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Learn to Skate USA

which class is right for you?

Our Learn To Skate classes are designed to develop skating skills used for figure skating, hockey, speed and recreational skating.  All classes use the Learn to Skate USA Curriculum.  Before registering please plan ahead!  You will need to create a SportsEngine account .

Our Winter Session is now CLOSED! 

Check back for Summer Session information!

See you next year! 

Email us for any questions! 


Join Our Learn To Skate USA Program

Whether you are brand new to skating, have taken lessons before, or just love to skate outside, we have the perfect class for you!  There are options for ages 3-5, beginners age 6 and above, and classes for the more advanced skaters.  Take look below to see which class is best fit for your skater.

All classes are held at the Essentia Health Sports Center,
502 Jackson Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Learn To Skate Fall Session 2024: Opens August 16th, 2023!

Season runs: October 1st - February 11th 

Learn To Skate Classes 2023-2024

Sundays evenings from 4:45pm - 6:30pm

 Classes will be offered in 30 minute increments depending on level of skater will determine the time.

This year's class breakdown: 

  • 4:45pm-5:15pm - Snow Plow Sam (pre-school), Adults 
  • 5:15pm-5:45pm - Badges 1, 2, 6 
  • 5:45pm-6:15pm - Badge 3, 4  
  • 6:15pm -6:30pm - Private Lesson Time 

Snow Plow Sam (Pre-School) 16 Week Session - Cost is $375 For 16 weeks of lessons, you can pay in one lump of choose our monthly options for around $60 per month. There is also a $17 fee for Learn To Skate USA membership that is included in your registration cost. 

School Aged Program (K-12)16 Week Session - Cost is $375 For 16 weeks of lessons, you can pay in one lump of choose our monthly options for around $60 per month. There is also a $17 fee for Learn To Skate USA membership that is included in your registration.  

All levels are able to participate in our Holiday and Spring Shows. All skaters who participate in the full season will receive their show costume, show shirt and tights for the spring show at no additional cost.

Learn To Skate Winter 6-Week Session - 2023-2024 - OPEN NOW!! 

This session will be 6 weeks in length and run from January 7th - February 11th with one night of Family skate night. The cost of this session is $130. This session does not include participation in our Spring ice show. Classes will be on Sunday Evenings, 30 minute classes are between 4:45pm-6:30pm depending on level.  You will receive an email will class time after registration.

 

It is the parents responsibilities to read through the Parent Handbook below to understand the requirements of the program. 

 

Email us for registration information

skatevacationland@gmail.com

Aspire Class

 ASPIRE  Class - 2023-2024 Season

Sunday and Monday Evenings.  - Our learn to skate regular season will run from October 2, 2023- February 19, 2024

Sunday - Skater will be in their 30 min LTS Class working on skill building and technique. Sunday Skating Skating starts October 1, 2023.

Mondays 6:30pm-7:45pm -  Aspire Class - this will focus on skaters that are wanting to learn to more of the figure skating side of skating.  This class includes off ice and on ice class instruction.  Skaters in the this class also participate in our home Competition in February. Monday Lessons Begin October 2, 2023. 

Cost is $675 for 20 weeks (16 lessons,  17 Aspire Class lessons).  You may also select our monthly option of around $110 per month

*Competition is an additional cost due later in the season.

Holiday Show is schedule December 17, 2023

 

Aspire Class for Junior Club Skaters

Aspire class for Junior club skaters is great way for you skater to continue group instruction, have more practice time, and learn different skills.  The class will run from 6:30pm-7:45pm and will consist of 20 minutes of Off Ice and 45 Min of on ice instruction.

This class is open to all Jr Club skaters who have not past their Preliminary Moves in the Field test or Preliminary Frees Skate test.

 

Email us for Registration Information

skatevacationland@gmail.com

Adult Learn To skate

2023 - 2024 Season: 

This year we will be have 2 adult classes, this will be a beginner class for people who are just learning to skate or want to be  more comfortable on the ice.  The cost of these session will be $375 for a 16 week class.  Winter 6 week session will be $130.  Each participant will also have to pay a $17 membership fee to US Figure Skating.

October 1st, 2023 - February 11, 2024  (16 weeks)

January 7, 2024 - February 11, 2024 (6 Weeks)

Have More Questions? Check out the parent handbook and resources


All people wanting to participate in our Family Skate Nights MUST sign/fill out the form below prior to stepping on the ice. 

Registered VFSC skaters do not need to fill this out as it was part of their registration. 


*No street shoes are allowed on family skate night ice due to liability* 

Meet Our Coaching Staff

We will have 5 Coaches involved in all aspects of our Learn To Skate program.  Click below for a short Bio on each Coach.