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Learn to Skate
Basic Skills Program
This program was created to meet the needs of the community to teach beginning ice-skating skills.
LaHaye Ice Center offers two Learn to Skate programs using instructors from Liberty skating teams to help facilitate the program and share their love of skating.
Learn to Skate Programs
Wednesday Program
This is for home school students and pre-schoolers. It is a great opportunity to learn something new, get some exercise and meet new friends. It is held Wednesday from 10:30 - 12:00 PM and consist of 30 minutes of group instruction followed by 30 minutes of free time and organized on-ice games. The cost is $90 per session, this includes eight classes and skate rental. Please contact Dawn Harter for more information at dharter@liberty.edu.
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Session 1
2022
September 28
October 5, 12, 19, and 26
November 2, 9, and 16 -
Session 2
2023
January 18 and 25
February 1, 8, 15 and 22
March 1 and 8
Sunday Program
A great evening event for the whole family to come out and learn! Below are the different classes available on Sunday nights. The cost is $90 per session, this includes eight classes and skate rental. Lesson times are from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Please contact Hannah Pulley for more information at hpulley1@liberty.edu.
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Session 1
2022
September 18, and 25
October 2, 16, 23 and 30
November 6 and 13 -
Session 2
2023
January 29
February 5, 12, 19, and 26
March 5, 19, and 26
Learn to Skate Programs
Wednesday Program
This is for home school students and pre-schoolers. It is a great opportunity to learn something new, get some exercise and meet new friends. It is held Wednesday from 10:30 - 12:00 PM and consist of 30 minutes of group instruction followed by 30 minutes of free time and organized on-ice games. The cost is $90 per session, this includes eight classes and skate rental. Please contact Dawn Harter for more information at dharter@liberty.edu.
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Session 1
2022
September 28
October 5, 12, 19, and 26
November 2, 9, and 16 -
Session 2
2023
January 18 and 25
February 1, 8, 15 and 22
March 1 and 8
Sunday Program
A great evening event for the whole family to come out and learn! Below are the different classes available on Sunday nights. The cost is $90 per session, this includes eight classes and skate rental. Lesson times are from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Please contact Hannah Pulley for more information at hpulley1@liberty.edu.
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Session 1
2022
September 18, and 25
October 2, 16, 23 and 30
November 6 and 13 -
Session 2
2023
January 29
February 5, 12, 19, and 26
March 5, 19, and 26
Only $90 per eight-week session
Available Classes
Group 1 | Beginner - Level 1-3
4:00-4:30pm
One- and two-foot gliding
Forward and backward swizzles and wiggles
Forward and backward stroking
Forward and backward crossovers
Snowplow stops and t-stops
Group 2 | Intermediate - Level 4-6
4:45-5:15pm
Three-turns
Mohawk turns
Hockey Stops
Forwards and backward inside and outside edges
Bunny hops
Lunges
Spirals and spins
Shoot the duck
Group 3 | Advanced - Freeskate Level 1 & 2
4:45-5:15pm
Advanced jumps
Advanced spins
Dance sequences
Focus on edge quality, balance, and posture.
Hockey (Ages 5+)*
4:45-5:15pm
Hockey sessions are for anyone wanting to learn to skate in hockey skates. Participants will learn the basics of skating, such as forward and backward skating and stopping.
Adult (Ages 18+)
4:45-5:15pm
Adult sessions are for those who wish to learn the basics of skating. In this group, skaters will learn skills such as forward and backward skating, stopping, turning, and how to fall and stand up safely on the ice.
