Fall class registration opens Tuesday. June 2.
Ice Skating Classes for Kids & Adults in NYC
Explore youth & adult skating class options in NYC at Chelsea Piers New York, enhancing a skater's skill and confidence on the ice.
Individual Instructions
Ice Skating ·
Individual 25-minute lessons available Monday through Sunday during public skating sessions
Our private 25-minute ice skating lessons provide one-on-one coaching tailored to skaters of all ages and beginner-intermediate abilities. Over the course of a semester, skaters receive personalized instruction focused on foundational skills, advanced techniques, and building confidence on the ice. Whether learning to skate, refining figure skating moves, or developing hockey edgework, our experienced instructors create a fun, motivating environment to help every skater progress at their own pace and achieve their goals. Stick and puck is not included.
Tot Snowplow Sam Level 1
Ice Skating ·
We offer 7 Tot Classes from Tuesday through Sunday. Pick your option -->
Tuesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Wednesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Thursday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 4:50pm-5:20pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am
Sunday 11:00am-11:30am
Snowplow Sam Level 1 class focuses on teaching prechoolers who have little to no skating experience how to properly sit and stand on the ice with skates on, march in place, march forward, march and glide and dip in place. This class focuses on agility, balance, coordination, and speed (ABC's) building essential skills for skating literacy. In a safe and positive environment filled with fun games, kids progress through the four levels of Snowplow Sam.
Tot Snowplow Sam Level 2
Ice Skating ·
We offer 7 Tot Classes from Tuesday through Sunday. Pick your option -->
Tuesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Wednesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Thursday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 4:50pm-5:20pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am
Sunday 11:00am-11:30am
Snowplow Sam Level 2 focuses on marching followed by longer glides, dips while moving, forward swizzles, backward walking, backward wiggles, beginner stops in motion and more. Kids learn in a fun and positive group environemnt led by dedicated professional coaches who use games to teach the proper skills.
Tot Snowplow Sam Level 3
Ice Skating ·
We offer 7 Tot Classes from Tuesday through Sunday. Pick your option -->
Tuesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Wednesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Thursday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 4:50pm-5:20pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am
Sunday 11:00am-11:30am
Snowplow Sam Level 3 focuses on teaching young skaters forward skating with strides for stroking, forward on-foot long glides for balance, forward and backward swizzles and moving snowplow stops. Skaters may also progress into starting edge curves for future use.
Tot Snowplow Sam Level 4
Ice Skating ·
We offer 7 Tot Classes from Tuesday through Sunday. Pick your option -->
Tuesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Wednesday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Thursday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 3:20pm-3:50pm
Friday 4:50pm-5:20pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:00am
Sunday 11:00am-11:30am
In the last level of Snowplow Sam, skaters ages 3-5 years are now ready to focus on continuous forward skating, backward two-foot glides, backward swizzles, rocking horse, two-foot turns from standing, two-foot hops in place. This class will transition skaters into Basic Skill levels 1-6 to continue their on-ice skating progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, kids can start ice skating lessons at a very young age, with programs available for children as young as 3 years old. Starting early is a wonderful way to build balance, coordination, and confidence on the ice in a fun, supportive setting.