Balance, forward and backward skating, stopping, turning and edges are taught at the different skill levels. Providing the building blocks for advancement in each of the ISI Skill Levels, which are necessary for more advanced disciplines such as ice hockey and figure skating. Skaters' will be divided by age and skill level, previous skating experience is not necessary. Skaters' class time will be determined by skating experience and ISI skill level of the highest level passed.

The Learn to Skate classes are divided into 2 Groups: Level 1 and Level 2

Level 1 Class
All skaters who have no formal instructional experience and/or have not passed the ISI Beta level skating test will begin in the Level 1 class.  (Includes: Tot 1, 2, 3, 4 & Pre-Alpha, Alpha & Beta skill tests)

Level 2 Class
Skaters must have formal lesson experience and have passed the Pre-Alpha, Alpha and Beta tests or their equivalent in order to participate in the Level 2 class.  (Includes Gamma & Delta skill tests)

Wednesday - 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Saturday - 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Level 1 includes skaters ages 3 and up, with no formal instructional experience and skaters with previous instructional experience at the ISI Skill levels: Tot 1 - 4, Pre-Alpha, Alpha or Beta levels.

Level 1 includes a weekly 30-minute instructional class, skate rental, if necessary and public skating session. Students must attend the same class day and time throughout the program series.

Wednesday - 5:50 - 6:30 PM
Saturday - 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Level 2 includes skaters who have passed the ISI Beta skills test and are at the Gamma or Delta level and approval from the Skating Director.

Level 2 includes a weekly 40-minute instructional class: 10 minutes of stroking workshop and 30-minute skill focused instruction, skate rental, if necessary and public skating session. Students must attend the same class day and time throughout the program series.

If you are unsure of your Skating Level, please contact the Skating Director for assistance.

Learn to Skate Registration

To register for any of the Skating School programs including: Learn to Skate Level 1 & 2 and Little Stars programs, please contact the customer service desk by calling: 412.397.3335 press "0" when the automated message begins and you will be connected to the customer service desk.  If they are not with another customer, they will be able to take your call and register the skater(s) over the phone with a credit card.  Full payment is due at time of registration.  You may also register in person by going to the main desk at the Island Sports Center.  Additional questions may be directed to Skating Director, Beth Sutton: 412.397.4469 or sutton@rmuislandsports.org