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Learn to Skate

Learn to Skate

The Penguins Skating Academy is proud to host Learn to Skate USA, the only learn to skate curriculum endorsed by USA Hockey. Our certified coaches offer year round classes with small ratios and interactive lesson plans for all levels. Register today for the class that best fits your skater's individual goals and let the fun begin while developing a strong skating foundation.

Classes are open to all skaters 3 years or older. Those younger than three may inquire about availability. All first time skaters should register for Snowplow Sam 1. If they meet the class standards they will be moved to the next class.

Registration

First, become a member of Learn to Skate USA. All participants must become a member of Learn to Skate USA annually.

Follow the steps to register your child and obtain your USA member number. There is a $17.25 fee for becoming a member which is good for 1 year. 

Second, register for your Learn to Skate class.


Spring 2025

Tuesday

March 18 – April 29 (6 weeks)
Registration live Wednesday, February 5.

  • 5:15pm – 5:45pm, Basic 1-4, Snowplow Sam 1 & 2
  • 5:45pm – 6:15pm, Hockey 1-4, Snowplow Sam 1
  • Fee: $126 (includes skate rental)
  • March 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29
  • **Class times vary on March 18 & 25**

Saturday

April 5 – June 7 (6 weeks)
Registration live Wednesday, February 5.

  • 8:00 - 8:30am, Basic 1-4, Snowplow Sam 1& 2
  • 8:35 - 9:05am, Hockey 1-4, Adult Learn to Skate, Pre-Free
  • Fee: $126 (includes skate rental)
  • April 5, 12, May 10, 24, 31, June 7

Winter 2025

Tuesday

January 7 – March 11 (10 weeks)
Registration live Wednesday, November 27

  • 5:40pm - 6:10pm, Basic 1-4, Snowplow Sam 1 & 2
  • 6:10pm - 6:40pm, Hockey 1-4, Snowplow Sam 1
  • Fee: $210 (includes skate rental)
  • January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11

Saturday

January 4 – March 29 (8 weeks)
Registration live Wednesday, November 27

  • 8:00 - 8:30am, Basic 1-4, Snowplow Sam 1& 2
  • 8:35 - 9:05am, Hockey 1-4, Adult Learn to Skate, Pre-Free
  • Fee: $168 (includes skate rental)
  • January 4, 11, 18, February 8, 22, March 15, 22, 29
  • **Class times vary on January 18 and February 22**

Snowplow Sam

Class Descriptions

Basic 1-4

Class Descriptions

Hockey 1-4

Class Descriptions

 

 

New Software - Helpful Hints

How to Register:
1.Create an account
2.Add family members
3.Select a category on the left

  • Register – Click here to register for any training sessions, multi-week, single day, camps, etc
  • Leagues – 4 on 4 youth league, adult league, etc
  • Drop-In Events – another way to search for date specific training, skating and skills training, public skate, etc 
    • Scroll to the date you are interested in training on to view available sessions
  • Membership/Passes – to purchase a 6, 12 or 24 pass of skating and skills sessions
    • Purchase the pass first - Click add pass, select participant at the top, then select your pass, once the pass is purchased
  • Select classes to participate in and apply your pass at checkout

Link to register: https://apps.dashplatform.com/pr/dash/x/#/online/penguins/login?noAutoLogin=1

It's cold on the ice, don't forget to bundle up!

We recommended the following clothing to keep your child safe and warm!

  • Hockey or bike helmet
  • Snow pants/ snow suit or swishy pants - please no jeans as they are difficult to move it.
  • Gloves
  • High/thin socks
  • Jacket
  • Hockey equipment may be worn but is not required.

Sessions

Fall  - September - October 
Winter - November - December
Winter II - January - February
Spring - March - April
Spring II - May - June
Summer - July - August

Questions?

Contact skating@pittsburghpenguins.com with questions.