Get your skates on and take your first step towards Dancing on Ice!

We have adult ice skating lessons, perfect if you are looking to learn to skate or whether you’d like to further develop your ice skating skills.

These lessons are suitable for all levels of ability and are led by our fully qualified Ice Coaches.

Ice skating is a great sport to improve your fitness, balance, and strength. It’s also a fun sport, where you can meet new friends and enjoy a skate around the rink.

Ice skating could be the perfect activity for you!

PROGRAMME DETAILS

AGE: 16+ years

DAYS and TIMES: Friday 10.30am - 11am and Saturday 2.30pm - 3pm

VENUE: The PEAK, ice rink

COST: £22.50 per month Direct Debit based on 45 lessons per year

DATES

WEEKS

Block 1

Friday 19 April - Friday 9 August

Saturday 20 April - Saturday 10 August

17
Block 2

Friday 6 September - Friday 13 December*

Saturday 7 September - Saturday 14 December*

*excludes Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October

14

Block 3

Friday 10 January - Friday 11 April

Saturday 11 January - Saturday 12 April

14


Skate UK Level One:

  • Moving Forward
  • Sit & Stand Independently
  • Moving Forward (10 steps) & Two-foot Glide (with dip)
  • Stationary Snowplough Stop
  • Moving Snowplough Stop
  • Moving Forward (10 Steps) & Two-foot Glide into a forward lemon

Skate UK Level Two:

  • Moving Forward 10 Steps – Two-foot Glide – Curve Left & Right
  • (A) Moving Snowplough Stop Or (B) T-stop
  • Moving Backwards Toes Turned In
  • Two Foot Turn On The Spot (180 Degrees)
  • Forward Lemons
  • Backward lemons

Skate UK Level Three:

  • Forward Stroking
  • Backward Snowplough Stop
  • Forward To Backward Two-foot Turns
  • Forward Outside one foot glides clockwise (3 secs)
  • Forward Outside one foot glides anti-clockwise (3 secs)
  • Forward Inside Edges One Foot Glides clockwise (3 secs)
  • Forward Inside Edges One Foot Glides anti-clockwise (3 secs)
  • Forward Two-foot Slalom

Skate UK Level Four:

  • Forward Open Chasses clockwise
  • Forward Open Chasses anti-clockwise
  • Backward Stroking
  • Forward Outside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
  • Forward Outside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
  • Forward Inside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
  • Forward Inside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
  • Two-foot 3-turn clockwise
  • Two-foot 3-turn anti-clockwise

Skate UK Level Five:

  • Forward Crossovers clockwise
  • Forward Crossovers anti-clockwise
  • Left Forward Outside 3-turn
  • Right Forward Outside 3-turn
  • Backward Open Chasses clockwise
  • Backward Open Chasses anti-clockwise
  • Stepping From Backward Inside To Forward Inside Edge clockwise
  • Stepping From Backward Inside To Forward Inside Edge anti-clockwise
  • Backward Two-foot Slalom

Skate UK Level Six:

  • Backward Crossovers clockwise
  • Backward Crossovers anti-clockwise
  • Backward Outside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
  • Backward Outside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
  • Backward Inside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
  • Backward Inside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
  • Left Forward Inside 3-turn
  • Right Forward Inside 3-turn
  • Stepping From Backward Outside To Forward Outside clockwise
  • Stepping From Backward Outside To Forward Outside anti-clockwise

Skate UK Level Seven:

  • Left Forward Outside 3-turn With Control & Equal Entry & Exit Edge Plus Backward Crossover
  • Right Forward Outside 3-turn With Control & Equal Entry & Exit Edge Plus Backward Crossover
  • Forward Outside Continuous Edges
  • Forward Inside Continuous Edges
  • Left Forward Inside Mohawk with control & equal entry & exit edge
  • Right Forward Inside Mohawk with control & equal entry & exit edge
  • Bunnyhop + Drag Combo Or Two-foot Jump + Drag Combo (Hockeyskates)

Skate UK Level Eight:

  • Backward Outside Or Inside Continuous Curves (min 4 lobes)
  • Forward Change Of Edge Outside To Inside
  • Forward Inside Mohawk – Backward Crossover – Step Forward Inside Edge
  • Forward Crossover Step Wide & Backwards Crossover Step Wide
  • Forward Outside 3-turn, Backward Crossover With Sustained Landing Position On Circle

Skate UK Skate Star Bronze

  • Jump Element Three/waltz Jump
  • Spin Element Upright Spin (Minimum 2 Revolutions)
  • Flexibility Element Forward Spiral (Any Foot/pattern)
  • Skating Element Backward Inside Pivot Movement (Both Directions)
  • Skating Exercise Forward Perimeter Stroking (Correct Technique)
  • Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - Mazurka - Is A Non-test Element To Aid Correct Execution Of Toe Loop Take Off

Skate UK Skate Star Silver

  • Jump Element Toe Loop
  • Spin Element Back Spin (Minimum 1 Revolution)
  • Flexibility Element Forward Spiral - Either Edge/foot
  • Skating Element Forward Inside Pivot Movement (Both Directions)
  • Skating Exercise Serpentine Forward Inside Mohawk, Landing Position, Forward Crossover
  • Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - ½ Half - Landing Forward Via Bunny Hop Movement. To Aid With Correct Execution Of Loop Jump Take Off

Skate UK Skate Star Gold

  • Jump Element Loop Jump
  • Spin Element Upright Spin (Minimum 5 Revoultions - Correct Entry/exit)
  • Flexibility Element Backward Spiral – Either Edge/foot
  • Skating Element Simple Step Sequence
  • Skating Exercise Serpentine Forward Outside 3-turn, Backward Crossover
  • Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - ½ Flip – Landing Forward Via Bunny Hop Movement – To Aid With Correct Execution Of Flip Jump Take Off

Skate UK Skate Star Platinum

  • Jump Element Flip Jump
  • Spin Element Sit Or Camel Spin (Minimum 2 Revolutions)
  • Routine A simple routine without music combining 7 elements from the Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum of which 5 must be executed without major error, showing multi-directional skating with smooth transitions throughout, consisting of:
    - 2 different jumps
    - 2 different spins
    - 1 spiral
    - 1 pivot
    - 1 simple step sequence
  • Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - ½ Lutz – Landing Forward Via Bunny Hop Movement – To Aid With Correct Execution Of Lutz Jump Take-off
  • All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal.
  • Direct debit is taken on the 1st of each month and payments are split equally across 12 months.
  • Your child will need a home portal account to book.

HOME PORTAL

How to use the home portal:

  • If you're child has booked with us previously, click here
  • Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you have not used the booking system before.
  • Select Book class
  • Choose Active Stirling and Learn to skate programme (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your bank details at hand.
  • If you're booking in a second child, please complete the first child's booking.

If you have any problems accessing your child's account or need help setting up an account, please contact our bookings team.


  • We provide skates for all participants, or you can bring your own.
  • Warm, loose fitting clothing
  • Tracksuit bottoms/joggers/leggings
  • Warm jumpers (hoodie)
  • Gloves (If you think you’ll be cold)