Session 1
The Rinks - Poway ICE has group classes for all ages and abilities. Even if you have never skated previously, there is an entry level class just perfect for you. These sessions are open to youth and adult participants of all skill levels, with classes tailored to general skating, figure skating, and hockey paths. Space is limited and spots fill quick. View more information below and secure your spot!
Session 1:
- Registration opens December 16
- Registration closes January 25
Join the Learn to Skate interest list to receive information on upcoming sessions.
Session 1 Information
Session 1 Dates:
- Wednesdays January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12
- Fridays January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 7, 14
- Saturdays January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 15
*There will be no classes the week of President’s Weekend: February 12th, 14th, 15th*
Cost- ON ICE: $188 for 8 Week Session - $23.50 per class which includes a 30-minute on-ice group class once a week, skate rental, and the equivalent of 2 FREE public session passes per week of classes automatically added to your DaySmart account.
Cost- 30 MINUTE OFF ICE: $80 for 8 Week Session - $10.50 per class which includes a 30-minute off-ice group instruction once a week (for skaters Basic 3 and above).
Cost- 45 MINUTE OFF ICE:$120 for 8 Week Session - $15.50 per class which includes a 45-minute off-ice group instruction once a week (for skaters Basic 3 and above).
There are no credits, refunds or makeups permitted, outside of the makeup class, without express permission from Kristen Perdue, Skating School Lead
Learn to Skate (LTS) USA membership is required for all classes. RENEW your membership now for the 2024-2025 season!
- Membership is from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Cost is $18.50
- Please save your LTS USA member number - it will be needed to register for each session of Learn to Skate
- One (1) additional public session passes will be added to your account as a means of reimbursement for purchasing the membership
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rinks - Poway ICE has group classes for all ages and abilities. Even if you have never skated previously, there is an entry level class just perfect for you:
Ages 3-6
- Tot (Snowplow Sam 1)
- Parent & Me
Note: Snowplow 1-4 for the Tots is equivalent to Basic 1 or Hockey 1 for youth. After passing Snowplow 4, skaters advance to Basic 2 or Hockey 2.
Ages 7-16
- Youth Basic 1
- Youth Hockey 1
Note: Basic 1 (figure skating) and Hockey 1 are comparable entry level classes.
Ages 17 & up
- Adult Beginner (Adult Low)
- We recommend dressing in layers including pants that allow for movement.
- BRING GLOVES or mittens - ski / waterproof gloves are recommended for extra protection
- Wear thin socks that come above the ankle so skates can fit snug
- Helmets are VERY STRONGLY recommended. A snow cap rolled up in the back can also provide extra padding.
- Snow pants are great for tots their first days to stay dry as they are finding their balance.
Skate rental is included with your class. We recommend getting your own skates by the Basic 4 level so that you have a consistent fit and feel each week and equipment that will be suited for the more difficult skills at this level and higher.
Skates should fit very snug. If skates are too big it will be very difficult to balance.
All skaters should start in figure skates as it is much easier to balance on the longer, flatter blades. When it is time to transition to hockey skates, we recommend doing so during practice to adjust before the next lesson.
