Learn to Skate

Complete the Registration form and return it to the York City Ice Arena along with Full Payment. Registrations will be accepted by mail, fax or at anytime in the Rink Main Office. Make checks payable to YCIA.  Mastercard & Visa are also accepted.

**Receive a Book of 5 passes ONLY if registered and paid before the 1st day of class.(You do NOT receive passes for the Mini Sessions)

**York City Residents will receive a discount-Inquire within.

Appropriate for ages 3 and up and all levels of ability.

Download Registration form

You MUST pre-register!!!!

2011-2012 Season Group Lesson Calendar:

Wednesday classes are: 5:15pm-6:45pm

Saturday Classes are: 11:15am-12:45pm


Session #3

$75 for 7 weeks

Wednesdays: 1/4-2/22 NO Class 2/1

Saturdays: 1/7-2/25 NO Class 2/4

CLASS ON SATURDAY, 2/18 WILL BE HELD @ 9:45-11:15AM

Learn to Skate Competition

March 21, 2012          7-9pm

Session #4

$85 for 8 weeks

Wednesdays 2/29-4/25 NO Class 3/14

Saturdays 3/3-4/28 NO Class 3/17


Spring Show

April 29       4-6pm



(If you miss a class-it may be made up on the alternate day)

  • ½ hour lesson and ½ hour practice for each participant
  • Skate rental is available at no extra charge
  • Certificates are awarded upon completion of each level
  • Badges are available for those who become members of ISI (Ice Skating Institute)
  • Optional annual ISI membership for $10

Lessons are taught by The York City Ice Arena Skating Director Elsa Swenning and skating instructors from The White Rose Figure Skating Club.


I.S.I. Skating Levels:

  • Tots - Ages 3-5, Students learn to feel comfortable on the ice, to stand and fall properly
  • Pre-Alpha(Beginner) - For skaters who walk on skates. Teaches gliding and balancing on each foot.
  • Alpha (Advanced Beginner) - Forward stroking, forward crossovers, and snowplow stop.
  • Beta (Intermediate) - Backward stroking, backward crossovers, and T stop.
  • Gamma (Advanced Intermediate) - Outside forward 3 turns, mohawk, and hockey stop.
  • Delta (Advanced) - Inside forward 3 turns, forward edges, lunge, and bunny hops.
  • Freestyle I - Basic spins, jumps, and footwork.

Learn to Skate Gift Certificates

How often can you give someone a life-long skill as a gift. Perfect for the aspiring figure skater, hockey player or for someone who wants to have fun learning a new activity! Registrations must be taken before the first day of class. Please stop by the York City Ice Arena Office. For more information, call 717-848-1084 and press “0” for the Shift Supervisor.

All participants must register, pay and sign the waiver before the first class.