What to Expect

  • Class starts promptly, give yourself 10-15 minutes per skater before class starts to get skates and equipment on and feeling comfortable. Coaches will meet students at the door to the ice and help get everyone settled into their classes.

  • In the North End the Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, and Hockey Power Skating Classes are 40 Minutes followed by a 10 minute free skate, Aspire Extended Classes are 50 minutes, and Adult Small Groups are 30 minute lessons and 30 minute free skates.

    In Charlestown Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, and Adult Small Groups are 25 Minute lessons and 25 minute supervised free skate, Aspire Extended Classes are 50 minutes.

  • Currently we do not run Parent and Me classes. Parents are not welcome on the ice during their child’s lesson unless you are signed up for the adult class.

  • Cost of lessons include: $25 Administration Fee for ISI Membership, School Insurances, and Admin fees that additionally include badges and certificates.

Policy Reminders

We have the right to cancel due to low enrollment and/or inclement weather if the rink closes. If class is canceled due to inclement weather, you will receive discount code to use on future sign-ups to cover the cost of the canceled class. This is only valid for group classes or ice for a freestyle. This cannot be used as credit to pay a coach for their time in a private lesson.

Make Up Lesson Policy. We are not required to provide a make-up lesson for missed classes. There will be no credits or refunds for absenteeism or skater cancelations. If a student is absent for a class and would like to try to schedule a make-up lesson, you can email us at the school and we can see if there is availability on another day with in the same session. There is a fee of $20.00 per make up lesson.

What to Bring and What Not to Bring

  1. All skaters under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet, unless released by the Director based on ability. If your child would like to skate without a helmet, please speak to us at the rink and we will evaluate your skater and make the decision together.

  2. Adults, if you are new to skating or wondering if you should invest in wearing a helmet, the answer is YES! Accidents happen and sometimes that added protection will help push you beyond your comfort level.

  3. Gloves/mittens and helmets are required for kids up to age 18 in Learn to Skate classes.

  4. If you do not own your own skates, rental skates are available at both Charlestown and North End Rinks, The shops charge $5 per rental and are cash only.

  5. Double Blades are NOT allowed in classes.

  6. Do not wear hockey equipment to Learn to Skate classes. We will send your skater off the ice to shed hockey pants, shin guards etc.

Tips!

  • Dress in layers, the rinks get very cold at times during the season.

  • Helmet recommendations! The best helmet to wear is a hockey helmet or ski helmet as they protect all points on the sides, top and back.

  • Skate recommendations! If you are in the market to purchase your own skates, go to a reputable skate shop for proper fitting and heating of your skates. I recommend Cooke’s Skate Supply in Wilmington. Call ahead to make an appointment.  There are so many advantages to investing in your own skates, but one extra bonus is that most skates can be stretched up to one size as your skater’s feet grow.