Learn to Skate

Please complete the online application for each skater.

All registrations for classes, spring show, private instruction etc. is done on a first-come first-serve basis. We reserve the right to limit class size & enrollment. Registrations must include payment in full. Schedule subject to change.

Refund Policy

• All refunds will be assessed a $25 processing fee
• After the first week of a session there will be no refunds granted
• Refunds due to serious injury will be given with a doctor’s note

Make-up Policy
We are not able to offer make up classes at this time.

Account Set Up: NSC Event HQ. This system will streamline your enrollment process and give you more access to your customer account.

If this is your first time using the system, you will need to create a NSC Event HQ Household Account.  The account owner must be 18 years of age or older.

After you have created your account, verify your email and set up your password. You can then add your spouse and/or children as “participants”.  Click here to get started.

If you already have an account then login here.

• Tot 1
  • • Ages 4 – 5
      This class is for a newer skater or a skater with little skating experience.
      Must be four years old by the start of the session.The following skills will be mastered during this class
      • • Proper way to fall
        • Proper way to get up (unassisted)
        • Balance on two feet
        • Marching
        • Dip in Place
        • Two foot glide

      Once a skater passes Tot 1, register for Tot 2

      • • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.
        • Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
        • Skaters must wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
        • Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
        • Skates may be rented at the NSC
        • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results

  Tot 2

  • Ages 4 – 5
    Must have passed Tot 1 to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • Forward skating
      • Two foot glide
      • Single forward swizzle
      • Dip while moving
      • Backward skating

    Once a skater passes Tot 2, register for Beginner 2

    • • Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
      • Skaters must wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Beginner 1

  • Ages 6 and up
    This class is for a new skater or a skater with little skating experience
    The following skills will be mastered in this class
    • • Proper way to fall
      • Proper way to get up
      • Two foot glide
      • Forward skating
      • Single forward swizzle
      • Dip while moving
      • Backward skating

    Once a skater passes Beginner 1, register for Beginner 2

    1. • Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
    • • Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Beginner 2

  • Must have passed Beginner 1 or Tot 2 to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • One foot glide, left foot
      • One foot glide, right foot
      • One backward swizzle
      • Rocking horse
      • Two foot hop
      • Prep for snowplow stop

    Once a skater passes Beginner 2, register for Pre Alpha

    • • Skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure appropriate class placement
      • Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Pre Alpha

  • Must have passed Beginner 2 to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • Two foot glide
      • Backward wiggles
      • One foot glide, right foot
      • One foot glide, left foot
      • Three forward swizzles
      • Three backward swizzles

    Once a skater passes Pre Alpha, register for Alpha

    • • Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Beginner skaters are encouraged to wear good figure or hockey figure skates (no double blades)
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Alpha

  • Must have passed Pre Alpha to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • Forward stroking
      • Snowplow stop
      • Forward crossovers, clockwise
      • Forward crossovers, counter clockwise

    Once a skater passes Alpha, register for Beta

    • • Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Beta

  • Must have passed Alpha to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • Backward stroking
      • T stop, right foot
      • T stop, left foot
      • Backward crossovers, clockwise
      • Backward crossovers, counter clockwise

    Additional class option

    • • LTS Plus

    Once a skater passes Beta, register for Gamma

    • • Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets (bike or hockey). Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Gamma

  • Must have passed Beta to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • Forward outside three turn, right foot
      • Forward outside three turn. left foot
      • Forward mohawk combination, clockwise
      • Forward mohawk combination, counter clockwise
      • Hockey Stop

    Additional class option

    • • LTS Plus

    Once a skater passes Gamma, register for Delta

    Once a skater passes Delta, register ISI Freestyle Class (on ice), optional off ice technique or private lessons.

    • • Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Delta

  • Must have passed Gamma to register for this class
    The following skills will be mastered during this class
    • • Forward inside three turn, right foot
      • Forward inside three turn, left foot
      • Forward outside consecutive edges
      • Forward inside consecutive edges
      • Shoot the duck or lunge
      • Bunny hop

    Additional class option

    • • LTS Plus

    Once a skater passes Delta, register ISI Freestyle Class (on ice), optional off ice technique or private lessons.

    • • Dress with mittens and warm attire (snowpants, sweatpants, etc.)  Loose layers are best.
      • Skates may be rented at the NSC
      • Continuing students should consider purchasing their own skates for best results
      • Parents are not allowed on the ice during instruction or in the hockey boxes while classes are in session.

  Learn to Skate Plus

  • We will introduce many basic skating skills from various levels as well as introduce beginning jumps & spins. The LTS+ program is for Learn to Skate students who are interested in adding additional training to their group class or private lessons to fast track through the learn to skate levels and introduce skills more specific to figure skating sooner than the traditional learn to skate program. Skaters must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.

Spring 2024 Registration will open in February

• If your first class choice is full please add your name to the waitlist as often we are able to add additional classes.
• All participants must have the current NSC waiver signed.
• Some class levels maybe combined where necessary.

Tuesday Schedule – Learn to Skate Levels

March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14 (No class April 23)
Fee: $143
Please note: There are no make-up classes.

• Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Levels offered: Tot 1, Tot 2, Pre Alpha, Alpha
  Tot 1 / 4-5 yrs old (4yrs by the first class)
• Class time: 7:15 – 7:45 p.m.
  Levels offered: Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beta, Gamma, Delta
  Beginner 1 / 6 yrs old and up (6yrs by the first class)

Wednesday Schedule – Learn to Skate Levels

March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 9, 15 (No class April 24)
Fee: $143
Please note: There are no make-up classes.

• Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  Levels offered: Tot 1, Tot 2, Pre Alpha, Alpha
  Tot 1 / 4-5 yrs old (4yrs by the first class)
• Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Levels offered: Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beta, Gamma, Delta
  Beginner 1 / 6 yrs old and up (6yrs by the first class)

Spring 2024 Registration opens February 13, 2024

Please note: There are no make-up classes.

Monday – Advanced Levels 

• Strength and Stretching for Figure Skaters (Off-Ice)
  Class time: 5:50 – 6:35 p.m.
  Fee: $90
  March 18, 25, April 15, 29, May 6, 13 (No Classes April 1, 8, 22)

Tuesday – Advanced Levels 

• ISI Freestyle Class / Freestyle 1 – 4 (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  Fee: $136
  March 19 – May 17, 2024 (No Class April 23)
• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  Fee: $128
  March 19 – May 14, 2024 (No Class April 23)
  LTS+ (Pre Alpha/Alpha) – Must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.
• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Fee: $128
  March 19 – May 14, 2024 (No Class April 23)
  LTS+ (Beta/Gamma/Delta) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.
• Intermediate Technique focusing on flexibility, movement, spin positions, agility, alignment and single rotation jumps. (off-ice)
  Class time: 6:50 – 7:20 p.m.
  Fee: $136
  March 19 – May 14, 2024 (No Classes April 23)

Wednesday – Advanced Levels 

• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Fee: $128
  March 20 – May 15, 2024 (No Class April 24)
  LTS+ (Pre Alpha/Alpha) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons
• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.  p.m.
  Fee: $128
  March 20 – May 14, 2024 (No Class April 24)
  LTS+ (Beta/Gamma/Delta) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.

Registration Opens May 7, 2024 at 10:00AM 

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Winter 2024 Registration closes January 4, 2024

• If your first class choice is full please add your name to the waitlist as often we are able to add additional classes.
• All participants must have the current NSC waiver signed.
• Some class levels maybe combined where necessary.

Tuesday Schedule – Learn to Skate Levels

January 9, 16. 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5
Fee: $159
Please note: There are no make-up classes.

• Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Levels offered: Tot 1, Tot 2, Pre Alpha, Alpha
  Tot 1 / 4-5 yrs old (4yrs by the first class)
• Class time: 7:15 – 7:45 p.m.
  Levels offered: Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beta, Gamma, Delta
  Beginner 1 / 6 yrs old and up (6yrs by the first class)

Wednesday Schedule – Learn to Skate Levels

January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6
Fee: $159
Please note: There are no make-up classes.

• Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  Levels offered: Tot 1, Tot 2, Pre Alpha, Alpha
  Tot 1 / 4-5 yrs old (4yrs by the first class)
• Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Levels offered: Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beta, Gamma, Delta
  Beginner 1 / 6 yrs old and up (6yrs by the first class)

Winter 2024 Registration closes January 4, 2024

Please note: There are no make-up classes.

Monday – Advanced Levels 

• Strength and Stretching for Figure Skaters (Off-Ice)
  Class time: 5:50 – 6:20p OR 6:20 – 6:50p
  Fee: $70
  January 15, 22, 29, February 12, 19, 26, March 4

Tuesday – Advanced Levels 

• ISI Freestyle Class / Freestyle 1 – 4 (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  Fee: $153
  January 9 – March 5, 2024
• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  Fee: $144
  January 9 – March 5, 2024
  LTS+ (Pre Alpha/Alpha) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons
• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Fee: $144
  January 9 – March 5, 2024
  LTS+ (Beta/Gamma/Delta) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.
• Advanced Technique focusing on flexibility, various spin positions, agility, alignment and multi-rotational jumps. (Off-ice)
  Class time: 6:10 – 6:40 p.m.
  Fee: $153
  January 9 – March 5, 2024
• Intermediate Technique focusing on flexibility, movement, spin positions, agility, alignment and single rotation jumps. (off-ice)
  Class time: 6:50 – 7:20 p.m.
  Fee: $153
  January 9 – March 5, 2024

Wednesday – Advanced Levels 

• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
  Fee: $144
  January 9 – March 5, 2024
  LTS+ (Pre Alpha/Alpha) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons
• Learn to Skate Plus (On-ice)
  Class time: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.  p.m.
  Fee: $144
  January 9 – March 5, 2024
  LTS+ (Beta/Gamma/Delta) – must also be enrolled in traditional group classes or private lessons.

Account Set Up:

NSC Event HQ. This system will streamline
your enrollment process and give you more access to your customer account.

If this is your first time using the system, you will need to create a NSC Event HQ Household Account.  The account owner must be 18 years of age or older.

After you have created your account, verify your email and set up your password. You can then add your spouse and/or children as “participants”.

Click here to get started.

If you already have an account then login here.