Ice Skating

Skate Conditioning at the Carlston Ice Arena at the Lafayette Y focuses on building skating skills, endurance, speed, and power for both hockey players and figure skaters. The class focuses on edges, quick turns, power pulls, lunges, squats, crossovers, and forward and backward drills. It’s a great workout and a perfect way to improve your skating whether you are new to the sport or a veteran. Please note skaters must be capable of stopping and is recommended that skaters can skate backwards. Ages 13+. Free for facility members. Non-members can join a drop-in session for the guest fee. Check the Facility Schedule under ‘Carlston Ice Arena’ for class days and times.

Edges build the foundation for skating and are important for both hockey players and figure skaters alike. This clinic helps participants of all skating backgrounds become precise and well-rounded skaters through exercises and drills focused on generating power and speed from their edges. Instructors are well-versed on hockey and figure skates to offer perspective and coaching on both styles of skating. Participants must be confident on the ice and have mastered the basics of skating. Rental skates are not provided, you must bring your own. Open to all ages, however, participants under age 12 must have a guardian present in the facility. No reservation required; drop-ins welcome! Free for facility members. Non-members can join a drop-in session for the guest fee. Check the Facility Schedule under ‘Carlston Ice Arena’ for class days and times."

Figures help develop precise control of your edges. This is done through various stages of circular patterns, which help the skater fine-tune forward and backward edges, along with a variety of turns and loops. The skater is given a set piece of ice and scribes are provided to draw your circles. This class can cover three turns, brackets, counters, rockers, forward and backward loops, clean and precise centers, and how to lay out a figure on clean ice. This class is for skaters who already have the basics of skating and are comfortable on the ice (Adult 5/6, Freeskate 2, Pre-Preliminary, and above). Rental skates are not provided, you must bring your own. Free for facility members. Non-members can join a drop-in session for the guest fee. Check the Facility Schedule under ‘Carlston Ice Arena’ for class days and times.