Learn to Skate with York Ice Arena! Our skating school welcomes new students year-round into our nationally-affiliated Learn to Skate program. We have classes appropriate for kids as young as 3 through adults of all ages! Learn to skate is a great introduction to skating--whether your goals are figure skating, ice hockey, or recreational skating--this is the place to start! Our sessions are 45 minute classes that run for 7 weeks.
Learn to Skate classes are WEDNESDAYS 5:30-6:15 PM
SATURDAYS 10:30-11:15 AM

Questions? Email Learn to Skate Director, Liz Locker at llocker@yorkskate.com

Totsicles
"Parent and me"

This class (7 week sessions with 1 hour classes) is for kids ages 3 through 6 and their grown-ups! Learn the basics of ice skating together through fun and games in small group lessons. Enjoy time together and with other parents and tots!

Questions? Email Learn to Skate Director, Liz Locker at llocker@yorkskate.com

hOMESCHOOL LEARN TO SKATE

This class (7 week sessions with 1 hour classes) is for homeschool students! We are now offering daytime Learn to Skate classes for Homeschoolers of all ages! Just as with our other Learn to Skate group lessons, homeschool skaters will progress through the Learn to Skate USA Curriculum. Skaters will have 30 minutes of guided instruction and 30 minutes to practice skills. Earn your physical education credits on the ice in the new year! 

Questions? Email Learn to Skate Director, Liz Locker at llocker@yorkskate.com

Click to Register for
Learn to Skate Classes

Aspire

This 14 week session (1 hour classes) is for skaters in Basic 4 or above, and helps transition between affordable group lessons and more expensive private lessons. Skaters will begin with off ice (be sure to wear sneakers and bring a water bottle! ) and then will conclude with on-ice. This program introduces skaters to moves in the field, edge classes , program components, choreography, beginner spins, beginner jumps and other skating disciplines. Questions? Email Figure Skating Director, Cari Bowen at cbowen@yorkskate.com.

Click to register for Aspire

Our Learn-to-Skate ice skating camp is designed for recreational skaters, figure skaters, and hockey players (age 4+) who want to learn how to skate, discover and practice new and skills both on and off the ice, make new friends and have fun! No experience is necessary. Skaters will be busy all day – both on and off the ice – with many activities!

Each camp day will consist of:
-On ice activities and group lessons
-Free skate time (supervised)
-Off-ice activities including arts + crafts, yoga, exercise, game play and more!
-15-minute private on-ice lessons are available for an additional cost ($20) with any of our coaches/counselors. If you are interested in private lessons during camp, email Liz (LLocker@yorkskate) for more information and to schedule your lessons.

Detailed emails will be sent about a week prior to camp.
All campers must have a current Learn to Skate USA number for the 2024/25 season. (www.learntoskateusa.com)

Click here to Register Now!