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Session Dates

Fall II: October 10 – December 23

Winter: January 9 – March 24

Spring: April 3 – May 26

Registration

November 28: Winter registration begins for residents at 9am

December 5: Winter registration begins for non-residents at 9am

Basic Skills

Levels 1 – 2: These levels allow new skaters with no prior experience to build confidence while learning.
Levels 3 – 6: These levels develop fundamental skills through the ABCs of athleticism: agility, balance, coordination, and speed. Upon completion, skaters can advance to more specialized skating areas. No hockey skates allowed unless approved by the skating director.

No class: Monday, October 31

Basic 1

Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: No prior skating experience or instruction required.

Basic 2

Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: Basic 1

Basic 3

Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: Basic 2

Basic 4

Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: Basic 3

Basic 5

Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: Basic 4

Basic 6

Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: Basic 5

Group Lessons

Find Your Skill Level

Register for Programs

Basic 1
Status	Day	Time	Date	Activity #	Register
Active	M	5:15pm- 6:00pm	10/10/2022-12/19/2022	S43011	Register for Basic 1
Active	W	4:00pm- 4:45pm	10/12/2022-12/21/2022	S43011	Register for Basic 1
Active	Th	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/13/2022-12/22/2022	S43011	Register for Basic 1

Basic 2
Status	Day	Time	Date	Activity #	Register
Active	M	5:15pm- 6:00pm	10/10/2022-12/19/2022	S43012	Register for Basic 2
Active	W	4:00pm- 4:45pm	10/12/2022-12/21/2022	S43012	Register for Basic 2
Active	Th	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/13/2022-12/22/2022	S43012	Register for Basic 2

Basic 3
Status	Day	Time	Date	Activity #	Register
Active	M	5:15pm- 6:00pm	10/10/2022-12/19/2022	S43013	Register for Basic 3
Active	W	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/12/2022-12/21/2022	S43013	Register for Basic 3
Active	Th	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/13/2022-12/22/2022	S43013	Register for Basic 3

Basic 4
Status	Day	Time	Date	Activity #	Register
Active	M	4:00pm- 4:45pm	10/10/2022-12/19/2022	S43014	Register for Basic 4
Active	W	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/12/2022-12/21/2022	S43014	Register for Basic 4
Active	Th	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/13/2022-12/22/2022	S43014	Register for Basic 4

Basic 5
Status	Day	Time	Date	Activity #	Register
Active	M	4:00pm- 4:45pm	10/10/2022-12/19/2022	S43015	Register for Basic 5
Active	W	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/12/2022-12/21/2022	S43015	Register for Basic 5
Active	Th	4:00pm- 4:45pm	10/13/2022-12/22/2022	S43015	Register for Basic 5

Basic 6
Status	Day	Time	Date	Activity #	Register
Active	M	4:00pm- 4:45pm	10/10/2022-12/19/2022	S43016	Register for Basic 6
Active	W	4:45pm- 5:30pm	10/12/2022-12/21/2022	S43016	Register for Basic 6
Active	Th	4:00am- 4:45pm	10/13/2022-12/22/2022	S43016	Register for Basic 6

Program Policies

Ice Arena Discounts

Register for two or more classes per student, per session, and receive a 10 percent discount. Families registering three or more children per session receive a five percent discount. Discounts are only valid with mail-in or in-person registration and do not include the Winnetka Figure Skating Club.

Ice Arena Class Make-ups

Skaters may make up one missed class per session. Approval must be obtained from the skating director before the make-up class.

Ice Arena Refunds

All class refunds will incur a $25 service fee. There are no refunds after the second class unless class cancellation is due to medical reasons.

Ice Arena Equipment

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.

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