Skate Lessons

BEGINNER INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE

Roller Skating/Rollerblading Class will be held on Saturdays from 12:00pm – 12:30pm or Tuesdays from 5:30pm – 6:00pm for five consecutive weeks.

Intermediate Roller Blading/Speed Class will be held on Saturdays from 9:30am – 10:00am or Thursdays from 5:30pm – 6:00pm for five consecutive weeks.

Only class members who are enrolled in the Learn to Skate session are allowed to have roller skates or roller blades on during the lesson time.

All participants will receive a 5 regular session punch card to attend regularly scheduled public session.

2026 – 2027 Session Dates

BEGINNER LESSONS

Saturday Class 12:00-12:30pm

• Session #1 September 12 – October 10
• Session #2 October 17 – November 14
• Session #3 November 21 – December 19
• Session #4 January 2 – January 30
• Session #5 February 6 – March 6
• Session #6 March 13 – April 10
• Session #7 April 17 – May 15
• Session #8 May 22 – June 26 (no class 5/29)

Tuesday Class 5:30 – 6:00pm

• Session #1 September 8 – October 6
• Session #2 October 13 – November 10
• Session #3 November 17 – December 15
• Session #4 January 5 – February 2
• Session #5 February 9 – March 9
• Session #6 March 16 – April 20 (no class 3/30)
• Session #7 April 27 – May 25
• Session #8 June 1 – June 29

MUST HAVE LEVEL 1 LEARN TO SKATE CERTIFICATE

Saturday Class 9:30-10:00am

• Session #1 September 12 – October 10
• Session #2 October 17 – November 14
• Session #3 November 21 – December 19
• Session #4 January 2 – January 30
• Session #5 February 6 – March 6
• Session #6 March 13 – April 10
• Session #7 April 17 – May 15
• Session #8 May 22 – June 26 (no class 5/29)

Thursday Class 5:30 – 6:00pm

• Session #1 September 10 – October 8
• Session #2 October 15 – November 12
• Session #3 November 19 – December 17 (4 weeks $56)
• Session #4 January 7 – February 4
• Session #5 February 11 – March 11
• Session #6 March 18 – April 15
• Session #7 April 22 – May 30
• Session #8 May 27 – June 24

SPEED SKATING LESSONS – BEGINNER Instruction & Practice

The class will teach the basics of speed skating including starts, cornering, passing, technique and relays. Skaters should arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and get their roller blades on.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Skater must have good balance and be able to cross over on turns. Must have completion of the Tuesday or Saturday beginner class

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:  Helmet and your own inline skates (limited inline rentals available).

Class will be held on Saturdays from 8:45am – 9:45am.  Only class members who are enrolled in the Inline Speed Skating Class are allowed to have roller blades on during the lesson time.  Please call before your first visit to verify time.

CLASS ADVANCEMENT

Skaters are evaluated by the instructor to determine if their skills have developed enough to join the SS Racing Inline Speed Team based out of Skatin Station in Canton.

Our speed skating classes are taught by highly qualified professional skating instructors. For more information please email Ken Yee at kyee@thenewrink.com or call (586) 731-5006.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Each enrollee must register and pay class fees prior to attending the first class. To register for a session you can stop by The New Rink to fill out your registration form and pay the registration fee. Registration is open to ALL AGES and SKILL LEVELS.

FEES

Fees are based on a five-week Inline Speed Skating Session. Class sessions are listed on the back. Fee includes roller blade rental. There are no make up classes and no refunds will be given.

Saturday Lesson $70

The Beginner Inline Speed sessions are taught by highly qualified professional skating instructors. For more information please email us at kyee@thenewrink.com or stop by to sign up for the next session!

Saturdays Class 8:45am – 9:45pm