Learn To Skate USA FAQs

The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to follow the new Learn to Skate USA skating program for beginner, intermediate and advanced basic ice skaters of all ages. Learn to Skate USA is the official beginning skating program for U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating. This program is unique to Northeastern Ohio because we are the only Olympic size rink that hosts all three ice sports.

Each student can join Learn to Skate USA. Your $17.25 registration fee covers course materials, lesson book, plus additional insurance through U.S. Figure Skating.

WHAT DO I NEED FOR THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS?

Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins. Skaters will check in and receive a name tag that they will return at the end of each class. Students should wear sweatshirts, jackets and gloves. Non-restrictive but not overly baggy clothing is recommended. All Snowplow 1-4 and Basic 1 skaters are REQUIRED to wear a helmet (a bike helmet is acceptable or the rink has helmets available)

RENTAL SKATES 

Skate rental is $2 or a book of 10 rental tickets is $16 and available at the Ice Rink Desk.

LAST DAY OF CLASS

On the last day of class we will celebrate the skater’s accomplishments with a cookie party in the concession area for the last five minute of class. Students will then receive their badges and certificates. Evaluations will be handed out at the parties along with a recommendation as to which class your skater should take next. Please wait to see which class is recommended before registering at the front desk.

QUESTIONS

There are several people ready and willing to help you with any questions you may have. The front desk staff is very knowledgeable and if you have questions please email  or leave a message at 216-691-7434.

PRIVATE LESSONS

In addition to group lessons, the professional skating staff is available for private instruction. A list of professionals is available at the ice rink counter. Private Coaches determine their own fees. If lessons are taught on City Freestyle ice or designated private lesson times, an additional fee for ice time will apply.

CITY FREESTYLE

Skaters of all levels who want to develop their skating skills may skate on City Freestyle sessions for $14 per hour. These sessions are for the more serious skater who is practicing skills such as jumps, spins, backward skating, etc. Private lessons can be taught on these sessions. Skaters must check in at the Ice Rink desk and pay before skating on the session. A schedule of these sessions is available online