Learn to Skate at the Bloomington Ice Center!

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Learn to Skate Program

Register here for Learn To Skate classes

Our program is designed to introduce the wonderful world of ice skating to skaters of all ages in a fun and engaging environment. Bloomington Ice Center’s Learn to Skate program is here to meet the needs of our customers, whether you wish to pursue figure skating, hockey or enjoy the recreational side of learning to skate. Each level teaches skills that enhance basic coordination, balance and movement in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. At the end of each session, skaters will demonstrate skills to the instructor before moving to the next level. Instructors will evaluate students and give participation reports to skaters at the end of each season.

Learn to Skate Roadmap

For more information, please contact (309) 434-2877

Pre-School Ice Explorers Ages 2 - 5

Join us for a fun introduction to the ice with helpful direction from our instructors. Skaters will participate in coloring activities, fieldtrips around rink and on-ice obstacle courses.

Tots 1 – 3 Ages 3 - 5

The tot program is designed to introduce basic skating skills to young skaters through a safe and controlled atmosphere using on-ice games and activities. Skaters will learn 2-foot glides, dips, 2-foot hops and introduced to backwards skating! *Skaters who have passed Tot 1 may move to the Learn to Play program!

Blades 1 – 6 Ages 6 - 14

The Blades program is designed for skaters to learn the essential skills for ice skating. The six-level curriculum introduces the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and jumps. Upon completion of the Blades program, skaters will have knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to more specialized areas of figure skating. *Skaters who have passed Blades 1 may move to the Learn to Play program!

Jump & Spin: Level 1 - 3: Pre-requisite: Blades 6

(Participants must wear freestyle skates)
Ages 6 + Skaters will learn basic freestyle elements, jumps, spins and spirals in a group lesson.

Teen/Adults

Ages 14 + Designed for the beginner teen/adult skater to promote physical fitness, balance, and coordination. The class is divided into four levels, adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.

Helpful Learn-to-Skate Information

Arrive at the rink 15-20 minutes early to collect your rental skates and prepare for your lesson. Bloomington Ice Center skate rental employees will assist you with proper sizing.
Please make sure young children use the restroom before class starts.
Wear long pants (no shorts), jacket or sweater, socks, and gloves or mittens. Dress in layers of clothing. Clothes should not restrict movement.
Helmets (bike, hockey, etc.) are strongly recommended for children under six, and should have a snug fit.
Classes will only be made up if the rink cancels a class. Bloomington Ice Center Learn-to-Skate staff reserves the right to cancel any class, combine classes, change instructors on any class and move students to a different class level based upon instructor evaluation.

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