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.