Welcome to the Mount Clemens Ice Arena Learn-to-Skate Program. From your tiniest Tot to your seasoned competitor, this is where it all begins. This professional program offers quality instruction on many comprehensive skill levels. This program is under the direction of Mindi Priskey, who is one of only 10 Master Rated Freestyle Coaches in the state of Michigan. Our professional instructors will conduct classes in a positive atmosphere, making learning to skate a fun experience for recreational, hockey and figure skaters of all ages!
**If you are currently enrolled in a session, please wait to receive your test paper on the last day to register for the correct class**
Session 1 2024:
September 5- October 26 (6 weeks)
Registration closes 9/3/24
NO CLASSES WEEK OF SEPT. 12 OR OCTOBER 17
Session 2 2024:
October 31- December 14 (6 weeks)
Registration opens 10/1/24, closes 10/28/24
Skaters registered for Thursday classes will have the option to skate Friday or Saturday on week 1 due to Halloween falling on the first Thursday
NO CLASS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
NO CLASSES WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28
Session 3 2025:
January 2- March 1 (8 weeks)
Registration opens 12/1/24, closes 12/30/24
NO CLASSES WEEK OF JANUARY 16
Session 4 2025:
March 6- April 19 (7 weeks)
Registration opens 2/3/25, closes 3/3/25
Session 5 2025:
Choose your day:
Thursday: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Saturday: 4/26, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7
Registration opens 3/31/25, closes 4/21/25
October 31st- December 14th, 2024
6 Week program, meets 1 day per week. Classes offered Thursday, Friday nights or Saturday morning
* NO CLASS FRIDAY, NOV. 22* Make-up vouchers will be issued
*NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF NOV. 28*
Any approved late registrations will be subject to a $5.00 late fee.
****If you are currently enrolled in Session 1, please wait to receive your test paper on week 6 to register for the correct class****
Attire: Single blade hockey or figure skates are required. All sizes of skates are available to rent for only $3. Helmets are required for all children 5 and under. We do not provide helmets, but feel free to use your child's bike helmet.
Clothing should be warm, but movable, such as snow pants, sweatshirts, snow jackets, etc. Most children will want to wear gloves. We recommend outdoor winter gloves instead of hockey gloves for young skaters.
Private lessons: If you feel that your child needs extra attention or you are ready to start competitive figure skating, please contact Mindi Priskey for more information.
Any approved late registrations will be subject to a $5.00 late fee.
For skaters who are new to our program, please start in Tots 1 or Beginners 1, depending on age. The first week of class, skaters will be evaluated and moved into the level that best suits their needs. Classes meet once per week (pick your day):
Tots 1-3: $72 Offered Thursday or Friday night, or Saturday morning
Entry level classes specifically designed for children under the age of 5. The most elementary skating skills are combined with fun and games to capture and retain the children's attention and concentration.
Beginners 1-6: $72 Offered Thursday or Friday night, or Saturday morning
Designed for skaters age 5 & up and/or those who have passed Tot 3.
Freestyle: $108 Offered Thursday night or Saturday morning
Freestyle is a 50 minute class designed to give a skater a strong foundation on which to build their figure skating skills. Each level includes skill of spinning, jumping and Moves in the Field.
Hockey: $108 Offered Thursday night or Saturday morning
Hockey is a 50 minutes long class designed to help introduce new players to the basic skating skills needed for hockey. Stick and helmet are required for this class. Focus will be on skills such as proper stance, crossovers, turning, and balance as well as some basic stick usage. Hockey class is a continual improvement class and can be taken throughout the entire season to strengthen the skills of any hockey player. There is no testing in this class. All classes will be taught by a Priskey Power Skating Professional.
Adult/Teen: $72 Offered Saturday morning
Classes for ages 15 & up, designed to meet the needs and goals of the beginning adult skater.
At this time, we cannot accommodate make-up classes. We encourage all participants to take advantage of the practice passes on public skating sessions that are included in their registration for extra ice time.