Group Lessons
Facilities
Location
Winnetka Ice Arena
490 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
P: (847) 501-2060
F: (847) 501-3587
Hours
Office
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Rink Calendar
For the most up-to-date schedule, view our rink calendar.
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate
Adult Skating
Hockey
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate
Snowplow Sam 1 – 3 (ages 3-5)
These introductory classes for ages three through kindergarten help new skaters gain confidence and learn basic skills. Children will learn the ABCs of movement on ice (agility, balance, coordination, and speed). Intro class: Snowplow Sam 1 (no experience required)
Basic Skills 1 – 6 (ages 6+)
Basic Skills teaches first-graders and older the fundamentals of skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey, and speedskating. Skaters will progress through the six levels at their own pace, advancing after skill mastery is demonstrated. Intro class: Basic Skills 1 (no experience required)
Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate & Advanced Free Skate
Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of advanced skating skills, transitions, spins, and jumps that build on the previous skill. These levels are taught in a positive and interactive group format. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.
Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate
Snowplow Sam 1 – 3 (ages 3-5)
These introductory classes for ages three through kindergarten help new skaters gain confidence and learn basic skills. Children will learn the ABCs of movement on ice (agility, balance, coordination, and speed). Intro class: Snowplow Sam 1 (no experience required)
Basic Skills 1 – 6 (ages 6+)
Basic Skills teaches first-graders and older the fundamentals of skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey, and speedskating. Skaters will progress through the six levels at their own pace, advancing after skill mastery is demonstrated. Intro class: Basic Skills 1 (no experience required)
Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate & Advanced Free Skate
Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of advanced skating skills, transitions, spins, and jumps that build on the previous skill. These levels are taught in a positive and interactive group format. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.
Adult Skating
Adult Skating
No experience necessary, beginner through advanced levels welcome. Learn the basics to enjoy recreational skating or develop a solid foundation for learning more advanced skills.
Hockey
Hockey
Junior Hockey I (ages 4 – 5.5)
These classes are for students who have completed a full session of Snowplow Sam or Basic 1 or have a recommendation from their instructor. Class will focus on how to adjust to hockey skates, fall and stand, balance, and forward stride. Transitioning to backward skating, forward and backward swizzles, stopping, turning, and crossovers are taught.
Junior Hockey II (ages 5 – 6)
These classes are for students who have completed a full session of Snowplow Sam or Basic 1 or have a recommendation from their instructor. Class will focus on how to adjust to hockey skates, fall and stand, balance, and forward stride. Transitioning to backward skating, forward and backward swizzles, stopping, turning, and crossovers are taught.
Hockey 1 – 3 (ages 6+)
Hockey I: Proper stance, beginning forward strides, gliding, and stopping are taught.
Hockey II: Full strides, one foot glides, backwards stance, beginning crossovers, and turns are taught.
Hockey III: Gives advanced skaters the opportunity to improve skating skills while becoming more comfortable handling the puck and shooting.
Discounts + Benefits
- Register for two or more classes per student, per session, and receive a ten percent discount.*
- Families registering three or more children per session receive a five percent discount.*
- Students registered in classes are given pre-registration privileges for subsequent sessions until online registration begins.
* Discounts valid with mail-in or in-person registration only. Discount does not include registration for Ice Angels and the Winnetka Figure Skating Club.
Ice Arena Policies
- A $25 service fee will be charged for refunds. There are no refunds after the second class, except for medical reasons.
- Skaters may make up one missed class per session. Approval must be obtained from the skating director (Christine Condon, ccondon@winpark.org) before the make-up class.
- Classes may be combined or canceled at the discretion of management, depending on class enrollment.
- All children wearing hockey skates must wear a hockey helmet with a faceguard. All beginner-level skaters should wear a knit hat or bike helmet and gloves or mittens.