Skate School

Online registration is now open for the 2024-25 season

Youth Skating Skills

Youth skating skills classes run for 25 minutes with practice time during public session day of lesson.

Ice Explorers, Ages 3 & 4

This program, for young preschoolers, focuses on gently acquainting young children with the ice and developing coordination in a creative and playful environment. Children in this program will start class off the ice getting comfortable walking in skates while exploring and learning about the ice and the rink environment.

First Steps, ages 4-6

Following the curriculum of Learn to Skate USA, first time skaters will be learning basic balance, proper falling and getting up, beginning forward skating and two-foot glides.

First Steps, ages 7+

First time skaters will be learning basic balance, proper falling and getting up, beginning forward skating and two-foot glides. The Learn to Skate USA curriculum provides beginner skaters with a strong skating foundation.

Skating Skills, Levels 2-4

Learn to Skate USA curriculum is based on a progressive system of skating skills. Students in levels 2 and 3 work on forward skating with momentum, beginning backward skating and stops. Level 4 introduces forward crossovers, edge glides basic turns and much more!

Jumping Jacks, boys levels 2-5

Boys learn skills together in a peer team building, dynamic structure. Jumping Jacks is designed to accelerate completion of the learn to skate USA curriculum through a consistent and progressive method of learning the fundamental skating skills all while fostering friendships and forming a club for boys who love to skate.

Teen Skillz, all levels

Does your teen need to ‘chill-lax’ at the end of the school week? Bring your friends and come make new ones in this fun, social skating program, specifically for the teen set!

Adult Programs

First Steps for Adult Beginners

Balance beginning forward skating, glides, stops and basic backward movement will be introduced.

Adult Foundation Skills

Skaters who are already comfortable on their blades will improve technique, agility, and edge usage while learning combination foot work sequences integrating forward and backward crossovers and basic turns.

IceFlow, FroZEN Yoga

Bring your practice outdoors in Central Park! Breathe, glide, meditate in the fresh air. Wollman Rink NYC brings a unique interpretation to ‘flow’ yoga. Class is modified for a wide variety of both skating and yoga practice levels. This gliding meditation is the perfect addition to your cross-training regimen.

NightGlide

Take in the spectacular skyline of Central Park South. Start your evening with a breath of fresh air at the end of the workday. Enjoy an off-ice warmup and open freestyle followed by a master edge class set to acoustic tunes.