The Skating Academy is where freestyle elements begin. Skaters will learn the basic jumps, spins and edgework involved in figure skating. With a progression of levels, the Academy can take skaters into double jumps, spin combinations and variations, and more complex edgework. The curriculum involved in the Academy Program is far more complex than that of the Learn to Skate program and may take longer to work through. Once skaters reach the Academy level, we recommend at least one extra practice day per week and taking a few private lessons to help navigate some of the more difficult elements. For a list of private instructors, please see our Skating Staff Guide
- LI Academy Levels 1-6 (Completion of Academy Prep 2 required)
- Academy 4 requires skaters have a moving Axel Jump and ready to work on Double Jumps
- See Academy Curriculum for details on levels 1-6
Summer Session Dates:
- Saturdays: June 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23
- No class on July 5
Cost: $280 for 8 Week Session - $35 per class includes 85 minutes of instruction consisting of 55 minutes of on-ice training (Skating Skills, Jumps and Spins) and 30 minutes of off-ice training (Physical conditioning and skill acquisition). Does not include public session passes.
- $40 drop-in rate
- Academy 1-6 (85 minutes Total)
- Saturdays, 9:40 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. 55 minutes On-Ice Instruction
- Saturdays, 10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. 30 minutes of Off-Ice instruction
- Academy Workshop
- Wednesdays, 6:20 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
- Axel Class
- Saturdays, 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
New Classes
The Academy Workshop is an extension of our Skating Academy levels 1-4. The Academy Workshop is extra time and space for skaters in our Academy program to work on the edges, spin and jump elements in their respective Academy level. It’s a perfect place to start for those who are brand new to Academy or for anyone interested in getting more structured practice. It is open to all levels of our Skating Academy. *Skaters must pass Academy Prep 2 before entering the Academy Workshop
Wednesdays, 6:20-6:50pm—coach TBD
$192/8 Weeks
+8 Public session passes
all geared toward the Axel Jump. The class breaks down the mechanics of the jump; skaters will go through various on-ice exercises and drills, learn cross-functional skills and have an opportunity to get in some repetitions. One of the class days will be an off-ice class (in the gym) where skaters will get to learn a variety of off-ice movements and exercises, great for practicing various parts of the jump on the floor, at home, or as warm up exercises when training.
Saturdays, 11:50-12:20pm—coach Braden Overett
$192/8 Weeks
+8 Public session passes
Academy - Jumps & Spins
Academy Jumps and Spins focusses on the movements and mechanics of jumping and spinning. This class is geared toward single jumps and basic position spins, giving the student an opportunity to get some extra class time on the more difficult elements in skating. It is a perfect complement to our more comprehensive Academy program and great for supplemental work on jump and spin techniques.
Summer Session Dates:
- Saturdays: June 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23
- No class on July 5
Cost: $192 for 8 Week Session - $24 per class includes 30 minutes of on-ice training (Skating Skills, Jumps and Spins). Does not include public session passes
- $27 drop-in rate
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Learn to Skate USA Membership
Learn to Skate USA membership is required for all classes. Membership for July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026 is $18.50.
Register for LTS USA MembershipLearn to Skate USA Registration Note: For new Learn to Skate USA Members, select "Sign Up" at the top right of the screen and follow prompts. For returning members, select "Log-in/Renew" at the top right of the screen and follow prompts.
Please contact Skating Manager, Braden Overett, for more questions regarding level enrollment. boverett@therinks.com
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For more information, contact:
Lakewood ICE Program Office
562.429.1805 ext. 6233
lwprogramoffice@therinks.com
The Rinks - Lakewood ICE Skating Manager - Braden Overett
boverett@therinks.com
The Rinks Figure Skating Director – Alex Chang
achang@therinks.com
