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Learn To Skate

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1. What time should I arrive for the first class?

Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes early the first week of classes to ensure that your child receives a nametag, finds skates that fit properly, and is directed to the proper class/instructor. Please know in which class your child is enrolled. This helps reduce confusion and helps things run smoothly.

2. Are skates included in the price?

Rental skates are provided with the skating lesson. We attempt to maintain our skates, but please remember that these are rental skates and may be dull and hurt your child’s feet. This is common with rental skates.

3. What should my child wear?

Please be sure your child is wearing gloves and helmet (for lower levels) while on the ice. YOur child should be dressed warmly, but not restricted

4. Do I skate with my child?

We ask that all parents/guardians sit on the bleacher side of the rink or in the rink lobby after dropping their child off at the north end doors of the ice rink for his/her class. Thank you for your adherence to this policy. We want to maintain the best possible setting for your child’s maximum success!

Please Note: There should be a responsible adult present in the ice arena at all times while students are taking lessons or practicing. Please arrange to have an adult responsible for your child if you are not currently staying during these times. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

5. Are the skates the correct size?

It is not necessarily true that you should wear skates a half size or a whole size smaller or larger than your street shoe size. A snug fit without pinching is best.

6. Are the skates laced properly?

If you lace the skates too tightly you could not only cut off blood circulation, but also hinder movement of your lower leg and foot which, in turn, impedes forward and backward glides and turns. Conversely, if you lace the skates too loosely, your foot will not be properly supported causing imbalance. Skates need to be laced so they are not too tight on the foot, they are tight in the bend of the ankles, and they are looser above the ankles—you should be able to insert two fingers between the tongue and leg. Do not wrap laces around the ankles.

Also, please no heavy socks. We suggest that your child wear dress socks or tights.

7. Are the edges of the blades sharp?

Remember that rental skates are worn by numerous skaters and may not put at the highest level. If you receive a pair of not so sharp skates simply return them the skate window for a sharper pair.

8. Are the boots made of a good leather quality with supports?

A good test to determine support is to turn the skates upside down on a flat surface. The boots should stand by themselves without crumpling. For safety reasons, we ask that you do not use plastic skates or skates with a double runner.