What is therapeutic and adaptive skating?

Our therapeutic skating program is for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities in addition to those recovering from an injury. Skating is great exercise and it can be especially beneficial to those with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, or who are recovering from an injury. There are endless benefits, which include:

• Skating requires an erect posture and a certain measure of control
  • Contributes to better breathing, improved circulation and balance, better posture, and overall strength of body
• Through pleasant recreation, skaters tend to become more outgoing and confidence builds significantly!
• An opportunity to meet new friends with common interests and to identify with a group 
• Encounter fun as they develop confidence and self-respect, not only among the skaters in their group, but also among family and friends
• Skaters can progress at their own rate 

Each skater is paired with their own volunteer "buddy" and work at their own pace under the guidance of our United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) certified coaching staff.  Adaptive equipment is available such as walkers, supports, and helmets.

2025-2026 Season

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm at the Giant Center starting October 23rd!

Hershey Figure Skating Club - Class Registration

 Important Reminder

The schedule is subject to change at any time.
Please refer to the HFSC monthly calendar for the most up-to-date class times, dates, and locations.
There may be occasional adjustments due to Hershey Bears games or other arena events.

Hershey Figure Skating Club - Calendars