Ice Skating and Hockey Programs
St. Louis Park Skate School offers a hybrid skating program to meet the needs of all our skaters that incorporates the Learn to Skate USA and Ice Skating Institute (ISI) weSKATE program curriculum. Each class presents a progression of specific skills that build upon one another. It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills needed to move up to the next level. Skaters that desire to progress quickly are encouraged to register for two classes a week.
Register online
The deadline to register for classes is two weeks prior to the start of the next session. If there are wait lists, priority will be given to skaters registered for the previous session. Add your name to the waitlist if a class is full.
Important information
Below is important information about the city's ice skating and hockey programs.
- Fee includes skate rental, ISI membership, three free sessions to public skating and practice ice (if available).
- Protective headgear is required for all beginner skaters. Bicycle or lightweight hockey helmets are acceptable.
- Practice ice (if available) on the day of class is available for registered skaters and the parents of Snowplow class participants only.
- No shoes or boots on the ice.
- Skaters should wear warm, comfortable clothing, including gloves and mittens.
- First-time skaters and those using rental skates should arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.
- Skaters may be moved at instructor discretion throughout the session to a level that is appropriate for them.
- Students may remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills needed to move up to the next level. Skaters that desire to progress more quickly are encouraged to register for two classes a week.
- Class assignments are not guaranteed. Classes may be combined with others or canceled if the minimum number has not been met.
What level to register for
If you are not sure what level to register for, please register them as follows:
- Skaters who are 6 years old and younger, who have little or no skating experience, should sign up for Beginner Snowplow.
- Skaters who are 7 years old and older, who have little or no skating experience, should sign up for Basic 1/Pre-Alpha. This class moves a little faster than Beginner Snowplow classes.
Skaters at be moved during the first few weeks of class to a level that is appropriate or more comfortable for them.
Class assignments are not guaranteed. Classes may be combined with others or canceled if the minimum number has not been met.
Email skate@stlouisparkmn.gov for any questions.