About The Skating Academy
The Skating Academy, the learn-to-skate program of The Skating Club of Boston®, is New England’s premier ice-skating school. It offers top-quality instruction and small-group, ice-skating lessons for children and adults using the official Learn to Skate USA® curriculum, endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating.
Committed to delivering the best learn-to-skate experience in the Boston area, The Skating Academy employs the region’s most accomplished and accredited coaches, all dedicated to developing strong fundamentals in figure skating, hockey, speed skating, and recreational skating within a fun, supportive environment. Every skater’s journey is full of possibility- whether learning to glide for fun, sharpening skills for the next big hockey game, competing in speed skating, or chasing the dream of becoming an Olympic figure-skating champion, The Skating Academy offers the perfect class to make it happen. With multiple campuses throughout eastern Massachusetts, there’s no better place to start your skating journey and explore everything the ice has to offer.
Why The Skating Academy?
Quality Coaching
The Skating Academy only employs coaches who are fully accredited and vetted by U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, ensuring expert instruction and the highest standards of safety. Many have successfully guided athletes to regional, national, and international competitions.
Classes for All Ages and Abilities
The Skating Academy offers classes for children and adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. Skaters are supported in a fun and encouraging environment, with classes grouped by age and/or ability to ensure participants learn alongside their peers.
Standardized Curriculum
The Skating Academy follows a structured curriculum endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating, providing a trusted framework that ensures skaters develop skills in accordance with national standards.
Diverse Programs
The Skating Academy offers Basic Skills and Free Skate lessons, advanced Aspire programming, hockey skills, summer camps, and optional competitions and ice shows, providing skaters with opportunities to progress beyond learn-to-skate classes and explore programs suited to their interests and goals.
Multiple Locations and Time Options
The Skating Academy offers year-round lessons at multiple locations, with additional seasonal programs at select campuses. Classes are offered at a variety of times to suit different schedules.
Simple and Secure Online Registration
The Skating Academy provides a simple and secure online registration system, making enrollment quick, straightforward, and stress-free.
Why The Skating Academy?
Quality Coaching
The Skating Academy only employs coaches who are fully accredited and vetted by U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, ensuring expert instruction and the highest standards of safety. Many have successfully guided athletes to regional, national, and international competitions.
Standardized Curriculum
The Skating Academy follows a structured curriculum endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating, providing a trusted framework that ensures skaters develop skills in accordance with national standards.
Multiple Locations and Time Options
The Skating Academy offers year-round lessons at multiple locations, with additional seasonal programs at select campuses. Classes are offered at a variety of times to suit different schedules.
Classes for All Ages and Abilities
The Skating Academy offers classes for children and adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. Skaters are supported in a fun and encouraging environment, with classes grouped by age and/or ability to ensure participants learn alongside their peers.
Diverse Programs
The Skating Academy offers Basic Skills and Free Skate lessons, advanced Aspire programming, hockey skills, summer camps, and optional competitions and ice shows, providing skaters with opportunities to progress beyond learn-to-skate classes and explore programs suited to their interests and goals.
Simple and Secure Online Registration
The Skating Academy provides a simple and secure online registration system, making enrollment quick, straightforward, and stress-free.
The Skating Club of Boston
The Skating Academy is the official learn-to-skate program of The Skating Club of Boston. Founded in 1912, the Club is one of the nation’s oldest figure-skating institutions and a founding member of U.S. Figure Skating. It fosters excellence at every level, from beginners to Olympians, through world-class coaching, innovative programs, and strong community engagement. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Club remains dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of ice sports for all ages, abilities, and means. Learn more at scboston.org.
