Learn to Skate

Experience the thrill of ice skating during group lessons at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, NY. Located in the building that hosted Miracle on Ice, this program offers a unique opportunity for skaters of all levels to develop their skills under the guidance of expert coaches. Whether you’re a novice lacing up your skates for the first time or an aspiring Olympian refining your technique, the Olympic Center’s group lessons provide a supportive and exhilarating environment. The state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with the prestige of the Olympic legacy, create an inspiring backdrop for individuals and families alike to embark on a journey of skill development and icy excitement.

We are offering two summer sessions:

  • Session 1: June 30th – July 23rd | Four Weeks with 2 classes per week.
  • Session 2: August 4th – August 27th | Four Weeks with 2 classes per week.

Group Ice Skating Lessons Schedule

Session One
Tue, Jun 305:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Jul 025:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Tue, Jul 075:30pm - 7:00pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Jul 095:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Tue, Jul 145:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Jul 165:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Tue, Jul 216:30pm - 7:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / 1980 Rink7:15pm – 8:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Jul 236:30pm - 7:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / 1980 Rink7:15pm – 8:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / 1980 Rink
Session Two
Tue, Aug 045:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Aug 065:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Tue, Aug 115:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Aug 135:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Tue, Aug 185:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Thu, Aug 205:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / USA Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / USA Rink
Tue, Aug 255:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / 1980 Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / 1980 Rink
Thu, Aug 275:30pm - 6:15pm (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 – 4, Power Skating) / 1980Rink6:15pm – 7:00pm ( Basic 5 – 6, Adults, Pre Freeskate – Freeskate 1,2,3) / 1980 Rink

Learn To Skate Lesson Rates

PRICING
Per person / Per 4 Week SessionAll Ages$80

Class Descriptions

Snowplow Sam levels are introductory classes divided into four progressive levels allowing children with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basic skills of ice skating.

Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey and speed skating. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns. Focus is learning agility, balance, coordination and speed.

Pre Freeskate & Freeskate 1 – 3 | Continuing with the Learn to Skate USA Curriculum, these levels bring the skater to focus on Skating Skills, Jumps, and Spins that are required to create a well-rounded figure skater. Basic forward and backward edges performed correctly on an axis, backward outside and inside 3 – turns, alternating forward outside and inside spirals on a continuous axis, mohawk sequences and many more skating skills. All these skills prepare the skater to learn spins, jumps, choreographic elements.

Power Skating | The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. Skaters will learn to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey is the primary focus of this class, working on hockey stance, stride, knee bend, and use of edges. Turning , pivoting, fast stops and starts, forward, and backward crossovers will be highlighted each class.

Adult classes are designed for both beginning and experienced adult skaters who wish to improve their skating skills. This program will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. This is an exciting program for people who look to skating as an enjoyable part of a fit and healthy lifestyle.