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.

SUMMER  LTS Basic Skills Session: 

LTS #6   JUNE 2 - JULY 7  click here for flyer and registration deadline

LTS #7  JULY 14 - AUGUST 18  click here for flyer and registration deadline

Sunday classes only. 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.

Glide Into Spring OPEN Basic Skills Competition 

Saturday May 4th, 2013 from 8:15am - 2:30pm. Come watch skaters from Capital Clubhouse Skating Academy and skaters from other Basic Skills Programs and rinks perform their skating skills and choreographed music routines -including daring jumps and spins! The Capital Clubhouse ICE WONDERS Synchronized Skating Team will perform during a mid-day exhibition. Admission is FREE!

SUMMER CAMPS at Capital Clubhouse

When the temperatures SIZZLE outside - stay COOL inside Capital Clubhouse in one of your many Summer Camps. Click here for summer camp flyer

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.

OFF-ICE Conditioning Class

Group lesson format: Conditioning, Strength, agility, Figure Skating jump/spin techniques and positions.

Open to LTS Academy skaters all levels and ages.

Sundays directly after Basic Skills Group Lessons.

For flyer click here

SYNCHRONIZED SKATING

comes to the Capital Clubhouse!

Synchro Skating adds a fun, exciting, and fast paced experience for the Basic Skills Skater. Participants learn to maneuver on the ice as a team and execute specific Synchronized elements and skills as a team. To be eligible for the Synchro Class, skaters must be current enrollees in Basic Skills Group lessons, Pilot Class or Advanced JMFS.

Beginner Synchro: Basic 4-8

Intermediate Synchro: Free Skate 1-6

Fee: $35 ($50 non-resident) Deadline August 31st

For LTS/Synchro flyer, click here.