Ice Arena - Learn to Skate

The BGSU Ice Arena Management and Coaching Staff, in conjunction with US Figure Skating, provide high quality, progressive instruction in basic ice skating skills that give participants a solid foundation upon which they can continue into the various branches of ice sports including competitive figure skating, hockey team play, or a heightened enjoyment of recreation.

Read about Learn to Skate classes on the Wire.

General Information

All classes include:

• skating instruction
• rental skates
• a practice pass to Public Skate and free skate rental during the time of the lesson

US Figure Skating Basic Skills Membership include:

• skills packet
• achievement certificates
• achievement badges

Cost

The cost per series, including skate rental, is $66.00. Each skater also pays an annual US Figure Skating Basic Membership fee of $12.00.

Registration

Download and mail or fax the Enrollment Form or stop by the Ice Arena Skate Shop.

On the first class day of a member of the coaching team greets participants and is available to answer questions about skates, instruction and other concerns. Plan to arrive at least ten (10) minutes early to allow time for these activities.

Competitive Opportunities

Basic skills competitions are geared to stimulate interest in skill accomplishment and to provide early competitive experiences to new and developing skaters. Events are offered at the Basic I level and above.

Learn to Skate coaches coordinate lessons and guide parents and skaters through every step of the process from determining entry levels to etiquette and attire for the competition. 

In the past, BGSU has fielded a team of skaters to events in Euclid, Kent, Ann Arbor, Macomb, and the local Bowling Green Skating Club Junior Club Championships.

Contact Information

Contact Laura Dunn, Ice Arena Assistant Director at 419.372.8686 or dunnle@bgsu.edu with specific programming questions. Call the Skate Shop at 419.372.2264 to be placed on the mailing list.

This BGSU program is sponsored by: