Lessons
Welcome to the Learn to Skate USA
Group Lesson Program!
Ice skating lessons are offered year-round at our dual rink facility.
Group lessons for the Summer are now forming.
LIMITED SPACES FOR EACH CLASS LEVEL WILL BE OFFERED.Register early to secure your spot.
All of Skate Frederick’s coaching staff have been competitive figure or ice dancing skaters. Each Coach must have all of the following:
- United States Figure Skating membership (USFS)
- Professional Skaters Association membership (PSA)
- Learn to Skate USA membership
- Continuing Education Requirements (CER)
- Safe Sport Training
- Background Check
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
- Online Registration CLICK HERE
- By phone: (301) 662-7362
- Mail to: Skate Frederick 1288 Riverbend Way Frederick, MD 21701
- In person at Skate Frederick’s Pro Zone
- Pre-registration is required for all classes. Classes fill quickly!
LESSONS INCLUDE
- 25 minute session once per week
- 5 minute question and answer session for parents with instructor at the end of each lesson
- Rental skates for the lesson
- Public Session pass card to practice once a week
- Student membership to Learn to Skate USA Skills Program
- Learn to Skate USA Skills Record Book with stickers and magazine
FIRST DAY OF CLASS
- Skaters should arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class.
- Pick up skates (know your tennis shoe size) at Skate Rental.
- Instructors will give skaters their welcome packets.
PROPER SKATING ATTIRE
- Dress in thin layers
- Wear warm clothes (Nothing big and bulky-no ski suits, please)
- Gloves, not mittens
- One pair of thin socks- doubling up on socks or having them too thick may cause a blister
- Bike helmet required for 3, 4 & 5 year olds
- Figure skates-for the first time skater, these are easier to learn in because the long, flat blade provides more stability. If playing hockey is your goal, the switch to hockey skates may be made after a time of success with figure skates. Please consult your instructor.
OBJECTIVES OF LEARN TO SKATE USA
- Teach children and adults 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, whether it is recreational or competitive in nature.
Questions?
Contact Kelly Orndorff, Skating Director, at k.orndorff@comcast.net or 301-662-7362 ext. 16.
