Programs
2250100 / Spring Parent & Me
Get on the ice with your little one and explore skating together! This class is for children ages 2-6 and their parent/guardian. No skating experience is required! All participants should wear helmets, gloves, and long pants. Skate rental available at no additional charge.
2250101 / Spring Snowplow Sam 1
Perfect for first-time skaters! Skaters are taught to balance on skates, the proper methods of falling and getting up, marching, gliding, and dipping. Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens, warm clothing. Skate rental available at no additional charge. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250102 / Spring Snowplow Sam 2
Second level of classes that builds on skills from Snowplow Sam 1. Skaters will learn backward walking, forward swizzles, backward wiggles, beginning snowplow stop and two foot hop in place. Prerequisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 1 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available at no additional charge.
2250103 / Spring Snowplow Sam 3
Third level of classes that builds on skills from Snowplow Sam 2. Skaters will learn forward skating, backward swizzles, forward one foot glide, moving snowplow stop and curves. Prerequisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 2 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available at no additional charge. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250104 / Spring Snowplow Sam 4
Fourth level of classes that builds on skills from Snowplow Sam 3. Skaters will learn backward two foot glide, two foot turn in place, rocking horse, backward swizzles (4-6 in a row) and two foot hop. Prerequisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 3 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available at no additional charge. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250201 / Spring Basic 1
In this instructional class for the beginning skater ages 7 and up. Participants will learn how to sit and stand up, march across the ice, two foot glide, dip, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and beginning snowplow stop. Equipment: Biking helmet, gloves or mittens, and warm clothing. Skate rental is available at no additional charge.
2250202 / Spring Basic 2
Skaters will learn scooter pushes, forward one foot glides, backward two foot glides, rocking horse, backward swizzles, two-foot turn and moving snowplow stop. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 1 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: Biking helmet, gloves or mittens, and warm clothing. Skate rental available at no additional charge.
2250300 / Spring Basic 3
Skaters will learn beginning forward stroking, forward half swizzle pumps, moving two-foot turn, beginning backward one-foot glide, backward snowplow stop and forward slalom. Prerequisite: Passed Snowplow Sam 3/4 or Basic 2. Equipment: Figure skates, gloves or mittens, and skating attire. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250301 / Spring Basic 4
Skaters will learn forward outside and inside edges, forward crossovers, backward half swizzle pump, backward one foot glide and beginning two-foot spin. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 3 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: Figure skates, gloves or mittens, and skating attire. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250302 / Spring Basic 5
Skaters will learn backward outside and inside edges, backwards crossovers, forward outside three turns, advanced two-foot spin and hockey stop. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 4 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: figure skates with skate guards, gloves or mittens, and skating attire. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250303 / Spring Basic 6
Skaters will learn forward inside three turn, forward to backward two foot turn on a circle, backward stroking, beginning one foot spin, T-stop, bunny hop and forward spiral. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 5 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: figure skates with skate guards, gloves or mittens, and skating attire. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250401 / Spring Pre-Free Skate
Skaters will learn forward inside mohawk, backward crossovers to backward outside edge, backward outside edge to forward outside edge, one foot upright spin, mazurka and waltz jump. Prerequisite: Passing Basic 6 or Director of Skating Approval. Required equipment: Figure skates, comfortable skating attire, and gloves. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250402 / Spring Free Skate 1
Skaters will learn forward power stroking, basic forward outside and inside consecutive edges, backward outside three turn, upright spin, half flip and toe loop. Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Free Skate and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: gloves or mittens and skating attire. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250403 / Spring Free Skate 2
Skaters will learn alternating forward outside and inside spirals, basic backward outside and inside consecutive edges, backward inside three turns, beginning back spin, half Lutz and salchow. Prerequisite: Passing Free Skate 1 or Director of Skating Approval. Skaters will need their own skates and apparel for this level. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250404 / Spring Free Skate 3
Skaters will learn alternating backward crossovers to outside edges, alternating mohawk sequence, waltz threes, advanced back spin, loop jump and waltz jump/toe loop combination. Prerequisite: Passing Free Skate 2 or Director of Skating Approval. Skaters will need their own skates and apparel for this level. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250405 / Spring Free Skate 4 & Up
Skaters will learn forward power three turns, sit spin, flip jumps, five-step mohawk sequence, camel spin, Lutz jump, forward power pulls, camel-sit spin combination and beginning axel. Prerequisite: Passed Free Skate 3 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: Figure skates, gloves or mittens, and skating attire. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2250500 / Spring Adult Intro
Always wanted to try ice skating? This is the perfect class for you! Instructors cater to adult learning styles in a small-group format. No skating experience is required! Skaters will learn falling and recovery, forward marching, two-foot glide, forward swizzles, rocking horse, dip and forward snowplow stop. All participants should wear helmets, gloves, and long pants. Skate rental available at no additional charge.
2251410 / Spring On The Edge Power Class
This class is for skaters in Free Skate 1 and above to supplement their regular LTS classes. Skaters will work on power, speed, and general skating skills. No MAIN RINK classes on April 18.
2251800 / Spring Early Edge Program
Early Edge is not your average learn-to-skate class. Designed specifically for young athletes ready to move beyond recreational skating, this twice-weekly program accelerates progress and develops the technical foundation essential for future competitive success. This program is tailored for skaters to master the basics and move into the world of competitive figure skating. Through an innovative curriculum crafted by Olympians and coaches known for guiding skaters from grassroots beginnings to national-level competitions, your child will benefit from intensive, focused training both on and off the ice. Every session builds the power, precision, and artistry needed for higher-level competition. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 2 and/or Skating Director Approval. Equipment: Skaters should have their own figure skates and appropriate skating attire.
