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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info-icon2 Christine Hathaway at CHathaway@SkokieParks.org

Public Skating Sessions

Weekdays ending May 9
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 10:15 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.

June 6–August 17
Friday: 6:30–8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 1:30–3 p.m.

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.

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: June 2–August 16

Adult only (18 ) Practice Ice, Tuesdays 6-6:30 p.m. –– $6

Fees
60-minute session: $12 with Easy Card or $15 drop-in

If you skate during a 60-minute session, then you must purchase a 60-minute session. If your skater's private lesson is only 30 minutes, they will have the other 30 minutes for practice. Skaters must have an Easy Card on file. If no Easy Card is on file, you will be charged the drop-in rate. The session must be paid for in the office before taking the ice. Drop-in rates are NOT available for morning sessions. Sign-in on the clipboard is required.

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

Snowplow Sam 1 (3 years old)

Snowplow Sam 1 is designed for skaters with little or no ice skating experience. Emphasis will be on balance and control. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your class to get your skates on. Skate rental for classes is $2.50/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.
Snowplow Sam 1 (3 years)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:15 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
3 - 3
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (3 years)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:15 am-10:45 am
AGES
3 - 3
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 years old)

Snowplow Sam 1 is designed for skaters with little or no ice skating experience. Emphasis will be on balance and control. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your class to get your skates on. Skate rental for classes is $2.50/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.
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 years)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:15 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Snowplow Sam 1 (4-5 years)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:15 am-10:45 am
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Snowplow Sam 2 (3-5 years old)

For Snowplow Sam 1 graduates with an emphasis on instilling confidence, marching, dips and two-foot hops. 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. If you need to rent skates, please go to Register>Passes>Ice Skating and choose the Skate Rental Pass for either the Wednesday or Saturday classes for $2.50 per week.
Snowplow Sam 2 (3-5 yrs)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:15 pm- 4:45 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
6/14-8/16
10:15 am-10:45 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 with an emphasis on two-foot glides and backward movement. Class will not be held on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. If you need to rent skates, please go to Register>Passes>Ice Skating and choose the Skate Rental Pass for either the Wednesday or Saturday classes for $2.50 per week.
Snowplow Sam 3
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
5:00 pm- 5:30 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
6/14-8/16
9:30 am-10:00 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 with an emphasis on forward skating, backward two-foot glides, forward one-foot glides and two-foot turns. Skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Snowplow Sam 4
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
5:00 pm- 5:30 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
6/14-8/16
9:30 am-10:00 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 1

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 $2.50/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.
Basic 1 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
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 Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
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

For graduates of Basic 1 bur who need to continue to work on gliding, speed, and confidence. 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. If you need rental skates, skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Basic 1 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
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
6/14-8/16
9:30 am-10:00 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$106.00 / $117.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 2 & Basic 2 Advanced

For skaters that passed Basic 1 & 1 Advanced. Emphasis on scooter pushes, 1-foot glides, backward 2-foot glides and moving snowplow stop. Basic 2 and Basic 2 Advanced will be combined for the summer. If you need rental skates, skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Basic 2 & Basic 2 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 2 & Basic 2 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
9:15 am-10:00 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 3 & Basic 3 Advanced

For skaters that passed Basic 2 & 2 Advanced. Emphasis on forward stroking, half swizzle pumps, moving 2-foot turns and backward 1-foot glides. Basic 3 and Basic 3 Advanced will be combined in summer. If you need rental skates, skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Basic 3 & Basic 3 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 3 & Basic 3 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
9:15 am-10:00 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register

Basic 4 & Basic 4 Advanced

For skaters that passed Basic 3 & 3 Advanced. Emphasis on forward inside & outside edges, forward crossovers and half swizzle pumps. Basic 4 & Basic 4 Advanced will be combined in summer. If you need rental skates, skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Basic 4 & Basic 4 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 4 & Basic 4 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:00 am-10:45 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 5 & Basic 5 Advanced

For skaters that passed Basic 4 & 4 Advanced. Emphasis on backward inside and outside edges, backward crossovers and hockey stops. Basic 5 and Basic 5 Advanced will be combined in summer. If you need rental skates, skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Basic 5 & Basic 5 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 5 & Basic 5 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:00 am-10:45 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Beginner Adult Skating Class

Learn how to ice skate and get some great exercise. All ages and abilities welcome, from beginner to public skater and up! Skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Beginner Adult Skating Class
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/10-8/12
6:40 pm- 7:40 pm
AGES
15 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Intermediate Adult Skating Class (Basic Levels)

