Group Lessons

• To provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating.

Test patches provide a tangible reward and recognition of skater achievement for each test level. Patches can be purchased by LTS USA members once all the skills in a level have been mastered for $3/patch. These patches are available from the Skating Director.

Skaters must be a members of Learn to Skate USA to purchase patches.

LTS USA individual membership for skaters of all ages and abilities, from recreation to competitive levels. LTS USA is for anyone who loves ice skating!

Membership benefits include:

• Personalized membership card
• Welcome Packet
• Reward patches
• Progressive curriculum
• Secondary Sports Accident Insurance
• Opportunity to compete in Compete USA competitions

Register for two or more classes per student, per session, and receive a 10% discount on additional classes.

Snowplow Sam 1-4 (ages 3 – 5)

A child who can walk well can be taught to ice skate. These classes are designed to help skaters develop the ABCs of movement: agility, balance, coordination and speed. The ABCs are essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. All classes will be taught in a safe and positive environment, incorporating fun and games making class time an enjoyable experience for all.

Basic 1-6 (ages 6+)

Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating and hockey. These levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns. All classes will be well-structured with the focus on proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.

Pre – Free Skate – Advanced Free Skate (ages 6+)

Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters with a strong foundation of all elements. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.

Our classes teach aspiring hockey players the skills necessary to enjoy the great game of hockey. Whether your child’s objective is to improve their hockey skills or learn skating on a recreational basis, we have something for them. Our highly skilled professional staff have years of experience teaching young hockey players the fundamentals of hockey and skating. All participants must wear a hockey helmet with a faceguard during class. Loaner helmets will not be available.

Warriors Learn to Skate Hockey (ages 3 – 8) 

In conjunction with the Winnetka Hockey Club, this program gives brand new and novice skaters the opportunity to learn skating for a future in our Learn to Play Program, a pathway to the Winnetka Warriors! Work with Winnetka Warrior coaches on the basics of skating and developing the skating skills required to graduate to the Learn to Play Program. 

Warriors Learn to Play Hockey (ages 3 – 12)

In conjunction with the Winnetka Hockey Club, this program teaches hockey skills from learning how to hold the hockey stick, all the way to stickhandling and shooting skills. This program is a pathway to the Winnetka Warriors house league and travel programs. 

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.