Skating - University School of Milwaukee

Learn to Skate

Join us on campus for some skating fun! Class sizes are limited due to social distancing recommendations and new ice arena safety guidelines. Explore the skating options below and visit our registration site to book your place on the ice today!

For questions about the skating program, or for assistance in registering for a class, please contact Brandon Bayer, ice arena director, via email or call 414.540.3522.

Weekly Sessions

	Saturdays	Mondays	Tuesdays	Thursdays
Session 1	Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31	Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1	Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3
Session 2	Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 (skip Nov. 26)	Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5	Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6	Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 (skip Nov. 24)
Session 3	Dec. 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 (skip Dec. 24 and 31)	Dec. 12, 19, Jan. 9, 16, 23 (skip Dec. 26 and Jan. 2)	Dec. 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17, 24 (skip Dec. 24 and Jan. 3)	Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
Session 4	Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4	Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27	Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28	Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9

Courses and Costs

	Fee Per Session	Saturdays	Mondays	Tuesdays	Thursdays
Advanced Figure Skating	$120	7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Learn to Skate, Youth	$110	8:45 to 9:30 a.m. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 10:15 to 11 a.m.	12:30 to 1:15 p.m.	12:30 to 1:15 p.m.	9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Sled and Skate	$110				9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Learn to Skate, Adult	$110	8:45 to 9:30 a.m.		9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Learn to Play Hockey	$110	9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Power Hockey (Atoms and Mites)	$110	10:15 to 11 a.m.

Learn to Skate Classes

Class options change by season. Please see the class schedule downloads above to specific classes.

Advanced Figure Skating

For experienced skaters who have passed through the first three basic skill levels in Learn to Skate. Here, the skaters will choreograph skills to music, practice rhythm and flow, and begin to jump and spin. Class recitals will be held at the conclusion of the program—a commitment to attendance is particularly important at this level. Ages 7 to adult.

Learn to Skate, Adult

A fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. The adult curriculum is designed for both beginning and experience ice skaters. The classes focus on fitness, balance, body alignment, coordination, agility, and increased stroking power.

Learn to Skate, Youth

Youth skating incorporates early skills like walking on the ice and balance, to forward/backward skating, one-foot glide and turn work. Fun and interactive games are played to make sure skaters are enjoying themselves. During the first class in each session, the Learn to Skate professionals decide the levels in which the skaters will be placed. Class assignments are dynamics and may be changed during the session if the skating professionals decide that another class may be more appropriate for the skater.

Sled and Skate

Through play-based activities, the skaters will build on skills that a two-year-old is already familiar with. On ice skates, they will learn how to walk, jump, turn around, and glide across the ice, before they move to the next level. Ice skates will be provided, but children must have their own snowsuits, helmet (bike or ski), and mittens. This class is designed for first-time skaters, aged 24-36 months old. Class size is limited to enhance the child's experience.

Power Hockey (Atoms and Mites)

Skaters will work on increasing power, quickness, edge control, and extension by reinforcing proper technique and using repetition to improve upon edgework. Hockey helmet, stick, and mask are required.

Learn to Play Hockey

Each class will begin with new skills, and end with stick handling exercises. Hockey helmet, stick, and mask are required. Children must have a basic level of experience on the ice.

Skating Levels

During the first class in each session, the Learn to Skate professionals decide the levels in which the skaters will be placed. Class assignments are dynamic and may be changed during the session if the skating professionals decide that another class may be more appropriate for the skater.

Skill assessments are done on a weekly basis so that there is no elaborate testing system at the end of each session. The "test-free" philosophy results in the skaters learning the skills quickly and more completely.

Teaching Professionals

The USM Learn to Skate program teaching professionals have been involved in ice skating for many years, and are masters in their fields and have perfected their own teaching guidelines. The skating professionals meet regularly throughout the season to share new and exciting ideas and to raise the level of teaching within the program.

All professionals are encouraged to maintain their memberships in the ISFSA, ISI, or PSA. Please contact Jill Herbst, or call 414.540.3306 with any questions.

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