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Where does your skater stand?
Every Olympic skater started on wobbly rental blades. Find the right starting point and the right coach will meet them there.
Snowplow Sam
Ages 3–6Wobbly ankles welcome
First time on blades. We learn to fall safely, stand back up, and push forward with both feet. Tears are part of the journey — so is the hot chocolate after.
- Safe falling
- Two-foot glide
- Snowplow stop
- Confidence on ice
Steady Eddie
Ages 6–9Finding the rhythm
Two-foot glide mastered. Now we work on edges, one-foot balance, and basic crossovers. Your child will start looking like a real skater — and they'll know it.
- One-foot glide
- Forward crossovers
- T-stop
- Backward wiggles
Soaring Star
Ages 8–12The phone-worthy moments
Backward glides, hockey stops, spins. This is where parents start filming everything. Your child isn't just skating anymore — they're flying.
- Backward crossovers
- Hockey stop
- Two-foot spin
- Lunge & spiral
Not sure which level? Our coaches love assessing first — no pressure, just a quick skate.
Coaches near your rink
Sarah Okonkwo
Westfield Ice Arena
"I specialize in turning nervous first-timers into confident skaters. My lessons always end with a high-five — and sometimes a sticker."
Jake Thornton
Summit Hockey Center
"Former junior hockey player turned coach. I teach the edge work and skating mechanics that separate good players from great ones."
Mei-Lin Huang
Downtown Ice Pavilion
"Former competitive figure skater. I bring artistry and precision to every lesson — but always keep it joyful for young skaters."
Marcus Rivera
Northside Family Rink
"I run weekday group sessions perfect for homeschool co-ops. Small groups, big fun — and every kid goes home ready for next week."
Priya Nair
Westfield Ice Arena
"The milestone I live for: the first time a kid skates backward without looking over their shoulder. Pure joy, every single time."
Tom Eriksen
Summit Hockey Center
"I've trained players who went on to AAA and college hockey. If your kid has the drive, I'll give them the skating foundation."
The moments that matter
From shaky first steps to confident crossovers — real stories from parents just like you.
"He cried for the entire first lesson. Wouldn't let go of the wall. By lesson four, he was chasing the other kids around the rink. Coach Sarah just... gets kids."
Priya Kapoor
Parent of Aarav, age 5 · Portland, OR
"Lily went from snowplow stops to backward crossovers in one season. Coach Mei-Lin somehow makes hard things feel easy and fun at the same time."
David Chen
·First backward glide ⭐
"As a hockey dad, I was skeptical. But Coach Jake spotted things in Jaylen's stride that his team coach had missed for two years. His game changed."
Marcus Webb
·First hockey stop 🏒
"She was so scared. Wouldn't even step on the ice without holding both my hands. Three weeks later she was racing her big brother. I cried in the stands."
Amara Osei
Parent of Nadia, age 4 · Portland, OR
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Your Child's First 10 Lessons:
What to Expect
A parent's guide from wobbly ankles to first crossovers
What's inside:
- 01🎒 What to pack for lesson day
- 02👟 How to lace skates (without tears)
- 03🤗 The first fall: what to say
- 04📈 Progress milestones by lesson
- 05🔄 When to switch instructors
+ 5 more chapters inside
Know before you go.
35 pages of real advice from parents who've been there — before you book your first lesson. No fluff, no upsells. Just what to actually expect.
"Every confident skater had a parent who showed up prepared."
— The Glide Team