Learn to Skate

Fall and Winter Skating Classes

USM is proud to host Learn to Skate, the best ice skating development classes in the Milwaukee area. The Learn to Skate program is uniquely different from other skating programs, emphasizing:

  • Test-free environment: Progress at an accelerated pace without the pressure of tests
  • Universal skill development: Learn essential techniques vital to every skating style, not just figure skating
  • Fun and engaging classes: Age-appropriate games keep students motivated and make learning fun
  • Positive class experience: Enjoy a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that boosts confidence on and off the ice

Register for Learn to Skate

2026-27 Skating and Youth Hockey

Class options change by season.

Students smile while holding onto the wall during a skating lesson.
A student skates between cones during an ice skating lesson.
Students laugh while hugging each other to keep their balance while ice skating.
Students smile and laugh while putting on snow pants before a skating lesson.

What Makes Learn to Skate Unique?

What sets our program apart is our commitment to a test-free environment that allows students to progress at an accelerated pace. Here, every student masters techniques vital for all skating disciplines, unlike most other programs that focus solely on figure skating. We integration age-appropriate games into our classes, ensuring that practice is both fun and engaging. Join us and experience a dynamic approach to ice skating that nurtures skill development and fosters a lifelong love for the sport.

"Our daughter has gone from barely being able to stand on the ice to scoring goals on the hockey team! We especially like how they make the drills and classes both age and skill-level appropriate."

Skating Levels

During the first class of each session, our Learn to Skate professionals evaluate and assign skaters to appropriate levels. These class assignments are dynamic and may be adjusted throughout the session to ensure the best fit for each skater. Weekly skill assessments eliminate the need for elaborate end-of-session testing, allowing skaters to learn quickly and thoroughly in a test-free environment.