Learn to Skate with the Smithfield Figure Skating Club                                       

Our Beginner through Advanced skating classes for skaters age 3 through adult will be held on Saturdays in the Fall, Winter & Spring (summer session is held on Wednesdays) at the Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink. Smithfield Figure Skating Club’s Learn to Skate (LTS) Program is a proud member of LEARN TO SKATE USA.

LEARN TO SKATE USA is the only official LTS program endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speed Skating. Skaters are grouped by ability and age. Badges are awarded at the end of each session to skaters who achieve all goals.

General Mission Statement about the Learn-to-Skate program

The Smithfield Figure Skating Club Learn-to-Skate Program is modeled after U.S. Figure Skating’s “Learn to Skate USA” curriculum and is designed to teach children and adults the basic maneuvers of ice skating. The Learn-to-Skate program is the pre-requisite to advanced training for all individuals interested in pursuing the competitive aspects of the sport.

Safety
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that ALL beginner skaters wear a safety or bike helmet. Single blade skates only (sharpened).

Clothing
Student skaters should wear layers of comfortable clothing that allow movement & gloves/mittens.   

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for your skater during the freeskate time of their Learn to Skate session. This is a weekly one-on-one lesson with one of our instructors. Coaches are independent contractors and all financial arrangements are made with them directly. Cost varies per week based on the hourly rate of the instructor hired. If you are interested in private lessons for your child, we will put you in touch with an available instructor. 

Note: Only registered skaters are allowed to be on the ice during lessons/independent free skate.