MHG Arena

Learn To Skate

6 Week Session Begins September 10th.

9 Week Session Begins October 22nd.

This program will teach you the basics and beyond for all levels of skating. These clinics are designed to model the Ice Skating Insititue's (I.S.I) levels of instruction, an international organization dedicated to the advancement of, and life-long participation in, the recreational sport of ice skating. With a system of continual evaluation and encouragement, instructors will move participants in this program to the appropriate level of achievement.

Skaters should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to instruction. Skates should be snug and worn without thick socks. Skates should provide less than 1/2 inch extra room in length, laced up to a 1 1/2 inch gap at the top, and should be professionally sharpened periodically.

Tots-This program will teach tots ages 4 & 5 the basics needed for ice-skating. Upon completion of this program, skaters are able to continue on with the badge level SKATING Program, designed by the Ice Skating Institute (I.S.I.).

Learn To Skate For The Hockey Player

Fall Session (12 weeks): September 27 - December 20 (no class Thanksgiving weekend) Saturdays @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm / Cost: $130.00 (Ages 4 & 5) / $180.00 (Ages 6 & up)

This is a fun program for children with little or no skating experience. The goal of this program is to have children gain confidence on the ice while developing their skating abilities. This is accomplished with the use of fun games and group skating drills. The Learn to Skate children will be divided into groups based on ability. The early beginner
group is for brand new skaters who have never been on the ice or have very little on ice experience. Initially, they will be given the opportunity to move around on the ice with support until they gain the confidence to go on their own. Once they can get around fairly well and remain upright, they will be mainstreamed into the next stage of
learning.

This stage incorporates games designed to give the children confidence while hopping, jumping and skating with
some speed on the ice. They will begin to learn proper skating stride, how to stop, and skate backwards. Children will be moved up throughout each session as soon as the instructors feel they are ready to move on. Completing this Learn to Skate program should allow your child to graduate to a beginner hockey or figure skating program. There is no age limit, although the majority of skaters range in age from 3 & up. Equipment Required: HEC Approved helmet and face shield. NO EXCEPTIONS.