Tot Classes (3-5 Years)
Note: Skaters are encouraged wear figure skates for the below classes. Figure skating blades are flatter and allow for more stability when learning how to skate
Snowplow 1:
- Sit and stand up, on-ice
- March in place
- March forward (8 steps)
- March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds)
- Dip in place
Snowplow 2 (must pass Snowplow 1):
- Dip while moving (2 seconds)
- Backward Wiggles
- Forward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between)
- Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)
- Two-foot hop, in place (3 times)
Snowplow 3 (must pass Snowplow 2):
- Rocking Horse (Forward, Backward, Forward)
- Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between)
- Backward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between)
- Standstill T-Push (right and left)
- Moving forward snowplow stop (2 feet)
Snowplow Sam 4 (must pass Snowplow Sam 3)
- Forward skating
- Backward two-foot glide, length of skater's height
- Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
- Rocking horse - one forward, one backward swizzle, repeat twice
- Two-foot turns from forward to backward, in place (both directions)
- Two-foot hop, in place
- Snowplow 1
- Snowplow 1
- Snowplow 2
- Snowplow 3
- Snowplow 4
- Snowplow 1
- Snowplow 2
- Snowplow 3
- Snowplow 4
- Snowplow 1
- Snowplow 2
Youth Skating Classes (6-15 Years)
Note: Skaters are encouraged wear figure skates for the below classes. Figure skating blades are flatter and allow for more stability when learning how to skate
Basic 1:
- Sit and stand up, on-ice
- March forward, then glide on two feet (3 seconds)
- Dip while moving (2 seconds)
- Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between)
- Backward Wiggles
- Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)
Basic 2 (must pass Basic 1 or Snowplow 3):
- Scooter pushes (right and left)
- Forward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)
- Rocking Horse
- Backward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between)
- Two foot turns in place (both directions)
- Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)
Basic 3 (must pass Basic 2):
- Beginning forward stroking
- Forward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise, 6 in a row)
- Moving forward to backward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Forward Slalom (both feet in the same direction at the same time)
- Forward pivots (clockwise and counterclockwise)
Basic 4 (must pass Basic 3):
- Forward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds)
- Beginning two-foot upright spin from pivot (1 revolution)
- Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)
Basic 5 (must pass Basic 4):
- Backward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left, 3 seconds)
- Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Forward outside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn)
- Advanced two-foot upright spin from pivot (3 revolutions)
- Side toe hop (right and left)
Basic 6 (must pass basic 5):
- Forward inside three-turn (right and left, 2 seconds before and after the turn)
- One-foot upright spin from pivot (2 revolutions)
- Bunny hop (right and left)
- Forward spiral on a straight line (free leg knee above the hip, 2 seconds)
- Forward lunge on a straight line (skating leg parallel, 2 seconds)
Academy Prep (must pass Basic 6):
- Outside edge (serpentine pattern)
- Inside edge (serpentine pattern)
- Power Stroking
- Crossover-mohawk-back crossover
- Waltz Jump
- Identify Salchow, Toe Loop, Loop jumps
- 1-foot spin (5 revolutions)
- Backward 3-turns
Partner & Ensemble Skating (must have passed Basic 3)
Partner & Ensemble Skating is a NEW class for skaters at the Basic 3 skill level and above. This class focuses on combining skating skills with skating together. Partner & Ensemble Skating utilizes skating skills to help produce stamina and endurance, allowing them to advance their skating ability in a FUN and UNIQUE way!
· This class is for skaters who enjoy skating in a group or with a friend.
· The focus of the class is to provide the building blocks needed for Synchronized Skating, Theater on Ice, Disney on Ice, Showcase duets/trios and other production experiences.
· Ages 6+
Artistry in Skating
This class is for skaters who would like to learn and practice basic choreographic concepts, as well as explore improvisation and music interpretation.
This is an OPEN LEVEL class to encourage skaters of all levels to skate together, however, the minimum requirement for skaters is Basic 4.
· Ages 8+
Teen Class (must have passed Basic 3)
The Teen Class is designed for skaters who are 13 years and older at the Basic 3 skill level and above. This class focuses on strengthening skating skills in an environment that is developmentally sensitive to the needs of adolescents.
· This class is for skaters in who enjoy skating in a group or with a friend.
· Skills taught will be consolidated from the Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5 and Basic 6 curriculums.
· Tailored to the learning goals of the skaters in the class.
· Ages 13+
- Basic 1
- Basic 2
- Basic 1
- Basic 2
- Basic 3
- Basic 4
- Basic 5
- Basic 6
- Academy Prep
- Teen Class
- Basic 1
- Basic 2
- Artistry in Skating/Theater on Ice
- Basic 3
- Basic 4
- Basic 5
- Basic 6
- Academy Prep
- Teen Class (Basic 3-5)
- Basic 1
- Basic 2
Note: Skaters are encouraged wear athletic shoes or no shoes for the below classes. Tennis shoes and sneakers provide ultimate cushion and support for off-ice exercises.
