Learn to Skate at Reno Ice!
The next Learn To Skate session (Fall) will start the week of August 4, 2026 and go until October 31, 2026
Tues & Thur classes will run for 12 weeks, Saturday Classes will run for 12 weeks
( Homeschool Classes will start August 11th & 13th - and run for 10 weeks )
(Parent & Tot classes are offered during the homeschool times)
Registration for the Fall session is open now
Getting Started With LTS:
Before signing up for Learn to Skate, you must create a free account on Dash/Daysmart Recreation for each family member who will be skating. Once your account is set up, you can register for LTS classes and any other programs we offer. To enroll in our course, you must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership, which costs $20. LTS USA membership runs from July 1 to June 30 annually, regardless of your registration date.
Schedule Options & Benefits
All group classes meet on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings.
Daytime options: Tuesday and Thursday mid-day for homeschoolers or flexible schedules
Evening class bonus: Register for a Tue/Thurs evening class and enjoy a 30-minute practice before or after your lesson. Example: If your lesson is at 5:00 PM, you can stay afterward to practice from 5:30 to 6:00 PM
12 free Public Skate passes with each evening and Saturday registration. These can be used across 12 visits or with 12 guests at once. *NOTE: Passes expire ONE WEEK after your Learn to Skate session ends*
If you’re in Basic 3 or higher, we recommend registering for at least two classes per week to help you reinforce skills and see faster improvement.
Program Structure & Pricing
LTS Classes meet once per week and include:
Skater can sign up for more than one day a week of classes, you will just have to register separately for the additional class.
A 30-minute lesson
A 30-60 minute practice session (length depends on your class time).
Cost: $192 ($16.00 per class) for 12 weeks
This price includes rental skates if you need them and 12 FREE Public Skate passes to use for extra practice during the time you’re enrolled in LTS. Helmets are recommended for brand-new skaters, although we do not supply them. Please bring a personal hockey or bike helmet for yourself or your child.
LTS Class Schedule
Tuesdays: 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
Thursdays: 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM
Additional Figure Skating Off-Ice Classes Available for drop in for Basic 3 level and higher.
Skaters at a Basic 3 level and higher that are interested in getting into Figure Skating , it is recommended that you take 2 or 3 LTS classes a week to help reinforce skills and to see faster improvement.
Develop your ice legs in our Learn to Skate (LTS) program.
The perfect first step for any future skater, our LTS program provides comprehensive skill training, flexible scheduling, and free Public Skate passes! Keep scrolling to learn about our program requirements, cost, and schedule.
Learn to Skate Class Levels
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Snowplow 1
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Snowplow 1 students will learn to:
Sit and stand up with skates on (off ice)
Sit and stand up (on ice)
March in place
March forward (8-10 steps)
March, then glide on two feet
Dip in place
Snowplow 2
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Snowplow 2 students will learn to:
March followed by a long glide
Dip while moving
Backward wiggles, 6 in a row
Forward two-foot swizzles, 2-3 in a row
Rocking horse, one forward & one backward swizzle action
Two-foot hop in place
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Basic 1
*For skaters age 7 and older who have never skated before.*
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Sit on ice and stand up
March forward across the rink
Forward two-foot glide
Dip
Forward swizzles 6-8 in a row
Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row
Beginning snowplow stop (one or two feet)
Bonus skill: two-foot hop in place
Basic 2
*Skaters age 7 and older with previous skating experience but no previous formal instruction.*
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Skaters who have completed Basic 1.
Basic skating skills are taught for the figure skater or hockey player.
Scooter pushes
Forward one foot glides right & left
Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height.
Rocking horse- one forward swizzle, one backward swizzle, (repeat twice)
Backward swizzles 6-8 in a row
Two-foot turns from forward to backward in place (clockwise & counterclockwise)
Moving snowplow stop
Bonus skill: curves
Basic 3
*For skaters who have completed Basic 2. Stroking and backward skating are taught at this level.*
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Beginning forward stroking, showing correct use of blade.
Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, 6-8 consecutive, clockwise & counterclockwise.
Moving forward to backward two-foot turn, clockwise & counterclockwise
Beginning backward, one foot glides, right and left, focusing on balance
Backward snowplow stop (R & L)
Forward slalom
Bonus Skill: forward pivot, clockwise & counterclockwise
Basic 4
*For skaters who have completed Basic 3. Edges and forward crossovers are taught at this level*
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM
Forward outside edge on a circle (R & L)
Forward inside edge on a circle (R & L)
Forward crossovers 4-6 consecutive, clockwise & counterclockwise
Backward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise & counterclockwise (6-8)
Beginning two-foot spin (up to two revolutions)
Bonus skill: forward lunges- both legs
Basic 5
*For skaters who have completed Basic 4. Backward crossovers and turns are taught at this level.*
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM
Backward outside edge on a circle (R & L)
Backward inside edge on a circle (R & L)
Backward crossovers, 4-6 consecutive, both directions
Forward outside three turns (R & L)
Advanced two-foot spin, min 4 revolutions
Hockey stop
Bonus skill: side toe hop (R & L)
Basic 6
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM
Forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill (R to L and L to R)
Forward inside three-turn (R & L)
Moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle – clockwise and counterclockwise
Backward stroking
Beginning one-foot spin, optional free leg and entry position (2-4 revolutions)
T-stops (R & L)
Bunny hop
Forward spiral on a straight line (R & L)
Bonus skill: shoot the duck (R & L)
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Adult 1
For new skaters with limited or no prior skating class experience, and for skaters returning to the ice after a long break.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Falling and recovery (on ice)
Forward marching
Forward two-foot glide
Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
One forward swizzle/ one backward swizzle (rocking horse)
Dip
Forward snowplow stop
Adult 2
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Forward skating across the width of the ice.
