Midwest Training & Ice offers the best instruction in ice/figure skating & hockey in Northwest Indiana. The coaching staff not only teaches the fundamentals and basics of skating but they take it to the next level so that anyone who strives to become better is given that opportunity!

MIDWEST SKATE SCHOOL CLASSES:

The Midwest Training and Ice Center Coaching Staff, in conjunction with the Ice Skating Institute strive to promote ice skating as a participant sport. Our staff provides high quality, progressive instruction in basic skating skills providing participants with a solid foundation which they can use as they continue into competitive figure skating, hockey, or long term recreation. The following classes are offered by our esteemed staff.

TOTS * PRE-ALPHA * ALPHA * BETA * GAMMA * DELTA * FREESTYLE * PRE HOCKEY * CROSS ICE HOCKEY * POWER SKATE * ADULT LEARN TO SKATE * ADULT LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY

*FOR A BRIEF DESCRIPTION FOR EACH CLASS, PLEASE SEE BELOW.*

Please take a look through our skating classes to see which would best fit your needs. Private lessons for both hockey & figure skating are also available from a number of our qualified coaches.

Prices are listed below. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 219.558.8811.

Summer: June 17th-August 7th
Fall 1: August 12th-October 2nd
Fall 2: October 7th-November 27th

8-Week Sessions

Class Cost $130
Parent/Tot
Tots
Pre-Alpha
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
Freestyle
Teen/Adult

Learn to Synch: Class fee $60

Power & Choreography: These classes are beneficial when taken together. If you particpate in both classes the cost is discounted at $130. If you choose to only take one class, the cost is $90

Pre-Hockey:

MiniAx Cross Ice Hockey: $250 for two days.

Power Skate/Goalie Clinic: $150

Adult Hockey Clinic: $90 for 5 weeks.


ICE SKATING LESSONS

Parent/Tot: Ages 3 or older
A great way to bond with your child while experiencing the joys of skating. An instructor roves during class, assisting both parent & tot with basic skating moves. This class is ideal for children ages 2-4 & their parent.

Tots: Beginners ages 3-5
Balance, edge work, self-confidence & fun are stressed in this class. Toys & games enhance the learning experience.

Pre-Alpha: Beginners ages 6 & up
This is a basic entry level class. Swizzles, glides, and backward wiggles will be emphasized.

Alpha: Pre-requisite Pre-Alpha
Emphasis will be on forward stroking, right & left cross-overs, and stopping.

Beta: Pre-requisite Alpha
This class will focus on backward maneuvers including cross-overs, stroking, and right/left t-stops.

Gamma: Pre-requisite Beta
This class will focus on turns and hockey stops.

Delta: Pre-requisite Gamma
This class will emphasize edges, turns, and beginning jumps.

Freestyle 1-5: Pre-requisite Delta
This class will emphasize advanced jumps, spins, & footwork.

Teen/Adult: Ages 13 & up
This class will accommodate the beginner to intermediate level adult skater.


ADVANCED SKATER LESSONS

Learn to Synch: Pre-requisite Beta
This class will introduce the beginning elements of team skating. Must be enrolled in a Learn To Skate class in addition to the Learn to Synch class. Any questions, please contact Miss Jenna @ 219.558.8811.

Power Skating: Pre-requisite Beta
This class will be used to increase speed and strength. Simple moves are done while listening to fun, fast music. This class will help increase the skater's endurance and is helpful for every level.

Choreography: Pre-requisite Beta
This class will teach multiple transitional moves along with footwork techniques that can be used in putting together many types of ice skating programs. Strategies for designing interpretative routines will be given, and interp routines will be practiced as well. This class will better prepare your skater for multiple competition events & shows.


HOCKEY LESSONS

Pre-Hockey: Ages 6 & Up
Pre-hockey is designed for boys & girls interested in learning the basic skating skills required to advance onto the Cross-Ice Hockey program & organized team play. Prospective skaters must be able to skate across the ice on their own, prior to enrollment. Hockey helmet with face mask & gloves are required by the fourth class.

Mini-'AX Cross Ice Hockey
Mini-Ax is the bridge program between Hockey Learn to Skate & the Midwest Maniax Youth Hockey Program. Cross Ice hockey is a 2 day a week program and is based on a model of practicing and playing across the width of the ice rather than the length. By shrinking the playing surface, the Cross-Ice Model allows for players to increase speed in playing situations, all of which translates into quicker development of individual skills necessary to keep young players excited and motivated. Classes will be divided based on age & skill level. USA Hockey Registration & full ice hockey equipment is required.

Power Skate/Goalie Clinic
Power skate will focus on developing proper agility & speed. The class will cover straight line acceleration, backward skating, and tight turns, as well as forward and backward crossovers. The goalie clinic will stress proper stance, form, angles, speed, agility & recovery.

Adult Hockey Clinic:Ages 15 & Up
Adult LTP class is ideal for anyone interested in learning the game of ice hockey. Proper skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting skills will be emphasized in each class. Each class consists of 45-60 minutes of skill development drills & 30-45 minutes of scrimmage time.