Instructional Skating

Learn to Skate Program Overview

The Compuware Arena Basic Skills Program has been developed as a beginning ice skating program that is challenging and rewarding, but most of all fun. Participation in the program will enable skaters of all ages and abilities to learn the fundamentals of ice skating while teaching them the skills necessary to advance to a competitive or recreational figure skating or hockey program.

Learn to Skate classes meet once a week. Each class is grouped by skating level and includes a 25 minute lesson and 25 minutes of supervised practice time. Instructors include Compuware Arena Professionals and players from the Plymouth Whalers hockey team (when available).

Program Benefits

• Family discounts ($10 per additional registration on same form)
• Two complimentary passes to a public skate session
• Skaters receive an evaluation form at the end of each session. Badges are available for purchase in the front office for $1 each.
• SKATE MORE, SAVE MORE! Save 50% on your second class when you register for two class days.  
  Must be the same participant both days.

Skate rental is available for $3.

Upcoming Learn to Skate Sessions 

Summer - Click Here to Register or call 734-453-6400

• • June 18 to August 14 (No class July 2 & 3)
  • $104*
  • Classes offered on...
    • Tuesday 10:00-10:50am (Class on 7/16 will be 12:00-12:50pm)
    • Wednesdays 5:10-6:00pm

*Enrollment in Learn to Skate classes requires a $13 yearly membership to US Figure Skating (now thru 6/30/14).  All skaters must have a membership before skating on ice. This fee is paid to the arena on the first day.

Registration deadline is Friday before classes start.

Late registrations and cancelations made prior to the first class will be subject to a $15 administrative fee.  Full payment is required at time of registration to guarantee a spot in a class.  Register for more than one class and receive $10 discount per additional enrollment.

Cash, Check, and all Major Credit Cards Accepted.

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Learn to Play Hockey

The USA Hockey Cross-Ice instructional program is based on a model of practicing and playing hockey across the ice surface as compared to practicing and playing lengthwise along the full length of the ice surface. This program is designed to be the natural progression from Learn to Skate (Hockey 1 - Hockey 5) to the Compuware House League.

Upcoming Learn to Play Sessions

Summer - Click Here to Register or call 734-453-6400

• June 19 - August 14 (No class July 3)
• $104**
• Classes offered on...
  
  • Wednesdays 6:10-7:00pm

**All participants must register for USA Hockey online at www.usahockey.com. This is a $45 yearly membership fee and must be completed prior to LTP registration. Those already registered for the 2012-13 season do not need to register again. Please bring a copy of your confirmation on the first day. 
 
Program Benefits

• Group sizes become smaller which means learning and teaching will become more effective.
• Playing on a smaller rink results in increased puck possession time for each player.
• The feeling of being an important part of the action increases because of the size of the rink.
• Hockey sense, or understanding the principals of the game, is being developed at a young age.
• Children who begin their hockey training in this environment have an outstanding hockey experience.
• Instructors include players from the Plymouth Whalers (based on availability) and CA Professionals.
• Each player receives a jersey and complimentary passes to a Sticks and Pucks session.

The role of instructor is to emphasize skill development - skating, stick handling, passing and shooting. Creating a sense for the game in a fun environment.

FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
 
All players must have some skating lesson experience.