Learn To Skate

Lace'Em Up Skating offers Learn to Skate at Big Bear Ice Arena for all ages and abilities. Our Learn To Skate curriculum is offered in 60 minute lessons, Friday and Saturday. 

Skaters earn level certification through a final skills test at the end of each session. Classes are offered weekly during multiple sessions in the year. Each session runs for 4 weeks. You are welcome to sign up for a 4 session package or drop in weekly. We will offer testing every four weeks.

Our 60 minute Learn to Skate lessons take place Friday & Saturday each week. 

Advanced Skate sessions are offered on Friday & Saturday.

Lesson times vary slightly day-to-day, so be sure to check our updated calendar for accurate lesson times. 

Lace’Em Up Skating coaches strive to bring you the best-in-class skating programs to the community. All our coaches are passionate about skating and are dedicated to nurturing a culture that supports skating in a fun and friendly environment and challenges everyone to perform at their very best. All programs are taught by our certified coaches.

IMPORTANT: Learn to Skate USA Membership is required for all class participation. Please purchase a Learn to Skate USA membership for July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2025.

This affordable membership is a part of the best skating program endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating. This includes access to information, a welcome package, secondary sport accident insurance, and participation in activities associated with Learn to Skate USA.

1. Register with Learn to Skate USA here

2. Register with Lace'Em Up Skating on our registration page. Select 'Create Account' in the upper right corner.

3. Browse our class dates and classpack options.

   Purchase a classpack and then book your classes in advance.

   OR

   Book individual or multiple drop-in classes at a time. 

Try our Snowplow Sam 1-4, Basic 1-2 and Adult 1-3 Classes

Snowplow Sam 1-4

Best for Ages 3-5. The Snowplow Sam levels are introductory classes divided into four levels promoting progress to children with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the basics of skating. All classes will be taught in a safe, fun and positive environment incorporating games for an enjoyable experience for all. Learn more below.

Basic 1-2

Best for Ages 6-15. The beginning basics provide a foundation for hockey and figure skating. Basic 1 and 2 are introductory levels that allow new skaters with no prior skating experience to learn how to skate forward and backward with confidence.

Adult 1-3

Best for Ages 16+. Adult 1, 2, and 3 Curriculum is designed for the beginning adult skater. Participation in our beginning adult class will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques. Adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being motivated by our staff and challenged with new skills.

Try our Basic 3-6 and Adult 4-6 Classes.

Basic 3-6

Best for Ages 6-15. The Basic 3-6 levels develop all of the fundamental skating skills on the ice. Skaters will progress at their own rate and will advance after each skill is mastered. Please complete these levels before entering our team and specialized classes.

Adult 4-6

Best for Ages 16+. Adult 4, 5, and 6 curriculums are designed for the advanced adult skater. Please complete these levels before entering our team and specialized classes.

Try our Team and Specialized Classes

Pre-Freeskate – Freeskate 6

Recommended for Ages 3+ 

PREREQUISITE: All skaters must have passed Basic 6 before enrolling in Pre-Freeskate. The Freeskate levels are specialized progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps. All skaters will learn a strong foundation of the Freeskate elements. Our team of instructors will focus on the quality and mastery of skills.

Hockey 1-4

Recommended for Ages 3 + 

PREREQUISITE: Skater must have passed Snowplow 1, Basic 1 or Adult 1 before enrolling in our Hockey 1. The Hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. No sticks or pucks are used in this class.

Lace’Em Up Skating offers classes for Snowplow Sam 1-4, Basic 1-6, Adult 1-6, Pre-Freeskate-Freeskate 6 and Hockey 1-4 during Learn To Skate class times - Friday & Saturday.