Learn to Skate

The Suburban Skating School provides nationally recognized Learn to Skate programming within our communities in a professional, inclusive and safe environment. Our passionate staff empowers individuals to pursue various avenues of skating and achieve their goals, be it in figure skating or ice hockey. Skating with us is a fun way to build confidence while finding health, happiness and opportunities on the ice.

Danielle Gamelin

Skating Director

Phone: 248-347-1010

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Winter Session 2
March 3rd - April 17th
*No classes March 29th - April 4th
*These dates are tentative & subject to change

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Please Click HERE prior to registering for very important changes to our 2021 Winter 2 Learn to Skate program

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Upcoming Sessions
*Please note: these dates are tentative and subject to change
Spring 1: To Be Announced

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

*prices reflect 6 week sessions

ANNUAL LTS USA MEMBERSHIP ($17.25):
This fee is mandatory and will be automatically included in your first session fee each season.

The Learn to Skate USA Season Runs July 1 Through June 31

Ages 3-5
Parent Tot ($110): For skaters ages 3-5 with little or no skating experience. Learn basic balance and skating skills in a fun, introductory class with a parent or trusted adult.

Snowplow 1 ($110): For skaters ages 3-5 with little or no skating experience. Learn the basics of skating skills in an age appropriate setting. Classes feature low student-to-instructor ratios.

Snowplow 2-4 ($100): For skaters ages 3-5 who have passed Snowplow 1 or equivalent. Once skaters pass Snowplow 3/4, they advance to Basic 2.

Ages 6-11:
Basic 1 ($100): For skaters 6 & older. Learn the basic fundamentals of skating to begin hockey, figure skating, and speed

Basic 2-6 ($100): Skaters who have passed Basic 1 or Snowplow Sam 3. Classes cover the basic fundamental skating skills that will build on each level as the skater progresses

12 & Older:
Teen/Adult ($100): For skaters 14 & older. Classes designed for the mature skater interested in learning how to skate.

Bridge Program:
Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 ($135): Classes build on previous skills, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. Instruction will focus on more advanced figure skating skills including jumps, spins, and edge work. Free Skate Class include 60 minutes of instruction and do not include practice time.

CLASS DETAILS

In order to keep our students and staff safe and healthy, we are requiring all participants to wear masks while in the building or on the ice.
Make sure that children are dressed warmly, including a pair of gloves. Younger children may want to wear snow pants for extra warmth.
We strongly recommend that beginner students wear helmets. Bicycle or hockey helmets are acceptable.
Skate rental can either be pre-paid with class registration or paid on a weekly basis. Skate rental is $21 ($3 per week) if pre-paid and $4 if renting the day of class.
Each class includes a half hour of instruction time and a half hour of practice time. With some classes, the practice is before class and with some classes, the practice is after class. This information can be found on the class schedule or on your child’s name tag, which is located on the table downstairs next to the elevator.
Skaters are evaluated on the second to last week of each session. They will be given an evaluation form that recommends which class to take next.
Parents are asked to watch from the stands.
Practice ice is available for LTS skaters only. Parents and siblings are not allowed on the ice. Skaters must be able to skate on their own to utilize the monitored practice area.

REGISTRATION

Online Registration: Registration is available online through our website.
Current Student Registration: Current students may register for the next session after their evaluation the 2nd to last week of the session. It is recommended to do so to reserve their spot.
Open Registration: This is open to the public as well as skaters who were not enrolled in the previous session.
Skate Rental: Skate rental may be prepaid at the time of registration. Skates are also available for rental on a day-to-day basis. Skate Rental is non-refundable.
FREE Open Skate Pass: Enrolled LTS skaters receive a free open skate pass which can be used for one open skate session during the entire session that they are enrolled. The skater must present the pass to the front desk when paying for open skate. The pass will expire the last day of the LTS session.
Refund Policy: Please be aware there is a no refund policy.