Programs

Snowplow Sam 1 is for children ages 3-5 without prior skating experience.

For all ice skating and hockey skating classes, registration dates will be March 22 - 28 for the Spring session. The first two days of registration for all sessions is reserved for Shaker Heights residents only. No late registrations will be accepted.

Beginning Learn to Skate (LTS) classes are held at Thornton Park Ice Rink for children of all skill levels. Skating skills are taught using the Learn to Skate USA curriculum and are offered for Snowplow Sam through Free Skate levels. Helmets are mandatory for all Snowplow Sam 1-4 and Basic 1 participants. Mittens or gloves are recommended for all participants. Skaters should wear one pair of thin, calf-high socks or tights and layers of warm clothing for comfort and ease of movement. Rental skates are available at no additional cost. Each session offers weekly 30 minute lessons. The Spring session is six weeks and there are no classes on Tuesday, April 28.