SNOWPLOW SAM, BASIC & ADULT

To register for the Learn To Skate program please see below.

If you have any questions, please e-mail bellac@udel.edu

CLASS LEVEL AND PROGRESSION INFORMATION

Ages 3-5

Snowplow Sam 1-4

Ages 6-18

Basic 1-6

Ages 18 and over

Adult 1-9

Evaluations will be done on the 5th week of every series. Skaters will receive an evaluation slip on the last day of the series, indicating which skills have been successfully completed and which need improvement. Once all skills are completed for a given level, the skater will receive a certificate and will move up to a new level.

PROGRAM	DESCRIPTION
Snowplow Sam 1-4	Participants will learn to dip and march in place, march while moving, two foot glide, beginning two foot backward wiggles, forward and backward swizzles, and snowplow stop.
Basic 1	Sit on ice and stand up, march forward across the ice, forward two-foot glide, dip, forward swizzles, backward wiggles, beginning snowplow stop, and two-foot hop in place.
Basic 2	Scooter pushes, forward one-foot glides, backward two-foot glide, rocking horse, backward swizzles, two-foot turn from forward to backward in place, moving snowplow stop, curves
Basic 3	Beginning forward stroking, forward half swizzle pumps on a circle, moving forward to backward two-foot turn, beginning backward one-foot glides, backward snowplow stop, forward slalom.
Basic 4	Forward outside and inside edges on a circle, forward crossovers, backward half swizzle pumps on a circle, backward one foot glides, beginning two foot spin, lunges.
Basic 5	Backward outside and inside edges on a circle, backward crossovers, forward outside three-turns, advanced two-foot spin, hockey stop, side toe hop.
Basic 6	Forward inside three-turns, moving backward to forward two-foot turns on a circle, backward stroking, beginning one-foot spin, T-stop, bunny hop, forward arabesque/spiral, shot the duck
Adult 1-9	Participants of all skating abilities are welcome, whether you are new or want to brush up on some skills.

Guest & Player Behavioral Guidelines:

We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience at the ice arena for all guests and players. Guests and/or players exhibiting inappropriate behavior (i.e. using foul or abusive language, making abusive gestures, or appearing intoxicated) are subject to ejection from the arena. Repeat offenses will result in the loss of arena privileges, including teams not being able to use the arena. If you observe a problem, please contact an arena staff member or public safety officer immediately. To assist with this endeavor, guests and players are asked to abide by the following Behavioral Guidelines:

Guests should not take any action that inhibits the progress of any game or event.
Guests and players should avoid the use of foul, racist, sexist, abusive language, and refrain from making any obscene gestures.
Guests should refrain from any display of inappropriate affection in a public setting.
Only authorized individuals may enter the ice surface and other restricted areas, and guests must refrain from entering such areas without proper authorization.
Guests should follow all local, state, or federal laws and will follow the instructions of event staff.

Fall 1 Series 2025 Information

DAY	TIME	DATES
Tuesday	Rust Arena 7:00pm-8:00pm 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Freeskate	September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14
Wednesday	Rust Arena 6:30pm-7:30pm 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Freeskate	September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15
Saturday	Rust Arena 10:30am-11:30am 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Freeskate	September 6, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18

Fall 2 2025 Series Information

DAY	TIME	DATES
Tuesday	Rust Arena 7:00pm-8:00pm 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Freeskate	October 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18 December 2 No Class Nov 25
Wednesday	Rust Arena 6:30pm-7:30pm 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Freeskate	October 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10 No Class Oct 22 & Nov 26
Saturday	Rust Arena 10:30am-11:30am 30 Minute Class 30 Minute Freeskate	October 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22 December 6 No Class Nov 29

FALL 2025 REGISTRATION PERIOD	FEE
Fall 1 Advanced Registration Fee August 11 2025 - August 24 2025 Fall 2 Advanced Registration Fee September 29 2025 - October 12 2025	$140 for first skater, $130 for each additional family member *Includes rental skates if needed.
Fall 1 Standard Registration Fee August 25 2025 - September 10 2025 Fall 2 Standard Registration Fee October 13 2025 - October 29 2025	$170 for first skater, $160 for each additional family member *Includes rental skates if needed.

Parent Skate & Sibling Skate:

The parent/sibling skate option is for the parent/legal guardian or sibling of those enrolled in class. This allows a parent and/or sibling to skate on the 30 minute practice following classes. Parent skate is highly recommended for young skaters and is a lot of fun!
$35 per person, per series, includes skate rentals.

We are only accepting online registrations, no in person registrations.

NO REFUNDS will be provided (unless medical situation accompanied by doctor's note) and a processing fee ($20) will apply.

HOW TO REGISTER:

The University of Delaware Learn to Skate Program uses the Learn to Skate USA curriculum endorsed by US Figure Skating. A Learn to Skate USA membership is required for ALL Snowplow and Basic level skaters to participate in our program. Please see below for registration information!

Step 1: On or after June 1, 2025 Click Here to purchase your Learn to Skate USA Membership for the 2025-2026 season! The 2025-2026 Learn to Skate USA Membership is required for the 2025/2026 Learn to Skate Classes. The Learn to Skate USA Membership year is from July 1, 2025-June 30, 20256 The membership is only purchased once during the membership year and is good for any Learn to Skate Series within the membership year. The membership fee is only paid once per membership year and includes:

Access full listings of where to sign up for skating classes.
Receive a Welcome Packet in the mail, which includes a subscription to Learn To Skate USA The Magazine valued at $3 (allow 2-4 weeks for delivery)
Receive secondary sport accident insurance
Participate in lessons, performances, competitions, and all activities associated with Learn to Skate USA.

Step 2: CLICK HERE on August 11, 2025 to register for Fall 1 Learn to Skate Classes!