Hagerstown Edge Skating Academy offers a variety of skating classes for the needs of all skaters!
 

Learn to Skate Classes (LTS): Ages 4- Forever
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 only on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

Cost:  $135 for the 7-week session. 

Want more than 1 class per week? Sign up for multiple days for more instruction and faster learning! The more you skate, the quicker you learn!

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 practice time before/after lesson
• Skate rentals
• Punch card for free public skating sessions 

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 7- 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 at the bottom of the page. 

Ice Explorers: Ages 3-4
A 7-week class for beginning skaters ages 3-4.  This class starts off the ice and gradually transitions to on ice activities.  Ice Explorers helps your child learn to love the ice and prepares your child to move forward with our Learn to Skate Classes at the Snowplow 1 Level.  Class offered on your choice of Wednesday at 6:15-6:40pm or Saturday at 11:15-11:40am.   Skate rentals are included.  Helmets and gloves are not included but are required. Children must have had their 3rd birthday by the start date of the class.  Cost is $65.

Hockey Skating Skills: Ages 7- Forever
Hagerstown Edge Skating Academy offers Hockey levels 1-4 through our Learn to Skate program. Hockey Levels 1-4 are for beginning and intermediate hockey players looking to learn more and improve their skills. Hockey gear permitted, no sticks or pucks.  Classes offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays as part of our Learn to Skate classes.

Specialty Classes for Freestyle/ Figure Skaters:  Check out this page for details on our Finer Edges class and Power & Grace! Figure Skating & Freestyle

Private Lessons:  We also offer private lessons with our staff coaches: Private Lessons and Staff Coaches

Beginning Skaters/ Age Requirements:  

• Beginners ages 3-4, sign them up for Ice Explorers.
• Beginner skaters that are 4-6, sign them up for Snowplow 1.
• 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.
• Gloves are also required.

Pre-Evaluations
With the exception of Ice Explorers, 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 practice in order to be of a passing quality for the class.  

Evaluations
Final evaluations for all levels, including Ice Explorers, will be completed on the final week of class. 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 skaters to attend public skate sessions to further practice the skills taught in class.

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.

We are pleased to offer the following specialty classes to any skater Pre-Free Skate and above.

Finer Edges: a 50-minute class focused on building skating skills, improving edges, quality of turns, and artistry on the ice. Class includes some jumps and spins as well. Classes are 8 weeks for $165.

Power & Grace: a 1-hour class held off-ice focusing on conditioning, off-ice jumps, expression/ dance and artistry. Class is 4 weeks for $65.

Special Themed Public Skate Events!

Each month, we will have a themed public skate event!  Wear a costume, enjoy special playlists, decorations, contests, raffles, and more!  Each month will feature different add-ons to the public skate:  You'll have to join us to see!  No upcharge for these events: it is still just $7 to come join the fun!

Spooky Skate Party!
Friday, October 24! 7:00-8:45pm
Wear your 'safe to skate in' Spooky costume and get $3 off your entry!

Harry Potter Skate Party!
Saturday, November 15! 2:00-3:45pm
Calling all wizards of all ages! Wear your colors, bring your wands, and get ready for a magical good time!