Learn to Skate USA – Basic Skills Program

A fun and supportive program to help kids build skating skills, confidence, and balance—whether for hockey, figure skating, or recreation.

All classes taught by Learn to Skate USA certified instructors.

Program Guidelines:

  • Pre-registration required (no walk-ins).
  • Parents stay off the ice.
  • Children must be age 4+ or have passed Snowplow Sam 2.
  • Skate rentals included (choose hockey or figure skates weekly).
  • Sessions usually last 8 weeks (some 7 weeks, adjusted price).

What to Wear

  • Helmet (bike or hockey recommended)
  • Long pants- Snowpants
  • Gloves or mittens

Membership

  • All skaters must register with Learn to Skate USA (separate fee).
  • Returning skaters likely already have a membership number.
  • For help with login or password reset: info@conwayarena.com

Ready to Register?
Follow the prompts below to get started and get your skater out on the ice!

Enrollment for current students thru 11/30 – New Members can enroll 12/1.

STEP 1 ⇒  ENROLL for your desired Class Day Register LTS

STEP 2  ⇒  For any programs starting after July 1, 2025 and before June 30 2026.    Learn to Skate USA  Your child will not be able to participate in class without a current 2025 membership

  • Please select Gate City Learn to Skate as your affiliated Club

FALL SESSION 2

Wednesday 5:20pm-6:00pm 10/29/25-12/17/25 Age 4 and up- Basic & Free skate Levels Soldout
Thursday 5:20pm-6:00pm10/31 10/30/25-12/18/25 * 7 weeks Age 4 and up Basic 1-5 & Hockey Skills Soldout
Saturdays 9:30am-10:10am 11/1/25-12/20/25 Age 4 and up – Basic & Free skate Levels Soldout
Saturdays 10:20am-11:00am 11/1/25-12/20/25 Age 4 and up Basic 1-5 & Hockey Skills

TEEN & ADULT BEGINNER

 Soldout

HOME SCHOOL LEARN TO SKATE – NOW ENROLLING 

Friday Session 1: 1:40pm-2:20pm 12/5/25-1/23/26   6 weeks Age 4 and up- Beginners ENROLL
NO Class 12/26 or 1/2 Age 4 and up- Beginners
Friday Session 2: 1:40pm-2:20pm 1/30/26-3/6/26 Age 4 and up- Beginners ENROLL

 

WINTER Session 3- Enrollment opens November 17th for Current Skaters, December 1st for New Skaters.  

Wednesday 5:20pm-6:00pm 1/7/26-2/25/26 Age 4 and up- Basic & Free skate Levels Waitlist
Thursday 5:20pm-6:00pm 1/8/26-2/26/26 Age 4 and up Basic 1-5 & Hockey Skills Current Students
Saturdays 9:30am-10:10am 1/3/26-2/21/26 Age 4 and up – Basic & Free skate Levels Waitlist
Saturdays 10:10am-11:00am 1/3/26-2/21/26 Age 4 and up Basic 1-5 & Hockey Skills

TEEN  BEGINNER

 Current Students

Skating Classes at Conway Arena

We offer programs for all ages and skill levels, taught by certified instructors in a safe, supportive group setting.

Snowplow Sam (Ages 4–6)

  • 3 beginner levels
  • For young skaters just starting out
  • Learn balance and basic movement in a fun way
  • Group lessons at a gentle pace
  • Parents stay off the ice
  • Helmets required

Basic Skills (Ages 6+)

  • 6 levels- New Skaters should select “beginner level”
  • Core program teaching skating fundamentals
  • Skills: forward/backward skating, stopping, turning, crossovers
  • Builds confidence, speed, and agility
  • Prepares skaters for hockey, figure skating, speed skating, or recreation
  • Helmets strongly recommended
  • Option to move into “Intro to Figure Skating”

Hockey Skills

  • For skaters aiming to play hockey
  • Skills: edge control, balance, pivots, power turns, transitions, stops/starts
  • Grouped by ability for personalized learning
  • Must have passed Basic Skills Level 2 (or similar ability)
  • Full hockey gear and stick required

 Freeskate (Figure Skating)

  • 6 levels available
  • For skaters who finished Basic Skills Level 6
  • Focus on jumps, spins, edge drills, footwork, and performance

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