As your kids begin their journey on the ice, they quickly realize that they are learning so much more than how to skate. They are infused with the joy of improving every time they try something new. Each time they fall, they strengthen their confidence to get back up and try again. While learning the importance of balance, discipline and tenacity, they are reassured that even the greatest challenges can be overcome. These are more than lessons in skating; they are essential lessons of life.

Learn-to-Skate Chicago, makes these lessons easy and fun. Through our world-class curriculum and nationally certified instructors, your kids are enthusiastic about learning to skate—from their first steps on the ice until the time they reach their goals. Whether they wish to enjoy the recreational benefits of skating or dream of Olympic fame, this is the place to start.

OBJECTIVES

• Teach children the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson.

• Provide a progressive curriculum that ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills.

• Promote the health and fitness benefits of ice skating.

• Equip each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their goal, be it recreational or competitive in nature.

CURRICULUM

Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey, and speedskating. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. All classes are well-structured with the focus on proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN, and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.

Basic 1–2: Discover, Learn and Play – These introductory levels allow new skaters with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning to skate.

Basic 3–6: FUNdamentals – These levels develop all of the fundamental skating skills on the ice. Focus is on learning the ABCs of basic athleticism: agility, balance, coordination and speed. Upon completion of these levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating.