Learn To Skate
IMPORTANT SPRING LEARN TO SKATE INFORMATION
Cary will be CLOSED May 15 - June 1. During this time, ALL Learn to Skate and Learn to Play classes will be held at our GARNER location - 103 New Rand Road, Garner NC 27529. Some class times have been moved to accommodate for the driving distance. Please see below for your class times:
TUESDAY Classes (May 16, 23, 30)
5p classes will be 5:30p at Garner
5:30p classes will be 6:00p at Garner
6p classes will be 6:30p at Garner
SATURDAY Classes (May 20 and 27)
10:15a classes will be 11:00a at Garner
10:45a classes will be 11:30a at Garner
11:15a classes will be 12:00p at Garner
11:45a classes will be 12:30p at Garner
SUNDAY Classes (May 21 and 28)
All class times will remain the same, simply held at Garner - 3:00p, 3:30p, 4:00p
SUNDAY Learn to Play Classes (May 21 and 28)
All class times will remain the same, simply held at Garner - 4:45p, 5:45p, 7p
Kristy Hemstreet
Regional Skating Director
LTS YEAR AT A GLANCE
2023
Winter 1 - January 2 - March 5
Winter 2 - March 6 - May 7
Spring - May 8 - June 29
Summer - July 8 - August 18
Fall 1 - August 19 - October 19
Fall 2 - October 21 - December 21
*Exact dates are subject to change slightly*
Registration for our Spring Session is now closed.
To register, please create an account and then create a profile for your child in order to register them for classes.
Learn to Skate - Ages 3 - Adult
Ice skating is an exciting, invigorating and enjoyable activity. In our Learn to Skate program, you'll gain the skills that will enable you to enjoy a lifetime of fun and exercise. Step-by-step instruction in pleasant, fun, and supervised surroundings makes learning safe and easy. New skaters are always welcome. Classes are grouped by age and ability, and meet once weekly. Classes are available on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- 30 minute professional instruction each week
- Rental skates included in registration
- Starting with our SPRING 2023 Session - Each registered skater will be allotted unlimited public skating access. Access is valid at all 5 Polar locations. Public Skating Passes do not carry over. They are only available for the duration of the session. Skate rental is included. Public passes cannot be used for anyone other than the skater enrolled in class.
Where to start:
Snowplow Sam 1 - Ages 3-5
Basic 1 - Ages 6-12
Adult/Teen - Ages 13+
Online Registration
All registrations must be completed online before the beginning of class. Early registration is strongly recommended.
Attention Skate School Students:
Registration for Learn to Skate USA membership is now required for all skate schools. The LTSUSA calendar year runs from July 1 – June 30. With the start of July, ALL SKATERS must renew their LTSUSA membership. This membership fee will show up at check out and will need to be added to your cart when checking out.
SIBLING/FAMILY CREDIT
A $10 discount will be automatically applied at checkout to any second+ family member also registering for the same session.
MAKE UP POLICY
- Makeup classes MUST be approved by the Skating Director. Please Email Kristy to schedule.
- A maximum of 2 makeup classes are allowed per session.
- Makeup classes are not guaranteed. If a class is already full, there is no guarantee of adding a makeup skater.
- Makeup classes do not carry over from session to session. They must be completed before the end of the session.
