Learn to Skate
Trine University Skating Academy
Thank you for your interest in Trine University Skating Academy. We are partnered with Learn to Skate USA (LTS) and follow their curriculum. You will be a LTS member by enrolling in the Trine University Skating Academy.
Note - Before registering for class you will need a membership number from Learn to Skate USA. The LTS membership fee is $16. The association you are registering for will be Trine University Skating Academy. Register with LTS.
| Session | Class | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Tuesday | September3-October 8, 2024 Bring a Friend Day: October 15, 2024 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Fall Thursday | September 5-October 10, 2024 Bring a Friend Day: October 17, 2024 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Fall 2 Tuesday | October 22-December 3, 2024* Bring a Friend Day: December 10, 2024 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Fall 2 Thursday | October 24-December 5, 2024* Bring a Friend Day: December 12, 2024 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Winter Tuesday | January 14-February 18, 2025 Bring a Friend Day: February 25, 2025 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Winter Thursday | January 16-February 20, 2025 Bring a Friend Day: February 27, 2025 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Spring Tuesday | March 11-April 15, 2025 Bring a Friend Day: April 22, 2025 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
| Spring Thursday | March 13-April 17, 2025 Bring a Friend Day: April 24, 2025 |
5:45-6:30 pm | $105*^ |
*No Class November 26 & 28
Cost Per Session: $105
Cost for Both Days: $30
*Each participant who registers will receive a skating pass for 5 open skates. Add a second class during a session and pay $130 for both classes. ^ Before registering for class you will need a membership number from Learn to Skate USA. The LTS membership fee is $16. The association you are registering for will be Trine University Skating Academy. Register with LTS.
Class Curriculums
- Snowplow Sam 1-3 (for future hockey players and figure skaters)
Preschool-age skaters develop preliminary coordination and strength to move around on the ice. The introductory classes are divided into three progressive levels for kids with no prior skating experience to build confidence in skating and themselves. Fun and games make this positive experience for your kids enjoyable and memorable.- Note: Based on the age and ability of the child after completion of Snowplow Sam 3, they can successfully advance to Basic 2 or Hockey 2.
- Basic Skills 1-2 (for future hockey players & figure skaters)
These introductory levels allow new skaters ages 6+, with no prior skating experience, (or preschool age kids who passed Snowplow Sam) to build confidence while learning to skate.- Note: After passing Basic 1-2 kids will either advance to Hockey 1-2 (hockey players) or to Basic 3-6 (figure skaters) to further their development in skating for either hockey or figure skating.
- Basic Skills 3-6 (figure skaters)
Skaters will progress at their own pace working toward mastering each skill as they grow a love for skating. FUNdamentals harness those skills as agility, balance, coordination and speed become the main focus of this curriculum- Note: After passing Basic 6 kids will enroll in Free Skate classes to strengthen basic skating skills and learn advanced figure skating technique. Skaters will begin to learn the fundamentals of edge control, power, spins and jumps.
- Free Skate 1-6 (figure skaters)
Skaters will continue to strengthen a foundation for basic skating while beginning to learn about the 4 main areas of figure skating (moves in the field, dance/footwork, spins and jumps). This curriculum focuses on refining skating skills by teaching edge control, power, coordination and flexibility.- Note: After passing Free Skate 6, kids can choose whether to pursue a recreational
or competitive approach to figure skating.
- Note: After passing Free Skate 6, kids can choose whether to pursue a recreational
or competitive approach to figure skating.
- Hockey 1-4 (hockey players)
Designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating, the four badge levels will teach skaters how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus and all the elements are taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, and other necessary fundamentals to be successful.- Note: After passing Hockey 1-4 players will be ready to enroll in the Thunder Youth Hockey League.
Note: Make-up lessons for missed classes are not available. In order to keep the established
instructor/student ratios we cannot allow participants to show up at any other time
than their registered time.
+Once classes have started, there will be no refunds. *All classes will offer 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of free play/games.
For more information
thunderice@trine.edu
260-665-4380