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TWO LOCATIONS!
Hartland Ice House
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Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton
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*A NEW Low Powerskating Class for skaters Hockey 3/4 and above has been added to Thursday Nights*
NEW POWERSKATING eDGE CLASS
New this season - our Power Skating / Edge Class to advance your skill set. This class is not for beginners. Skaters should be able to perform forward and backward crossovers to attend the morning edge class. (A low powerskating edge class for beginners is offered on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm - see Learn to Skate registration to register for the beginner class- this class is designed for skaters 12 and under) Skaters must be able to proficiently perform both forward and backward crossovers with proper technique. This class is open to Hockey Players and can accommodate both newer players looking to improve their technique and seasoned travel players looking to improve their speed, acceleration, agility, control and stride. Figure Skaters are also included in the class and work on perfecting their edges, speed, control and power. The class is structured to accommodate varying skill levels.
The first 30 minutes of class is devoted to power/edgework. The remaining 30 minutes is reserved for hockey players for sticks and pucks and some additional skating work depending on the class makeup. Figure skaters have the opportunity to move to freestyle ice after the 30 minute instructor led portion of class.
Class is currently $15 per class, on a drop-in basis at 5:45AM on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Hartland Ice House. Payment is expected by the start of class. QR Codes are available onsite for payment options. Advance registration is not required.
Sign-up for cancellation TEXT NOTIFICATIONS in the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances by TEXTING @freestyle to 81010
Learn To Skate USA (by U.S. Figure Skating) provides standardized curriculum for new skaters to develop a strong foundation of skills on the ice. These classes are available through Harmony House Skating School, an entity of Ice House Skating Academy. Take ice skating lessons in Hartland and Brighton today!
Available Classes
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SnowPlow Sam
Ages 5 and under, helmet required.
Designed for kids under 6 to build confidence while learning to skate, incorporating fun and games, making class time an enjoyable experience for all. A bike helmet is sufficient.
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Basic Skills 1-6
Ages 6 and up, helmet preferred for Basic 1.
These lessons put the FUN in fundamentals as the skater learns the basics of skating: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns, and Mohawks.
Students can move up to Pre-Freeskate after completing Basic Skills 6.
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Hockey 1-4
Designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating, this class will teach skaters how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus and all elements are taught without a puck or stick. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, and other necessary fundamentals to be successful. Skaters should be able to skate forward and backward to enter the Hockey 1-4
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Adult
Ice skating is for the kid in all of us. The adult curriculum is designed for beginning and experienced skaters who wish to improve their skills. It’s never too late to start your skating journey!
all about group Lessons
Group Learn To Skate classes are available year-round, split up into 5-7 week sessions.
Register at any time! We will prorate to your start date.
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Instructor-led group classes are held at either Hartland Ice House or Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton. Registering for a class enrolls your student in one “session” which is typically 6 weeks long.
All classes are 35-minute instructor-led sessions. Skaters will learn proper technique with their instructor leading the way. Skaters progress through each class level at their own pace, earning testing badges when they master the skills in each level.
There is no need to wait for a new session to move up! Skaters are placed in classes based on age and experience. Instructors assess skaters and move them to the appropriate class level when the skater is ready.
Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Skaters will be invoiced if space is available or notified of other dates/times available if the requested class is full. If no space is available in any of our classes, skaters will be placed on a waiting list.
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- Make sure skaters dress warmly, including a pair of gloves. Younger children may want to wear snow pants for extra warmth.
- We strongly recommend beginning skaters wear a helmet. A helmet, mittens/gloves are required for children 6 and under. Bicycle or hockey helmets are acceptable.
- Skaters should come dressed, ready to take the ice immediately after putting on skates.
- Proper fitting skates are required. No double blades. Do not leave growing room. Skates should have firm ankle support.
- Skate rental must be pre-paid. Skate rental is $3.00 per child per week. NO REFUNDS
- Skaters will spend the entire class time with an instructor.
- Parents are asked to watch from the stands.
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Session Tuition Price (listed when you select your class choice).
Includes Learn To Skate USA Membership (Valid from July 1 thru June 30th of the current year.)
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Learn To Skate students of ALL ages and all levels need to register by adding a class to your shopping cart. Scroll down and click the green “Register For Learn To Skate” box.
Private Learn TO Skate Lessons
Private lessons are also available year-round, but are scheduled differently than group classes.
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Private lessons are held at either Hartland Ice House or Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton.
To sign up for private lessons, visit our Sign Up page here.
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$20 per 20 minute lesson
When you register for your private lesson, you will pay online to complete registration.
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Please note that private lessons have a separate Sign Up system available right here.
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Fully Online Registration & Payments
Registration is available through our website only. Scroll down and click “Register for Learn To Skate Session” to begin the registration process. You’ll pay for the session and optional skate rental by checking out of your shopping cart.
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Brand New Students
Learn To Skate classes are open to the public year-round, including skaters who were not enrolled in a previous session. Your annual Learn To Skate membership fee is INCLUDED in the listed session price.
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Current Students
Students who are enrolled now may register for the next session the 2nd to last week of the session. It is recommended to do so in order to reserve their spot. Remember— you can only register for 1 session at a time through our online system.
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Refunds
Please be aware refunds must be requested and approved prior to the start of the second class of the session. A $5.00 processing fee will be charged per refund.
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Skate Rental
Rental skates are available in Youth Size 9 – Adult Size 13 for $3.00 per class. When selecting your class and session, choose “Yes” under “Need Skate Rental?” The price will be automatically added to your total. Skate rental is non-refundable.
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What’s next after Learn to Skate?
Hockey
Get started in the Learn To Play program, available at Hartland Ice House and Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton. To participate, skaters must be able to skate one lap around the rink, unassisted stroking with both legs.
Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton
Hartland Ice House
Figure skating
Get started in the Aspire program, the bridge between Learn To Skate group classes and U.S. Figure Skating membership. Through the development of athleticism and artistry, skaters build a solid skill foundation that drives success on and off the ice.
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