Registration for LTS Spring Ice is Now Open
The Bismarck Figure Skating Club teaches the fundamentals of figure skating through U.S. Figure Skating's Learn To Skate Program. It's simply the best way to take to the ice.
The objectives of Learn To Skate are to provide a fun, safe skating experience; to teach correct techniques of the basic elements of skating; to develop finer degree of coordination and balance; to promote physical fitness; and to have fun!
Learn to Skate skaters can start at any age — young, old, and in between! Skaters are evaluated by trained coaches and pass levels as they accomplish the class curriculum skills. If you aren’t sure at which level to start your child, contact Laurey Hyland Kooker, Learn To Skate Program Director at lts.director@bismarckfigureskatingclub.com.
Snowplow Sam is perfect for beginners. Group Lessons for children 6 and under; helmets are recommended.
Parent-Tot is for children 4 & under and his/her responsible adult participant. The adult participant must be able to skate unassisted to participate in the class, and a waiver of liability must be signed. Helmets are recommended for all child skaters.
Group Lessons for Kindergartners and up to learn the fundamentals of figure skating. Helmets are recommend for first-time skaters.
For skaters that have completed Basic Skills 1-6. Aspire prepares skaters for the Bridge and Advanced Programs.
Private lessons are available for figure skaters who want to accelerate their learning with 1:1 instruction.
Group Lessons for adults ages 18 and up who want to learn the fundamentals of skating and boost their confidence on the ice.
Teaches the fundamentals of hockey skating skills. All elements are taught without a stick or puck. Hockey skates and certified, ice-approved hockey helmets are needed.
Group Lessons Schedule: Registration is OPEN!
All lessons, Sundays and Thursdays, will be held at VFW Rink 1.
Sundays | March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, May 4 (No Skate Day: April 20)
Snowplow Sam 1 – Basic 1 – 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Basic 2 – Basic 6 – 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Aspire Freeskate – 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursdays | March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24
Snowplow Sam 1-4*, Parent-Tot*, and Basic 1 – 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Basic 2 – Basic 6 – 6:30 – 7:-0 pm
Aspire Freeskate – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
*Please NOTE Snowplow Sam 1-4 and Parent-Tot will include 20 minutes of instruction (6:00-6:20pm) and 10 minutes of "free skate" (6:20-6:30pm) in the designated area.
Hockey Power Skating: All lessons will be held at VFW Rink 1.
Sundays | March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, May 4 (No Skate Day: April 20)
Hockey 1/2: 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Hockey 3/4: 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Private Lessons: Skaters must be registered for group lessons in order to register for Private Lessons. Learn more here.
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm @ VFW Rink 1: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Saturdays 7:15-8:15am @ VFW Rink 1: March 29, April 5, 26, May 3 (NO Skate Days: April 12, 19)
For questions about the sessions or schedule, contact Laurey Hyland Kooker, Learn to Skate Program Director, lts.director@bismarckfigureskatingclub.com.
Memberships due (new or renewals) – May/June with Summer registration or any session into early May of the following spring. If you purchase or renew a membership in April to skate in April or May, your membership must be renewed by June 30 to skate during the following year.
Summer Session – registration in late May/early June, 4-6-week session runs early/mid-June to early/mid-July
Fall Session – registration in August, 6-week session runs early September to late October
Winter 1 Session – registration in October, 6-week session runs late October to mid-December
Winter 2 Session – registration in December, 6-week session runs early January to late February
Spring Session – registration in March, 6-week session runs late March to late April
Private Lessons – offered during regular sessions.
Hockey Power Skating – offered during regular sessions.