Polar Ice Gilbert

Whether you’ve ice-skated before or haven’t even seen ice, we have the class for you. We offer lessons year round starting every two months for people of all ages and all levels. Take a peek at the information below or stop by Guest Services for the scoop on our Learn to Skate program.

Semester runs March 1st through April 28^th

Class Fee’s (unless noted) for:

Tuesday: 8 Weeks (3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24) - $112.00*

Thursday: 9 Weeks (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26) - $126.00*
Saturday: 8 Weeks (3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28) - $112.00*

*New students must also register for USFSA $15.00. USFSA member is good for all LTS participants through 6/30/12

Tuition Includes: 

Class Enrollment
Skate Rental
Free Public Skating on the day of your class**
Six additional free passes to use on non class days**
 **All passes expire the last day of the session

Discounts Available:

10% off Second Family Member
10% Off Second Class (Standard LTS Class)
50% Off Second Class (Specialty Class Only)
15% Tuition Fee (If registering on February 11th through February 18th)

USFSA Membership

The Learn to Skate program at Polar Ice Gilbert is endorsed by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), therefore all members are required to pay a $15.00 annual registration fee that covers July 1st through June 30th each calendar year. All new students must pay the registration fee to participate in classes and all current students will renew in July 2012.

Tuition Includes: 
Class Enrollment
Skate Rental
Free Public Skating on the day of your class**
Six additional free passes to use on non class days**
 **All public session passes expire the last day of the session

Discounts Available:

10% off Second Family Member
10% Off Second Class (Standard LTS Class)
50% Off Second Class (Specialty Class Only)

USFSA Membership

The Learn to Skate program at Polar Ice Gilbert is endorsed by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), therefore all members are required to pay a $15.00 annual registration fee that covers July 1st through June 30th each calendar year. All new students must pay the registration fee to participate in classes and all current students will renew in July 2012.

LEARN TO SKATE

Parent & Me: For beginner skaters ages 3-6, Parent & Me is a great activity for the child and parent to get started on the ice. This class is based on the USFS Basic Skills Program. A child who is a bit nervous going out onto the ice alone can now gain confidence with support from mom or dad close behind while learning the basic skills on how to ice skate.

Snowplow Sam 1-3: If your child is ages 3-6 and has never skated, this is a great starting point to learn the basics of skating. Snowplow Sam classes are bases on the USFS Basic Skills Program. Children will advance through levels 1-3 with each level gradually becoming more challenging. 

Basic 1-8: Basic skills are fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and Mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of freestyle jumps and spins. Ages 7 & up.

Advanced Basic 1-4:   If your child would like more of a challenge or is repeating the same class for the 1^st time.  Then this is the class for you!  The goal is to help skaters by giving them extra attention to perfecting basic skills of skating for levels 1-8.

Freeskate 1-6: The Freeskate level classes are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which skaters are encouraged to build up their skills. This is the point where the skater can choose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.

Adult / Teen 1-4: The Adult/Teen curriculum is designed for the beginner adult/ teen skater. It will promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques. Although divided into levels, the adult/ teen skater will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY 
Our Learn to play hockey program is offered through our Hockey department.  Please contact Guest services for more information.

SPECIALTY CLASSES
Click here for Specialty Class Information

• At the beginning of each semester, every student gets a name badge. This badge must be worn to class each week.
• On the upper right hand corner of the student’s badge, there are P’s standing for the free passes and guest passes. These passes expire at the end of the semester.
• Each class holds a minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 15
•  Consecutive levels may be combined if less than 3 students are registered.
• There are no refunds for any class!
• If a student misses one class, they have until the end of the semester to make up the class. If it is not made up by then, it cannot be carried over to the next semester.
• Recommended attire for every student would be loose fitted clothes such as sweat pants and a light jacket. Gloves or mittens are a must.
• Thin socks are much better than thick socks. It’s best to have to skate fit to the foot and not to the sock.

Our goal is to teach the basics of figure skating and hockey in accordance with the standards of the USFS Basic Skills Program.  We create a learning environment that motivates skaters to learn in a semi-aggressive class setting that promotes proper skating techniques.  USFS has established a system that we use to evaluate students.  Our main goal is for every skater to correctly learn each skill introduced in their level before they move on to the next.  We encourage skaters to move through the program at a rate that allows them to truly master each skill.  Skaters will need to practice outside of their lesson at least once a week.  Good class attendance and practice habits will help skaters as they attempt to pass their evaluation at the end of the term.