Skate instructors, to build this technique with intense 30-minute sessions focused on balance, strength, agility and power.
Learn To Skate | Schedule & Registration
Please note: Only full-session Learn To Skate registration is accepted. We do not modify sessions for account credit, proration or a discount. Registration closes after first class begins.
Fall Session II
Ages 5+ |
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Learn To Skate, Ages 5+ | Wednesday Evenings | Six-Week Session |
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Dates: | November 8, 15, 29, December 6, 13, 20 (no class on November 22) |
Time: | 5:15 – 6:00 PM |
Fee: | $135 |
Fee Includes: | Six 45-minute sessions 30 minutes of group instruction, followed by 15 minutes of practice time. |
Register: | Scroll down for registration instructions |
Learn To Skate, Ages 5+ | Saturday Mornings | Six-Week Session |
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Dates: | November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (no class on November 25) |
Time: | 9:00 – 9:45 AM |
Fee: | $135 |
Fee Includes: | Six 45-minute sessions 30 minutes of group instruction, followed by 15 minutes of practice time. |
Register: | Scroll down for registration instructions |
Ages 3-5Please note: space is limited. For ages 3-5 only. |
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Learn To Skate, Ages 3-5 | Thursday Afternoons | Six-Week Session |
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Dates: | November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14 (no class on November 23) |
Time: | 1:00 – 1:30 PM |
Fee: | $125 |
Fee Includes: | Six 30-minute classes of group instruction |
Register: | Scroll down for registration instructions |
Learn To Skate, Ages 3-5 | Saturday Mornings | Six-Week Session |
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Dates: | November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (no class on November 25) |
Time: | 10:00 – 10:30 AM |
Fee: | $125 |
Fee Includes: | Six 30-minute classes of group instruction |
Register: | Scroll down for registration instructions |
Learn To Skate | Registration Instructions
Register by using Body Zone’s Online Portal — click HERE.
After you register for the first time, go mobile! Get our Body Zone app for easy future registrations. Learn more about our app here.
Learn To Skate | Important Details
- Get ready for your first class! Read our “Get Started” checklist here.
- No skates? No problem. We have plenty of complimentary skates for students available at no charge for all classes.
- Children must be potty-trained to be considered for Tot (ages 3-5) Learn To Skate.
- Helmets (bicycle, ski or ice hockey) are required for skaters under seven.
- Loose fitting, warm clothes and gloves are recommended.
- Please wear form-fitting mid-calf socks for best skate fit and comfort.
- Students are grouped according to age and ability, starting at age three.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early before class. There’s a lot to do before we begin.
Learn To Skate | Goals
- Teach children and adults the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson.
- Provide a progressive curriculum that ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills.
- Promote the health and fitness benefits of ice skating.
- Equip each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their goal, be it recreational or competitive in nature.
Learn To Power Skate Details & Registration
This program is designed in conjunction with Learn To Skate USA Basics Skills curriculum and is focused on improving balance, strength, agility and power. Skaters will learn to master their edges building power with each push and stride. Classes are taught by Body Zone’s Learn To Power Skate team of expert instructors. Meet them here.
Please note: This is a skating program NOT a hockey skills program. It’s an advanced-level program with intense instruction. Participants must know how to skate; how to stop and skate forward/backward.
Learn To Power Skate |
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For: | Youth to adult skaters (must know how to stop and skate backward/forward) |
Day/Dates: | Check back here for future session information or sign up to receive Body Zone emails |
Time: | 6:00 – 6:45 PM |
Cost: | $175 for six 45-minute sessions |
Register: | Scroll down for registration instructions |
Details:
- Skaters must bring their own hockey skates. Body Zone skate rentals are not permitted for this program.
- Skaters may wear full hockey equipment.
- Hockey sticks are permitted and may be used only at discretion of coach.
- Session begins promptly at 6:00 PM
- Please bring a water bottle.
Learn To Power Skate | Registration Instructions
Register by using Body Zone’s Online Portal — click HERE
After you register for the first time, go mobile! Get our Body Zone app for easy future registrations. Learn more about our app here.
Meet Tammy Trace, Body Zone’s Director of Skating Programs
As the former Director of Skating at Timberline Ice Arena and former figure skating judge with the Ice Skating Institute, Tammy has more than 20 years of experience coaching all ages and skill levels. She specializes in beginner instruction to help create a strong basic foundation for ice skating, figure skating and ice hockey. Tammy and her instructor team are looking forward to helping skaters of all levels and abilities grow their skills, “I believe anyone can learn to skate. I teach with passion and dedication to ensure every person has a positive experience. I want them to leave the ice feeling a sense of accomplishment while smiling along the way.” When she isn’t on the ice, you’ll find her connecting with Mother Nature — she loves being outdoors and she enjoys running. She’s completed several half marathons and two full marathons. She also enjoys cooking, with a passion for making Indian food.
Questions about Learn To Skate or Learn To Power Skate at Body Zone? Please contact:
Tammy Trace
ttrace@bodyzonesports.com (click email address or her name to email Tammy)
610-376-2100