2252100 / Spring Freestyle Sessions
Practice sessions for figure skaters. These are not classes. Please familiarize yourself with our arena policies and protocols. Questions may be directed to Jordan Mann at jmann@prparks.org.
4250101 / Summer Snowplow Sam 1
All Tots must begin at this level of instruction. Skaters are taught to balance on skates, the proper methods of falling and getting up, marching, gliding, dipping, scooters, back wiggles, and forward/backward swizzles.
Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available.
4250102 / Summer Snowplow Sam 2
Skills: increased power and speed for: gliding, stopping, stroking, swizzles, scooter pushes, dips, back wiggles, dips.
Prerequisite: Age 4-6. Passed Tot 1 and/or approval from Skating Supervisor.
Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available.
4250103 / Summer Snowplow Sam 3 & 4
Introduction to backward skating and forward pumps while maintaining and strengthening skills from previous levels.
Prerequisite: Age 4-6. Passed Tot 2 and/or approval from Skating Supervisor.
Equipment: biking helmet, gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available.
4250201 / Summer Basic 1
In this instructional class for the beginning skater ages 7 and up, participants are taught proper technique on falling, getting up, and balance. Forward movements such as swizzles, gliding, stopping and marching are introduced.
Equipment: biking helmet. gloves or mittens and warm clothing. Skate rental available.
4250202 / Summer Basic 2
Skaters will learn scooter pushes, forward one foot glides, backward two foot glides, rocking horse, backward swizzles, two-foot turn and moving snowplow stop. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 1 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: Biking helmet, gloves or mittens, and warm clothing. Skate rental available at no additional charge.
4250300 / Summer Basic 3
Skaters learn maneuvers such as, but not limited to, forward crossovers, extended glide forward stroking, snowplow stops from speed, backward pumps, two foot turns, fundamental skating terminology, while maintaining and strengthening skills from previous levels. Perform edges that are discussed in class.
Prerequisite: Passed Tot 4 or Pre-Alpha 2.
Equipment: gloves or mittens and skating attire. Skate rental available.
4250303 / Summer Basic 4
Skaters will learn forward outside and inside edges, forward crossovers, backward half swizzle pump, backward one foot glide and beginning two-foot spin. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 3 and/or approval from Director of Skating. Equipment: Figure skates, gloves or mittens, and skating attire.
4250306 / Summer Basic 5 & 6
Skaters are taught transitional maneuvers such as, outside three turns and Mohawks, hockey stops, forward arabesques, backward slide crossovers, crossovers in figure 8, lunges, bunny hops, shoot the duck, forward edges, while maintaining and strengthening skills and terminology from previous levels.
Prerequisite: Passed Beta and/or approval from Skating Supervisor.
Equipment: gloves or mittens and skating attire. Skate rental available.
4250401 / Summer Pre-Free Skate
Skaters will learn forward inside mohawk, backward crossovers to backward outside edge, backward outside edge to forward outside edge, one foot upright spin, mazurka and waltz jump. Prerequisite: Passing Basic 6 or Director of Skating Approval. Required equipment: Figure skates, comfortable skating attire, and gloves.
4250402 / Summer Free Skate 1
Skaters review elements from previous levels, and are taught maneuvers such as, but not limited to, one-foot spin, 1/2 Lutz, ballet jump, jump sequences and dance steps. Emphasis on proper technique.
Prerequisite:
Passed Freestyle 1 and/or approval from Skating Supervisor.
Equipment: gloves or mittens and skating attire. Skate rental available, however at this level skaters should have their own skates.
4250403 / Summer Free Skate 2
Skaters will learn alternating forward outside and inside spirals, basic backward outside and inside consecutive edges, backward inside three turns, beginning back spin, half Lutz and salchow. Prerequisite: Passing Free Skate 1 or Director of Skating Approval. Skaters will need their own skates and apparel for this level.
4250404 / Summer Free Skate 3
Skaters will learn alternating backward crossovers to outside edges, alternating mohawk sequence, waltz threes, advanced back spin, loop jump and waltz jump/toe loop combination. Prerequisite: Passing Free Skate 2 or Director of Skating Approval. Skaters will need their own skates and apparel for this level.
4250405 / Summer Free Skate 4 & Up
Skaters review elements from previous levels, and are taught maneuvers such as, but not limited to, camel spin, camel-sit-scratch spin, Lutz jump, axel jump, jump sequences, and dance steps. Emphasis on proper technique.
Prerequisite: Passed Freestyle 4 and/or approval from Skating Supervisor.
Equipment: Gloves or mittens and skating attire. Skate rental available, however at this level skaters should have their own skates.
4250430 / Summer Early Edge Program
Early Edge is not your average learn-to-skate class. Designed specifically for young athletes ready to move beyond recreational skating, this twice-weekly program accelerates progress and develops the technical foundation essential for future competitive success. This program is tailored for skaters to master the basics and move into the world of competitive figure skating. Through an innovative curriculum crafted by Olympians and coaches known for guiding skaters from grassroots beginnings to national-level competitions, your child will benefit from intensive, focused training both on and off the ice. Every session builds the power, precision, and artistry needed for higher-level competition. Prerequisite: Passed Basic 2 and/or Skating Director Approval. Equipment: Skaters should have their own figure skates and appropriate skating attire.
4252100 / Summer Freestyle Sessions
Practice sessions for figure skaters. These are not classes. Please familiarize yourself with our arena policies and protocols. Questions may be directed to Jordan Mann at jmann@prparks.org.