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Ice Skating

Ice Skating


Ice Skating Lessons

Learn to Skate Programme

Whether you are a fan of ice skating, interested in a new hobby or would like to skate for fun, then learn the right way with a course of ice skating lessons.  All courses are delivered over 6 weeks with a NISA qualified coach. Courses cater for beginners and help skaters progress from Grade 1 to Grade 10. What’s more free ice time is also available after each lesson to practice your new skills!

NEXT COURSE COMMENCING IN JANUARY!

We are now taking bookings for our Learn to Skate programme commencing on Friday 11th January, Saturday 12th January or Sunday 13th January. Adults and children can learn to skate for £57. Your little ones aged 3-4 years can also learn to skate for £45.
Prepayment is required to secure a place.

Ice Tots

Ice Tots provides children from 3-4 years with the perfect foundation to ice skating. With the help of a NISA qualified coach and an ice stewart, little ones will learn the basic skills and techniques of ice skating in a small group environment.

Beginner and advanced ice tot classes are available.

​Prices

Ice Skating Lessons (6 week course)Price
Learn to Skate Programme£57
Ice Tots (3 & 4 years)£45

Grades

All ice skating courses consist of half hour sessions over a period of six weeks with an NISA qualified coach. 
Courses cater for beginners and help skaters progress from Grade 1 to Grade 10. 

Grades One to Five

Grade OneGrade TwoGrade ThreeGrade FourGrade Five
Moving forward and stoppingForward skatingBackward skating and stopForward crossoversBackward crossovers
Falling down and getting up unaidedMoving backwardsForward balancing on one legBackward chassés to two foot turnForward outside three turn
Bending knee exerciseForward two foot curveForward chassés into two foot turnBackward balancing on one legForward inside consecutive edges
Forward lemonsStationary two foot turnForward slalomsForward outside consecutive edgesForward cross rolls

Grades Six to Ten

Grade SixGrade SevenGrade EightGrade NineGrade Ten
Forward inside three turnsBunny hopForward dragForward inside edge changeTeapot
Forward spiralForward inside mohawksForward outside edge changePivotsThree jump
Figure eight crossoversBackward spiralContinuous outside edgeContinuous inside edgeOne foot spin
Backward outside/inside edgesStepping backward to forwardTwo foot spinBackward cross rollsLinking of five elements

​Tips for a Fun & Safe Skating Session

  • Wear comfortable clothing - not too tight but not too baggy
  • Gloves will keep your hands warm and provide protection if you fall
  • Wear comfortable socks
  • Do not wear a scarf - it could be dangerous to you and others
  • Tie your skates up to your ankle to ensure maximum comfort
  • Before getting onto the ice, try walking around to get used to the feel and weight of your skates
  • Patrons are welcome to wear suitable safety gear, eg, helmets, elbows and knee pads