Learn to Skate
Winter Session
Tuesdays, Dec. 3rd - Dec. 17th
- 5:30-6:00pm: Basic 1, Free Skate 1-6, Pre-Free Skate, Snowplow 1-4
- 6:00-6:30pm: Basic 2-6, Pre-Freeskate, Freeskate 1- 6, Adult 1-6
Saturdays, Dec 7th - Dec 21st
- 11:15a - 12:15p Advanced Academy and Aspire Academy*
- 12:15p - 12:45p Snowplow 1-4, Basic 1, Adult 1-6, PreFreeskate - Freeskate 6
- 12:45p - 1:15p Basic 2-6 & PreFreeskate - Freeskate 6
Holiday Camp
December 27-28
11:00a - 11:30a Snowplow 1-4, Adult 1-6, Basic 1, Pre-freeskate - Freeskate 6
11:30a - 12:00p Basic 2-6, Pre-freeskate - Freeskate 6
ADVANCED ACADEMY
Lead by KC Elite coaches, this program focuses on advanced skating skills, jumps and spins. The class curriculum is built for skaters in Freeskate 4 and higher.
*The Advanced Academy class runs from 11:15a - 12:15p on ice. There is no Advanced Academy class on Oct. 26th.
**Aspire Academy has 30 minutes of off-ice training from 11:15a - 11:40a followed by a 30 minute on ice class from 11:45a - 12:15p
LOOKING TO JOIN LEARN TO SKATE?
The Independence Skating Academy follows the Learn to Skate USA (LTS USA) curriculum, the leading learn to skate program in the United States endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, US Speedskating, and the Special Olympics.
No equipment needed! Learn to Skate participants can enjoy FREE skate rental during every session!
Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educational environment for everyone learning to skate. Our professional staff of coaches, each with their own unique skating background, have the special skills and training to keep skaters enthusiastic from their first steps on the ice until they have reached their skating goals.
All participants in our Learn to Skate programs must purchase Learn to Skate USA Membership for Sports Accident Insurance, valid from July 1 – June 30 each year, prior to registering for classes. Membership is only $16. Those enrolled in multiple programs only need to pay the annual fee one time each year.
For more information email our Learn to Skate Directors Becca Teegarden or Jessica Robinson or call 816-442-6129.
Basic Classes Include:
- Thirty minute group lesson
- Two discounted private booster lessons
- Unlimited public skate passes with a current LTS USA membership and while enrolled into Learn to Skate Classes.
- Free skate rental on day of class
- An official U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills membership card
- A record book with stickers to track your progress through the lessons. (You will get in the mail with your insurance card)
- US Figure Skating Basic Skills membership and year patches
- A patch for the highest level completed during the session
- General information about ice skating
- Basic Skills Edition of SKATING magazine every month
- Opportunity to compete and be in group and solo ice shows and competitions
- Seasonal Camps
- Introduction to private lessons
LEARN TO SKATE CLASS DETAILS
Basic Classes are 30 minutes long and cost $70 for a 5 week session and includes free skate rental and 12 public skate passes for practice with a current LTS USA membership. Our Advanced Classes are 60 minutes long and cost $100 for a 5 week session and include 12 public passes for practice ice with a current LTS USA membership.
Learn to Skate is for all ages – from tots to adults! Helmets are recommended for the beginning levels. Remember to dress warmly with mittens, pants and layered garments.
Independence Skating Academy Aspire
Who: Basic 4 and Above
What: Instruction for skaters ready to learn more about and participate in formal testing, competitions and different skating disciplines
When: Saturdays, Off Ice 10:45 am- 11:05, On Ice 11:15-11:45
ReBecca Teegarden
Learn to Skate Co-Director
Jessica Robinson
Learn to Skate Co-Director
