NOW OPEN!  WINTER 2025 SKATING LESSONS! 

Scroll down the page for the class schedules as well as the links to register online! Registration for our Winter sessions of Learn to Skate, Ice Explorers, Power & Grace as well as Finer Edges are all open!

Join our Skating Family! 

We have something for everyone!

Ice Explorers:  Introductory class for 3- and 4-year-olds who have never skated.  This class begins with off-ice activities to allow young children (and parents!) to learn about the ice rink in a safe and comfortable way before progressing to activities on the ice. Once children complete this class, they may enroll in Snow Plow 1 Learn to Skate classes.   This class is held during our Learn to Skate sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Active instruction is limited to 25 minutes to coincide with little ones' attention spans. Parent education is included in the curriculum.  Class to be offered on your choice of Wednesdays at 6:15-6:40pm or Saturdays at 11:15-11:40am, beginning with the Fall 2 session.   $65 per 7-week session.

Learn to Skate: 7-week group classes which build strong foundational skating skills.  Offered on your choice of Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday.  (Wednesday only through Summer). Ages 4- forever! $130 per 7-week session. Learn to Skate Lessons encompass the following levels:  Snowplow 1-4, Basic 1-6, Hockey 1-4, and Free Skate 1-6.  Curriculum with all skills in each level listed near bottom of page.

Power & Grace: 4-week sessions focusing on strength & conditioning, off-ice jump training, ballet & artistry. This off-ice class is offered on Tuesdays during our Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions.  No classes during Summer session. $60 per 4-week session. 

Finer Edges: Offered to any skater who has passed Pre-Freestyle. Finer Edges is an 8-week class focusing on skating skills, edges, turns, and steps, as well as choreographic skills and artistry.  Class is held on Thursday during our Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions.  No classes during Summer session. $160 per 8-week session.

If you have any questions, reach out to skatedirector@hagerstownice.org. 

From September to May, Learn to Skate classes are offered on your choice of: 

• Mondays at 11:00am, or
• Wednesdays at 6:00pm, or
• Saturdays at 11:00am

Summer classes offered on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

Cost:  $130 for the 7-week session

Each session includes: 

• Learn to Skate USA Membership Benefits – The only skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating. 
• 25 minute lesson per week
• 25 minutes of free skate before/after lesson
• Skate rentals
• Punch card for free public skating sessions 
• Skaters must be 4 years old to register for lessons.

First Time Skaters: For new skaters that are 4-6 years old, sign them up for Snowplow 1. For new skaters that are 7 and older, sign them up for Basic 1. Helmets are required for any skater under age 7, and are suggested for any beginning skater.

Class Advancement & Class Levels
The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills programs provides instruction at:

• Snowplow Sam levels 1-4 (ages 4 – 6), 
• Basic Skills class levels 1-6 (ages 7 - Adult), 
• Hockey levels 1-4 (ages 4- Adult), and
• Free Skate levels Pre-Free- Free Skate 6 (ages 7 + upon passing Basic 6) 

Each class level has required skating maneuvers that skaters must perfect before advancing to the next level.  See the detailed curriculum with all skating skills listed for each level below. 

Evaluations & Pre-Evaluations
Each skater will have the opportunity to be pre-evaluated during the 4th week of classes.  Instructors will present skaters with a progress report which will indicate any maneuvers that need to be practiced before “evaluation day” (7th week) the following week.  During evaluations, each skater will be presented with a class certificate which will indicate whether a skater may advance to the next class level or if a level needs to be repeated.  We highly encourage our students to make use of the public session card as a chance to practice and to be fully prepared for evaluation day.

Make-up Days
Skaters are allotted one make-up class each session of Learn to Skate classes. Make-up lessons are available only during the group sessions on an alternate day.  For example, a skater in the 6pm Wednesday session would be able to make up a class during either the Monday or Saturday LTS session.  Make-up classes are not permitted on either the first or last week of any session. Make-up lessons are NOT allowed during evaluations.  All make-up dates must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance.  To schedule a make-up date, contact the skate director.

From left to right: 
Athena Spencer, Madison Stone, Benjamin McLucas, and Clara Robinson.

All passed Basic 6!  We look forward to seeing you at the next level of skating!

Check back each month to view our featured skater and coach in the spotlight!