Forward one-foot glides (R & L)
Forward slalom
Backward wiggles
Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
Two-foot turns in place
Adult 3
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Forward stroking
Backwards ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise & counterclockwise
Moving two-foot turns on a curve, clockwise & counterclockwise
Forward edges on a circle, outside & inside, clockwise & counterclockwise
Forward crossovers, clockwise & counterclockwise
Backwards one foot glide (R & L)
Forward pivot (one direction only)
Forward chasses on a circle (both directions)
Adult 4
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Forward 3 turns (outside & inside, R & L)
Perimeter stroking with crossovers and end patterns
Forward outside & inside Change of Edge Sequence
Alternate backward crossovers with a two-foot transition
Footwork sequence: 3-5 crossovers to an inside Mohawk, 3-5 backward crossovers, step forward inside the circle, repeat
Power three turns (one direction only)
Backward chasses on a circle, clockwise & counterclockwise
Adult 5
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Backward outside edge on a circle (R & L)
Backwards inside edge on a circle (R & L)
Backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise
Forward outside three-turn (R and L)
Forward swing rolls to a count of six
Beginning two-foot spin
Adult 6
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM
Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
Forward inside three-turn (R & L)
Forward outside to inside change of edge on a line (R & L)
T-stop (R or L)
Lunge
Two-foot spin into one-foot spin
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Hockey 3
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 PM
Lateral crossover march (both directions)
Forward C-cuts (half-swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
Forward outside edges on half-circles (large Cs), alternating feet on the short of long axis of the rink
Backward C-cuts (half-swizzle pumps) on a circle, both directions
Backward snowplow stops: one- and two-foot V-stop
One-foot moving snowplow stop (R & L), introduce ¼ turn with hips to hockey stop
Bonus skill: Forward stops and starts
Hockey 4
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 PM
Quick starts using forward V-start
Backward one foot (R & L)
Forward crossover glides (clockwise and counterclockwise). Hold feet in a crossed position for 2 counts
Backward crossover glides (clockwise and counterclockwise). Hold feet in a crossed position for 2 counts
Forward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
Backward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
Hockey stops (stopping to the left and to the right, with speed)
Bonus Skill: Forward to backward Mohawk pivots (both directions, R & L) from powerful, full strides
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Saturdays: 9:00 AM
Designed for skaters with physical disabilities, using assisted or unassisted methods.
Skaters set personal goal badges to mark progress.
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Skaters set personal goal badges to mark progress.
Homeschool Classes
Tuesdays: 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Thursdays: 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Fall Session: August 11 & 13- October 28 & 30, 2025 (10 weeks)
Designed for skaters who are available during the day. Parents are welcome to register and participate.
Learn to Skate classes for Homeschoolers. Skaters will learn the basics of skating:
How to fall and get up
Skating forward and backwards
Plus more advanced skills like crossovers and turns.
Skate rental included. Parents are welcome to sign up as well!
*Homeschoolers do not receive the free public skate passes.
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Tuesdays: 10:15 AM
Current session: January 6, 2026 - March 17, 2026
Parents skate with their toddler in a fun, confidence-building environment.
They will learn to:
Stand down and support themselves on the ice
Fall down and get back up
And march through fun games and activities!
Parents are more than welcome to skate with their child in the Parent & Tot classes.
8 Free Public skate passes are included with your session.
Snowplow 1 & 2
For skaters under 7 years old who have never skated before. Parents are invited to join their child on the ice.
Basic 1-5: For skaters ready to learn and develop their skating skills
Basic 1: Ages 7 and up who have never skated before.
Basic 2 and above: For skaters who have passed Snowplow 1 & 2 or Basic 1 and wish to continue advancing.
Learn To Skate FAQs
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You can use your passes during any of our scheduled Public Skates! You’re also welcome to use them for multiple people. The only sessions not included are our Adult-Only Skates.
Skate rentals are not included ($5)
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We want you to feel comfortable on the ice! While we provide rental skates, it’s important that you bring your own socks, gloves, and warm clothing. Nothing too heavy is needed, but our rink is cold, so pants and a sweatshirt or jacket are perfect.
We also do not provide helmets, so if you’d like one for extra safety, please bring your own. (Bike helmets work great!)
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Just let the front desk know, and you’re welcome to attend another class session as a makeup for the one you missed.
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Absolutely! We actually recommend it, especially for skaters in Basic 3 and above. The more classes you take, the quicker you progress and build confidence on the ice.
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Yes! Anyone can learn to skate, regardless of age or background.
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At the last class of every Learn to Skate session, our instructors hold an assessment to see if you’ve completed the skill goals for your level. Once you pass, you’re ready to move on!
For those interested in youth hockey, we recommend completing Basic 1 before joining Learn to Play.
For youth figure skaters, we recommend reaching Basic 5 before moving on to the Reno Figure Skating Academy.We encourage supplementing your skating journey with any of our other LTS classes. Building a strong foundation makes everything on the ice easier and more fun!