Learn to Skate

Register for Fall Learn to Skate Classes

The Rinks - Westminster ICE has group classes for all ages and abilities. Even if you have never skated previously, there is an entry level class just perfect for you. These sessions are open to youth and adult participants of all skill levels, with classes tailored to general skating, figure skating, and hockey paths. Space is limited and spots fill quick. View more information below and secure your spot!

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Fall Session 1 (5 Weeks)

Fall Session 1 Dates:

  • Wednesdays: October 4, 11, 18 & 25; November 1
  • Saturdays: October 7, 14, 21 & 28; November 4  

Cost: $110 for 5 Week Session - $22 per class includes 30 minutes ice time & group instruction, skate rental, and practice / Public Session passes that can be used for the participant and/or family/friend!

  • OFF ICE UPGRADE OPTION (Levels Basic 6 & Up) - 5 weeks of off-ice can be included for additional registration payment of $47
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Fall Session 2 (5 Weeks)

Fall Session 2 Dates:

  • Wednesdays: November 8, 15 & 29; December 6 & 13
  • Saturdays: November 11 & 18; December 2, 9 & 16
    • There will note be class the week of November 20-24  

Cost: $110 for 5 Week Session - $22 per class includes 30 minutes ice time & group instruction, skate rental, and practice / Public Session passes that can be used for the participant and/or family/friend!

  • OFF ICE UPGRADE OPTION (Levels Basic 6 & Up) - 5 weeks of off-ice can be included for additional registration payment of $47

Tot Classes (3-5 Years)

Note: Skaters must wear figure skates for the below classes. No hockey skates are allowed.

Snowplow 1:

  • Sit and stand up, on-ice 
  • March in place 
  • March forward (8 steps) 
  • March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds) 
  • Dip in place

Snowplow 2 (must pass Snowplow 1:

  • Dip while moving (2 seconds) 
  • Backward Wiggles 
  • Forward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between) 
  • Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left) 
  • Two-foot hop, in place (3 times)

Snowplow 3 (must pass Snowplow 2):

  • Rocking Horse (Forward, Backward, Forward) 
  • Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between) 
  • Backward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between) 
  • Standstill T-Push (right and left) 
  • Moving forward snowplow stop (2 feet)

Parent & Me:

  • Sit and stand up, on-ice 
  • March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds) 
  • Dip while moving (2 seconds) 
  • Backward Wiggles 
  • Forward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between) 
  • Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)
Wednesday, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
  • Snowplow 1-4
Saturday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Parent & Me
Saturday, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Snowplow Sam 1-4

Youth Classes (6-15 Years)

Note: Skaters must wear figure skates for the below classes. No hockey skates are allowed.

Basic 1:

  • Sit and stand up, on-ice 
  • March forward, then glide on two feet (3 seconds) 
  • Dip while moving (2 seconds) 
  • Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between) 
  • Backward Wiggles 
  • Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)

Basic 2 (must pass Basic 1 or Snowplow 3):

  • Scooter pushes (right and left)
  • Forward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds) 
  • Rocking Horse 
  • Backward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between) 
  • Two foot turns in place (both directions) 
  • Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)

Basic 3 (must pass Basic 2):

  • Beginning forward stroking 
  • Forward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise, 6 in a row) 
  • Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
  • Forward Slalom (both feet in the same direction at the same time) 
  • Forward pivots (clockwise and counterclockwise)

Basic 4 (must pass Basic 3):

  • Forward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds) 
  • Beginning two-foot upright spin from pivot (1 revolution) 
  • Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
  • Backward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
  • Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)

Basic 5 (must pass Basic 4):

  • Backward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds) 
  • Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
  • Forward outside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn) 
  • Advanced two-foot upright spin from pivot (3 revolutions) 
  • Side toe hop (right and left)

Basic 6 (must pass basic 5):

  • Forward inside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn) 
  • One-foot upright spin from pivot (2 revolutions) 
  • Bunny hop (right and left) 
  • Forward spiral on a straight line (free leg knee above the hip, 2 seconds) 
  • Forward lunge on a straight line (skating leg parallel, 2 seconds)

Academy Prep (must pass Basic 6):

  • Outside edge (serpentine pattern)
  • Inside edge (serpentine pattern)
  • Power Stroking
  • Crossover-mohawk-back crossover
  • Waltz Jump
  • Identify Salchow, Toe Loop, Loop jumps
  • 1-foot spin (5 revolutions)
  • Backward 3-turns
Wednesday, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
  • Basic 3-4
Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
  • Basic 1-2
  • Academy Prep
  • Academy 1
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Basic 2
  • Basic 5-6
  • Academy Prep
  • Academy 1
Saturday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Basic 1
Saturday, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Basic 3-4

Youth Hockey Classes (6-15 Years)

Note: Skaters must wear hockey skates for the below classes. No figure skates are allowed.

