Ice Skating Lessons

Intro to Ice Skating

Build your skills with us!

Our Fundamentals of Figure Skating participants are encouraged and welcome to continue their lessons on Tuesdays this summer! Our next Fundamentals of Figure Skating session will begin Saturday, September 23rd!

Early Registration Periods:

Summer (Tuesday only) - Monday, March 20th-Monday, July 3rd

Fees increase $25 beginning Tuesday, July 4th
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"Elizabeth was never on ice skates until her first lesson/session with Coach Pat's group. A few years later she's in level 5 and now will be trying speed skating...unbelievable! I can't say enough nice things about the Intro to Ice Skating program -- sincerely. Thank you and your crew for everything all of you do to make learning to ice skate so much fun."

Craig Bourquin

Program Information:

  • Class times will be determined by the # of participants we receive for each level
Ages:3 and up (Adults Included)


Tues Times for all:		One hour 4:45-6:15pm (email will be sent prior to start date with class time)
Summer Dates (Tues only):7/11-8/15
*Days, times and rink subject to change

Location:		Weibel & Vernon Ice Rinks
30 Weibel Avenue
Need:See Program Highlights Below
Fees:City $67   Non-City $87
Fees after 7/3Additional $25


Intro to Ice Skating Skate Rentals:

Per Class:$  5
Per Session Punch Card:$25

Related and Additional Information

  1. Introduction to Ice Skating Program Notes
Coordinator: Jill Ramos - USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist/25+ yrs coaching experience
Instructors:   Amanda Shelburne - USFS Triple Gold Medalist/PSA Master Rated/Regional and National Coach 
                        Pat Kenkel - USFS Double Gold Medalist/Regional and National Coach/25+ yrs coaching  experience
                        Kelsey Clechenko - Adult National Competitor/9+ yrs coaching experience
                        Gwen Craig - 9+ yrs coaching experience

Program Highlights:
  • Introduces participants to the exciting world of ice skating
  • Provides opportunity to build upon skills already learned
  • Prepares a skater for figure skating, hockey, or speed skating
  • Level based system of teaching provides clear path to advancement
  • Classes grouped by age and ability and will consist of a 15 min warmup, 30 min group lesson and a 15 min practice
  • Instructors have many years experience teaching and emphasize fun and safety while providing proper technique in ice skating basics
  • A responsible adult must accompany beginning skaters on the ice and be available to assist instructors. Adults do not need to wear skates
  • Bike, ski or hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants
  • Only Single blade skates allowed
  • Figure skates are HIGHLY recommended for all beginners, both boys and girls. Figure skates have a flatter blade compared to hockey skates and so are easier for beginners to learn balance on the ice.
  • Please dress yourself and your skater accordingly with outdoor winter clothing (snow pants, jacket, mittens/gloves)
For additional information email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org

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Spring Exhibition Capped Off a Successful Season!

Our Spring Exhibition featuring our Fundamental of Figure Skating participants performed at the Weibel Ice Rink Saturday, April 8th. 

Everyone skated great and all are looking forward to our next exhibition planned for the end of the year!


Check back for details on our next session, scheduled to begin early Fall.

 

FOFS Exhibition Photo
Spring Exhibition Group Photo