Skating lessons: beginner - teens & adults (16+ years)

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Sunday, July 12, 2026 • 4:10 PM - 4:55 PMAcadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre

About this event

You will learn how to become more confident on the ice in this beginner skating lesson. Through drills and activities, you will learn the basics of skating and be able to expand on skills, such as: standing falling pushing forwards and backwards stopping Prerequisite: None Please bring: CSA approved hockey helmet, ice skates (Ensure skates are sharp. We do not provide skate sharpening), gloves/mittens Be prepared: Skate & Helmet Guidelines , Information about Helmets Video and Learn to Skate Program Video Forms/waivers: None

You will learn how to become more confident on the ice in this beginner skating lesson. Through drills and activities, you will learn the basics of skating and be able to expand on skills, such as: standing falling pushing forwards and backwards stopping Prerequisite: None Please bring: CSA approved hockey helmet, ice skates (Ensure skates are sharp. We do not provide skate sharpening), gloves/mittens Be prepared: Skate & Helmet Guidelines , Information about Helmets Video and Learn to Skate Program Video Forms/waivers: None

Time

4:10 PM

Sunday • 45 mins

Venue

Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Calgary, AB

Event details & source links

$81

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