LEARN TO SKATE
Learn to ice skate at The Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society
We’ve been teaching kids and adults how to skate for over 100 years!
Classes include 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice time.
Learn from our professional staff including National, World, and Olympic competitors.
8 Week Spring , 10 wk Adult Tuesdays & 10 wk Parent & Tot Tuesdays
SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!
Please contact the club office, some spaces still available.
Fridays 6:45-7:45pm Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm Sundays 12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday 8:45am Adults Tuesday 12:45pm Parent & Tot
Summer Learn to Skate & Skating Camp info available here
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
Each class has a limit of 12 participants
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND purchasing your own skates. Rentals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! All participants must be registered online 5 days prior to the start of the session.
Sorry, no walk-ins!HELMETS are REQUIRED, but NOT SUPPLIED, for Tots, Snowplow Sam, and Basic 1 & 2 level skaters
Due to the limited class space, NO partial sessions are permitted
For the safety of everyone, if your skater or someone in your household is not feeling well, please do not attend class.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Level do I sign up for?
Overview of Levels:
Snowplow Sam: Beginner skaters ages 4-6 years old - learn the basic skills of skating
Basic 1 & 2: Introductory level for children 7 and older - learn basic forward and backward skating
Basic 3: FUNdamental level learning forward stroking and introduction to edges
Basic 4: FUNdamental level learning forward edges and crossovers, intro to spins
Basic 5: FUNdamental level learning backward edges and crossovers
Basic 6: FUNdamental level learning more advanced stops & skating maneuvers
Pre-Freeskate: Progressive skating skills, transitions, spins, and jumps
Adult: All the basics in an Adult setting
Intro to Hockey: Basic skating with attention to balance, shuffles and c-cuts used in hockey skating
What do I do on the first day of class?
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the start of class
Proceed to the registration table to check in
Pick up your skate rental from the Skate Shop
What does the fee include ?
Thirty minute lesson once a week for 4, 8 or 10 weeks (depending on the program)
Rental skates during group lesson time (skate rentals are available from tots size 9)
Thirty minute practice session
How should I dress my child for class?
Warm, comfortable clothes (pants and sweatshirt ok, but no snow suits)
Gloves or mittens
One pair of socks
Helmet (required for tot and lower levels skaters – please bring your own)
What type of skates do you recommend - hockey or figure skates?
It’s easier for first time skaters to learn in figure skates because they are longer which provides the skater with more stability. For your convenience, rental figure skates are included with your registration fee. If you would like to purchase your own skates, please see our skate shop manager.
What happens if I can’t make a class?
Program fees are NON-REFUNDABLE after the first class. No make-up classes will be issued for classes missed.