Learn to Skate at KLA
with Learn to Skate USA® & On The Ice Skating School!
with Learn to Skate USA®
& On The Ice Skating School!
Our skating school welcomes new students year-round into our nationally-affiliated Learn to Skate program.
As a member program of Learn to Skate USA®, our Learn to Skate program follows the only curriculum endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating.
Our certified instructors guide our Learn to Skate students through the fundamental skills of ice skating. As students progress through each level, they develop the balance, strength, and control needed for further specialized instruction, or to simply feel more comfortable on the ice!
We have classes appropriate for kids as young as 3 through adults of all ages!
Each skater must have a current Learn to Skate USA® membership to register for and participate in Learn to Skate USA programs. Membership years run from July 1st through June 30th. The membership fee is $18.50, paid directly to Learn to Skate USA.
Keep reading to learn more about Learn to Skate USA® membership and class descriptions, and to see our upcoming schedule!
New Class Options Available This Fall!
Totsicles
A new class for kids ages 3-6 and their grown-ups to learn the basics of ice skating together through fun and games in small group lessons!
Available in Fall Series 2!
Family Learn to Skate
A new Saturday morning offering for kids and adults to learn in age-appropriate classes during the same convenient weekend session!
Available in Fall Series 1 & 2!
Detailed descriptions and class schedules are available below!
MISSION:
To provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating
OBJECTIVES:
► Teach children and adults the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson.
► Provide a progressive curriculum that ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills.
► Promote the health and fitness benefits of ice skating.
► Equip each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their goal, be it recreational or competitive in nature.
Endorsed by
Learn to Skate USA® Membership
Each skater must have a current Learn to Skate USA® membership to register for and participate in Learn to Skate USA programs. Membership years run from July 1st through June 30th. The membership fee is $18.50, paid directly to Learn to Skate USA.
This membership fee only needs to be paid once per membership year. Your new or renewed membership will remain valid for subsequent Learn to Skate USA-affiliated programs through June 30th each year. (You will be prompted to enter your Member ID when you register for any of our Learn to Skate programs.
Please keep in mind:
- Each skater must have their own membership; family members cannot share memberships.
- Memberships should be in the skater’s name (not a parent/guardian’s name), with the skater’s date of birth.
- Our Learn to Skate program is listed as On the Ice Skating School.
FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS: You may register with the current year's membership through June 30th. However, your membership must be renewed prior to participating in programs occurring on or after July 1st.
To complete a first-time registration or renew an existing membership, please follow one of the links below:
More information about Learn to Skate USA® membership and programs is available through Learn to Skate USA®.
Current & Upcoming Learn to Skate Classes
Fall classes begin in September! Classes are listed in order of starting date below.
Thursday Series (Fall Series 1)
Thursday evenings starting September 7th!
Ages 3 - Adult
Kids must be at least 3 years old by the first day of class.
Classes offered
Snowplow Sam 1-4
Basic 1-6
Hockey 1-4
Beginners welcome!
Dates:
September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19
Time: 5:30 - 6:15PM
Cost: $135 (full series)
Aspire (Fall Series 1)
Friday evenings starting September 8th!
Open to skaters in Basic 3 through Doubles Club
Our Aspire program provides group lessons for skaters seeking to strengthen their figure skating skills.
This program serves as a transition for newer skaters from our general Learn to Skate classes into our figure skating program, and provides an opportunity for more experienced skaters to work on a variety of skills together, all with the guidance and instruction of our figure skating coaches.
Dates:
September 8, September 15, September 22, September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20
Time: 5:30 - 6:15PM
Cost: $135 (full series) | $25/class drop-in rate
Family Learn to Skate (Fall Series 1)
Saturday mornings starting September 9th!
Our new Family Learn to Skate series lets the whole family attend age-appropriate classes during the same convenient Saturday morning session.
Non-family sign-ups are welcome! This series is open to anyone who prefers Saturday morning sessions to our other offerings throughout the week.
Ages 3 - Adult
Kids must be at least 3 years old by the first day of class.
Classes offered
Snowplow Sam 1-4
Basic 1-6
Hockey 1-4
Adult 1-6
Beginners welcome!
Dates:
September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21
Time: 11:00 - 11:45AM
Cost: $135 (full series)
Monday Series (Fall Series 1)
Monday evenings starting September 11th!
Ages 3 - Adult
Kids must be at least 3 years old by the first day of class.
Classes offered
Snowplow Sam 1-4
Basic 1-6
Hockey 1-4
Beginners welcome!
Dates:
September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23
Time: 5:30 - 6:15PM
Cost: $135 (full series)
Class Descriptions
SNOWPLOW SAM 1-4
Ages 3-6
The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool-age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice. Snowplow Sam is a big, fuzzy, white bear who loves to skate. Time with Snowplow Sam will allow preschool children to become comfortable on the ice. Helmets are required for skaters under age 6. LTS USA Helmet Tutorial click here.
BASIC SKILLS 1-6
Ages 6+
The Basic Skills are the fundamentals of the sport. These six levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, three turns and Mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-6 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating. Ice skating is fun and healthy exercise that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. "Learn to Skate" programs are designed to introduce skating at any age and start at any level! The classes are the precursor to learning to play the exciting game of ice hockey or to figure skate or to recreational skate!
ADULT BASIC SKILLS
Ages 16+
The Adult curriculum is designed for both beginning and experienced adult skaters who wish to improve their skating skills. Participation in the program will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. This is an exciting program for people who look to skating as an enjoyable part of a fit and healthy lifestyle.
HOCKEY 1-4
Ages 6+ (younger ages go to Snowplow Sam)
Hockey Badges 1-4 prepare hockey players with the skate skills to proceed to Learn to Play Hockey!
ADULT EXCEL
Adult Excel provides an opportunity for adults to work on more advanced skills, such as jumps and spins, in small group lessons.