Skate Lessons

Skate Lessons – The New Rink – Shelby Township, Michigan

Receive a coupon for 10% off skate purchases in our Pro shop when you register for lessons!  Lessons taught by instructors Sheryl Bower & Theresa Golcheff.

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.

2025 – 2026 Session Dates


ROLLER SKATING CLASSES (Roller Skates Only-No Roller Blades)

Saturday Class 12:00-12:30pm

  • Session #1 September 6 – October 4
  • Session #2 October 11 – November 8
  • Session #3 November 15 – December 13
  • Session #4 December 20 – January 17
  • Session #5 January 24 – February 21
  • Session #6 February 28 – March 28
  • Session #7 April 4 – May 2

Tuesday Class 5:30 – 6:00pm

  • Session #1 September 2 – September 30
  • Session #2 October 7 – November 4
  • Session #3 November 11 – December 9
  • Session #4 December 16 – January 13
  • Session #5 January 20 – February 17
  • Session #6 February 24 – March 24
  • Session #7 March 31 – April 28

ROLLER BLADE CLASSES (Roller Blades Only- NO Roller Skates)

MUST HAVE LEVEL 1 LEARN TO SKATE CERTIFICATE

Saturday Class 9:30-10:00am

  • Session #1 September 6 – October 4
  • Session #2 October 11 – November 8
  • Session #3 November 15 – December 13
  • Session #4 January 3 – January 31
  • Session #5 February 7 – March 7
  • Session #6 March 14 – April 11
  • Session #7 April 18 – May 16
  • Session #8 May 30 – June 20

Thursday Class 5:30 – 6:00pm

  • Session #1 September 11 – October 9
  • Session #2 October 16 – November 13
  • Session #3 November 20 – January 8 *No class 11/27 or 12/25
  • Session #4 January 15 – February 12
  • Session #5 February 19 – March 19
  • Session #6 March 26 – April 23
  • Session #7 April 30 – May 28
  • Session #8 June 4 – July 2

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

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