Choose Skate

Ice Skating lessons are now available to book at the Dome!

Choose Skate

Our lessons are based on the Skate UK recognised Learn to Skate programme starting from level 1 progressing up to level 7.

Lessons follow the Skate UK recognised Learn to Skate programme, starting from SkateTots (age 4) and progressing from level 1 to level 7 (ages 5+) with additional adult classes available for ages 16+.

Class Details:

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday between 4pm & 8pm
Who: Classes are open to all—complete beginners, those with some experience, adults, children, and young people aged 4 and up.

Choose Skate Membership Includes:

Cost: £50 per month via direct debit (50 weeks a year)
Lessons: One 30-minute class per week
Extras: Ice skate hire and free recreational ice skating Monday to Friday

Our skilled instructors are dedicated to creating a fun and supportive learning environment. You or your child will quickly learn the fundamentals of skating, from standing confidently on the ice to gliding and spinning like a pro!

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Choose Skate membership

The Choose Skate membership includes:

£50 a month direct debit payments (50 weeks a year)
One 30-minute class a week
Ice skate hire
Free recreational ice skating Monday to Friday

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TASTER LESSONS

It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, build confidence, and see if ice skating is for your child before committing to lessons.

4pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
12 spaces available (1 free lesson per person)
For Skate Tots & beginners

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SKATE TOTS

Skate Tots is a great way for young children to start their ice skating journey. Broken down into three levels that will gradually grow their skills and confidence, this fun and friendly programme offers a solid and safe foundation for kids 4+.

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Levels 1-3 are the “Discovering” Skill Phase which encompasses the skating skills required to progress onto the “Developing” Phase levels 4-6. By the end of this Discovering Phase skaters will have a knowledge of forward and backward skating, forward and backward stopping and a clear understanding of edges and how to use them.

Level 1 is advised for children age 6+

Adult classes will also follow the Skate UK levels 1-6.

LEVEL ONE

Moving forward
Sit & stand independantly
Moving forward (10 steps) & two foot glide (with dip)
Stationary snowplough stop
Moving forward snowplough stop
Moving forward (10 steps) & two foot glide into forward lemon
Introduction to moving backwards

LEVEL TWO

Moving forward 10 steps - curve left & right
Moving snowplough stop or t-stop
Moving backwards (toes turned in)
Two-foot turns on the spot (twisting action)
Forward & backward lemons (minimum 5)
Introduction to forward one foot glide in a straight line

LEVEL THREE

Forward stroking (with correct push, glide and free leg position)
Backward snowplough stop
Forward to backward two-foot turns
Forward outside & inside edges one foot glides
Forward two-foot slalmon
Introduction to backward stroking

Levels 4-6 are the “Developing” Skill Phase that encompasses the skating skills required to progress to the “Consolidating” Skill Phase levels 7-8. On completion of this Developing Phase skaters will have a working knowledge of forward and backward stroking, forward and backward crossovers and an understanding of transitioning from forward to backward and backward to forward.

Adult classes will also follow the Skate UK levels 1-6.

LEVEL FOUR

Forward open chasses
Backward stroking
Forward outside edges
Forward inside edges
Two-foot 3-turn
Introduction to stationary crossing/lifting of foot on a line
Introduction to forward crossovers

LEVEL FIVE

Forward crossovers
Forward outside 3-turn
Backward open chasses
Stepping from backward inside to forward inside edge
Backward two-foot slalom
Introduction to backward crossovers
Introduction to forward drag

LEVEL SIX

Backward crossovers
Backward outside edges
Backward inside edges
Forward inside 3-turn
Stepping from backward outside to forward outside edge
Introduction to forward inside mohawk
Introduction to bunny hop or two-foot jump

Level 7 “Consolidating” Skill Phase: embeds and reinforces previously taught skills and links them together to increase skating quality, confidence, and consistency.

Adult classes will also follow the Skate UK levels 1-6.

LEVEL 7

Forward outside 3-turn with control, equal entry & exit edge plus backward crossover
Forward outside continuous edges
Forward inside continuous edges
Forward inside mohawk with control & equal entry & exit edge
Bunnyhop & drag combo or two-foot jump & drag combo (hockeyskates)
Introduction to T-Pot
Introduction to forward spiral

ADULT LESSONS

Our adult lessons are perfect if you want to try something new, refine your skating skills, or gain the confidence to support your little ones on the ice.

Our adult ice skating lessons follow Skate UK Levels 1-6 and take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm & 7.30pm.

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Ice Skating Lesson FAQs

For your child's first lesson, turn up fifteen minutes early and speak to a member of staff, who will be able to direct you.

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Comfortable clothing; tracksuit bottoms and jacket or jumper.

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You will receive a link via an e-mail directing you to the home portal. This will give you your options for the next level. Once you have selected your option your child will move to this new session automatically.

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You will receive an e-mail once your child has been awarded a certificate this email will contain a link directing you to the website to purchase a certificate. You can then collect your certificate at the Dome.

You can also purchase your certificates here

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If you have not already done so at the point of joining lessons, you can inform us of your child's medical condition. Please inform the teacher on your first visit, this will assist our teachers when delivering lessons and this information will remain confidential.

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Please let us know if your child is ill and they will not be attending their lesson. If they have had diarrhoea or sickness in the 24 hours prior to their lesson they MUST not attend their lesson. If your child is ill for a short period, i.e. four weeks, you can continue to pay for their lessons and retain their space or cancel and join again once they have recovered. Please note refunds will not be given for lessons you are unable to attend.

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Yes, the monthly subscription paid for lessons covers fifty weeks of the year allowing for two weeks when there are no lessons over the Christmas period.

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Your child will be able to access Skate 4 All sessions Monday to Friday, free of charge as part of their Choose Skate membership.

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You will need to book via our website, using your child's DCLT account. Your username will be the email address you used when signing your child onto skating lessons. You will then need to request a forgotten password to set up the account.

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4 years of age in our Tots lessons

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30 minutes per session

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Yes, there are areas where you can sit and watch. Also our cafe will be open for hot drinks and snacks during the lessons.

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