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Welcome to Learn To Skate

WINTER SESSIONS !

LEARN TO SKATE MONDAY WINTER 2025 SESSION 1 - $130

Monday from 5:15-6:00pm

  January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17


LEARN TO SKATE WEDNESDAY WINTER 2025 SESSION 1 - $130

Wednesday from 5:15-6:00pm

January 8, January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19

We look forward to skating with you!

Our classes are designed for children aged 5 and older, as well as adults of all ages.

Preparing for Class

  • Skates:  If you are first time skater, please start with the provided rental skates.  
  • Helmet: required ages 7 and under, and for all new skaters; not provided by the rink  Helmet Guidelines
  • Clothing:  Warm, fitted, layered clothing that is easy to move in (no jeans or oversized items).  Thin, above the ankle socks to avoid skate rub.  Gloves.

Here is a LTS USA video to prepare for your first day:  Learn to Skate orientation video

QUESTIONS? Contact us - Learn to Skate Director -

LEARN TO SKATE USA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

A Learn to Skate USA membership is required to participate in any  Learn to Skate sessions.  

With your annual membership you will:

  • Be a member of the best skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating.
  • Gain great information to make sure your first glides on ice are successful ones.
  • Receive a Welcome Packet in the mail, which includes a subscription to Learn To Skate USA The Magazine  (allow 2-4 weeks for delivery)
  • Receive secondary sport accident insurance
  • Ability to participate in lessons, performances, competitions, and all activities associated with Learn to Skate USA

LEARN TO SKATE USA PROGRAM

Learn to Skate USA is a fun, positive, comprehensive method that teaches everything from the basic fundamentals to advanced skating skills. This program provides skaters the opportunity to learn and practice skills that will assist in preparing for participation on a Firebirds hockey team, becoming a figure skater, or simply feeling more comfortable and confident skating on the ice! 


Having fun & making friends!

Adults Skate too!

Adult Skate too!

MEET OUR COACHING STAFF

Andrei Lavrentiev

  • Skated at the National Level in Russia
  • Graduated from Siberian University of Physical Training and Sports  
  • Skated professionally as a lead skater in several world-famous ice productions including, Moscow on Ice, Ukrainian Ballet on Ice, Torvill and Dean, and Disney on Ice 
  • Specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, choreography, conditioning, ballet, jump harness, and electric spinner  
  • Coached multiple students through Gold Level Tests in Freestyle and Moves in the Field. His students have performed internationally 
  • Several of his students are currently performing lead roles in Disney on Ice 
  • Has served as a Senior Coach for the Brazilian Skating Federation providing ISU Sponsored Seminars & Webinars and skating camps for South American Skaters and coaches as well as coaches international skaters.
  • Available for private lessons
  • Contact: lavrentiev@comcast.net

DANI MAGISTRO

  • Learned to ice skate as an adult, shares love of skating & building confidence on the ice with beginners
  • Specializes in beginner skaters, basic skills, and Adults
  • Available for private lessons
  • Contact: danimagistro@comcast.net

Nadene Gill

  •  Learned to skate as an adult
  • Actively continuing own figure skating journey at US Figure Skating
  • Specializes in beginner skaters, basic skills
  • Available for private lessons
  • Contact: gillnadene@gmail.com

Carol Cole

  • Coaching skaters of all ages 
  • Skating, testing, and competition experience includes 4 disciplines: freestyle, moves in the field, ice dance, and figures
  • USFS Adult Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field 
  • Yoga Alliance-certified yoga instructor  
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Kutztown University
  • Contact: ccolesk8@hotmail.com

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