PROGRAM OVERVIEW –

LEARN TO SKATE

LEARN TO FIGURE SKATE 

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY

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LEARN TO SKATE

It all starts at the Learn To Skate level. First, you will begin with the correct age specific class; ages 3-5 will begin in our Learn To Skate 1 class, ages 6-8 will begin in either Basic 1 for general skating or Hockey 1 for hockey skating, ages 9 and older will be in the teen classes.

HOCKEY

At Fox Valley we have a 3-step process to becoming a hockey player. It is age specific and built specifically to help your skater develop the necessary skills to play the game. All players must pass Hockey 2 before joining the Jr Cyclones. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rockne, the skating director, at Rockne@fvia.us. 

Progression based on age:

Ages 3-5

              Step 1: Learn To Skate 1, 2 & 3

              Step 2: Hockey 2 + Skating With A Stick & Puck Class

              Step 3: Jr cyclones In-House Hockey Team (Finish Advanced Hockey Skating)

Ages 6-8

              Step 1: Hockey 1

              Step 2: Hockey 2 + Skatin With A Stick & Puck Class

              Step 3: Jr cyclones In-House Hockey Team (Finish Advanced Hockey Skating)

Click HERE for  a detailed description of Learn to Play Hockey classes.

*The hockey director, oversees the Jr Cyclones hockey program and can answer any questions you may have once your skater passes Hockey 2.  Contact Hockey Director, John Peters, jpeters@fvis.us or call 630-262-0690 x104

FIGURE SKATING

As your skater advances through the Learn To Skate USA programs here at The Skate School at Fox Valley, there are many opportunities that they can take advantage of to become more involved in figure skating. 

Private Lessons— Private lessons are available to all skaters. Please see our Private Lessons page for more information.

Skating Shows— The Skate School at Fox Valley has two ice skating shows each year that are available to all skaters in our program. The Holiday Show takes place in December. Each skater has an opportunity to perform a solo to their favorite holiday song. The Annual Spring Ice show consists of group numbers and solos for skaters at all levels. It is a themed show with multiple performances typically held the first weekend in May. For more information about both of our shows, please visit our Ice Show page or email Stefania at Stefania@fvia.us.

Learn To Skate USA Local Competitions—About once a month there is a LTS USA competition somewhere in the Chicagoland area. These competitions are available for all skaters taking classes from the LTS 1 level up through Free Skate 6. Typically, a skater will work with one of our staff coaches to create a routine that will be used for the competition. The routine will be choreographed to the skater’s favorite and consist of the skills that they are working on in their class. These competitions are a fun and encouraging way to introduce an individual to the more competitive side of figure skating.