Our Learn to Skate Program is a first step into the sport of skating, whether it is Hockey or Figure Skating. Our program is designed to teach the fundamentals of skating to both children and adults of all ages. We also offer a club or hockey program for the skater who has mastered the skills of Learn to Skate. We offer the following learn to Skate programs: Penguin Program: This is our Intro to Learn to Skate program designed for Preschoolers. We offer this to ages 18 months through Kindergarten age. These programs are offered only in the morning during the week. Learn to Skate Program: This is our general Learn to Skate Program designed for children and adults of all ages. These classes are offered daily except on Fridays and Sundays. Hockey Program: This is our Learn to Skate Hockey Program. This program is offered to children who have demonstrated the skating skills required to advance into our Hockey Program. Each skater must have completed the Sharper Edge Learn to Skate Program or an equivalent learn to skate program. The Director and Hockey coach will determine your child’s readiness.
The following is a schedule of our Learn to Skate Program Schedule: Click here for a printable version of the schedule, application and pricing. Please note: Classes are subject to change due to enrollment. A $10 late processing fee will be applied to all applications received after the due date (08/26/04). (A) indicates that Adult as well as Learn to Skate classes are available at this time.

Fall and Spring Schedules

Winter I and Winter II Schedules

Learn to skate policy

Enrollment
All classes are on a first come first served basis. You will be enrolled in your first choice of class, unless you receive a phone call. If you receive your first choice, you will not receive confirmation. A completed application, release form and payment must be provided before a skater is allowed on Sharper Edge ice. Confirmations will not be sent.

Registration Fee
There is a $30.00 (non refundable) Registration Fee per skater, which is applied to each skating year September-August. If you have more than two family members attending our program the Registration Fee is not to exceed $60.00 per Family.

Late Fee
A $10 late processing fee is applied to all applications received after the due date of each session.

Family Discounts

Family discounts only apply to the Learn to Skate Program.
Discounts are not applied to the registration fee.
There are NO Family Discounts for the Penguin Program.

Returned Checks
We will charge a $25.00 fee for all returned checks.

Make-Up Day
One make-up class is allowed per session. This must be completed during the current session. No make-ups are allowed during the first 2 weeks of the session. Please contact the office to arrange a make-up time. There are no walk-on make-ups allowed. Penguin Program skaters will only be allowed to make up a class during other Penguin Program class times.

Bring a Friend
At the close of each session, the skaters will be allowed to invite a friend to come skate with them during class. Parents of the skaters are allowed to be “friends.” Each friend must provide a signed release form. You will be notified in writing when this will be offered. **This does not apply to the Penguin Program.

Certificates
Each skater will receive a certificate at the end of each session to inform you of the level which the skater has passed. Sharper Edge Skating School follows the guidelines of the ISI (Ice Skating Institute). To learn more about the ISI, you can check the web site at www.skateisi.com. Our Learn to Skate program follows the rules and regulations of Tot 1 - 4

How to Dress
It is easier to control your child's body temperature if you dress him/her in layers. Have the child wear loose comfortable clothing so that body movement will not be restricted. Snow pants are recommended to keep the skater from getting wet when he/she falls. Waterproof gloves or mittens are best so that their hands stay warm and dry.

Helmets
For the safety of your child, HELMETS must be worn by children under the age of (7) seven. We recommend HELMETS for all Learn to Skaters including older children and adults. Bike helmets, ski helmets and hockey helmets (with or without the cage) are acceptable.

Class Contents
On the day of each skating class, please check in at the front desk.
We offer (1) one hour classes and 45 minute classes.
One hour classes = 45 minute lesson and 15 minute supervised free skate.
45 minute classes = 30 minute lesson and 15 minute supervised free skate.
Fun and games are always incorporated into the lessons. We give out stickers to all the skaters at the end of each class. Free skate means that the skater will freely skate around to music. This is an opportunity for them to practice their maneuvers by themselves. Free skate is always supervised by the coaches but no coaching is done at this time. Please be considerate to the other skaters in the class and arrive on time. We respectfully request that parents send healthy skaters to class. If your child has had a fever within the last 24 hours or exhibits abvious cold symptoms, please do not send your child to skating.

Cancellations
Especially during the winter months, weather related cancellations will be recorded on our answering machine at (978) 369 - 0088. Classes each session might have it’s own cancellation dates. Please look for scheduled cancellation dates on the "Application" under NO ICE and write them down!

Ice Rules

1. NO PERSON IS ALLOWED TO WALK ON THE ICE WITHOUT SKATES.
2. IF YOU PLAN ON LEAVING THE RINK AT ANY TIME YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT A RELEASE TO TREAT FORM.
3. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE ICE , EXCEPT WATER IN PLASTIC BOTTLES.
4. KEEP LOCKER ROOMS AND OFFICE CLEAN.
5. AFTER A FALL THE SKATER SHOULD GET UP RIGHT AWAY UNLESS INJURED.
6. PARENTS ARE ASKED TO WATCH THEIR CHILDREN FROM THE STANDS, REMAIN AWAY FROM THE DOOR TO THE ICE SURFACE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNES PLEASE TALK TO ME SO THAT I CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS OR ADDRESS ANY PROBLEMS. I NEED YOUR INPUT AND HELP TO MAKE OUR LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM THE BEST THAT IT CAN BE.

SKate Shops
Brine’s 978-443-4689
Ice House 781-237-6707
J & J Sports 978-318-0088
Legends Sporting Goods 978-264-0400
Maynard Outdoor Store 978-897-2133
Play it Again Sports 978-485-7042
Pure Hockey 508-856-9015
Zwickers 781-275-0900

Thank you,

Dawn DiMinico

Welcome to our skating family!