Figure Skating

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The Skatium Ice Arena offers figure skating classes for all ages, featuring experts professional instructors!

New Figure Skater?
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Rent the Rink!
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info-icon2 Christine Hathaway at CHathaway@SkokieParks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

Public Skating Sessions

Tuesdays: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Fridays: 10:15 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15–8:30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays*: 2–3:15 p.m.

*No Public Skate on Sunday, January 18

Public Skating Fees
All Ages: $7
Skate Rental: $4

No reservations are required for public skate sessions or events, please pay your admission and skate rental fee at the Skate Rental desk upon arrival.

No reservations are required for public skate sessions or events, please pay your admission and skate rental fee at the Skate Rental desk upon arrival.

Birthday Party Packages

45 minutes in the Party Room. Capacity: 50

One hour of exclusive ice time.

One round of cups, napkins and cake plates.

Skate rental: $3 per pair

Party Package: $285

Click here to request a party package.

 

Practice ice allows figure skaters to practice on their own, take private lessons with their coaches, run their competition programs with music, and prepare for moves, ice dance and freestyle tests. Non-staff coaches are welcome to teach at the Skatium. Please contact Skating Director Christine Hathaway for non-staff coach requirements at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2925.

Practice Ice Time Schedule
Fall Practice Ice Schedule
Holiday Practice Ice: December 22-January 3
Winter Practice Ice: January 6-March 14

Fees
60-minute session: $13 with Easy Card or $16 drop-in.

If you skate on a 60 minute session, then you must purchase a 60 minute session. If your skater's private lesson is only 30 minutes, then they have the other 30 minutes for practice.

Skaters must have an Easy Card on file. Cards are loaded in increments of 5 sessions. This can be done online at SkokieParks.org or by calling the office at (847) 929-7901.

Load your Easy Card at SkokieParks.org>>Register>>Passes>>Ice Skating

If you do not have an Easy Card on file with sessions loaded, you will be charged the drop in rate of $16/ hour. The session must be paid for in the office before taking the ice. If you are skating in the morning, you must have an Easy Card on file.

Skaters must sign in on the clipboard for each session that they skate.

Purchase a card
Buy or add visits to your Figure Skating practice card.

 

Snowplow Sam 1

For skaters with little or no skating experience. Emphasis will be on marching, gliding, balance and control. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your class to get your skates on. Skate rental for classes is $3.00/pair. You may pre-pay for the session upon registration. Your skater will need to wear warm clothes including athletic-style pants or leggings, socks that go higher than the ankle, jacket or sweatshirt, and gloves or mittens. We discourage snow pants as they are bulky and usually slippery making it difficult for the skater to stand up on their own. On the first day of classes, your skater’s instructors will go over basics in the lobby before getting on the ice, including how to march on ice and how to properly fall down and get up. We know that for most of your children, this is the first time they are ice skating. Our instructors are trained to work with absolute beginners. After the first week, your skater can come directly to the ice at the time of their class. There will be an evaluation on the second to last week of class to determine their next class placement. Ice skating involves a considerable amount of balance, control and concentration. Please be sure that your skater has had a snack and has used the bathroom prior to class. Ice show rehearsals begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Snowplow Sam 1 (3 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
4:20 pm- 4:50 pm
AGES
3 - 3
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (3 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
5:40 pm- 6:10 pm
AGES
3 - 3
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (3yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:00 am-10:30 am
AGES
3 - 3
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Snowplow Sam 1

For skaters with little or no skating experience. Emphasis will be on marching, gliding, balance and control. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your class to get your skates on. Skate rental for classes is $3.00/pair. You may pre-pay for the session upon registration. Your skater will need to wear warm clothes including athletic-style pants or leggings, socks that go higher than the ankle, jacket or sweatshirt, and gloves or mittens. We discourage snow pants as they are bulky and usually slippery making it difficult for the skater to stand up on their own. On the first day of classes, your skater’s instructors will go over basics in the lobby before getting on the ice, including how to march on ice and how to properly fall down and get up. We know that for most of your children, this is the first time they are ice skating. Our instructors are trained to work with absolute beginners. After the first week, your skater can come directly to the ice at the time of their class. There will be an evaluation on the second to last week of class to determine their next class placement. Ice skating involves a considerable amount of balance, control and concentration. Please be sure that your skater has had a snack and has used the bathroom prior to class. Ice show rehearsals begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
4:20 pm- 4:50 pm
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
4:50 pm- 5:20 pm
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
5:40 pm- 6:10 pm
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:00 am-10:30 am
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:30 am-11:00 am
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Snowplow Sam 2

