Skate Lessons

BEGINNER INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE

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

Roller Blading 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.

Included with the Saturday class fee is the opportunity for class members to attend our matinee skate immediately following the lesson.  Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday AM  class will receive 5 Free Skate Passes.

2023 – 2024 Session Dates

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

Saturday Class 12:00-12:30pm

• Session #5: January 27 – February 24
• Session #6: March 2 – March 30
• Session #7: April 6 – May 4
• Session #8: May 11 – June 8

Tuesday Class 5:30 – 6:00pm

• Session #5: January 30 – February 27
• Session #6: March 5 – April 2
• Session #7: April 9 – May 7

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

Saturday Class 9:30-10:00am

• Session #5: January 27 – February 24
• Session #6: March 2 – March 30
• Session #7: April 6 – May 4
• Session #8: May 11 – June 8

Thursday Class 5:30 – 6:00pm

• Session #5: February 1 – February 29
• Session #6: March 7 – April 4
• Session #7: April 11 – May 9
• Session #8: May 16 – June 13

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 $60

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

• Session #1: September 24 – October 22
• Session #2: October 29 – November 26
• Session #3: December 3 – January 1 (no class 12/24 or 12/31)
• Session #4: January 21 – February 18
• Session #5: February 25 – March 25
• Session #6: April 1 – May 6 (no class 4/29)
• Session #7: May 13 – June 10