Learn to Skate

Learning to skate at DSC is for everyone! Our Learn to Skate program is for snowplow skaters (age 3-5), basic skills skaters (all ages), teens and adults too! Our coaches specialize in teaching quality technique at all levels--some of our coaches have even coached at the Olympics! From Learn to Skate, we guide our skaters into more programs at DSC including Learn to Play Hockey, Aspire Skating Academy, Synchronized skating, competitive skating, recreational programs, and more!

See DSC skaters featured in a LTS USA promotional video!

Fall/Winter 2024-25 Schedule of Classes
See below for instructions on how to register

Monday 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Snowplow/Basics/FS/Teens/Adults

Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snowplow/Basics/FS/Hockey

Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snowplow/Basics/FS/Teens/Adults

Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snowplow/Basics/FS

Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snowplow/Adults

Saturday 8:30am - 9:15am*
Adult Coffee Club

Saturday 9:15am - 9:45am
Parent/Tot class

Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am
Snowplow/Basics/FS/Hockey

*If you drop in on Coffee Club, the fee will be $30 per class. This must be scheduled in advance.

To register:

• Click on the link above to log into your DaySmart account (or create an account if you did not skate this summer)
• Once logged in, click on memberships, then add membership.
• Make sure your SKATER'S NAME is selected from the drop down menu.
• Click "add to cart" next to the day you wish to register for.*
• Go to your cart and checkout - if you did not skate this summer you will be required to also purchase the Special: Learn to Skate membership which is good from July 1 - June 30.

*Please note: DaySmart will show the full price for a 5-week month, any discounts (based on number of weeks) will apply automatically at checkout. Classes will automatically renew each month. You must give a week notice to cancel for the following month if you wish to pause your membership. You may call Andrea to cancel or email Andrea or Shelly. Any questions contact Shelly Meyer, LTS Director (248) 332-3000 x1104 or m.meyer@dscclub.com.

General Information

Skates should fit, please don’t leave growing room. Wear thin socks and skates with good ankle support. Skates should only have ONE blade. Skaters should wear comfortable clothing. Gloves or mittens are a MUST. We recommend that skaters under the age of 7 wear a hockey helmet or a round bike helmet. Purchasing or renting skates can be done at Detroit Custom Skate Shop located in DSC.
Detroit Custom Skate Shop Phone (248) 335-8790.

Membership
All LTS skaters at The Detroit Skating Club are required to be members of the Learn to Skate USA. These fees are included in your Detroit Skating Club memberships as described below. If you are changing from another USFSA Club, please do so before or at the time of registration. We will assist you in the office. Representing The Detroit Skating Club is not mandatory for your membership. You may join several clubs, but only one may be designated as your Home Club.

Registration
Detroit Skating Club offers an ongoing registration – just as long as there is room in the class the child can start – for Learn to Skate classes during our Fall and Summer sessions. Our Fall session runs from the beginning of September to the end of May, and the Summer session runs from the third week of June until the end of August. To see a schedule of classes see below. Once you enroll, you will be enrolled for the length of the session unless you let us know before the first of each month.

Registration can be done online (see Schedule of Classes for more information).

Trial lesson available upon request through the Learn to Skate Director only. Trial lessons must be scheduled in advance and subject to availability. Trial lessons are for one time only, and are $25 and are to paid at time of class.