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This season, Guest Services offers skating lessons for all ages, directed and taught by Emme Porter, Bruce Porter, Jr., and their Washington Elite Skating School team of instructors.
Emme Porter has more than 15 years of skating and coaching experience in all disciplines of skating and is a national and international ice dancing competitor. She has also danced in and choreographed performances for the NHL Washington Capitals’ Red Rockers for five years.
Bruce Porter, Jr. has more than 20 years of teaching experience in hockey, ice dancing, and field moves. He is a national and international competitor in ice dancing and competed in the European Figure Skating Championships in 2008 and 2009. Emme and Bruce represented Azerbaijan in international competitions and retired from competitive skating in 2014.
November – March
Classes will be offered for different ages and abilities through the Learn to Skate USA Basic Skills Program. Classes are separated into age-appropriate categories and consist of a comprehensive lesson and evaluation structure that is exciting, rewarding, safe, and fun. This season we will offer Specialty Group skating classes for Adults, featuring Fitness Skating Classes, Happy Hour skating lesson, Coffee Club skating lessons and a competition prep class for kids.
Five 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Nov. 17 – Dec. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb . 2, 2019 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 | learn to skate with a parent
Five 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Nov. 17 – Dec. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2019 | Feb. 9, – Mar. 9, 2019
Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
Snowplow Sam 1 — ages 3-6 | no experience – for beginners who have never skated. Students will learn the proper way to fall and get up, marching, two-foot glides and backward wiggles, while playing fun games. Helmet required.
Snowplow Sam 2 — ages 3-6 | for beginners who have skated before. Students will learn to march and glide, dip while moving, backward wiggles and forward two-foot swizzles. Helmet required.
Snowplow Sam 3 — ages 3-6 | for beginners who have skated before. Students will learn long glides, 1 ft glides, backward swizzles and snowplow stops while moving. Helmet required.
Jan. 4 – Feb . 1, 2019 | Feb. 8 – Mar. 8, 2019
Fridays 11 am – 11:45am
Five 45-minute lessons — $290
Snowplow Sam All Levels — ages 3-6 | for all beginners. Students will learn the proper way to fall and get up, marching, two-foot glides and backward wiggles, while playing fun games. Helmet required.
Five 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Nov. 17 – Dec. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb . 2, 2019 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
Basic 1 — ages 6 and up
Basic 2 — ages 6 and up| some experience required
Basic 3/4 — all ages(14 and under)
Basic 5/6 — all ages(14 and under)
45-minute lessons
Jan. 8 – Jan 29, 2019 – $230 (prorated)
Feb. 5 – Mar. 5, 2019 – $290
Tuesdays 6 pm – 6:45 pm or 7 pm – 7:45
Basic 1 — ages 6 and up
Basic 2 — ages 6 and up | some experience required
Basic 3/4 — all ages (14 and under)
Five 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Nov. 17 – Dec. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb . 2, 2019 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
all ages (14 and under) | pre-requisite: completed basic skills
**(skaters may register for both free-skate and Kid Competition Prep Class – classes will be held at opposite times)
Four 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2019 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
**(skaters may register for both free-skate and Kid Competition Prep Class – classes will be held at opposite times)
Five 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Nov. 17 – Dec. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb . 2, 2019 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
Hockey 1 and 2
Five 30-minute lessons — $145
(includes complimentary skate rental, ice time during lesson, (45 minute) practice time before or after lesson on public session)
*Your assigned lesson time slot will be sent to you after all registrations have been received and students have been grouped by age and/or ability level (approximately one week prior to your first class meeting).
Nov. 17 – Dec. 15 | Jan. 5 – Feb . 2, 2019 | Feb. 9 – Mar. 9, 2019
Saturdays 10 am – 10:30 am or 10:30 am – 11 am
Adult 1/2
45-minute lessons
Jan. 8 – Jan. 29, 2019 – $230 (prorated)
Feb. 5 – Mar. 5, 2019 – $290
Tuesdays 7 pm – 7:45 pm
Adult 1/2/3
The Happy Hour Skate is an opportunity for adults to learn-to-skate, practice their skills in a social and relaxed atmosphere. The instructor will coordinate small groups of students and work with students, one-on-one and in small groups throughout the lesson. The instructor will help new students learn to stand-up, skate and fall properly, while also challenging other more experienced students with new skills that are appropriate for their abilities. Hot wine and snack specials will be available for purchase before and after class at the Pavilion Cafe.
A Coffee Club is an opportunity for adult ice skaters to get together for skating practice, exercise, and social interaction. Formats vary depending on instructors, but the idea is to have a 45-minute adults-only skating instruction session during a weekday.
30 Minute “Pick-Up” – (Walk-In Group Lesson) $35
60 Minute “Pick-Up” – (Walk-In Specialty Class Lesson) $70
Register 15 minutes before class
*You can also register 15 minutes early on the day of your first “on-going” group lesson class. Call (202) 436-9397 or email [email protected] ahead of time to confirm that the class is “on-going” and to reserve a space. Weekend group lessons 5-skater minimum. Weekday group lessons 8-skater minimum.
$50 for 30 minutes | $75 for 45 minutes | $100 for 1 hour
$250 for private lesson cards
Private lessons are intended for 1 student, additional students are $15 each (maximum 3)
*Private lessons are taught in increments of 30 or 45 minutes or 1 hour. Admission and skate rental (if needed) are purchased separately. There is 24-hour cancellation policy required to avoid being charged for missed lessons.
Layered, warm clothing that does not restrict movement, gloves are recommended for beginners for outdoor skating. and Helmets are required.
Free parking on Madison Drive Saturdays and Sundays, and 3-hour limit weekdays. Meters are located on Constitution Avenue and 7th Street surrounding the rink.
The nearest Metrorail stops are Judiciary Square on the Red Line, Archives–Penn Quarter–Navy Memorial on the Yellow/Green Lines, and Smithsonian on the Blue/Orange Lines. Metrobus stops are located on 4th Street and 7th Street NW.
Please follow WashingtonElite for weather updates affecting group skating classes.
If ice resurfacing/cleanings do occur, group classes and private lessons may start or end 10–15 minutes later.
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