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Learn to Skate Classes

MedStar Capitals Iceplex is proud to administer Learn to Skate USA®This curriculum is the only Learn to Skate program endorsed by USA Hockey, US Speed Skating, Special Olympics, and US Figure Skating. Classes are organized into age specific levels and designed for any beginner to acquire the necessary skills to enjoy the sport of Ice Skating for a lifetime.

  • Our Snowplow Sam 1-4 Classes are designed for our littlest skaters aged 4 - 6.
  • Basic 1-6 take our Youth skaters from day one to more advanced Basic Skills.
  • The Adult curriculum is the perfect progression into any ice sport.

All three age groups lay the foundation for FUN and any other discipline within the skating community.

What's does our Learn to Skate Series Include?

Your success is important to us! And practice makes perfect.
Your 30-minute weekly lesson includes:

  • Use of our rental skates
  • 7 Public Skate passes valid for the duration of the series so your skater can come and practice all of their skills!

Please pre-register for Public Skate so we know you are coming! Look for your free passes on your Daysmart Recreation account when checking out. For Public Skate times click here.

Remember that MedStar Capitals Iceplex requires successful completion Snowplow Sam 2, Basic 1, or Adult 1 before taking Learn to Skate- USA Hockey 1.
Successful completion of Basic 2 is required before joining the Pewter level of Sky High Skating Academy.

What Will I Be Learning?

Learn to Skate USA intro video

What to know on your first day of a Learn to Skate Class!

Can't find what you are looking for?

Email the Skating Department with your questions.

Briana Bennett