LEARN TO SKATE

Whether you’re new to skating, brushing up, or wanting to take your skating to the next level, you’ll love our Learn to Skate classes! Enthusiastic instruction along with the outdoor panoramic view of Canal Park will make your skating lessons an experience to remember!

We teach all ages (4 and up, including adults) and skill levels. Washington Canal Park Ice Rink proudly uses the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program for its class curriculum. The program stresses a skating environment that is exciting, rewarding, safe, and fun.

Upcoming Lesson Schedule

Series 2 Saturday's: November 24, December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29
Classes meet on Saturday's from 9:00-9:30am or 9:30-10:00am
Series 1 Tuesday's- November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11, December 18 * only 5 weeks because of the holidays $62.50
Classes meet on Tuesday's 6:00-6:30pm or 6:30-7:00pm
Series 4 Saturday's: January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9
Classes meet on Saturday's from Saturday's 9:00-9:30am or 9:30-10:00am
Series 3 Tuesday's- January 8, January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12
Classes meet on Tuesday's 6:00-6:30pm or 6:30-7:00pm

Pricing

$75 includes:

Six 30 minute classes
Free skate rental during class
Pass for 6 free admissions to be used during the learn to skate series (skate rental not included)

Visit the Skate Shop to register. For more information please email SkateCanalPark@gmail.com or call (202) 554-6051.

DC-ICE After-School Skating Program

After-school ice skating program for youth ages 6-13. Lead by a former Olympic speedskater, ICE Skating improves skating skills, increases fitness and introduces youth to Olympic values - Respect, Fair Play, Joy in Effort, Unity - though a mixture of instruction, games and free skating,

Fall Session: Nov. 20-Dec. 21

Winter ICE Camp: Dec. 24-28 & Dec. 31-Jan. 4

Winter Session: Jan. 7-March 8

Fall schedule:

Tuesdays, 3:30-6:00 pm
Wednesdays, 1:30-4:00 pm & 3:30-6:00 pm
Thursdays, 3:30-6:00 pm (no skating Thanksgiving)
Fridays, 1:30-4:00 pm

Winter schedule:

Mondays: 4:00-6:00
Tuesdays: 4:00-6:00
Wednesdays: 2:00-6:00
Thursdays: 4:00-6:00
Fridays: 2:00-6:00
Saturdays: 10:00-Noon

Registration and fee information can be found at http://dc.innercityexcellence.org/skating/canal-park Need even more information? Email DC@InnerCityExcellence.org, or call 202-468-1214.

"ICE-r-cise"

An on-ice workout that anyone can do!

Derived from Val Palencar's Icersize, this fun exercise routine on can help you:

Improve skating skills
get in better shape
tone/strengthen muscles
lose weight

What do classes look like?

Classes take place in a coned-off section of ice. Classes, which can accommodate up to 20 skaters, follows the following pattern:

15' individual warm-up/instruction
30' structured fitness routine
15' individual free-skate

Icersize is approved by the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). All class instructors are ICE-r-sice certified. More information is available at www.icersize.com

Skate for a cause! 25% of ICE-r-cise proceeds go to the DC Inner City Excellence (DC-ICE) skating-based youth development program!

Class Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Noon-1pm & 6-7pm
Wednesdays: 5-6pm and 6-7pm

Register online at http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1319028-gGlEhHxpt8.