Figure skating lessons

Figure skating lessons

Lessons for experienced skaters with strong forward skating skills, who want to learn figure skating moves ​and dance on ice. Lessons are at select arenas only.

Benefits of figure skating lessons

  • Develop complex skating skills while building confidence in a supportive environment
  • Make friends with like-minded interests
  • Experience the joy of improvement and try something new
  • Improve joint flexibility, cardiovascular health end muscle strength
  • Enhance coordination, balance and body awareness
  • Create your own style of expression through movement

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Registration on each date begins at:
 
  • 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility

Types of figure skating lessons

You can register online, in person at our Aquatic facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800 (option 1).

  • Figure skating try it – all ages

    In this single class, experienced skaters with strong forwards and backwards skating skills will be introduced to figure skating. Kids will learn about edges, jumps, spins and if they are ready for figure skating.

    Age: 3+

    Prerequisite: Skating lessons 4 or equivalent.

  • Figure skating: beginner - kids

    Experienced skaters with strong forward skating skills will learn the basics of figure skating in this lesson. Kids will learn about edges, jumps and spins.

    Ages: 6 - 15 years

    Prerequisite: Skating lessons 4 or equivalent.

About our skating instructors

Our instructors have strong figure skating backgrounds. Some may also hold certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Figure Skating, CanSkate, other Figure Skating Certification and/or Nationally recognized HIGH FIVE Certification.

All our Instructors hold current Intermediate First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level “C” and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

What are figure skating lessons like?

We help skaters meet their personal goals in a fun, non-competitive environment. 

Skaters participate in drills and activities to learn edges, jumps, spins, specialty moves and more. 

On the first day of classes, participants will be assessed on their abilities. This ensures their progress throughout the session is optimized.

Multiple lessons will be held on the ice simultaneously. Specific viewing areas are provided for parents to watch while lesson is in progress.

Come prepared

We recommend you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to lesson start time to be dressed and prepared for the lesson.

The following gear is required for figure skating lessons:

  • Hockey helmet - helmet must be Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved. Hockey helmet with full face cage is recommended. Bicycle helmets are NOT permitted
  • Lace-up figure skates - Ensure skates are sharpened (new skates do not come sharpened). Skates with buckles are not recommended
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Snow pants and jacket are recommended
  • Refer to participant skate & helmet recommendations found at calgary.ca/recreationforms under skating, and view our equipment videos for additional information on helmets, skates & Hockey equipment

More skating lessons

  • Skating lessons

    Our lessons help all skill levels and ages learn the fundamentals of skating. Lessons are at select arenas only.

  • Hockey and ringette lessons

    Our lessons help all skill levels and ages learn the fundamentals of playing hockey and ringette. Lessons are at select arenas only.

Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.

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