Family Learn To Skate
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Hershey FSC Family Learn-To-Skate sessions are for anyone who wants to learn to skate.
- Families, children and adults welcome!
- All levels of ability
- For all skating interests: figure skating, recreational, and hockey
- Two payment options: purchase 10-week session or pay-as-you-go
- Testing and certificates upon completion of badges
- Download the Registration Form >>
Family Learn To Skate is a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program (the program is also endorsed by USA Hockey). Skaters learn basic skating skills as they progress at their own speed through the Basic Skills Badges Levels 1 through 8 and Freestyle Badges Levels 1 through 6. Each session includes a 30-minute group lesson based on skill level and 30 minutes of practice ice. Skaters are also welcome to take private lessions from the professional instructor of their choice during Learn To Skate.
Wednesday evenings in Palmyra and Saturday mornings in Hershey. Sessions offered year-round (summer too!). Check the Ice Schedule for dates and times. (All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Sessions are subject to cancellation. We recommend you check the Ice Schedule frequently to confirm sessions.)
Wednesday - On the Ice Arena, Palmyra, PA
Saturday - Hersheypark Arena, Hershey PA (located in the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex)
More info on the rinks, including directions
New members may join at any time. Pre-registration is not necessary - simply allow a few extra minutes to register at the first session you attend. A $10.00 Annual Basic Skills membership fee applies (valid Sept. 1 to August 31 of each year). Purchase 10-week session card for $89.00. Or pay-as-you-go at $12.00 per session.
It’s usually best to start with rental skates. Learn some skills first and see what your level of interest will be. Skate rental is available for $2.00 (figure and hockey skates, youth and adult available). When you are ready to purchase skates, we recommend the Neal Wood Skate Shop in Camp Hill.
Hersheypark Arena and On the Ice Arena in Palmyra are both warmer rinks. Jeans, yoga pants, leggings, and gym pants are good options. Plus a pair of thin socks to wear with your skates. Dress in layers: t-shirt or long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt and fleece vest or jacket so you can remove items as you warm up. Also bring a pair of gloves. We recommend helmets for children age 5 and under (bicycle helmets are suitable).
Parking for all HFSC skating programs is free at both rinks. For skating at the Hershey rinks, please pick up a parking pass at your first session.
Contact the Learn-To-Skate Coordinator who will be happy to assist you:
Wednesday Learn To Skate: Vicki Yingst - vickiskate@yahoo.com, 717-838-9198
Saturday Learn To Skate: Krissy Steele - krissysteele@comcast.net, 717-533-7719
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