Class starts promptly, give yourself 10-15 minutes per skater before class starts to get skates and equipment on and feeling comfortable. Coaches will meet students at the door to the ice and help get everyone settled into their classes.
Learn to skate classes are 40 minute classes, followed by a 10 minute supervised free skate.
Adult Small Group Class and Teen Basic Classes are 30 minute classes with 30 minute practices. The first week of classes we will divide into groups by ability and determine if your lesson will be the 1st half hour or second half hour.
Currently we do not run Parent and Me classes. Parents are not welcome on the ice during their child’s lesson unless you are signed up for the adult class.
Cost of lessons include: $20 Administration Fee for ISI Membership, School Insurances, and Admin fees that additionally include badges and certificates. $25 per group lesson cost per week for ice and coaching fees in Learn to Skate and Hockey Combo Classes. $30 per week for Small Adult and Tenn Basic Classes.

All skaters under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet, unless released by the Director based on ability. If your child would like to skate without a helmet, please speak to us at the rink and we will evaluate your skater and make the decision together.
Adults, if you are new to skating or wondering if you should invest in wearing a helmet, the answer is YES! Accidents happen and sometimes that added protection will help push you beyond your comfort level.
Gloves/mittens and helmets are required for kids up to age 18 in Learn to Skate classes.
If you do not own your own skates, rental skates are available at both Charlestown and North End Rinks, The shops charge $5 per rental and are cash only.
Double Blades are NOT allowed in classes.
Do not wear hockey equipment to Learn to Skate classes. We will send your skater off the ice to shed hockey pants, shin guards etc.

Dress in layers, the rinks get very cold at times during the season.
Helmet recommendations! The best helmet to wear is a hockey helmet or ski helmet as they protect all points on the sides, top and back.
Skate recommendations! If you are in the market to purchase your own skates, go to a reputable skate shop for proper fitting and heating of your skates. I recommend Cooke’s Skate Supply in Wilmington. Call ahead to make an appointment. There are so many advantages to investing in your own skates, but one extra bonus is that most skates can be stretched up to one size as your skater’s feet grow.