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Whether you want to learn to skate, play hockey or figure skate, SkateQuest is the place to start! Designed for ages 3 1/2 through adult, the SkateQuest group lesson program will advance a skater to competitive levels. We offer beginning through advanced levels year round. Class sizes are limited to no more than 10 students per class.
Please see the Class Descriptions below to determine which class to register for. Star classes are for skaters 6 1/2 and under.
Class Descriptions
Classes for Beginner Skaters
Pre-Alpha 1 (For ages 6 ½ and above) Designed for children who have never skated or have never had any formal lessons. Skaters will learn the proper way to fall down and get up. Skaters will also learn the following: marching in place, moving, pushing, and gliding, 2 foot hop, dips, forward swizzles, backward wiggles, short 1 foot glides, and an introduction to the snowplow stop.
Star 1 (For ages 6 ½ and younger) Designed for children who have never skated. Skaters will learn the proper way to fall down and get up. Skaters will also learn standing and marching.
All classes are a half hour and include skate rental and practice passes to be used during basic skills or public practice sessions.
What to Wear
All students should wear a jacket, gloves, and long pants (no jeans). Layers are always recommended as the rink is very cold. Helmets are recommended for anyone participating in Pre-Alpha 1 or 2 and any of the Star classes.
First Day of Class
Arrive 15 minutes early.
Pick-up skates at Skate Rental.
Pick-up basic skills passes at the Front Desk (passes may be used to practice on public skating or basic skills sessions).
Future Group Lesson Series Dates
May 2nd to June 23rd, 2013. Cost $133 for 7 lessons. Schedule available online April 16th.
June 26th to August 24th, 2013. Cost $152 for 8 lessons.
September 4th to October 14th, 2013. Cost $114 for 6 lessons.
October 16th to December 19th, 2013. Cost $152 for 8 lessons.
Nutcracker on Ice
The Nutcracker on Ice is open to skaters of all levels. Please see our Events page for more details!
REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds. There are no credits. Upon signing up, if you know that you will miss classes in the series, you may pro-rate over the phone or in-person. You must, however, submit the dates of absence at the time of registration.
MAKE-UPS: Due to the number of skaters involved in the program, there are no make-ups.
To check the schedule of classes or to register online click here
DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE IF…
- You are currently enrolled in classes until you have received an evaluation form from your instructor
- Your class will begin in less than 24 hours
- You have a coupon
- You will be missing any classes
- You have a letter of credit
Inclement Weather Policy: Learn to Skate Cancellations will be posted
on our website 2 hours before classes are scheduled to begin.
SkateQuest DOES NOT follow Fairfax County Public School’s cancellations and/or delays.
