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Plymouth Skate School teaches ice skating lessons to participants ages 4 to adult. Lessons are taught each season by instructors who are committed to providing a quality experience for all.

General Information

Skate School sessions begin spring, summer, fall and winter. Check the PIC upcoming events calendar for registration deadlines.
All skaters must be at least 4 years old by the start of the class – no exceptions will be made.
There are no make-up days.
Rental skates – available for $5/lesson.
Advancement is possible in basic skills skating.
Parents are not allowed on the ice during class time.
Coaches may be available for private lessons. Contact Kirsten: kvike@plymouthmn.gov.

Safety Corner

Beginning levels are required to wear helmets.
Skaters will benefit more from a lesson while wearing proper skates. We prefer boots be of leather rather than vinyl, and they should have strong ankle support. Blades should be of high tempered steel and properly sharpened. Double runners are not allowed.
It is important that all skaters are warm and comfortable while skating. We suggest dressing in layers and request all skaters to wear mittens or gloves.
No shoes allowed on the ice.

Cancellation Policy

Contract Ice

Registration

Registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registrations will not be accepted after the first week of the sessions.

Skating Lesson Descriptions

Beginner 4-6yrs	For children who have never been on the ice. Helmets Required
Beginner/Intermediate 4-6yrs	For children who have skated previously and can walk on the ice. They must know how to fall down and get up on their own.
Pre-Alpha Level 1 7-15yrs	For children who have very minimal skating experience.
Pre-Alpha Level 2 4-15 yrs	One foot glide, right/left. Two foot glide. Forward and backward swizzles. Backward wiggle, two foot turns in place, forward pumps on circle.
Alpha	Pre-req: Pre-Alpha. Forward stroking, forward crossover (both directions), one foot snowplow stop, backward one foot glides, backward pumps on circle, moving two foot turns.
Beta	Pre-req: Alpha. Backward stroking, backward crossovers both directions, t-stop, backward edges on circle, side toe hop/shuffle, forward edges.
Gamma	Pre-req: Beta. Forward outside 3-turns, inside open Mohawk, hockey stop, moving backward two foot turns on circle, chasse.
Delta	Pre-req: Gamma. Forward inside 3 turn, forward consecutive edges, shoot the duck/lunge bunny hop, backward crossovers to backward outside glide, backward outside edge transitions on circle.
Freestyle 1-6	Pre-req: Delta. Advanced figure skating lessons. Jumps and spins.
Adults 16 and older	Beginner through advanced levels using basic skills program listed above.
Hockey 1	For those with little to no experience on the ice. Must have hockey skates. Falling and recovery, proper stance, stationary snowplow stop, forward marching, dips and glides, backwards wiggle, stationary two foot turns, forward swizzles, rocking horses, t-stops.
Hockey 2	Pre-req: Hockey 1. For those with moderate skating experience. Must have hockey skates. Forward power swizzles, backward two foot glides, alternating forward/backward C-cuts, backward snowplow stops, forward/backward C-cuts on circle plus glides, skateboard push, t-push with glides.
Hockey 3	Pre-req: Hockey 2. For those with considerable skating experience. Must have hockey skates. One foot snowplow stops, full stride v-pushes, shuffle stride, backward hustle, forward and backward crossovers, hockey stops, quick starts, forward power turns, mohawks, alternating backward crossovers with wide transitions.

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