CENTER ICE SKATING ACADEMY

​There's no doubt about it, zooming around on the ice is a fantastic way to embrace winter and get some exercise at the same time.  It is a lifelong activity that provides many positive benefits, so why not learn how to skate?

The Skating Academy at Center Ice offers multiple programs for people with a desire to master the skill of ice skating.  We have developed a world-class program that provides all participants a positive atmosphere to achieve their goals, whether they are to simply learn to ice skate for fun, or to become a hockey player/figure skater.

Our instructional staff are trained professionals with a passion for ice sports.  Their infectious attitude will give beginners a needed comfort level to succeed, while keeping each class fun and rewarding.


Program Benefits:
  • 10 - 20 minute practice sessions included in cost
  • Controlled student to teacher ratio
  • Parent Discount: Parents of registered students may take an Adult class at 50% off
  • Skate rental available at the rink
  • Classes with less than 8 students may be combined

Make-Up Classes:
Classes missed may be made up on any day and time that the skaters current level is offered. No prior notification is necessary.  On the day you are making up please check in at the information table to obtain a makeup sticker. All Make- ups must be made up in the same session. No make- ups will cross over to the next session.

Practice times for registered Skating Academy students:
Thursday: 4:10pm-4:30pm
Thursday: 5:10pm – 5:30
Saturday: 9:00am-9:10am
Saturday: 9:50am – 10:10am
Saturday: 11:00 – 11:20am

For more information on any of our skating programs, please don't hesitate to contact the skating director directly.

SKATING DIRECTOR:
Beth Wassell
630-790-9696 x 3
beth@centericeofdupage.com

TOTS [AGES 3 -5 ]

​Tot's is an introductory class designed for children ages 3 -5 with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basic skills of skating.  These classes are designed to help children develop the ABCs of movement – Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed.  

All classes are taught by incorporating the introduction and development of skills through professional instruction in a fun, safe and positive environment.

FALL 1 SESSION

​WEDNESDAY CLASS
9:40am to 10:10am
8/22 through 10/10
No class 9/5

THURSDAY CLASS 
4:30pm to 5:00pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6

SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:40am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

SATURDAY CLASS #2
11:20am to 11:50am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

WEDNESDAY CLASS
9:40am to 10:10am
10/17 through 12/12
No class 10/31, 11/21, and 11/28

THURSDAY CLASS 
4:30pm– 5:00pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29

SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:40am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

SATURDAY CLASS #2
11:20am to 11:50am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $135.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $125.00
(6 week program)

BASIC 1 (Pre-Alpha) [AGES 6 TO 12]

Pre – Alpha is an introductory class for children between the ages 6 through 12 with little to no prior skating experience.
​These levels teach the fundamentals of skating and provide the best foundation for figure skating and hockey.

FALL 1 SESSION

WEDNESDAY CLASS
9:40am to 10:20am
8/22 through 10/10
No class 9/5

THURSDAY CLASS #1
4:30pm– 5:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
THURSDAY CLASS #2
5:30pm– 6:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6

SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:50am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

SATURDAY CLASS #2
11:20am to 12:00pm
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

WEDNESDAY CLASS
9:40am to 10:20am
10/17 through 12/12
No class 10/31, 11/21, and 11/28
 
THURSDAY CLASS #1
4:30pm– 5:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29
 
THURSDAY CLASS #2
5:30pm– 6:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29
 
SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:50am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

SATURDAY CLASS #1
11:20am to 12:00pm
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $145.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $135.00
(6 week program)

BASIC 3- 6 (ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA & DELTA)

 Skaters will learn and master forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns throughout these levels. These levels are the fundamentals for skaters to advance to spins and jumps.

Basic 3/ Alpha – Participant must have passed Basic 1 & 2 level formally Pre-Alpha
Basic 4/ Beta – Participant must have passed Basic 3/Alpha level
Basic 5/ Gamma – Participant must have passed Basic 4/ Beta level
Basic 6/ Delta – Participant must have passed Basic 5/ Gamma level

FALL 1 SESSION

THURSDAY CLASS #1
4:30pm– 5:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
THURSDAY CLASS #2
5:30pm– 6:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:50am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

SATURDAY CLASS #2
11:20am to 12:00pm
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

THURSDAY CLASS #1
4:30pm– 5:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29

THURSDAY CLASS #2
5:30pm– 6:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29
 ​
SATURDAY CLASS
9:10 am to 9:50am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

SATURDAY CLASS
11:20am to 12:00pm
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $155.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $145.00
(6 week program)

FREESTYLE 1 - 10

​The Freestyle levels introduce skaters to jumps, spins and advanced beginner skating skills and transitions that figure skaters use when they compete.  Professional instructors break down each skill and teach the skaters the foundation of proper jump and spin technique, as well as strong skating and edge skills in a safe and educational group setting.

FALL 1 SESSION

THURSDAY CLASS
5:30pm to 6:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
SATURDAY CLASS
10:20am to 11:00am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

​THURSDAY CLASS
5:30pm to 6:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29

SATURDAY CLASS
10:20am to 11:00am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $155.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $145.00
(6 week program)

TEEN & ADULT CLASS [AGES 13 & OLDER]

​Center Ice offers Teen/Adult skating classes as a part of our Skating Academy.  The Adult class is “at your own pace” and is perfect for beginners, continuing adult skaters or skaters who are returning to the ice after years of hiatus. 

This program is 50% off for parents that have children signed up in another program. Parents that have a child sign up please sign up at the rink to receive your 50% discount.

FALL 1 SESSION

THURSDAY CLASS #1
4:30pm– 5:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
THURSDAY CLASS #2
5:30pm– 6:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:50am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

SATURDAY CLASS #2
11:20am to 12:00pm
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

THURSDAY CLASS #1 
4:30pm– 5:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29
 
THURSDAY CLASS #2
5:30pm– 6:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29

SATURDAY CLASS #1
9:10 am to 9:50am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

SATURDAY CLASS #2
11:20am to 12:00pm
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $155.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $145.00
(6 week program)

SPECIALTY CLASS

​Specialty Class is available for any skater in levels Freestyle 1 and up. It is meant to be used as extra practice with instruction for those skills that a skater may be struggling with. Skaters in Freestyle levels may use this class for a makeup class if needed.

FALL 1 SESSION

THURSDAY CLASS
4:30pm– 5:10pm
8/23 through 10/11
No class 9/6
 
SATURDAY CLASS
11:20am to 12:00pm
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

​THURSDAY CLASS
4:30pm– 5:10pm
10/18 through 12/13
No class 11/1, 11/22, and 11/29
 
SATURDAY CLASS
11:20am to 12:00pm
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $155.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $145.00
(6 week program)

LEARN TO ICE DANCE

​Learn to Ice dance will begin preparation for ice dance through the use of ice flight exercise. Ice dance steps and sequences will be introduced as well as partnering to prepare the skaters for ice dance testing.

FALL 1 SESSION

SATURDAY CLASS
7:30am to 8:00am
8/25 through 10/13
No class 9/8

FALL 2 SESSION

SATURDAY CLASS
7:30am to 8:00am
10/20 through 12/15
No class 11/3, 11,24, and 12/1

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM FEE:
FALL 1 Session: $155.00
(7 week program)

FALL 2 Session: $145.00
(6 week program)