For Snowplow Sam 1 graduates. Emphasis will be on instilling confidence, marching, forward swizzles, dips and two-foot hops. Skaters should bring gloves or mittens as well as wear pants, socks that covers the ankles, and a sweatshirt or jacket. Skate rental is $3.00 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout. Ice show rehearsals begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Snowplow Sam 2 (3-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
4:50 pm- 5:20 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 2 (3-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
5:40 pm- 6:10 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 2 (3-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:00 am-10:30 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 2 (3-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:30 am-11:00 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Snowplow Sam 3

For Snowplow Sam 2 graduates, emphasis is on one-foot glides and backward movement. Skate rental is $3.00 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout. Ice show rehearsals begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Snowplow Sam 3
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
4:50 pm- 5:20 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 3
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
5:40 pm- 6:10 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 3
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:30 am-11:00 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Snowplow Sam 4

For Snowplow Sam 3 graduates. Emphasis on forward skating, long forward one foot glides, backward swizzles, and two-foot turns. Skate rental is $3.00 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout. Ice show rehearsals begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Snowplow Sam 4
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
4:50 pm- 5:20 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 4
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
5:40 pm- 6:10 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 4
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
10:30 am-11:00 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 1 Skating

For beginning skaters. Emphasis on forward two-foot glides, forward swizzles and beginning snowplow stops. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your class to get your skates on. Skate rental for classes is $3.00/pair. You may pre-pay for the session upon registration. Your skater will need to wear warm clothes including athletic-style pants or leggings, socks that go higher than the ankle, jacket or sweatshirt, and gloves or mittens. We discourage snow pants as they are bulky and usually slippery making it difficult for the skater to stand up on their own. On the first day of classes, your skater’s instructors will go over basics in the lobby before getting on the ice, including how to march on ice and how to properly fall down and get up. We know that for most of your children, this is the first time they are ice skating. Our instructors are trained to work with absolute beginners. After the first week, your skater can come directly to the ice at the time of their class. There will be an evaluation on the second to last week of class to determine their next class placement. Ice skating involves a considerable amount of balance, control and concentration. Please be sure that your skater has had a snack and has used the bathroom prior to class. Ice show rehearsals begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Basic 1 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
5:20 pm- 5:50 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
Basic 1 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-3/10
5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
Basic 1 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
6:10 pm- 6:40 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
Basic 1 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
9:30 am-10:00 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
Basic 1 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
11:10 am-11:40 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register

Basic 1 Advanced Skating

Continues to build on skills learned in Basic 1 and introduces backward wiggles and forward one-foot glides. Skaters should bring gloves or mittens as well as wear pants, socks that covers the ankles, and a sweatshirt or jacket. Skate rental is $3.00 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout. The Winter mini-session leads into ice show rehearsals which begin the first week of February. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026. Studio rink classes will continue for 10 weeks total.
Basic 1 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-3/9
5:20 pm- 5:50 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 1 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-3/10
5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 1 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-3/12
6:10 pm- 6:40 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 1 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
9:30 am-10:00 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 1 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
11:10 am-11:40 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 2 Skating
Basic 2 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
11:40 am-12:25 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 2 Advanced Skating
Basic 2 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
11:40 am-12:25 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 3 Skating
Basic 3 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
12:25 pm- 1:10 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 3 Advanced Skating
Basic 3 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
12:25 pm- 1:10 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 4 Skating
Basic 4 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
12:25 pm- 1:10 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 4 Advanced Skating
Basic 4 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
12:25 pm- 1:10 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 5 Skating
Basic 5 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
8:45 am- 9:30 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 5 Advanced Skating
Basic 5 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
8:45 am- 9:30 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Adult Figure Skating

Adults will learn how to ice skate and get some great exercise! All ages and abilities welcome: from beginner to public session skater and up. Studio rink classes will continue 10 weeks. Main rink classes are a mini session leading into ice show rehearsals. The ice show will be held March 20-22, 2026.
Adult Figure Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-3/11
8:10 pm- 9:10 pm
AGES
14 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register

Teen Basic Skating Class

Join our fun figure skating class for middle schoolers and teens. We will learn how to skate forward and backward, how to stop, and how to feel comfortable and confident on the ice.
Teen Basic Skating Class
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-3/10
5:30 pm- 6:15 pm
AGES
12 - 19
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 6 Skating
Basic 6 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
8:45 am- 9:30 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 6 Advanced Skating
Basic 6 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-3/14
8:45 am- 9:30 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Aspire Theatre on Ice Team

Symmetry Ice Theatre would like to invite you to try Theatre on Ice (TOI). Skaters will learn our group warm up patterns and work on a program for the Skatium’s Ice Show (March 20-22) and Nationals Send Off Exhibition (late June). Fee includes: coaching & ice time, costume & props.
Aspire TOI Team
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/24-6/20
1:10 pm- 1:50 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$575.00 / $575.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register


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