- Makeup classes must be completed at the facility you are enrolled at
*Classes are subject to be combined on the ice at the Skating Director's discretion*
*We do not offer refunds for any Learn to Skate programming - Credits will be handled on a case by case basis and in the event that a credit is approved, credit will only be given in the amount of the remainder of the session from when the skating director was contacted.*
Spring 2023 Learn to Skate Schedule
| DAY | TIME | # OF WEEKS | SESSION DATES | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00p, 5:30p, & 6:00p | 8 | May 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 | $160 |
| Saturday | 10:15a, 10:45a, 11:15a & 11:45a | 7 | May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 | $140 |
| Sunday | 3:00p, 3:30p, & 4:00p | 7 | May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 | $140 |
Spring Class Schedule
| Class | Tuesday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult/Teen | 5:00p & 6:00p | 10:15a, 11:15a | 3:00p & 4:00p |
| Snowplow Sam 1 | 5:00p & 6:00p | 10:15a, 11:15a & 11:45a | 3:00p & 4:00p |
| Snowplow Sam 2 | 5:00p & 6:00p | 10:15a & 11:15a | 3:00p & 4:00p |
| Snowplow Sam 3 | 5:00p & 6:00p | 10:15a & 11:15a | 3:00p & 4:00p |
| Basic 1 | 5:00p & 6:00p | 10:15a & 11:15a | 3:00p & 4:00p |
| Basic 2 | 5:00p & 6:00p | 10:45a & 11:45a | 3:00p & 4:00p |
| Basic 3 | 5:30p | 10:45a | 3:30p |
| Basic 4 | 5:30p | 10:45a | 3:30p |
| Basic 5 | 5:30p | 10:45a | 3:30p |
| Basic 6 | 5:30p | 11:45a | 3:30p |
| Pre FreeSkate | 5:30p | 11:45a | 3:30p |
| FreeSkate 1-3 | 5:30p | 10:45a | 3:30p |
| FreeSkate 4 -6 | 5:30p | 11:45a | 3:30p |
Class Descriptions:
BASIC 1 CLASS - Ages 6-12
Basic 1 is an introductory class for skaters ages 6-12. NO skating experience is necessary. Skaters will learn the all of the basics starting with how to fall down and stand up by themselves all the way through swizzles and backward skating.
SNOWPLOW SAM 1 - Ages 3-5
SPS 1 is an introductory class for skaters ages 3-5. NO Skating experience is necessary. Parents are not able to go on the ice with their children in this class.
ADULT/TEEN Class - Ages 13+
NO skating experience is necessary. Skaters will be able to take the Adult/Teen class and start from no experience through elements in the Basic 6 level. Once skaters have passed through Basic 6 they would need to switch to the FreeSkate levels. Basic skating, figure skating, and hockey skills will be taught pending the needs of the skater.
SNOWPLOW SAM 2 CLASS- Ages 3-5
Snowplow Sam 2 skaters must have PASSED Snowplow Sam 1 in order to participate. Skaters must be able to stand on their own and skate on their own to participate in this level.
SNOWPLOW SAM 3 CLASS - Ages 3-5
Snowplow Sam 3 skaters must have PASSED Snowplow Sam 1 and 2 in order to participate. Skaters must be able to stand on their own and skate on their own to participate in this level.
BASIC 2 CLASS - Ages 6-12
Basic 2 skaters must have PASSED Basic 1 OR Snowplow Sam 3(and have coach approval to participate in Basic 2) in order to participate. Skaters must be able to stand on their own and skate on their own to participate in this level.
BASIC 3 CLASS
Basic 3 skaters must have PASSED Basic 2 in order to participate. Skaters who have already passed Basic 3 are not eligible for this class.
BASIC 4 CLASS
Basic 4 skaters must have PASSED Basic 3 in order to participate. Skaters who have already passed Basic 4 are not eligible for this class.
BASIC 5 CLASS
Basic 5 skaters must have PASSED Basic 4 in order to participate. Skaters who have already passed Basic 5 are not eligible for this class.
BASIC 6 CLASS
Basic 6 skaters must have PASSED Basic 5 in order to participate. Skaters who have already passed Basic 6 are not eligible for this class.
PRE FREESKATE
Skaters must have PASSED Basic 6 in order to participate.
FREESKATE 1
Skaters must have PASSED Pre FreeSkate in order to participate. FreeSkate levels are geared towards skaters who wish to learn figure skating jumps/spins/moves.
FREESKATE 2
Skaters must have PASSED FreeSkate 1 in order to participate. FreeSkate levels are geared towards skaters who wish to learn figure skating jumps/spins/moves.
FREESKATE 3
Skaters must have PASSED FreeSkate 2 in order to participate. FreeSkate levels are geared towards skaters who wish to learn figure skating jumps/spins/moves.
FREESKATE 4
Skaters must have PASSED FreeSkate 3 in order to participate. FreeSkate levels are geared towards skaters who wish to learn figure skating jumps/spins/moves.
FREESKATE 5
Skaters must have PASSED FreeSkate 4 in order to participate. FreeSkate levels are geared towards skaters who wish to learn figure skating jumps/spins/moves.
FREESKATE 6
Skaters must have PASSED FreeSkate 5 in order to participate. FreeSkate levels are geared towards skaters who wish to learn figure skating jumps/spins/moves.
