Something happens the moment your child’s skates touch the ice. It’s beautiful. Surreal. Empowering. It’s the experience where kids learn as much about skating as they learn about themselves.

Whether you wish to pursue hockey or figure skating or just be able to enjoy the occasional arena visit with family and friends, our Learn to Skate classes are your first step to success!

Each level teaches skills that encourage basic coordination, balance, and movement in a fun atmosphere.

Your child learns not only glides, swizzles, edges, and crossovers but also positivity, confidence, and personal strength! Lessons in skating become lessons in life. It’s about the journey that will shape your children to one day become great people.

We follow the tried and true Learn to Skate USA curriculum which require skaters demonstrate skill mastery to our Learn to Skate USA certified instructors before progressing to the next level. Instructors evaluate students and provide report cards to skaters at the completion of the lesson series.

Skating Progression

No matter what your goal, all skaters that have not previously taken formal lessons begin at the first level. Depending on your age you would either start in:

• Snowplow Sam 1 (Ages 3 to 6)
• Basic 1 (Ages 7 to 17)
• Adult 1 (Ages 18+)

The mission of Learn to Skate USA is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. Learn to Skate USA is the only skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating. All Ice Vault group lesson instructors are Learn to Skate USA Certified.

Ice Vault Offers Learn to Skate group lessons year-round!

Each Learn to Skate Group Lesson Class Includes:

• 30 Minutes of Group Instruction each week of the session
• Practice Ice (In conjunction with lesson time)

Class Necessities:

• Skate Rental ($3 additional) or your own appropriate skates of the correct size.
• Double runner skates are not permitted
• Learn to Skate USA Membership is required for all participants (valid July 1-June 30): This is $25 of your registration fee. We process your membership on your behalf! Skaters that already have a current membership will receive a refund of the Membership amount. For more information about Learn to Skate USA Membership, click here.
• There are no make-up classes or substitutions.
• Registration fees must be paid in full to reserve a spot. No refunds, no over-phone registrations.
• Classes are subject to change, combination, or cancel at the discretion of Ice Vault Arena. A minimum of 3 skaters are required to run each class level.
• Skaters cannot skip levels. To advance to the next level, skaters must be evaluated. Evaluations take place on the final day of each class session. 

Click Here to Watch the Learn to Skate USA Orientation Video