Q.What should I wear?
A.Skaters should wear comfortable, layered clothing. Water resistant outer layers are helpful. Gloves or mittens are recommended. Socks should be snug and not bunched – only wear one pair! Properly fitted helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters age 5 and under.
Q.Do I need my own skates? What size rental skates should I get?
A.Rental skates are free for skaters enrolled in LSA’s group lesson program. Use rentals until you know you really love to skate because good skates are an investment. Skates should fit very snugly. Ask for a pair 1 size below your shoe size.
Q.How do I find my class?
A.Classes are color coded and you will pick up a name tag in your color at the registration desk on the first day. On that day, a map of the classes is located by the door to the rink and teachers will be looking for skaters with their color.
Q.What if I have never skated before?
A.Many of our skaters have never even seen a pair of ice skates before their initial class. If you have never taken lessons, you will start in ”Snowplow Sam” (tots), Basic 1 or Adult Basic 1 and will work on falling down and getting up first!
Q.I am interested in hockey. Do I need a special class?
A.Skating is skating, and the lessons learned in the first several levels are appropriate for figure skating, hockey or recreational skating.
Q.How much should I practice?
A.Practice makes perfect! Skate as often as possible and practice what you have learned in class.
Q.What other programs are available?
A.LSA offers on and off-ice classes and sessions for dedicated skaters year-round:
- Bridge: Links group lessons with more competitive training.
- Basic Skills Competitions
- Annual Skating Exhibitions & Performances
- Learn to Skate Summer Camp: The Coolest Camp in Town
- Competitive Summer Training
