A fun approach to learning to skate, designed for children with limited or no experience. We will focus on familiarizing your child to the ice and arena environment.  Standing alone and balance are the basic essentials for your child to progress in a positive way on the ice. 

*This is a very sensitive age for all and it is unreasonable to assume your child will just step on the ice and be comfortable.  Crying and not wanting to come on the ice without their parent is very common at this age.  Our instructors will try and assist your child to the best of their ability; however, priority will go to group instruction. It is up to the parent to watch their child until he or she is ready to join the group!  Please see 'Policies & Procedures' before registering your child.

Gloves/mittens and a hockey helmet are mandatory. Limited supply of skate and helmet rentals are available.

New for 2013: Learn to Skate will have Levels 1-5 available for each child. Please see descriptions below and register your child in the proper level.  There will now be a course code for each level.  (See Course listings below)

School Age 1 - Age: 6-12 yrs

Participants have no on-ice experience or cannot stand unassisted. This program will develop balance and posture, and introduce forward skating, gliding and stopping.

School Age 2 - Age: 6-12 yrs

Participants must have passed level 1 or be able to stand and walk on the ice unassisted. This program will develop forward skating and stopping. Gliding on one foot and backward skating will be introduced.

School Age 3 - Age: 6-12 yrs

Participants must have completed level 2 or be able to skate with strides the width of the ice. Our Instructor will develop gliding on one foot and backward skating while introducing such skills as forward crossovers and backwards gliding.

School Age 4 - Age: 6-12 yrs

Skaters must have completed level 3 or be able to glide on one foot (3 counts) and skate backwards. This program will develop forward crossovers and backwards gliding. Backwards crossovers and backwards stopping will be introduced.

School Age 5 - Age: 6-12 yrs

Skaters must have completed level 4 or be able to perform forward crossovers and backward gliding. Our Instructor will develop backward crossovers and backward stopping, while introducing edge control, mohawk turns and parallel stopping.

Special Notes

To receive your 10% UNA discount, please bring your community services card and register in person at the rink. 

For Summer Programs Please See the Hockey School Page