Learn to Skate — Term 1
Welcome to the BAM Arena Learn-To-Skate program! This program offers instruction using the United States Figure Skating curriculum and standards.
Term 1 runs 6 weeks for both Monday and Saturday classes. See the schedule below for exact days, times, and prices. Skaters will have a half-hour lesson and 10 minutes of practice (no practice time for Ice Explorers).
Class Dates for Term 1
- MondaySeptember 14, 21, 28 & October 5, 12, 19, 2026
- SaturdaySeptember 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
Class Dates for Term 2
- MondayOctober 26 & November 2, 9, 16, 30 & December 7, 14, 2026 (No class November 23)
- SaturdayOctober 31 & November 7, 14, 21 & December 5, 12, 2026 (No class November 28)
Find Your Program
Not sure which class fits? Browse by age and skill level below — each card shows the rink, day, and price. For exact time slots, see the full schedule.
Ice Explorers, Snowplow 1–4, Tot Hockey, and Learn to Play Hockey are held in our Studio Rink and limited to 10 skaters per class session.
Ice Explorers
An introductory program with fun and games. Activities begin off ice — we’ll train parents how to properly tie skates. When the skater is confident, they will venture onto the ice.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Snowplow 1, 2, 3 & 4
The most elementary skating skills, combined with age-appropriate fun and games.
Snowplow 1 on Mondays is sold out. All other Snowplow classes are still available.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Basic Skills 1–6
Introduces fundamental skills. For skaters who have passed Snowplow 4.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Tot Hockey
Must have passed Snowplow 2.
Helmet with facemask, shin & elbow pads, and hockey stick required.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Learn to Play Hockey / Youth
Must have passed Snowplow 4 or Basic 2 to enroll. Teaches the fundamentals of hockey skating across four badge levels: stance, stride, knee bend, and use of edges.
HECC-certified helmet with facemask, shin, elbow & shoulder pads, hockey gloves and stick required.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Adult Classes
Six levels from Basic to more advanced skills. Helps promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Pre Freestyle / Freeskate
Pre-Freeskate curriculum, Freeskate levels 1–6, for skaters after passing Basic 6.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Aspire Program
US Figure Skating Aspire Program. Proper skill development and training techniques in a safe, supportive group environment — off-ice training, on-ice classes, and skater/parent resources included.
Registration is closed. Contact the rink to see if you are able to join.
Full Term 1 Schedule
Exact time slots by rink, for skaters who already know their program.
Monday (6 Weeks) — $150.00
Studio Rink
- 5:30–6:00PSnow Plow 1 (10 Skaters)
- 6:00–6:10PSnow Plow 1 & 2 Practice
- 6:10–6:40PSnow Plow 2 (10 Skaters)
- 6:40–6:50PSnow Plow 3 & 4 Practice
- 6:50–7:20PSnow Plow 3 & 4
- 7:20–7:30PLTP Hockey Practice
- 7:30–8:00PLTP Hockey (8 Skaters)
West Rink
- 5:50–6:20PBasic 1, 2, 3
- 6:20–6:30PBasic 1–6, Pre-Freeskate, Adults, Freeskate Practice
- 6:30–7:00PBasic 4, 5, 6, Adults, Pre Free Skate & Free Skate
Saturday (6 Weeks) — $150.00
Studio Rink
- 8:30–9:00AIce Explorers ($88.00)
- 9:00–9:30ASnowplow 1 (10 Skaters)
- 9:30–9:40ASnowplow 1 & 2 Practice
- 9:40–10:10ASnowplow 2 (10 Skaters)
- 10:10–10:20ASnowplow 3 & 4 Practice
- 10:20–10:50ASnowplow 3 & 4 (10 Skaters)
- 10:50–11:20ATot Hockey (10 Skaters)
- 11:20–11:30ATot Hockey Practice
West Rink
- 10:30–11:00ABasic 1, 2, 3
- 11:00–11:10ABasic 1–6, Pre-Freeskate, Adults & Freeskate Practice
- 11:10–11:40ABasic 4, 5, 6, Pre-Freeskate, Adults, Freeskate
Aspire — West Rink (6 Weeks) — $240.00
- 11:40–11:45Off Ice Warm Up (Training Room)
- 11:50–12:00On Ice Warm Up / Practice
- 12:00–12:50On Ice Lesson
- 12:50–1:10Off Ice (Training Room)
Good to Know
1st Day Procedure, Equipment & Attire
1st Day Procedure: Skaters should arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before their scheduled class time to pick up a name tag and allow sufficient time for preparation.
Equipment: Single blade hockey or figure skates are required. All sizes of hockey and figure skates are available, and cost of skate rental included. Helmets are highly recommended (bicycle helmets are acceptable).
Attire: Comfortable, flexible, and warm clothing, including hats and gloves or mittens, is recommended for all skaters. Gloves or Mittens REQUIRED for all Snowplow classes.
Policies
All sales are final. No refunds will be given. No exceptions. No pro-rated classes. The rink reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any class. No make-up classes.
Yearly Membership Renewal
LTS USA is the only learn to skate program endorsed by USA Hockey, US Figure Skating, and US Speed Skating.
All participants in our program must have a current Learn to Skate USA membership prior to registering with our program. Go to learntoskateusa.com (yearly fee $20.00+ admin fees).
Learn to Skate USA membership yearly new/renewal runs June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Current/past members should log in and follow directions to renew. If a skater has never been a member of LTS USA, click Sign In and follow the directions.