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Polar Ice House Garner

Skate School

Skate School

Ice skating is an exciting, invigorating and enjoyable activity. In our Learn to Skate program, you'll gain the skills that will enable you to enjoy a lifetime of fun and exercise. Step-by-step instruction in pleasant and supervised surroundings makes learning safe and easy. New skaters are always welcome. Classes are grouped by age and ability, and meet once weekly. Classes are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.

  • 30 minute professional instruction each week
  • Rental skates and unlimited public skating sessions included
  • $10 customer loyalty discount if you skated in the previous session and Pre-Register (by date specified on session flyer)
  • $10 sibling discount on second child
  • 50% OFF Parent Discount (must have at least 1 child registered for same session, no other discounts apply)
  • $20 annual LTSUSA Membership registration fee - see below for more information (this is an additional once per skating year fee - NOT included in the cost of the class)

(All Discounts are only applicable to a full session)

All make up classes must be completed within the current skate school session you are enrolled in and must be okayed by the skating director. Complimentary practice sessions on public skate expire at the end of the current skate school session.

Attention Skate School Students:
Registration for LTSUSA membership is now required for all skate schools.  The LTSUSA calendar year runs from July 1 – June 30. Current expiration date is ​6/30/2018. This is an additional fee that is NOT included in the Learn to Skate registration.


With the start of July, ALL SKATERS must renew their LTSUSA membership.
If your name is not in our membership log from previous registrations, you will be charged an additional $20 fee per USFS calendar year per student.

July-Aug Schedule
THURSDAY 1p & 1:30p 7 July 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2, 9, 16 $98
SATURDAY 11:15a & 11:45a 7 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18 $98
TUESDAY 4:30p & 5:00p 7 July 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug 7, 14, 21 $98

Skate School Class Schedule

Class TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY
Snowplow Sam 1 5:00p 1:00p 11:15a
Snowplow Sam 2 & 3 5:00p 1:00p 11:15a
Basic 1 5:00p 1:00p 11:15a
Basic 2 5:00p 1:30p 11:15a
Basic 3 5:00p 1:30p 11:45a
Basic 4 4:30p n/a 11:45a
Basic 5 4:30p n/a 11:45a
Basic 6 4:30p n/a 11:45a
Basic 7 4:30p n/a 11:45a
Basic 8 4:30p n/a 11:45a
Freeskate 1-6 4:30p n/a 11:45a
Adult/Teen 4:30p 1:30p 11:15a

Kristy Hemstreet

Skating Director

Phone: 919-861-7465

All online enrollments will be reviewed by one of our directors. At that time, all applicable discounts will be applied and your card will be charged the correct amount. 

Additional Information:

* Wear warm clothing such as sweat shirts, sweat pants, gloves, and a jacket

* Helmets are recommended but not mandatory

* Class levels may be combined according to enrollment

* Make up classes are available during the current session and may not be carried over into the next session.  All make up classes must be approved by the skating director.

Skate School Class Descriptions:

Snow Plow Sam: Ages 3-5 

This class is designed to teach basic skating skills while having fun on the ice.  Instructors use various games and activities which incorporate skills such as falling down and getting up, skating forward, and stopping. Each level gradually increases in difficulty.

Basic 1-8: Ages 6 and up

The Basic Skills are the fundamentals of figure skating.  These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental skills: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and Mohawks.  Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of freestyle jumps and spins. 

Free Skate 1-6: 

The Free Skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build up their skills.  This is the point where the skater can choose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating. 

Adult/ Teen 1-4: Ages 13 and up

The Adult/ Teen curriculum is designed for the beginner adult/ teen skater.  It will promote physical fitness and improve balance & coordination while learning proper skating techniques.  Although divided into levels, the adult/teen skater will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated.

USFSA Helpful Parent Information

As a parent of a skater or skaters, you want the best for your child. This page should help you do much more than survive your child's skating experience. It should equip you to enjoy it to the fullest and help you make it fun and valuable for your child.

Parents Code of Conduct

Codes of Conduct give everyone a guide to what is expected of us if we are part of an organization, participating in a sport, or as spectators at our child’s events.