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Not sure if skating lessons are for you or your skater? Try Skating for FREE! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
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Free skate rentals
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Free Skate Helper (aid) rentals
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A hockey/figure instructor will be on the ice to aid skaters and answer questions.
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Must be registered online.
Group figure skating
classes
Group figure skating classes put the FUN in FUNdamentals and provide the perfect place for your skater to enjoy learning the basics of ice skating. Ice Explorers (Parent & Tot) is for ages 2-3; Snowplow Sam 1-4 is designed for children ages 4-6 to learn the joys of ice skating; Basic 1-6 is designed for ages 7 & up to provide the best foundation for success through six progressive levels that introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns. Pre-Free Skate & Free Skate 1-6 are comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps.
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Free skate rentals for beginner classes
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Receive a free VIP Skater Card
​For more specific class descriptions, click here.
Participants in Crystal Ice House's group classes must pay an annual Learn to Skate USA fee (renewed yearly in the summer Group session). To learn about Learn to Skate USA Member benefits, click here.
Unlimited Ice
(Freestyle ice)
A freestyle session is for figure skating practice or private lessons.
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Participation requirements:
o Current member of Learn to Skate USA or
U.S. Figure Skating
o Minimum level achieved - Basic 4 or
o Are at least seven years old
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One hour Walk-On session fee - $20.00/classes $25.00
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Monthly Unlimited Ice during the school year includes over thirty 1-hour freestyle sessions and three specialty training classes per week.
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Monthly Unlimited Ice during the summer includes over thirty 1-hour freestyle sessions plus five specialty training classes per week. ​
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All participants must follow Crystal Ice House's Freestyle Etiquette.
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For more information and exact times, click here.
ASPIRE ICE
ASPIRE is a program created by U.S. Figure Skating designed to provide additional time on the ice, offer specialized on-ice & off-ice classes, and teach skaters and families what it means to be a figure skater. Crystal Ice House's ASPIRE ICE is a monthly program presented in partnership with Wagon Wheel Figure Skating Club that includes three hours of freestyle ice per week, a Spin/Edge Class (Tuesday evenings during the school year; Thursday mornings summer), an On-Ice Variety Class (Saturday mornings during the school year, Tuesday mornings summer) and an Off-Ice Conditioning Class (Saturday mornings during the school year, Friday mornings during the summer).
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For more information and exact times, click here.
Private lessons
Contact the Rink Office at 815-356-8500 for additional Information.
Private lessons are conducted on Freestyle Ice (Walk On, Unlimited Ice or ASPIRE Ice). Ice fees are paid to the rink (either at the Rink Office or online). Private lesson fees are paid directly to your coach.
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All coaches must be compliant with U.S. Figure Skating or Learn to Skate USA. Coaches must sign the Private Lesson Agreement (available from our Skating Director). Coaches must also provide proof of liability insurance with the rink listed as additional insured as follows:
Firewagon Holding LLC dba Crystal Ice House
Firewagon Hockey
320 East Prairie Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014