Learn to Skate | Royal Oak Ice Arena

Spring Session
MAY 6 - JUNE 22

CLASS SCHEDULE

Upcoming Sessions:
SUMMER: July 11 - August 16

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The Suburban Skating School provides nationally recognized Learn to Skate programming within our communities in a professional, inclusive and safe environment. Our passionate staff empowers individuals to pursue various avenues of skating and achieve their goals, be it in figure skating or ice hockey. Skating with us is a fun way to build confidence while finding health, happiness and opportunities on the ice.

Diana Peraino

Skating Director (Interim)

Phone: 248-246-3950

dperaino@suburbanice.com

LEARN TO SKATE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

*prices reflect 6 week sessions

ANNUAL LTS USA MEMBERSHIP ($18.50):
This fee is mandatory and will be automatically included in your first session fee each season.

The Learn to Skate USA Season Runs July 1 through June 30

Ages 3-5:
Snowplow Sam 1 ($105): Learn basic balance and skating skills in a fun introductory class.

Parent Tot ($105): Learn basic balance and skating skills with a parent or adult friend accompanying skater on the ice. Adults must be able to skate.

Snowplow Sam 2-4 ($95): Skaters who have passed Snowplow Sam 1 or who have previously taken skating lessons. Develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on ice.

Ages 6-11:
Basic 1-3 ($95): Learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating.

Basic Skating Skills – Beginner ($95): Skaters who are independent on the ice learn the basic fundamentals of skating. Covering curriculum of Learn to Skate USA Basic 1 – 3.

Basic 4-6 ($95): Intermediate Skates. Classes cover the basic fundamental skating skills that will build on each level as the skater progresses. Perfect place to build skills for either a figure skating or hockey future.

Pre-Freestyle ($125): Pre-Freestyle builds on previous skills, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements.

Ages 12-17:
Teen ($95): Skate with your friends while learning the fundamentals of skating.

18 and Older:
Adult ($95): Classes are designed for the mature skater interested in learning how to skate and are geared towards the skater's ability.

Junior Programs:
Freestyle 1-5 ($125): Classes will be 60 minutes long and focus on more advanced figure skating skills including jumps, spins, and edge work.

CLASS DETAILS

Format: 30 minute class + 30 minute practice, once a week for 6 weeks, except for Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate classes which are 60 minutes.

Nametags: The nametag table will be located near the rink entrance. Please take your nametag home and bring it with you to wear nametag every week.

Colored Posters: During the designated class time, skaters will meet at the colored poster located along the boards corresponding to the color on their nametag.

Practice Ice: Available for LTS students only. Parents and siblings are not allowed on the ice. Skaters must be able to skate on their own to utilize the monitored practice ice area. Not all skaters are ready to practice during their first few classes. Skaters making unsafe choices will be asked to leave the practice area immediately.

Evaluations: Skaters will be evaluated on the 5th week of the session. At the end of the last class of the session the student will be given an evaluation form with the instructor’s recommendations.

Make-Up Policy: We do not offer make-up classes. If your skater misses a class please contact the skating director and the skater will be added to the Open Skate Make-Up list. Each skater can come to 1 open skate per session in lieu of a make-up class.

REGISTRATION

Online Registration: Registration is available online through our website.
Current Student Registration: Current students may register for the next session after their evaluation the 2nd to last week of the session. It is recommended to do so to reserve their spot.
Open Registration: This is open to the public as well as skaters who were not enrolled in the previous session.
Skate Rental: Skate rental may be prepaid at the time of registration. Skates are also available for rental on a day-to-day basis. Skate Rental is non-refundable.
Refund Policy: Please be aware there is a no refund policy.