Ice Valley Centre is proud to offer Learn to Skate USA classes for the beginner skater and the advancing skater alike! Learning to skate is easy and fun! It requires a little determination, a lot of practice and no fear of falling. Before you know it, your skater will be gliding around, forward and backwards, able to show off to your family and friends what they can do. Whether their goal is to learn to go backwards, land a Salchow, spin really fast, do a graceful arabesque or even land a triple axel, we’ve got just the place for them to start!
Our coaching staff are professional members of U.S. Figure Skating and/or Learn to Skate USA and strive to make our skater's experiences in skating memorable ones! With experience in Freestyle, Skating Skills (formerly Moves in the Field) and Groups, our well rounded staff have your skating needs covered!
Little skaters, big fun! Ice Explorers is an introductory class designed for our youngest skaters (ages 2-4) to explore the joy of skating in a playful, encouraging environment. Over 30 minutes, children will sing songs, play games on and off the ice, and get comfortable in their skates—perfect for hesitant beginners. Please note: the first class will be off ice only.
Each 30-minute class meets twice a week. Skate rental is included in your class fees. A helmet and 2025-2026 Learn to Skate USA Membership is required. To purchase your membership, visit learntoskateusa.com.
Little skaters, big fun! Ice Explorers is an introductory class designed for our youngest skaters (ages 2-4) to explore the joy of skating in a playful, encouraging environment. Over 30 minutes, children will sing songs, play games on and off the ice, and get comfortable in their skates—perfect for hesitant beginners. Please note: the first class will be off ice only.
Each 30-minute class meets twice a week. Skate rental is included in your class fees. A helmet and 2025-2026 Learn to Skate USA Membership is required. To purchase your membership, visit learntoskateusa.com.
Slide, glide, and smile! Our Little Blades class is the perfect way for children ages 3-5 to take their first steps on the ice. Through playful games, songs, and exciting on-ice activities, little skaters learn the basics of balance, coordination, and safe skating, all while having a blast!
Each 45-minute class meets twice a week and is designed to build confidence and independence on the ice. Skate rental is included and helmets are required. Please note: Completion of all four levels of the Little Blades curriculum is a prerequisite for enrollment in the hockey program.
Skaters enrolled in this class are required to register for a 2026-2027 Learn to Skate USA membership. Please visit learntoskateusa.com to register.
Our Basic 1 class is the perfect first step onto the ice! In this fun and encouraging class, beginners will learn how to safely fall and get back up, glide across the rink, and try playful moves like swizzles. Skaters build confidence while making new friends and discovering just how much fun skating can be!
Designed just for our skaters ages 6-12, this 45-minute, twice a week class is the perfect way to build confidence on the ice! Skaters will learn the basics while having fun, with skate rental included for every class. Helmets are recommended for safety as your child takes their first exciting steps into skating. Please note: Completion of Basic 1 and 2 is a prerequisite for enrollment in the hockey program.
Skaters enrolled in this class are required to register for a 2026-2027 Learn to Skate USA membership. Please visit learntoskateusa.com to register.
Ready to take your skating skills to the next level? This class is perfect for skaters who have successfully completed Basic 1! Skaters will continue building a strong foundation on the ice while learning exciting new skills, including basic backward skating.
Classes are designed to be fun, engaging, and confidence-boosting, helping young skaters improve balance, coordination, and control. Each 45-minute session meets twice per week, with skate rental included. Helmets are recommended to keep every skater safe as they explore and grow on the ice! Please note: Completion of Basic 1 and 2 is a prerequisite for enrollment in the hockey program.
Skaters enrolled in this class are required to register for a 2026-2027 Learn to Skate USA membership. Please visit learntoskateusa.com to register.
Step beyond the basics and discover the thrill of more advanced skating techniques! In this exciting combined class for skaters who have successfully passed Basic 2, skaters will master essential skills like beginning stroking, half swizzle pumps, backward one-foot glides, and backward snowplow stops.
This 45-minute class meets twice per week and includes skate rental—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Graduates who complete Basic 4 will be eligible to join The Academy, our advanced two-day-a-week training program for skaters ready to shine even brighter.
Skaters enrolled in this class are required to register for a 2026-2027 Learn to Skate USA membership. Please visit learntoskateusa.com to register.
Ready to take your skating skills to the next level? Basic 5 & 6 is for skaters ages 6–12 who have successfully passed Basic 4 and are ready to build confidence, power, and control on the ice. In this combined class, skaters will work on exciting new skills including beginning stroking, half swizzle pumps, backward one-foot glides, and backward snowplow stops. These skills help skaters become stronger, more independent, and more comfortable moving across the ice.
This class meets twice per week for 45 minutes each day. Skate rental is included.
Skaters enrolled in this class are required to register for a 2026–2027 Learn to Skate USA membership. Please visit learntoskateusa.com to register.
The Academy is designed to teach skating skills at a faster pace in a small group environment. This seven week training program will provide skaters with a variety of on ice skating instruction as well as the opportunity to develop further mastery of their skills by working in a semi-private or small group. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to perform in ice shows, compete, learn new disciplines in figure skating or wanting to advance through the levels quicker.
Academy Bronze is for skaters in Basic 5-6, Academy Silver is for skaters in Pre-Freeskate - Freeskate 2, Academy Gold is for skaters in Freeskate 4-6 and Academy Platinum is for skaters who have passed Freeskate 6. This class meets twice a week for one hour each day.
Skaters enrolled in this class are required to register for a 2026–2027 Learn to Skate USA membership. Please visit learntoskateusa.com to register.
