This year the City of Madison Parks is offering group ice skating lessons for beginners of all ages at our premier outdoor skating rinks at Elver and Tenney parks. These Learn to Skate classes offer a fun way to stay active in the winter months as you improve your confidence and ability on the ice and learn basic skater safety. All of our experienced instructors have completed basic skills training through the US Figure Skating Association or the International Skating Institute of America. The natural beauty of our outdoor ice rinks make them a unique and beautiful setting in which to learn to skate but please be aware that classes will be held outdoors.

Please note that for the 2013 season, we are no longer accepting registration for classes.

Snowplow Sam 1,2 & 3

Ages 3-6: focusing on fun, comfort and movement on ice. Each class builds on the skills learned from the previous class including falling and getting up properly, standing, marching and gliding to forward and backward swizzles and stops.

Basic 1-3

Ages 6-14: These classes are for older kids learning a variety of basic skating skills, proper techniques and safety. Each class builds on the skills learned from the previous class. Basic 1 teaches proper way to  fall and get up safely, skating forward two foot swizzles, snowplow stop. Basic 2 will reinforce skills from Basic 1 and move on to forward and backward glides. Basic 3 will build on the skills from Basic 1 & 2 and will focus on forward to backward turn, continuous forward two foot sways, one foot snowplow stops.

Adult Beginner

For skaters over 14: This class is designed to promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while learning proper skating technique. Adult skaters progress at an individual rate while being both challenged and motivated.

• All classes will be held outdoors at Tenney Park and Elver Park ice rinks.
• Free Skate rental during lessons from Madison Parks.
• All classes are 7 weeks long.
• Classes at Elver Park start January 2 & 3. (weather permitting)
• Classes at Tenney Park start January 7 & 8. (weather permitting)

All classes are 30 minutes long and held once a week.

	tenney park, 402 n. thornton ave			elver park, 1250 mckenna blvd
	Mondays, Jan. 7-Feb.18	Tuesdays, Jan.8-Feb. 19		Wednesdays, Jan.2-Feb.13	Thursdays, Jan. 3-Feb. 14
Snowplow Sam 1		5:30 PM		5:30 PM
Snowplow Sam 2		6:05 PM		6:05 PM
Snowplow Sam 3		6:40 PM		6:40 PM
Basic 1	5:30 PM				5:30 PM
Basic 2	6:05 PM				6:05 PM
Basic 3	6:40 PM				6:40 PM
Adult Beginner	7:15 PM				7:15 PM

We are longer accepting registrations for ice skating lessons for this season.

QUESTIONS?  Contact the Madison Parks Division at (608) 266-4711

 

Please note that these classes take place outside and winter weather can be unpredictable. All students should wear gloves or mittens and wear appropriate and warm flexible clothing that allows for movement. Warming shelters are available at each of the rinks for use before and afterwards, but the actual skating class will take place outside on the ice.

We also strongly recommend that all beginning skaters wear a helmet and snowpants.

Please be aware that winter weather is unpredictable and out of our control. Weather conditions may prevent us from having lessons. If more than two classes are cancelled due to weather, you will receive a pro-rated refund.