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Our programs
The Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club offers a variety of programs
for the novice to the advanced skater. Our
Skate with Us /
Learn to Skate program is geared towards beginning skaters,
while our Advanced Bridge
program is intended for those with more experience. A
Freestyle Ice program is
available for extra practice.
Group lessons are available for adults.
See our membership page for fees and an application.
Which program is best suited for my skater?
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Advanced:
Freestyle Ice time
is available with Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating
Club on Wednesday evening, Saturday mornings and Sunday
mornings. An advanced skater is one who has begun
to take US Figure Skating Tests or wishes to take
private lessons with an instructor.
A skater may purchase the entire package or pay a
guest fee of $17.00 per hour.
This enables the skater to work one on one with an
instructor of their choice and will help to advance
the skater in learning skills at a faster pace.
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Bridge:
For the skater who is not quite ready to move into an
Advanced Session but is ready to leave the Learn to
Skate environment
the Bridge
Program is
offered. This session meets on Saturday mornings at
the RPI Field House. A group lesson is offered
followed by a freestyle session. Private
lessons can also be arranged during this session.
This program enables the skater to work on more
advanced elements. It is recommended that a
strong Basic 4 level be attained before joining.
If you are not quite sure if this program is for your
skater please contact us
using our web form.
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Learn to Skate:
Since 1951 our
Learn to Skate
program has offered skating to beginners and
returning skaters to the program on Saturday mornings
The Club offers lessons all skaters beginning at age 3.
The Club does its best to limit the size of the classes
which are based on age and skill level. There is a 30
minute group lesson followed by 30 minutes of practice time.
It is recommended that warm layered clothing be worn.
Helmets may be worn by younger skaters.
Mitten or gloves are a must.
Many of our members skate in the Learn to Skate (LTP)
for several years before moving up. Other may move up
earlier if taking private lessons and summer skating.
Practice Sessions
It is important to have one practice session for each lesson
taken. The best financial value for learning to skate I It
is important to have one practice session for each lesson taken.
The best financial value for learning to skate is to stay
in group lessons for as long as possible. Why?
- Class lessons are the least expensive
- Make friends as the group advances through the different levels together
- Consistent lesson times
- Periodic testing sessions, taken during normal class times
- Opportunity of gaining the knowledge from different instructors
- Take advantage of the "team" curriculums available in Basic Skills to stay in group lessons hat are to large for your foot.
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