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Cost and Details

Cost:

$114 for a 6 week session

$133 for a 7 week session 

$95 for a 5 week session

+ Plus a one time $22 Learn to Skate USA Membership

  • The LTS USA Membership only needs to be paid once for the membership season which is July 1 - June 30. 
  • We are a registered program with LTS USA with registered coaches who are trained and have background checks.  You will be registered as a member which includes secondary accident insurance for your skater.

What's Included: 

  • Once a week 30 minute group lesson + 5 minutes free time conducted by experienced and certified coaches. 
  • A family open skate pass  (admission and skate rental for up to 5 family members)
  • Skate rental is available to you at no additional cost.
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Discounts and Partnerships

  • Returning Family Discount

    Returning Families will get a discount code at the end of their session to register with an early bird discount!

  • Twice a Week

    If your needed class level is offered twice a week and you would like to join us for both Wednesdays and Saturdays, when you register for your second day, enter discount code TWICEASNICE for 50% off your second registration within the same session.

  • Homeschool Partnerships

    Homeschool Partnerships: For families registered with the Niles, Jenison, or Hamilton homeschool programs - we are excited to be offer you our skating school classes as your homeschooling elective. To do so, please enter either "NilesLTS26-27" or "HamiltonLTS26-27" or "JenisonLTS26-27" at checkout.

Class Level Description & Times

Snowplow Sam 1 (Ages 3–5)

For beginner skaters ages 3–5. This class starts with off-ice learning including balance, standing, and marching in skates. Then our skaters practice those same tasks on the ice. We focus on fun and helping skaters get comfortable on the ice with age-specific props and activities.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 10-10:35am

Snowplow Sam 2 (Ages 3–5)

For skaters who have completed SS1. Skaters will gain more speed in their skating and learn beginner stopping, edges, and backwards skating.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 10-10:35am

Basic 1 (Ages 5–7)

For beginner skaters ages 5–7 with no prior skating experience. Skaters will learn an overview of skating basics including standing on the ice, marching forward, gliding on two feet, stopping, and balance.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 10-10:35am

Basic 1 (Ages 8–13)

For beginner skaters ages 8–13 with no prior skating experience. Skaters will learn an overview of skating basics including standing on the ice, marching forward, gliding on two feet, stopping, and balance.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 10-10:35am

Basic 2

For skaters of any age who have completed Basic 1. Skaters will build on their prior skating skills, working on backwards edges, advanced glides, and stopping.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 10-10:35am

Basic 3

For skaters of any age who have completed basic 2. Skaters will advance their skills, working on 1-ft glides and advanced edges and balance.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 9:25-10am

Basic 4

For skaters of any age who have completed basic 3. Skaters will learn to master forward inside and outside edges, backwards pumps on the circle, and crossovers.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 9:25-10am

Basic 5

For skaters of any age who have completed basic 4. Skaters will work on the tricky backwards crossover, 2-ft spin, and one-foot turns.

Wednesdays 5-5:35pm and Saturdays 9:25-10am

Adult 1 (Ages 18+)

A specific class for adults. No prior skating experience is required. This class focuses on building skating confidence and balance in a safe environment.

Saturdays 9:25-10am

Adult 2–4 (Ages 18+)

A specific class for adults. Completion of Adult 1 required. These levels focus on forward speed, backwards skating, edges, and balance on one foot.

Saturdays 9:25-10am

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