Hockey 1:

  • March forward, then glide on two feet 
  • Forward swizzles (6 in a row) 
  • V-Start 
  • Forward one-foot pushes 
  • Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)

Hockey 2 (Must pass Hockey 1 or Snowplow 3):

  • Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
  • Forward strides using 45 degree V-Push, focus on good recovery and alternating arm drive 
  • Crossover starts 
  • Backward skating 
  • Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)

Hockey 3 (Must pass Hockey 2):

  • Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds) 
  • Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise) 
  • One-foot edge turning 
  • Pivot turns 
  • Hockey stops
Wednesday, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
  • Hockey 3
  • Hockey 4
Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
  • Hockey 1
  • Hockey 2
Saturday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Hockey 1
  • Hockey 2
Saturday, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Hockey 3
  • Hockey 4

Adult Classes (16+ Years)

Note: Skaters must wear figure skates for the below classes. No hockey skates are allowed, except for during Adult Hockey Skating Skills.

Adult 1:

  • Sit and stand up, on-ice
  • March forward, then glide on two feet (3 seconds)
  • Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with two-foot glide in between)
  • Forward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise, 6 in a row)
  • Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)
  • Forward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)
  • Backward Wiggles
  • Backward Swizzles (6 in a row, with two-foot glide in between)

Adult 2 (Must pass Adult 1):

  • Beginning forward stroking
  • Backward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Forward Slalom (both feet in the same direction at the same time)
  • Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Backward two-foot glide (3 seconds)
  • Forward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left foot, from pumps)
  • Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)

Adult 3 (Must pass Adult 2):

  • Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)
  • Forward inside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn)
  • Bunny hop
  • Backward stroking
  • Backward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds)
  • Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
  • Forward outside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn)
  • Two-foot upright spin from pivot (3 revolutions)
Wednesday, 5:45 6:15 p.m.
  • Adult 1-6
Saturday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Adult 1-4

More Info

Learn to Skate USA Membership
Early Registration Discount
  • Register by Monday, July 24 and receive a $10 early registration discount!
Make-up Class/Missed Class Policy
  • You may make-up missed classes in the same level on a different day / time. To redeem these make-up classes, please go to the Front Desk on the day / time of the make-up class to check-in. Make-ups must take place during the session in which the classes are missed. 
Practice Pass/Public Session Policy
  • Included in your Session Fee is 8 practice/public session passes that can be used for the participant and/or family/friend. To redeem these passes, check-in at the Skate Rental counter on the day/time of the Public Session and ask to use a "Learn to Skate Practice Pass." These 8 practice/public session passes EXPIRE at the end of the session - Saturday, September 23
How to apply an account credit
  • Login to customer account
  • Proceed with registration for desired program(s)
  • When finished registering for your programs, checkout of the shopping cart
  • If there is a credit on your account, it will appear as an option to use for payment
  • Click FAMILY CREDIT 
  • Confirm the amount that you want to apply
  • Click USE CREDIT and complete the transaction 

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rinks - Westminster ICE has group classes for all ages and abilities. Even if you have never skated previously, there is an entry level class just perfect for you:

Ages 3-6

  • Tot (Snowplow Sam 1)
  • Parent & Me 

Note: Snowplow 1-4 for the Tots is equivalent to Basic 1 or Hockey 1 for youth.  After passing Snowplow 4, skaters advance to Basic 2 or Hockey 2.

Ages 7-17

  • Youth Basic 1 
  • Youth Hockey 1

Note: Basic 1 (figure skating) and Hockey 1 are comparable entry level classes.  Hockey 1 will be taught by a hockey instructor using hockey terminology.   Basic 1 

Ages 18 & up

  • Adult Beginner (Adult 1)

  • We recommend dressing in layers including pants that allow for movement.
  • BRING GLOVES or mittens - ski / waterproof gloves are recommended for extra protection
  • Wear thin socks that come above the ankle so skates can fit snug
  • Helmets are VERY STRONGLY recommended.  A snow cap rolled up in the back can also provide extra padding.
  • Snow pants are great for tots their first days to stay dry as they are finding their balance.

Skate rental is included with your class.  We recommend getting your own skates by the Basic 4 level so that you have a consistent fit and feel each week and equipment that will be suited for the more difficult skills at this level and higher.  

Skates should fit very snug. If skates are too big it will be very difficult to balance.

All skaters should start in figure skates as it is much easier to balance on the longer, flatter blades. When it is time to transition to hockey skates, we recommend doing so during practice to adjust before the next lesson.

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More Information

For more information, contact:

Westminster ICE Program Office
714.248.9611 ext. 0
wiprogramoffice@therinks.com

Westminster ICE Skating School Lead – Carrie Harris
charris@therinks.com

Westminster ICE Skating Manager – Chris Pottenger
cpottenger@therinks.com

The Rinks Figure Skating Director – Alex Chang
achang@therinks.com