Building Strength (must be Basic 3 or above):
This class is great for the skater who is wanting to start increasing their skating training and learn exercises to support their goals of becoming a figure skater or hockey player.
- For skaters in levels Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5, Basic 6, Academy Prep, Adult Low & Adult High
- Ages 6 & above
- Example class topics:
- Strength exercises
- Cardio and stamina training
- Land jumps
- Spin positions
Drop ins welcome! No evaluations will be given for this class
Stretch & Flexibility Class:
- For skaters in levels Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5, Basic 6, Academy Prep, Adult Low & Adult High
- Ages 6 & above
- Class focus:
- Increasing flexibility in hips and back
- Learn stretches for typical areas of tightness to relieve strain
- Practice healthy stretching practices to limit or negate injury from occurring
Drop ins welcome! No evaluations will be given for this class
- Building Strength (Basic 3 & Above)
- Stretch & Flexibility Class (Basic 3 & above)
- Building Strength (Basic 3 & Above)
Youth Hockey Classes (6-15 Years)
Note: Skaters must wear hockey skates for the below classes. No figure skates are allowed.
Hockey 1:
- March forward, then glide on two feet
- Forward swizzles (6 in a row)
- V-Start
- Forward one-foot pushes
- Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)
Hockey 2 (Must pass Hockey 1 or Snowplow 3):
- Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Forward strides using 45 degree V-Push, focus on good recovery and alternating arm drive
- Crossover starts
- Backward skating
- Moving forward snowplow stop (right and left)
Hockey 3 (Must pass Hockey 2):
- Backward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)
- Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- One-foot edge turning
- Pivot turns
- Hockey stops
Hockey 4 (Must pass Hockey 3):
- Quick starts using forward V-start
- Backward one-foot glide, right and left
- Forward crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts
- Backward crossover glides (clockwise and counter-clockwise). Hold feet in crossed position for 2 counts
- Forward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
- Backward crossovers on circle, clockwise and counterclockwise (4-6 each)
- Hockey stops (stopping to the left and to the right, with speed)
Hockey Power Skills (Must pass Hockey 4 or Basic 5):
- Focus on building speed, stamina, endurance, and explosive power needed for competitive hockey while keeping attention on technical form, edge work, and proper body alignment.
- Example Exercises:
- Powerful backward C-cuts
- Forward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
- Backward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
- Forward power hockey turns/tight turns, 180-degree & 360-degree turns
- Lateral pivots: forward to backward and backward to forward
- Fast stops and starts using powerful, full strides and quick hockey stops
- Fast backward skating with quick backward V-stops (2-feet and 1-foot stops)
- Hockey 1
- Hockey 2
- Hockey 3
- Hockey 4
- Hockey 1
- Hockey 2
- Hockey 3
- Hockey 4
- Hockey Power Skating
- Hockey Power Skating
Parent & Me Classes (15 Minutes)
Parent & Me Class Curriculums
Note: Please register the child skating in the group class. The cost of class is split between both the parent and skater, which includes rentals for the skater and the parent. The same parent does not need to participate in each week’s group lesson, however a waiver must be on file for whoever is skating through their DaySmart account.
