Youth Programs

The basics: 

Skating starts with learning how to balance on skates and move from point A to point B, usually in a “Learn to Skate” or basic skills program.

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From there, kids can branch out into freestyle figure skating, ice dancing, hockey, synchronized skating, or speed skating. And on dry land, roller skating or in-line skating!

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Skills needed/used: Flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, balance and coordination.

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Best for kids who are: Patient and persistent—it can take time to see results. Figure skaters need to be both athletic and artistic.

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Season/when played: Winter; many (but not all) indoor ice rinks are open year-round, and competitions happen year-round too.

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Team or individual? Figure skating is performed individually, in pairs, or in small groups for artistic events. Synchronized skaters compete in teams. And don’t forget that boys can and do figure skate. In fact, they are in demand as pairs and dance partners!