Chaparral Ice

Learn to Skate

Top-12 Learn to Skate USA Program

Please note schedule changes:

-No Class Memorial Day Weekend May 23/24

Regular registration closes Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026. All registrations after Apr 26th will be charged a $10 late fee.

Chaparral Ice teaches the Learn to Skate USA curriculum endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating,  US Speedskating, the Professional Skaters Association, and Special Olympics. We are proud to be listed as a top-12 Learn to Skate USA program (out of 1,000+ programs) for 2021-22, with more than 1,600 individual members!

Learn To Skate Class Basics

  • New session every 8 weeks, 8-week session $180
  • One 30-min. class each week, free skate rental included
  • Unlimited $6 public session admissions for registered skater
  • Annual Learn to Skate USA membership
  • Makeup classes
  • Beginner skaters should wear a helmet. Safety first!
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Current Session:
Apr 26- Jun 20, 2026
Upcoming Sessions:
Jun 21- Aug 15, 2026
Aug 16- Oct 10, 2026
Oct 11- Dec 12, 2026

Snowplow 1-3 Beginner Classes

For beginners age 4-5, classes focus on fun, safety, and building confidence while learning age-appropriate, play-based beginner skills. (Note, 1-2-3 are class levels, not skater ages.) Ages: 4-5 When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Basic 1-6 Youth Beginner Classes

Basic 1 For beginners ages 6–13 with no prior skating class experience. Focuses on fun and safety while learning basic forward skating and introducing stops and backward skating. Basic 2–6 Builds fundamental skating skills including forward skating, one-foot glides, backward swizzles, snowplow stops, turns, crossovers, edges, and an introduction to simple jumps and spins. Skaters must pass Basic 1 before advancing to Basic 2 and higher. Ages: 6–13 When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Adult 1-6 Beginner Classes

Adult 1 For skaters age 14+ who are new, have little prior class experience, or are returning after a long break. Skaters must attend the Newcomer Orientation on the first day. Adult 2–6 Covers forward and backward skating, turns, edges, crossovers, stops, and progresses to beginning jumps, spins, and advanced turns. After Adult 6, skaters move to the Adult Pre-Bronze/Bronze Workshop or Free Skate classes. Ages: 14+ When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Advanced Free Skate Classes

Progressive skating skills, transitions, steps, spins, and jumps providing skaters a strong foundation for future elements. Skaters in Pre-Free Skate and above must be in their own skates, no rental skates. Location: Northcross in Austin When: Tuesdays and Saturdays 

Advanced Specialty Classes

Specialty classes are offered each session as a supplement to our regular Learn to Skate classes and to enhance the training experience for more advanced skaters. Classes cover a variety of disciplines including Power Skating, Edge Class, Artistry in Motion, Freestyle Stations, Ice Dancing, and more.  When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Hockey Classes

Hockey Learn to Skate and Learn to Play classes available for youth and adult skaters ages 4+

Summer Blizard Blitz

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Summer Blizzard Blitz Classes are Back!

Beginner Levels Basic 1-6 and Pre- Free Skate are here all summer. Never skated before? Cool down with us and join Basic 1 for a week summer fun!

Location: Northcross in Austin

Ages: 6-13

When: Monday-Friday

Dates:

June 1-5

June 8-12

June 15-19

June 22-26

June 29-July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 20-24

July 27-31

Aug. 3-7

Aug. 10-14

Questions?

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For handicap seating options, please email info@chaparralice.com.

LTS Class Availability

All make-up classes must be completed before week 8 of the enrolled session. Make-up lessons do not carry over to new sessions. If you will miss your evaluation please email mindy@chaparralice.com