View some pictures from our Winter Skating Recital.
Let's Have Fun, Let's Play Hockey Info
Email our skating director with any questions
Register for Learn-to-Skate group lessons at the Guest Services Desk or by phone anytime. Please call 301-953-0100 ext.#110 or #102.
Private lessons at any level can be arranged by calling the Figure Skating Department at The Gardens Ice House: 301-953-0100 or 410-792-4947, extension #110.
Availability of classes and times may change according to registration numbers.
The Basic Skills program was developed by U.S. Figure Skating, the national, governing body of skating on ice in the United States. U.S. Figure Skating is a member of the International Skating Union(ISU) and a member of the United States Olympic Committee
The Gardens Sports US Figure Skating Learn to Skate Program, taught by The Chesapeake Skating School, has been formed to provide and fun, safe atmosphere for all students (Age 3 and above) to learn how to ice skate. The Tot and Basic 1-6 levels are geared towards the fundamentals of skating and develops the skills that are necessary for recreational, figure, ice hockey and speedskating. The Basic 7, Basic 8, and Freestyle levels develop the skills necessary for advancement into figure skating.
The best program of its kind, the Basic Skills Program consists of a comprehensive lesson/test structure that is exciting, rewarding safe and fun. It has proven to be an overwhelming success across the United States.
ISI->USFS Skating Level Conversions
Never Skated or on Pre-Alpha=Basic 1-2
On Alpha=Basic 3,4
On Beta=Basic 5,6
On Gamma=Basic 7,8
On Delta=sign up for Freestyle 1
All other Freestyle levels will be evaluated by an instructor.
Program includes
*One 25 minute lesson weekly
*Free skate rental (when you come to the class)
* Six practice sessions. (to be used during the series, does not include skate rentals)
*USFS test badge upon completion of level
Learn to Skate:
- Series VIII 9/6/2008-10/13/2008 ( Monday or Saturday)
$96.00 for 6 weeks, classes 25 minutes lon
- Series IX 10/18/2008-12/20/2008( Monday or Saturday) $96.00 for 6 weeks, classes 25 minutes long
- Series X 12/01/2008-12/20/2008 ( Monday and Saturday) $96 for 3 weeks , class meets twice a week 25 minutes
Registration Lesson Fee of $96.00 per 6 class series
Fee Includes:
* One 25 minute lesson weekly ( 3 week series- Two 25 minute lessons per week)
* Free skate rentals with class
* Six Practice Sessions
* USFS test badge upon completion of level
Discounts:
10% Pre-Registration. 5% Sibling Discounts
Instructors
- All of our Learn-to-Skate teachers are qualified skating instructors from around the region. Some of our great staff members are pictured below. For more information or to request private lessons, contact our skating director.
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Nina Stark |
Suzanne Jensen |
Ted Kelton |
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Amy Lanier
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Bobby Shire |
Danielle Steele |
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David Gordon |
Denise Cahill |
Genrikh Sretenski |
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Greg-Maddalone |
Jacques Gilson |
Jessica Heinemann |
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Julia Sretenski |
Kathy Gates |
Libby Wilkinson |
