Ice Skating Lessons
Learn to Skate
At Rocket Ice Skating Rink, our goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for ice skaters of all ages and abilities. Throughout your child’s time in our learn to skate program, they will learn fundamental skills, grow as a skater and reach new levels as an athlete. Our coaches provide organized and engaging ice skating lessons to leave your child wanting more. Serving the Southwest Suburbs- Bolingbrook, Naperville, Lemont, Joliet, Downers Grove, Lisle, Plainfield, Shorewood communities.
General Information for Ice Skating Lessons
Ice skating lessons meet once a week. At the end of each session, skaters will receive a Progress Report to help them select the appropriate level to sign up for next. In order for students to maximize their progress we encourage students to attend Rockin’ Public Ice Skates. This is a great setting for your child to practice their moves and elements and also to have fun skating to the music.
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Fall & Winter Session Days & Times Offered:
Session Dates
Fall 2 Beginner Session: November 18th - December 22nd (4 Weeks) Registration Now Open, Click Here!
Winter 1 Session: January 4th - March 13th (10 Weeks)
Winter 1 Beginner Session: January 27th - March 14th (7 Weeks)
Winter 2 Session: March 15th - May 25th (10 Weeks)
Winter 2 Beginner Session: April 6th - May 25th (7 Weeks for Mon., Tue., Thu. Classes, 6 Weeks for Saturday Classes, 5 Weeks for Sunday Classes)
Summer Session: May 28th - August 8th (10 Weeks)
Summer Beginner Session: July 8 - August 10 (5 Weeks)
Fall 1 Session: August 10th - October 6th (9 Weeks)
Fall 1 Beginner Session: September 7th - October 3rd (4 Weeks)
Fall 2 Session: October 7th - December 22nd (10 Weeks)
Snowplow Sam Classes are 30 minutes. All other classes are 40 minutes. New students always welcome...Join today!
Rocket Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3 and 4:
For 4-5 year olds who have little or no experience on the ice. Instructors use songs and games to teach the fundamentals of skating including balance, coordination and maneuverability.
$179.00 for an 8 Week Session (Fall 1)
$202.00 for a 9 Week Session (Fall 1 - Sat. & Sun. classes)
$224.00 for a 10 Week Session (Fall 2, Winter 1 & Winter 2, Summer)
Rental skates are available and can be purchased at checkout.
Register your student for a second or third weekly class in the same session and get 50% off all additional classes! Discounts will apply at checkout.
Rocket Basic 1-6
Rocket Basic 1 – For ages 6 and up with little or no formal skating experience. The focus is on marching, stopping and 2-foot glides.
Rocket Basic 2 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Basic 1. The focus is on swizzles and 1-foot pushing.
Rocket Basic 3 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 2. The focus is on stroking and beginning backward skating.
Rocket Basic 4 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 3. The focus is on forward crossovers and beginning turns.
Rocket Basic 5 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 4. The focus is on backward crossovers and skating.
Rocket Basic 6 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 5. The focus is on turns and gliding moves.
$210.00 for an 8 Week Session (Fall 1)
$236.00 for a 9 Week Session (Fall 1 Sat. & Sun.)
$262.00 for a 10 Week Session (Fall 2, Winter 1 & Winter 2, Summer)
Rental skates are available and can be purchased at checkout.
Register your student for a second or third weekly class in the same session and get 50% off all additional classes! Discounts will apply at checkout.
Free Skate 1-6
Rocket Pre-Free Skate– For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 6. The focus is on Mohawks, linking footwork together, advanced transitions and basics of jumping.
Free Skate-1: For skaters who have mastered skills in Pre-Free Skate. Focus is on edges, basic spinning, and beginning jumps.
Free Skate-2: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 1. Focus is on spirals and backward edges.
Free Skate-3: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 2. Focus is on half jumps, single rotation jumps, and advanced footwork and edges.
Free Skate-4: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 3. Focus is on basic spiral and dance step sequences.
Free Skate-5: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 4. Focus is on positional spins and advanced spiral and step sequences.
Free Skate-6: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 5. Focus is on remaining single jumps and combination spins.
$218.00 for an 8 Week Session (Fall 1)
$246.00 for a 9 Week Session (Fall 1 Sat. & Sun.)
$273.00 for a 10 Week Session (Fall 2, Winter 1 & Winter 2, Summer)
Rental skates are available and can be purchased at checkout.
Register your student for a second or third weekly class in the same session and get 50% off all additional classes! Discounts will apply at checkout.
Benefits of Ice Skating Lessons
- Ice skating is a lifetime sport you can enjoy from 3 to 93!
- Make new friends- a great social opportunity for kids and parents.
- Promotes activity, physical fitness, and fun.
- Improve your balance and agility.
- Enjoy the thrill of gliding across the ice.
- Experience the freedom of coming to your ice skating lesson any time of the year and in any weather.
- Have an ice skating birthday party at Rocket Ice and show off your skills.
- You will be able to ice skate with friends and family during Rockin’ Public Skate. This is a great setting for your child to practice their moves and elements and also to have fun skating to the music.
What to Expect the Day of Your Lesson
- Skaters should arrive about 15 minutes prior to the start time of their ice skating lesson. This will allow time to get your ice skates on and find your class.
- Ice skating classes will meet in the lobby before going onto the ice.
- Skate rental is available for purchase at a discount when you register online or for $4.00 per use at the front desk.
- Long sleeves, pants, hat and gloves or mittens are recommended. Helmets can be worn if desired. Double blade skates are not permitted.
- Please read our ice skating lessons welcome letter for more information!
How Our Ice Skating Lessons Work
From Snowplow Sam to Figure Skating classes, ice skating lessons are presented in concise levels with each one focusing on several skills that will be built upon in following levels. After demonstrating mastery of the skills in one level, a student may proceed to the next. Our ice skating lesson curriculum works in conjunction with the United States Figure Skating Basic Skills Program.