Snowplow 1+2:
- Sit and stand up, on-ice
- March in place and moving forward (8 steps)
- March forward, then glide on two feet (2 seconds)
- Dip in place and moving
- Backward Wiggles
- Forward Swizzles (3 in a row, no two-foot glide in between)
- Beginning snowplow stop, in place (right and left)
- Two-foot hop, in place (3 times)
Basic 1+2:
- Sit and stand up, on-ice
- March forward, then glide on two feet (3 seconds)
- Dip while moving (2 seconds)
- Rocking Horse
- Forward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between)
- Backward Wiggles
- Snowplow stop in place and moving(right and left)
- Scooter pushes (right and left)
- Forward one-foot glides (right and left, 2 seconds)
- Backward Swizzles (6 in a row, with a two-foot glide in between)
- Two foot turns in place (both directions)
- Snowplow 1+2 (3-5 years)
- Basic 1+2 (6-12 years)
Adult Classes (17+ Years)
Note: Skaters are encouraged wear figure skates for the below classes. Figure skating blades are flatter and allow for more stability when learning how to skate
Adult Low
Adult 1:
- Falling and recovery on ice
- Forward marching
- Forward two-foot glides
- Forward Swizzles (4-6 in a row)
- One forward swizzle + one backward swizzle (rocking horse)
- Dip
- Forward snowplow stop, two feet or one foot
Adult 2 (must pass Adult 1):
- Forward skating across the width of the ice
- Forward one-foot glides (right and left)
- Forward slalom
- Backward skating
- Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
- Two-footturns in place
Adult Mid
Adult 3 (must pass Adult 2):
- Forward stroking using blade properly
- Forward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (6-8 in a row, clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Moving forward to backward + backward to forward two-foot turns on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward skating into a long two-foot glide
- Forward chasses on a circle (clockwise & counterclockwise)
- Backward snowplow stop (right and left)
Adult High
Adult 4 (must pass Adult 3):
- Forward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left)
- Forward inside edge on a circle (right and left)
- Forward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Backward one-foot glides (right and left)
- Backward half Swizzle pumps on a circle (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Hockey stop, both directions
Adult 5 (must pass Adult 4):
- Backward outside edge on a circle from pumps (right and left)
- Backward inside edge on a circle (right and left)
- Backward crossovers (clockwise and counterclockwise)
- Forward outside three-turn (right and left)
- Forward swing rolls
- Beginning two-foot spin
Adult 6 (must pass Adult 5):
- Forward stroking with crossover end patterns
- Backward stroking with crossover end patterns
- Forward inside 3-turns (right and left)
- Forward outside to inside change of edge on an axis (right and left)
- T-stop (right OR left)
- Lunge
- Two-foot spin into a one-foot spin
Adult Hockey Power Skills (must pass Adult 4 or play in Rookie League):
- Focus on building speed, stamina, endurance, and explosive power needed for competitive hockey while keeping attention on technical form, edge work, and proper body alignment.
- Example Exercises:
- Powerful backward C-cuts
- Forward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
- Backward alternating power crossovers with wide step transitions
- Forward power hockey turns/tight turns, 180-degree & 360-degree turns
- Lateral pivots: forward to backward and backward to forward
- Fast stops and starts using powerful, full strides and quick hockey stops
- Fast backward skating with quick backward V-stops (2-feet and 1-foot stops)
- Adult Low
- Adult Low
- Adult Mid
- Adult High
- Adult Hockey Power
More Info
- Learn to Skate USA membership is required for all classes. Membership for July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2025 is $18.50
- Make-up class for all levels:
- Session 1 - Wednesday, March 19
- There is no makeup class for Building Strength & Stretch & Flexibility classes
- Make-up day time breakdown and details to be emailed with registration link from Kristen Perdue during the session
- The make-up session is available for skaters who miss one class and have not pro-rated their class enrollment
- There are no credits, refunds or makeups permitted, outside of the makeup class, without express permission from Kristen Perdue, Skating School Lead
- Session 1 - Wednesday, March 19
- Included in your Session Fee is 16 public session passes that can be used for the participant and/or family/friend. To redeem these passes, check-in at the Front Desk on the day/time of the Public Session and ask to use a "Learn to Skate Practice Pass." These practice/public session passes EXPIRE the Saturday after the makeup class.
- Login to customer account
- Proceed with registration for desired program(s)
- When finished registering for your programs, checkout of the shopping cart
- If there is a credit on your account, it will appear as an option to use for payment
- Click FAMILY CREDIT
- Confirm the amount that you want to apply
- Click USE CREDIT and complete the transaction
More Information
For more information, contact:
Poway ICE Program Office
piprogramoffice@therinks.com
Poway ICE Skating School Lead – Kristen Perdue
kperdue@therinks.com
The Rinks Figure Skating Director – Alex Chang
achang@therinks.com