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.
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.
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Program Benefits:
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 |
WINTER SESSION
SPRING I SESSION
Select a program for more information:
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 4 beth@centericeofdupage.com |
The Parent/Tot class is a great way to introduce your tot to the ice all while being able to skate with them! They will learn to stand and support themselves on the ice, fall down and get back up and march through fun games and activities.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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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.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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DID YOU KNOW?
All Skating Classes include FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate
and Stick & Puck Sessions while student is enrolled in class.
Basic 1 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.
These levels teach the fundamentals of skating and provide the best foundation for figure skating and hockey.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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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 2 – Participant must have passed Basic 1
Basic 3/ Alpha – Participant must have passed Basic 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
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Basic 2 – Participant must have passed Basic 1
Basic 3/ Alpha – Participant must have passed Basic 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
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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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.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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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.
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.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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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.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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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.
- Includes FREE Admission to ALL Public Skate and Stick & Puck Sessions while enrolled in class
Registration is Open
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Registration Opens April 1st
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CONTACT US
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OUR LOCATION
CENTER ICE OF DuPAGE
1N450 Highland Avenue Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
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