Learn to Skate Practice Sessions

JUNIOR BLADES

What is Junior Blades?

A quiet, focused one-hour ice practice session usually scheduled close to the time of Learn to Skate Classes. The session is designed especially for Learn to Skate and is a great time to practice skills, meet new friends, or take private lessons with a Deep South authorized coach.

Fewer skaters
No loud music or dim lights
Perfect for skill building
Perfect time for taking a private lesson
Great time to meet and practice with new friends from class
Parents can go onto the ice and skate too*

Rules

Skaters in Deep South Ice and Sports Complex Learn to Skate program only
Basic jumps allowed - no axels or double jumps
Basic Spins allowed - no flying spins
No hockey gear (helmets & gloves allowed)
No hockey sticks, pucks, or training aids
One earbud allowed only — no speakers
Counter-clockwise skating unless performing program with private coach
No racing, tag, or aggressive skating
No shouting
Keep away from the center of the ice so that coaches can give private lessons

Eligibility

All skaters currently registered in Deep South Learn to Skate Programs. (Snowplow Sams, Basic Skills 1-6, Freeskate 1-6, and Adults 1-6, Snowplow Hockey, Basic Hockey)
Skaters who are taking a private lesson with an Deep South Ice and sports Complex authorized coach
Parents/guardians /siblings of skaters currently enrolled in Deeps South Ice and Sports Complex Learn to Skate Programs

Current Session Times

To be confirmed

Fees $8*

Includes Skate rental if needed
Paid via your online Finly account

*charge for skaters paying at the rink $14