Learn To Skate Basic Skills
Fully supported by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating, with support from Special Olympics, the Professional Skaters Association, and the U.S. Ice Rink Association, Learn to Skate USA offers every student a heartfelt welcome, lifelong benefits, and fond memories. Passion: It's why Learn to Skate USA is recognized as the world's best ice skating program.
The Ames Learn to Skate Basic Skills Program promotes ice skating and hockey in the community by providing safe, fun & high quality group instruction in accordance with Learn to Skate USA guidelines.
Classes are offered year-round at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive.
The Ames Learn to Skate Basic Skills Program promotes ice skating and hockey in the community by providing safe, fun & high quality group instruction in accordance with Learn to Skate USA guidelines.
Classes are offered year-round at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive.
Programs Offered
Snowplow Sam 1-4
- Designed for children ages 3-6 with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basic skills of skating.
- These levels introduce the fundamental moves of ice skating: forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, three turns, Mohawks, and spins.
- Basic 1 is for beginners and those with little experience and above the age of 6.
- Introduction to more advanced figure skating skills.
- Skaters must have completed Pre-Free Skate to advance.
- Teen through senior citizens can enjoy learning beginner through advanced skills.
- Fundamentals of hockey to help maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice.
- All elements will be taught without sticks.
My whole family has skated in this program! I'm so grateful to have something like this right here in Ames!
Some of our youngest skaters with LTS coach Kira in 2022. Look at those sweet smiles!
LTS and Club coach Becca giving off-ice instruction to an eager group with the help of two Skate Squad volunteers, Izzy and Nora.
LTS coaches Maria and Evelyn helping students learn correct arm positions to glide more effectively.