LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM

THE PROGRAM:
The program is geared towards the recreational skater of all ages and skill levels. Instructors will follow the skill progressions outlined in our program manual. Skaters will be evaluated throughout the session to determine if they are ready to advance. Our program ratio consists of a 12:1 student/instructor ratio to ensure quality instruction except for the Pre-Beginner level which is set at an 8:1 ratio.

COST:
Each level will be $80 per skater and includes eight half-hour lessons and eight half-hour practices. Skaters will also receive three free public skating punches per session.

REQUIREMENTS:
Children in the Pre-Beginner classes must wear a helmet (bike helmets work nice), gloves and snow pants. Participants must provide their own skates or rental skates are available for $2 per person/per class. Lakeville Arenas offers skate sharpening for $4 per pair of skates.

SESSION DATES :
- Fall: October – December
- Winter: January – March
- Spring: March – May
- Summer: June – August

Download the current schedule in PDF format.

REGISTRATION:
There are four ways to register for classes:

1. Telephone – Register over the telephone by calling the City of Lakeville Parks & Recreation Department at 952-985-4600.
2. Internet – Register online by visiting the City of Lakeville Parks & Recreation website.
3. Mail – Fill out a registration form and mail to the City of Lakeville Parks & Recreation Department.
4. Walk-in – Register in person by visiting the Lakeville City Hall Parks & Recreation Department at 20195 Holyoke Ave.

LOCATIONS:
- Fall & Winter Sessions:
    Lakeville Hasse Arena Rink #3
    8525 215th St.
    Lakeville, MN 55044

Spring & Summer Sessions
    Lakeville Ames Arena Rink #2
    19900 Ipava Ave.
    Lakeville, MN 55044

WHICH CLASS SHOULD MY SKATER REGISTER FOR?
If your child is 3 or 4 years old and has never skated before, register for the Pre-Beginner class. If you are unsure about which class to register for, please send an e-mail to sratcliff@lakevillearenas.org or call (952) 985-2170.

*Please note: There are no age requirements for levels except for Pre-Beginner ages 3 and 4 with no experience.

PROGRAM LEVELS:

• P.A.LS. (Parent and Little Skater, 3-4 years old) – This class will teach parent and child how to skate and teach parents how to teach their child to skate. It's a great class for the beginning skater. The parent/guardian must be at least 16 years old.
• Pre-Beginner – Designed for 3- and 4-year-olds with little or no skating experience.
• Beginner – Designed for skaters 5 and older with little or no skating experience. Will work on forward/backward skating and stopping.
• Advanced Beginner “A” (Levels 1-3) – Designed for those who have passed the beginner level or those with some skating experience. This curriculum helps the skater become highly proficient at performing basic elements of recreational figure skating, including jumps, spins, and crossovers.
• Advanced Beginner “B” (Levels 4-6) – Designed for those who have passed Advanced Beginner 3 or equivalent skills. This curriculum helps the skater become highly proficient at performing basic elements of recreational figure skating, including jumps, spins, and crossovers
• Pre-Hockey – Designed for the beginning hockey player who needs to develop skating skills before playing hockey and to help with skating skills at the Mite level.
• Advanced Pre-Hockey – Designed for the hockey player with skating experience to better develop skills for the game. This class is skating skills only, no hockey will be played.
• Adults (16 years and older) – This class is designed for the beginner skater up to the advanced. We will teach you your choice of either figure skating or hockey skating skills. This class offers a more one-on-one lesson structure.

*Additional classes will be added every session as skaters improve and demand increases.

QUESTIONS?
For more information on skating lessons offered by Lakeville Arenas, please call (952) 985-2170 or e-mail sratcliff@lakevillearenas.org.