This class is for skaters who have skated before and are proficient at swizzles, backward skating, one-foot glides and snowplow stops. This class will be working on crossovers and turns. Skate rental is $2.50 per week and the whole session can be paid for in advance upon registration checkout.
Intermediate Adult Skating Class
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/10-8/12
6:40 pm- 7:40 pm
AGES
15 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Advanced Adult Skating Class (FS)

This class is for skaters who have skated before and are proficient at crossovers and turns. We will be working on skating quality, edges, jumps, and spins.
Advanced Adult Skating Class (FS)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/10-8/12
6:40 pm- 7:40 pm
AGES
15 - 99
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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. For ages 13 to 19.
Teen Basic Skating Class
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/10-8/12
6:40 pm- 7:40 pm
AGES
13 - 19
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$133.00 / $148.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Basic 6 & Basic 6 Advanced

For skaters that passed Basic 5 & 5 Adv. Emphasis on backward stroking, T-stops, inside 3-turn and beginning 1-foot spins. Basic 6 and Basic 6 Advanced will be combined in summer. Skate rental is available for $2.50 per week and can be added to your registration upon checkout.
Basic 6 & Basic 6 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
5:45 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Basic 6 & Basic 6 Advanced Skating
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:00 am-10:45 am
AGES
6 - 15
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$142.00 / $158.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Pre Free Skate

Pre Free Skate is designed for skaters entering the Free Skate levels and have passed Basic 6/Basic 6 Adv. Skills to be learned include mazurka jumps, waltz jumps, and one foot spin.
Pre Free Skate
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
5:45 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Pre Free Skate
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:00 am-10:45 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Free Skate 1

Free Skate 1 is for skaters who have passed Pre Free Skate. Skills to be learned include edges, back outside three turns, half flip, toe loop and scratch spin.
Free Skate 1
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
6:30 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Free Skate 1
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:45 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Free Skate 2

Free Skate 2 is for skaters who have passed Free Skate 1. Skills to be learned include back edges, back inside three turns, half lutz jump, salchow jump, and beginning back spin.
Free Skate 2
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
6:30 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Free Skate 2
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:45 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Free Skate 3

Free Skate 3 is for skaters who have passed Free Skate 2. Skills to be learned include loop jump, a toe loop combination jump, advanced back scratch spin, and some additional footwork elements.
Free Skate 3
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
6:30 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Free Skate 3
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:45 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$153.00 / $170.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Free Skate 4

Free Skate 4 is for skaters who have passed Free Skate 3. Skills to be learned include forward power three turns, waltz 8, forward upright spin to backward upright spin, sit spin, half loop jump, and flip jump.
Free Skate 4
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
6:30 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$163.00 / $180.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Free Skate 4
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:45 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$163.00 / $180.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Free Skate 5

Free Skate 5 is for skaters who have passed Free Skate 4. Skills to be learned include back power three turns, 5-step mohawk sequence, camel spin, waltz-loop jump, and lutz jump.
Free Skate 5
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
6:30 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$163.00 / $180.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Free Skate 5
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:45 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$163.00 / $180.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Free Skate 6 & Up

For skaters in Free Skate 6 and up including Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. This class will be held in the Aspire model with three stations: Jumps, Spins, and Skating Skills. The skaters will be divided into even groups and will then rotate through the stations.
Free Skate 6 & Up
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/11-8/13
5:45 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$163.00 / $180.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Free Skate 6 & Up
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/14-8/16
10:45 am-11:30 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$163.00 / $180.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Skatium Competitive Training

The Skatium Training Class is designed for skater looking to become more competitive, working on the whole skater including skating quality, presentation, technique, as well as how to develop good training habits, mental toughness and how to compete. For skaters in Free Skate 3 and up.
Skatium Competitive Training
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
7/5-8/23
7:00 am- 8:00 am
AGES
8 - 19
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$146.00 / $160.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Theatre on Ice Skills

Are you thinking about joining Symmetry Ice Theatre? Join our TOI skills class for the summer. Skaters will learn power and flow drills as well as ensemble skating. High Skills is for skaters who have passed Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills (Moves) tests or have been a Symmetry Ice Theatre travel team member in the past.
Theatre on Ice Skills-High
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
7/5-8/23
8:00 am- 9:00 am
AGES
8 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$146.00 / $160.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Theatre on Ice Skills-Low
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
7/5-8/23
11:40 am-12:40 pm
AGES
8 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$146.00 / $160.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Stretch, Strength and Dance

Each week will switch off between off ice conditioning and dance training. This class is in the Skatium Party Room. For skaters who have passed Pre-Preliminary skating skills test or FS3 and up.
Stretch, Strength and Dance Class-High
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
7/5-8/23
9:15 am-10:15 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$120.00 / $132.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Stretch, Strength and Dance Class-Low
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
7/5-8/23
10:15 am-11:15 am
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
The Skatium
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$120.00 / $132.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register


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