Skating & Hockey Classes
Winter Classes at Sky Rink
Whether you’re learning to skate for the first time or looking to compete, Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers offers a place to learn, grow, and play on the ice.
Snowplow Sam Level 1
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.
Snowplow Sam Level 2
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.
Snowplow Sam Level 3
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.
Snowplow Sam Level 4
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.
Cyclones Hockey Tots
Prepare for Cyclones Hockey Prep with our Cyclones Hockey Tots Skating Skills class! We cover all the essentials following the USA Hockey Learn To Skate Curriculum. From learning to get up and finding your balance to mastering forward and backward skating techniques, we've got you covered. Gear up with a hockey helmet, elbow pads, and hockey skates (rental included).