ARKANSAS SKATIUM

Classes

Roller Skating Classes

• Tuesdays 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.

Learn to Skate

• Continuous Enrollment all year 'round.
• Can start at any time.
• All ages, 4 and up.
• Adults too!!
• Ice skates are included FREE with initial enrollment, and are yours to keep!!
• Class meets twice a week for 1 hour.
• Schedule:
  • Snowplow Sam 1-3 and Basic 1-2
    • Saturdays:
      • Instruction 9:00a.m.-9:30a.m.
      • Practice 9:30a.m.-10:00a.m.
    • Tuesdays:
      • Instruction 6:00p.m.-6:30p.m.
      • Practice 6:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
  • Basic 3-8
    • Saturdays:
      • Instruction 9:30a.m.-10:00a.m.
      • Practice 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m.
    • Tuesdays:
      • Instruction 6:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
      • Practice 7:00p.m.-7:30p.m.
• Class prices:
  • Pay per Level:
    • Snowplow Sam 1, 2 & 3 and Basic 1 & 2 levels: $100 each level.
    • Basic 3 - 8 levels: $180 each level.
  • Discount Packages:
    • Snowplow Sam 1-3 discount package: $400
    • Basic levels 1-4 discount package: $400
    • Basic levels 5-8 discount package: $640
  • Prices do not include sales tax.
  • Price includes:
    • 30 minutes of group instruction twice a week.
    • Free unlimited admission to public sessions while enrolled in any class.
    • First time sign-ups receive a free pair of beginner skates (skates fit students up to 90 pounds).
    • Free skate rental.
    • Coupon for 20% off purchase of new skates.
    • U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills (1 year membership).
• Sorry, no make-up classes.
• Levels:
  • Learn-to-Skate classes go from Snowplow Sam 1 to Basic 8.
  • A student moves to the next level when he or she tests out of his or her current level.
  • Snowplow Sam 1, 2, and 3 added together are all equal to Basic 1. These classes are designed for the 4 and 5 year old students to give them a better grasp of the fundamentals.
  • Once a child leaves Snowplow Sam 3, he or she moves on to Basic 2.
  • Students 6 and up begin in Basic 1 and progress to Basic 8.
  • To see a list of the skills to be mastered in each level of any of the classes, click here.
• Test Sessions:
  • Test Sessions occur once every 6 weeks.
  • Official Test Sessions are only on Saturdays, after class from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Students are encouraged, but not required, to wear exhibition attire (see below).
  • Unofficial Test Sessions are only on Tuesdays, and the students are tested during classes to make up the test if they miss a test session. They may wear regular clothes.
  • The cost is $10, which includes the patch.
  • A list of the students to be tested is posted on the exit door before test sessions.
• Exhibitions
  • The Learn-to-Skate class will host exhibitions throughout the year.
  • These are recitals for ice skating that allow students to show off what they have learned during classes.
  • Exhibition attire:
    • Females: skating dress and tights
    • Males: black pants and fitted shirt
• Competitions:
  • The Learn-to-Skate class also hosts some competitions during the year.
  • These competitions offer students a friendly environment where they may gain experience competing against their peers doing moves that they have learned in class.
  • Students compete with others in their same level.
• What to wear:
  • Students: Dress warmly in winter clothing, such as jackets, hats, scarves, or gloves.
  • Parents & spectators: Heaters hang above the bleachers, but the rink as a whole is not heated, so bring winter clothing and blankets as well.
• Crazy Days
  • Crazy Days are fun days that spice classes up a bit.
  • They are designed to allow students to come to class expecting a little different routine.
  • Students are not required to participate in these days, but may if they would like to.
  • For more information, click on the calendar here.
• For a calendar of Learn-to-Skate events, including test sessions, class cancellations, exhibitions, competitions, and "crazy days", click here.
• For more information, you may also go to www.usfsa.org

Freestyle Class

• Class times
  • Tuesdays, 5:15-5:45p.m.
  • Thursdays, 5:15-5:45p.m.
  • Saturdays, 8:15-8:45a.m.
• For those who have passed the Basic Skills program.
• For pricing information, please visit our Figure Skating page.

Dance & Fitness

• Variety of classes
  • Ballet, LTS Basic Skill Levels 1-3: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30p.m.
  • Ballet, LTS Basic Skill Levels 4-6: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15p.m.
  • Ballet-Pilates, Freestyle: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:00p.m.
  • Adult Pilates-Toning: Tuesdays, 7:00-7:45p.m.
  • Adult Pilates-Toning: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:30p.m.
• All classes held in the ballet room at the Skatium.
• Monthly Tuition is $40.
• For more information, go to our Dance & Fitness page.

Learn to Play Hockey

• Newly redesigned!
• This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of youth ice hockey in a FUN and FRIENDLY environment.
• Teaches the basic skating prinicples for hockey, with the intention that a skater will be able to effectively skate well enough to play hockey.
• Saturdays, 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
• Three levels, 8 weeks each
• Try your first class FREE! before you sign up.
• Helmets required.
• Helmets, sticks, and equipment available for loan during class.
• Inital enrollment (Level One): Choose from the following options:
  • White Hockey:
    • 8 weeks of skating sessions
    • Custom-fitted hockey skates included
    • Skating Pass, to allow FREE admission to any Public Ice Skating Session
    • Cost is $125.00, plus a registration fee of $49.00, plus tax
  • Blue Hockey:
    • 8 weeks of skating sessions
    • Custom-fitted hockey skates included
    • Skating Pass, to allow FREE admission to any Public Ice Skating Session
    • Also includes custom-fitted helmet, elbow pads, shin guards, gloves, and neck protector
    • Cost is $229.99, plus a registration fee of $49.00, plus tax
  • Red Hockey:
    • 8 weeks of skating sessions
    • Custom-fitted hockey skates included
    • Skating Pass, to allow FREE admission to any Public Ice Skating Session
    • Also includes custom-fitted helmet, elbow pads, shin guards, gloves, neck protector, shoulder pads, pants, stick, socks and jersey
    • Cost is $279.99, plus a registration fee of $49.00, plus tax
• Secondary enrollment (Levels Two and Three):
  • 8 weeks of skating sessions
  • Skating Pass, to allow FREE admission to any Public Ice Skating Session
  • Cost is $125.00, plus tax, each level

To view pictures of our Learn to Play Hockey class, go to our Classes Photo Page

Beginner Adult Hockey

• Mondays, 8:15-9:15p.m.
• $10.00 per session
• This class is designed to allow adults to learn to skate and learn the basics of playing hockey in a friendly, non-competitive, learn-at-your-own pace environment, without the risk of feeling embarassed.
• We generally have one or more coaches to run drills to teach the basics of hockey skating, stickhandling, and team concepts.
• For adults only, no kids allowed.
• Helmets required, equipment recommended. A limited amount of equipment is for loan at the Skatium.

Skills & Drills

• Begins July 9
• Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30p.m.
• $10.00
• Coached by Joe Castrodale.
• A more intense class for players that already have basic skating skills.
• Drills designed to focus on improving individual skills for a better overall hockey performance.

Private Lessons

• Private Lessons for both figure and hockey skating are available.
• Instructors set their own schedules, lengths, and prices.
• Length of lesson is typically 15-60 minutes.
• Private lesson fees are generally $40 to $60 per hour payable directly to the instructor.
• Private lesson fees do not cover public session admission, freestyle ice fees, or skate rental.
• Contact Amanda Griffin at the Skatium at 227-4333.
• For hockey lessons, visit S S Skating & Skills at www.ssskatingandskills.com