Learn to Skate USA provides a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. The curriculum offers something for everyone.

The only ice skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating, Learn to Skate USA offers every participant a rewarding experience rooted in the lifelong benefits of ice skating. Whether you wish to enjoy the recreational benefits of skating or dream of Olympic fame, this is the place to start.

Our lessons will be in a group format for 25 minutes. Session fees includes 25 minutes of practice ice time, which may be prior or after your lesson. Most beginner lessons will be booked at the beginning of the session to assist beginner skaters with skills first.

It's our goal to have your skaters graduate from the program, fall in love with the wonders of skating and continue on with this sport for their entire life. Thank you for enrolling in Learn to Skate USA with the Mount Washington Valley Skating Club.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL LEARN TO SKATE REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY

We cannot Pro-Rate a session or issue Refunds unless there is a medical reason, Thank you for understanding

WINTER WEATHER NOTE: LESSONS WILL BE HELD UNLESS THE RINK IS CLOSED. WE WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO CONTACT SKATERS INDIVIDUALLY IF THIS HAPPENS

Beginner & Hockey - Sundays from 4:35 - 5:25. This class is for children who want to learn to skate for playing hockey or figure skating. This includes figure skaters in Basic Levels 1 - 6. Learn to Skate Group Lessons are 50 minutes broken down into 25 minutes of instruction time and 25 minutes of practice ice.

Adult & Freestyle - Sundays from 5:45 - 6:35. This class is for adults learning to skate as well as more advanced figure skaters. This includes Freeskate level 1 and above. Learn to Skate Group Lessons are 50 minutes broken down into 25 minutes of instruction time and 25 minutes of practice ice.

Sundays from 5:25 - 5:45. This class takes place in between Beginner & Hockey and Adult & Freestyle Learn to Skate Classes. The Skills Development class changes throughout the season offering specialized instruction ranging from Test Prep, Holiday Show Prep, Competition Prep and Exhibition Prep. We have an exciting new offer for skaters this year in Session 3:  A choice of Theater On Ice (TOI) or Competition Prep in our specialized 20 minute segment!

Theater On Ice - Skaters that join the TOI group will learn skating moves, skills and choreography following USFSA TOI curriculum.  At the end of session 3, skaters will perform an entire Theater On Ice Group Routine!  Skaters continuing into session 4 will also perform this routine during our Spring Exhibition!

Competition Prep - Skaters choosing the Competition Prep option will work on competition jump, spin, and choreographic step sequence elements, and how to improve presentation. This is a great way for a skater who wishes to compete for the first time to prepare for a competition in one of the non-musical events. Skaters can begin competing once they pass Basic 1! The complete competition event scenario will be simulated to prepare the first-time competitor.

*It is important to note that for this year, parents registering their skater for either or both competitions will pay registration fees to the host rink and coaching fees in addition to session 3 registration fees.  The competition coach will invoice parents/skaters individually for their coaching time at the competitions.  The coaching time at the competitions is limited to actual practice ice time and 15 minutes per event.  Practice ice coaching time is divided equally among all skaters using the same practice ice.

*Skaters choosing the TOI option may still compete at Skate Your Heart Out in Hallowell, ME and/or the North Atlantic Open in Falmouth, ME by working with their private coach on their programs.

Practice Ice is offered on Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00pm. This is a great time to get in some extra practice without the hustle and bustle of Public Skating. Private lessons take place during this hour and can be arranged with the coaching staff. Skaters interested in competing or performing a solo in our Holiday Show or Spring Exhibition would work on choreography during this time.