Learn To Skate

January - February 2020
Mondays: January 6 - February 24
Saturdays: January 4 - February 29

• No class February 15

$95.00 for 8-week session before January 2.
Click here to register online now!

March - April 2020
Mondays: March 9 - April 20

• No class March 16

Saturdays: March 7 - April 18

• No class March 14

Important Documents:

All skaters enrolling in the Learn to Skate USA program are required to have a Learn to Skate USA membership. The membership provides the skater with liability insurance during classes, as well as items such as a practice book and magazine.

• Starting July 2019, the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena will pay for and manage your skater's Learn to Skate USA membership.

SNOWPLOW SAM 1-3
Creative learning through games and songs, this class will introduce the sport of skating to children ages 4-6. Helmets are recommended!

BASIC 1-2
This course is for children ages 7 and older. These introductory levels allow new skaters with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning to skate.

BASIC 3-6
These levels develop all of the fundamental skating skills on the ice. Focus is on learning the ABCs of basic athleticism: agility, balance, coordination and speed. Upon completion of these levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating.

PRE-FREE SKATE (combination of Basic 7 & 8)

FREE SKATE 1-6
Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, jumps and spins-all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements.

ADULT & TEEN
This class has four basic skills levels specially targeted for Adults and Teens. The program will improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques.

HOCKEY 1-4
The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus of the levels.