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Ice skating Lessons and Private tuition

Whitley Bay Ice Rink offers a course for everyone wanting to learn to skate! Our various group tuition classes are run throughout the year for figure and ice hockey skaters.

British and World Champions started at Whitley Bay and many Ice Hockey Players started here that now play globally!

Private 1-1 tuition.

This is hosted by our BIS qualified Coaches. Private tuition is £7.50 per 15 minute lesson with admission payable on entry to the Ice Rink.

Our Coaches are self employed and run their own schedules however if you wish to request a lesson please call 0191 2911000 to fill out a lesson request form.

Classes & Clubs

Ice skating lessons for children

We have a lesson for every age and ability! From age 2 upwards your Child can learn to ice skate. Whether it’s Ice Hockey or Figure skating they wish to learn our Coaches are ready to teach. Our classes are fun, friendly and inclusive.

No pre-booking is required to any of our classes please just turn up a minimum of 20 minutes before the lesson start time to get your skates on.

 

 

Ice Bears Classes

Its PLAYTIME! Our introductory class for children aged 2-6 years old. This is a gentle introduction to ice skating (30 minutes) developing coordination in a creative and playful environment. Followed by a voluntary 15 minutes of Playtime on the ice if Children wish to take part.

No booking is required simply turn up.

Ice Bears

  • Suitability: Ages 2-6 years
  • Ability: Beginners upwards
  • Cost: £7.50 per child
  • When: Thursday, 4:15pm - 5pm
  • Skate hire available inclusive of the price

Polar Club Classes

Polar Club 1: Group tuition with BIS qualified coaches. Aimed at Children aged 5-16 years.  Pupils learn to skate through a graded badge system every 6 weeks, which can lead on to figure skating excellence.

 

Polar Club 2: Available to pupils who have completed grades 1-8 in Polar Club 1 Pupils can progress through stages 8-12 and Freestyle 1-6

Polar Club

  • Suitability: Ages 6-16 years
  • Ability: Beginners upwards
  • Cost: £11.50 per child
  • Club 1: Saturday, 9:30am - 10:00am
  • Club 2: Sunday, 9:00am - 10:00am (only for skaters who have passed badge 7)
  • Skate hire available inclusive of the price

Figure Foundations

A new and exciting class to build upon the foundations of Figure Skating, essential for any future skating stars. Skaters must be primary school age (ages 5-11) and already be in Polar Club.

This class is aimed at our younger skaters who already take part in Polar Club to enhance the quality of their basic skating, giving them a strong foundation in fundamental pre-figure skating techniques whilst going alongside their badge tests in Polar Club.

On Ice – 4:15- 5pm

Off Ice Training – 5-6pm

No booking required.

Figure Foundations

  • Suitability: 5-11 years
  • Ability: Beginners in Polar Club onwards
  • Cost: £11.50
  • When: Thursday, 4:15-6pm

Arctic Blade

Available to pupils who have completed both Polar 1 & 2. Pupils can progress through Freestyle 7-10 & Arctic Blades 1-10.

Arctic Blade

  • When: Thursday, 6:30pm - 7pm

Rookies Classes

Group tuition with an experienced Ice Hockey Coach. Pupils progress through a graded badge system every 6 weeks, which can lead to being part of our Ice Hockey Teams!

 

Price includes the Friday 4:15-5:45pm session before the lesson starts.

No pre-booking required.

Rookies

  • Suitability: Ages 6-16 years
  • Ability: Beginners upwards
  • Cost: £11.50 per child
  • When: Friday, 6pm - 7pm
  • Skate hire available inclusive of the price

Ice skating lessons for adults

A course of 6 lessons including learning Figure & Ice Hockey Skating. See your fitness and agility increase with this fun and friendly activity.

No pre-booking required.

Figure Skating Classes

A course of 6 lessons for beginners upwards. See your fitness and agility increase with this fun and friendly activity. Get moves like Dancing on Ice with our in house Coaches who will teach you the basics onwards.

No pre-booking required simply turn up 15 minutes before the start time to sign up.

Price includes public skating session after class.

6 consecutive Sundays OR Tuesdays.

Figure Skating

  • Suitability: Ages 18 years+
  • Ability: Beginners Upwards
  • Cost: £64 (6 week course)
  • When: Tuesday, 7pm - 7:30pm & Sunday, 9:30am - 10am
  • Skate hire available inclusive of the price

Hockey Skating Course

An exciting 6-week class for those who want to learn how to play Ice Hockey and skate like a hockey player!

The class is coached by our own Whitley Warriors Ice Hockey Player!

No pre-booking required simply turn up 15 minutes before the start time to sign up.

6 Consecutive Wednesdays once signed up.

Hockey

  • Suitability: Ages 16 years+
  • Ability: Beginners Upwards
  • Cost: £64 (6 week course)
  • When: Wednesday, 7pm - 7:30pm
  • Skate hire available inclusive of the price

Patch ice skating lessons

Once figure skaters reach a certain level they will be invited to take part in Patch practice.

The patch sessions allow our skaters to train and develop their skating skills in an environment that is safe, providing support from peer skaters and BIS trained coaches.

How it works

  • Suitability: Invite only
  • Ability: Advanced
  • Cost: £7.00 per Patch

Class times

  • Class times
  • Monday - Sunday 6am - 9am
  • Monday 4pm - 7pm
  • Thursday 4:45pm - 6:30pm

Puck Chasing Sessions

Puck Chasing gives anyone of any level the opportunity to develop their ice hockey skills. Minimum equipment required is Helmet, Stick and Gloves or full kit for under 16s.

How it works

  • Suitability: All ages welcome
  • Ability: Beginners upwards
  • Equipment: Helmet, Stick and Gloves (Orange Puck) and Full Kit (Black Puck)
  • Cost: £7.00

Class times

  • Class times
  • Wednesday, 12pm - 1pm
  • Saturday, 9pm - 10pm
  • Sundays, 4pm - 5pm (Summertime only)

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