All skaters begin in our Learn to Skate Program. Classes are offered from pre-kindergarten (both girls & boys) through adult. We offer both beginning basic skating and beginning hockey skating skills in our Learn to Skate Program. Both programs will provide skaters fundamental skills on the ice. Learn to Skate is available for Snowplow through Basic 6 Skaters.

Registration is closed for our Spring Session!

We will be offering Learn to Skate programming on Mondays and Thursdays during our Spring Session.

Benefits of Learn To Skate Membership:

• Allows you to participate in Learn to Skate programming and Compete USA Competitions

• Ability to participate in club events such as the Annual Ice Show & Fundraising Activities

• Opportunity to make friends and become part of the skating community.

• Access to six week private lesson package during our winter session.

When a skaters has completed the Learn to Skate USA Program, has a desire to pursue competitive skating or just wants to pursue a higher level of skating it is time to move into DEFSC’s Junior Club. Our Junior Club is open to all skaters Basic 4 through Freeskate 1.

Registration is closed for our Spring Session!

Junior Club programming is available on Mondays and Thursdays during our Spring Session.

Benefits of Junior Club Aspire Membership:

• Programming includes Off-Ice, Edging, 30 Minute Group Class, 30 Minute Practice Ice

• Cost includes Junior Club Fee and the option to get an ASPIRE membership with US Figure Skating.

• Parent Education

• Access to purchase DEFSC Clothing

• Junior Club Special Events/Activities

• Ability to participate in club events such as the Ice Show & Community Fundraising Activities

• Junior Club Show Number

• Access to purchase Low Ice

• Private lessons available (fee) on Monday and/or Thursday.

Diamond Club is for skaters that have moved into Freeskate levels. Skaters at this level will start working on spins, jumps, and spirals. They may also begin working on USFS Skating Skills and Freeskate Test levels. Our Diamond Club is open to all skaters Freeskate 2 & above.

Registration is closed for our Spring Session!

Diamond Club programming is offered on Mondays and Thursdays during our Spring Session!

Benefits of Diamond Club Aspire Membership:

• Programing includes Off-Ice, Power & Edging, Group Lesson and Practice Ice. Diamond Club skaters also have access to our Thursday Specialty Class which includes intros to AIM, Synchro & Dance (fee)

• Cost includes Aspire Membership that allows you to participate in USFS competitions and test sessions and DEFSC Diamond Club Fee

• Parent Education

• Access to the Club Locker Room & the opportunity to rent a locker

• Access to DEFSC and Diamond Club Apparel

• Diamond Club Special Events/Activities

• Ability to participate in club events such as the Ice Show & Community Fundraising Activities

• Diamond Club Show Number

• Access to purchase Low & High Ice

• Private Lessons available (fee) on Sunday and/or Thursday

• Exhibition Performance Opportunities

Hockey players need to be quick, agile and efficient!

Our Hockey Learn to Skate program teaches the fundamentals of hockey skating, through four badge levels, plus power skating.

Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus and all elements are taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, and other necessary fundamentals to be succesful on the ice.

The Aspire Program marks the transition from skater to figure skater and teaches athletes of all ages the skills they need to make the most out of their figure skating journey. DEFSC incorporates the Aspire program into our Junior and Diamond Club programs.

Skaters will participate in off-ice, power and edging and have enhanced lesson time to learn the proper skill development and training techniques to help them develop their skating skills. Skaters Basic 4 and above are encouraged to participate in the Aspire Program.

Private lessons are an opportunity for one-on-one learning for our skaters.

While we strive to provide all the necessary instruction during regular class times, sometimes a student will need some additional time to master a more challenging skill. Skaters who are competing also use private lesson time to work with their coach to create competition programs.

Private lessons are available to all skaters, regardless of age or skill. Lesson times and Instructors are assigned by our Skate Director. They are scheduled during practice ice for our Learn to Skate skaters and during Low and/or High Ice for our Junior and Diamond Club skaters.

We recommend signing up for private lessons at the start of the skating season.