Learn to Skate
Early Winter Session
Tuesday Classes, December 2nd - December 16th, 2025
5:45p - 6:15p: Snowplow 1-4, Basic 1, Adult 1&2, PreFS - Freeskate
6 6:15p - 6:45p: Basic 2-6, Adult 3-6, PreFS - Freeskate 6
Saturday Classes, December 6th - December 20th
11:30a - 12:00p ASPIRE Off Ice Class
12:15p - 12:45p: Snowplow 1-4, Basic 1, Adult 1&2, ASPIRE Bronze/Silver/Gold Levels
12:45p - 1:15p: Basic 2-6, Adult 3-6, ASPIRE Bronze/Silver/Gold Levels
Home School Learn to Skate
Dates: Fridays, December 5th - December 19th
Time: 10:10am -10:40am
OUR NEXT SESSION STARTS ON JANUARY 6TH, 2026
Holiday Camps
December 29th-31st
Snowplow 1-4 - 10:15-10:45 am
Basic 1 - 10:15- 10:45 am
Basic 2-5 - 10:45-11:15
Basic 6 & Aspire - 10:00- 11:45 am
Homeschool Open Skate Dates
1-2pm
September 19 - Back to School Skate
October 17 - Fall Fling
November 14 - Friendsgiving
December 12 - Holiday Pajama Party
Saturday Classes, September 13 - October 11, 2025
11:30a - Aspire Off Ice Class
12:15p - 12:45p: Snowplow 1-4, Basic 1, Adult 1&2, Aspire Bronze, Silver & Gold
12:45p - 1:15p: Basic 2-6, Adult 3-6, Aspire Bronze, Silver & Gold
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 $20. 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.
Aspire Academy
The Aspire program is for skaters who have passed Basic 6. It is a program designed to develop well balanced figure skaters. Whether the goal is competition, synchro, testing or dance, Aspire can help get you there!
Aspire Class Levels:
Bronze level is for Skaters in PreFS - FS2
Silver level is for skaters in FS3 - FS4
Gold is for skaters in FS 5 - FS6
Aspire Class structure:
11:30a - 12:00p - Off ice class, we will rotate through learning warm-ups, conditioning, dance, flexibility and off-ice jumps
12:15p - 1:15p - On ice class focused on skating skills, jumps and spins and one specialty focus per session.
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.
ReBecca Teegarden
Learn to Skate Co-Director
Jessica Robinson
Learn to Skate Co-Director
Patron Code of Conduct
PATRONS OF THIS FACILITY ARE REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS:
- Behavior that is disruptive, aggressive or illegal in nature.
- Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance abuse or impairment.
- Foul language or obscene gestures.
- Any verbal abuse of other patrons, employees, officials and players.
- Banging on the glass or other excessive or boisterous behaviors or celebrations.
