Learn To Skate Basic Skills Program Overview

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: Ask us if you need help determining the right class for you.
  • 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.​
  • Basic Classes 1-6: 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.
  • ​Freestyle Classes - Pre-Free Skate – Freeskate 6: Introduction to more advanced figure skating skills. Skater must complete Pre-Freeskate to register.
  • ​Adult Classes 1-6: Teen through senior citizens can enjoy learning beginner through advanced skills.​​
  • Hockey 1-4: Fundamentals of hockey to help maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. All elements will be taught without sticks.
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​Questions Contact: Learn to Skate Director at skateames@gmail.com

The Ames Figure Skating Club is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and supportive
environment for skaters of all ages and abilities to achieve their skating goals.
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.
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