Learn to Skate & Play Hockey

2025-26 Season Information!

Online registration for session 4 of the 2025-26 season opens on Jan 10 at 11am. Session 4 runs March 14-May 9 (no classes on Feb 14; Feb 21). The seven-week session cost $112. You can sign up via our online registration portal.

Session 4 has a different structure to our other sessions:

• Snowplow and Learn to Skate Basic Skills levels 1-2 takes place at 9:20am
• Learn to Skate Basic Skills Levels 3-6; Adult Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey takes place at 10:05am.

Youth beginners should sign up for the 9:20am class. Returning skaters should sign up for the next level from their current level. Coach Mike recommends that you should move to Learn to Play Hockey once you have basic skate skills - for most skaters this will be once they've completed Basic Skills Levels 1-2.  If you are unsure of where your skater should be placed, feel free to reach out with questions. 

If you have any questions about our program, please contact Mike Fountain, Gillian Hendershot or Shea McGee-Sarns or call (616) 735-6286 and ask for Gillian or Mike.

About Our Programs

Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey and Snow Plow are city-run programs that offer people of all ages the opportunity to begin and develop their skating or hockey skills in an instructive and fun group environment.  

We also offer adult lessons! Our adult class is perfect for those 16+ who are stepping out on the ice for the first time or want to brush up on their skills.  Remember, it's never too late to learn to skate!

Learn to Skate: Basic Skills

Learn To Skate provides a fun way for skaters 5-18 to learn to fundamentals of ice skating. Skaters are divided among our instructors based on experience, so the program is great for beginners and more advanced skaters. Learn to Skate will ensure you learn the correct techniques of the basic elements of skating. Register here. If your skater is under 5 and has no ice experience, see below for information on our Snow Plow program.

We also offer an adult group for Learn To Skate Basic Skills. Register Here.

Learn to Play Hockey:

Learn To Play Hockey is a great way for children to start and develop their hockey-playing skills. It's really important for Learn to Play Hockey that participants have basic skating skills. Full equipment is required. Email Mike Fountain with questions. Register Here.

Snow Plow:

Snow Plow is for children 3-5 years who've never skated before. It teaches kids the basics of skating in a fun and safe environment. On-ice instruction is for 30 minutes. Register Here.

Adult Learn to Skate

Our adult-track classes are perfect for skaters 16+ who want to start and develop their skating skills. No experience is required, and lessons are perfect for those interested in hockey, figure skating as well as those looking for a new recreational activity. Register Here.

Learn to Skate USA

We are proud to be partnering with Learn to Skate USA.  This partnership provides your skaters with instruction from background-screened, certified instructors and instruction that follows a standardized curriculum founded in solid and fun skill progression. For other benefits, visit Learn to Skate USA.

Questions?

Call the Walker Ice and Fitness Center at (616) 735-6286.