Learn to Skate

Welcome to the Capital Clubhouse Skating Academy, a nationally-recognized US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program since 2005!

Group lessons for all ages and skill levels are based on the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program.

Winter/Spring LTS Basic Skills sessions: 

LTS # 4 February 26/27 - April 1/2, 2012. Sunday OR Monday classes. Registration Deadline: February 17, 2012. Click here for flyer.

LTS # 5 April 15/16 - May 20/21, 2012. Sunday OR Monday classes. Registration Deadline: April 7, 2012. Click here for flyer.

Registration is available ONLINE and is EASY! Click here. We welcome walk-in registrations as well as registrations over the phone. Registration forms are also available at the front desk at the Capital Clubhouse.

For Tots

Totsicles:

First steps for children age 2-5 and their adult care-giver. Explore the ice in shoes or skates while participating in games to enhance motor skill development then enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a story read aloud in our warm lobby. Click here for current Totsicles flyer.

Easy Gliders:

Tots age 2-5 further explore the ice on skates along with an adult care-giver. Gain confidence to skate by themselves

Snowplow Sam:

Tots age 4-5 venture out with their peers to learn a progression of basic skills in three specially-designed levels: Snow Plow Sam 1, 2 and 3. Snow Plow Sam classes are part of  LTS Basic Skills Group Lessons (click on the link for LTS Basic Skills Session below).

For Children (age 6-12)

Basic Skills:

Learn a progression of basic skills to gain confidence, discipline, and knowledge in order to advance to the higher levels of ice hockey and figure skating. Levels span from Basic 1 - 8 and Hockey 1-4.

Intro to Hockey:

Sabres Little Stars Program (age 4-8) AND Huron Hockey Schools Learn to Play Hockey Program (age 9-adult)

Intro to Figure Skating:

Learn jumps, spins, artistic moves, and footwork through three basic free skating levels, then join the advanced freestyle/moves in the field classes to further hone your skills. For Teens and Adults (age 13 & up)

Basic Skills:

Classes exclusively for teens and adults allow skaters to progress at their own rate while being challenged and motivated. Classes cover multiple levels.

Intro to Hockey:

Huron Hockey Schools Learn to Play Hockey Program (age 9-adult) 

Intro to Figure Skating:

Teens and adults can learn jumps, spins, artistic moves, and footwork through three basic free skating levels, then join the advanced freestyle/moves in the field classes to further hone skills. Click here for current Jumps/Moves/FS flyer.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for both recreational and competitive skaters, youths and adults. Or, take a lesson with a friend! Semi-private lessons are an affordable way to take advantage of the benefits of private lessons.

Click here  for a list of our professional coaches.

For more information, or if you are looking for a competitive coach, please call Sigrid Berge at 301-932-4348 to arrange an evaluation.

GLIDE INTO SPRING OPEN BASIC SKILLS AND BEYOND COMPETITION 2012

Hosted by Figure Skating Club of Southern Maryland with Capital Clubhouse Skating Academy

Competition is at Capital Clubhouse, Saturday April 28th, 8:30-2:30pm.

This event will be sanctioned by United Skates Figure Skating and approved and conducted in association with United States Figure Skating rules governing Basic Skills competitions as set forth in the 2011-2012 edition of the rule book and the 2012 Basic Skills Competition Manual.

Competition levels include: Snow Plow Sam 1-3, Basic 1-8, FS 1-6, Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary.

Announcement distributed March 1, 2012. Deadline for registration April 1, 2012. Mail in Registration only.

In compliance with U. S Figure Skating rules, all idividuals instructiong/coaching during a sanctioned event must be registered as a coach with U.S. Figure Skating and have completed at least Category B continuing education requirements.