Designed by The United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), the basic skills program is an eight track learn to skate program teaching the fundamentals of ice skating to all ages and abilities.

Beginning skaters start with the Snowplow Sam levels (1-3) where they develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on the ice. The "Basic Skills" (Basic 1-8) levels are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves such as forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating.

As skaters complete each level, they receive an attractive certificate signifying their accomplishment.

Cost of this 9 week program is $95.00.  Sessions are typically held on Sundays 11:00am - 12:30pm.  Each session consists of a twenty minute group lesson from a USFSA instructor with the remaining time being supervised practice. Rental skates are available to your child during each session at no cost if needed. Helmets are recommended.