Thursdays, July 18-Aug 15 from 5:20-5:50pm
Taught by Coach Laura Kasinof, this on-ice class will boost your power and speed across the ice!  Open to skaters at Basic 6 or above.  $50

Learn to Skate is offered on Mondays at 11:00am, Wednesdays at 6:00pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am from September to May.   Summer classes offered on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

Cost: 
Summer Session:  $90 for the 5-week summer session on Wednesdays

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.

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 attend 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.

Join our Skating Family!  We have something for everyone!

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!

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.

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..

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

Click on a PDF below to learn the objectives for each skating level.