Ice skating lessons?
Hi, I was curious as to the costs of ice skating lessons. I mean I know how much these particular lessons are, I am wondering about the other stuff, skates, clothing, and whatever else a 5 year old would need for ice skating lessons. Thanks so much!
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Here is my advice as an ice skater who started at five.This depends on if you want to have private lessons or group lessons. If it's for a five year old, I would suggest group lessons. You pay for these in total and they go for about 5-10 dollars per session depending on the level of the student. Group lessons aren't as expensive as private lessons and it's better to start with group lessons and get the basic techniques done. Also, you don't have to pay the skating rink a fee if the group lessons are organized by the rink. Usually rentals are included with group lessons.
If you are just at the rink to practice, admittance fees go for about 8 dollars a session if you are just doing the public sessions. Skate rentals are usually included in admittance fees.
As for clothing, if your son/daughter is just starting, you dont really need to get them anything special, just have them wear their winter gear.
You shouldn't need to advance to any of the $500 dollar designer dresses, $300 dollar skates, and soakers and etc.
If you are planning on getting your child a pair of skates, it's better to start with some used skates. (Repeat after me: You DO NOT need to get a brand new pair of skates) Make sure that the blade isn't notched too much and that it's in relatively good condition. Used skates sell cheap and are already broken in (which spares your child A LOT of pain).
If you get used skates, you should take them to a pro shop to get them checked to see if they need a sharpening. If they do (which is really bad) it costs around $60 dollars to sharpen them.
If the skates didn't come with soakers or gaurds, you should get them to better protect your skates. And get a small towel to wipe the ice off the skates after you skate before putting the soakers on them. It's best to carry the skates in a small suitcase (Repeat after me: You DO NOT need the fancy 'made for ice skates' bags. They cost a WHOLE LOT and dont many any difference.)
If your son/daughter has progressed to the level of needing private coaches. (This is around the time they are startin to learn loops, flips, and lutzes.) You can talk to some of the other mothers at the rink (who have daughters/sons who have progressed past their double jumps) who will readily reccomend good coaches.
Private lessons go for around 25 to 70 dollars. (REPEAT AFTER ME! You DO NOT need an olympic coach who overcharges, you can contact Michelle Kwans coach when your child has at least some doubles or is on a training camp).
Make sure your daughter/son is FULLY commited to the sport before opening your wallet all the way. If they hate it, you will find that you spent thousands of dollars every year just so they quit as soon as possible.
I hope that helped. If you need further advice on ice skates and gear, go the pro shop at your local skating rink. Most of the mothers, watching their children skate also have lots of wisdom to instil.
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Lesson costs vary at every rink; they could be as low as $25 to as much as $75 for a 6-8 week session.
Skates can be picked up for anywhere between $25 - $100. Just make sure they have lots of ankle support and don't buy them a size bigger so they'll grow into them - they need to fit properly. Some rinks have skate swaps where you can buy used skates at a good price. You should also get a pair of guards for them to protect the blades.
The other things they'll need would be, long underware, comfortable pants and a good jacket that allows for good mobility, waterproof gloves and a helmet is mandatory.
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Well, depending on which rink you skate at, the prices for skating school classes are different. They are usually $25-$75, and they usually last 6-8 weeks, having one or two classes each week. If you are looking for private lessons, the price varies upon the instructor. Beginner coaches sometimes charge $25-$50 for half an hour. Higher level coaches normally charge $35-$75 for half an hour.Public sessions, which includes skate rentals, are usually $5-$10 dollars. Freestyle sessions are usually $8-$15 dollars. Public sessions are recommended, seeing that it's cheaper, longer, and better for younger kids.
Skating dresses can be bought online, in pro shops, used, or custom-made. Pro shops often sell dresses for around $100, varying on style, maker, and size. Buying used, practice dresses is good . Don't buy fancy, competition dresses for practice, because I guarantee you will waste your money. You just need to buy a simple dress, one or two is good.
Little kids should stay warm, so tight, stretchy pants, like dance pants or skating pants, work well. Those should be worn with a shirt, sweater, and maybe even a jacket. Gloves are mandatory. Little kids that begin like wearing waterproof gloves because they fall or touch the ice or play with snow a lot. A helmet is also highly recommended when first beginning. Hats, headbands, scarves, and leg-warmers are optional.
Skates can be expensive. I'd recommend buying used skates to begin with, or just rent them. Just make sure not to buy used skates skates that are too broken down (they need to have a lot of ankle support). Used skates usually come with blades, so don't buy them without blades. A lot of rinks sell used skates at good prices. Be sure to get the right size. Your child may complain they feel a little snug, but snug is good. Just not too tight. Don't buy a size bigger to grow into, because that can injure your child's foot.
Brand new skates can be a couple of 100 dollars, depending on who you buy them from, if you buy stock or custom, what size you get, and etc... Blades can also be a few hundred, depending on what size you get, once again.
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A beginning skater probably would not need ice skates, or any dresses yet so that will help keep the costs down. They just need some warm clothing, gloves, and a jacket to keep themselves warm. Rinks have rental skates that you can borrow which usually are included in the cost of lessons. If you really would like to buy skates you can buy an inexpensive pair for aobut $35-$100 depending on whether they are new or used, and how nice they are. You really can spend as much as you would like for ice skates. My last pair cost about $500 which is pretty inexpensive considering that they can cost $2,000 and up. If you choose to buy skates of your own you have to buy soft guards to protect the blades from rusting which cost about $20 or so depending on where you buy them. Many people also perfer to have hard guards to protect their blades from the ground; even though it is ok for ice skates to be on the softer/rubbery flooring that they have, but it still dulls your blades so most figure skaters who spend a lot on their skates like to have hard guards to go on them which are about another $20, depending on where you buy them. You have to have a good towel to dry the blades off with after skating, but you can just use an older rag from around the house- it will serve the same purpose as the more expensive ones that you can buy. You also have to maintian the skates which means sharpening them, which is about $7-$10. Most likely I woud probalby use the skates that the rink offers until they get further along in skating where they need their own pair.Dresses can cost between $60-$100+, normally around the $60 range for a dress that is a simple practice dress, and the fancier you get the more they cost. If you would like to buy used dresses you can buy them for a little less- usually you can get them from other skaters selling them around the rink. The skating tights cost about $15 per pair and usually you need at least two pairs.
Private lessons usually cost anywhere from about $10-$15 (and on up to about $25) for 15 minutes; plus ice time which a session for me is about $5 which is an hour of skating time. Group lessons are usually where beginning skaters start and they usually cost about $30-$40 dollars (depending on where you live, and which rink you go to) per three week session that skates two times per week. Good luck!
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Ice skating lessons cost alot depending on the coach. the skates alone will cost like about $20 - $50. But classes should be cheaper becuz he or she could learn with a group.ok, iam english so i am talking in pounds. A group lesson will cost you about £10 an hour, 1-2-1 lessons are alot more expensive, and as i have learned, group lessons are more ideal. There are also skate uk/us figure skating grades. Which cost about £60 a level, i think its a level anyway.
As for a dress, you dont really need it unless you to competitions. So for lessons. etc. wear somthink like a tracksuit or leggins. It would be better to have own skates, as hired ones dont always get on with feet, they will cost about £30-£100 as she is 5. Mine where £50, and i am 14. They are really good, figure skates and are really comfatable, well padded and have strong ankle support.
Dont go for expensive ones while she is starting and still growing, you will pay for the name, not the goodness as such. It doesnt matter what colour they are, if its figure skating, then figure skates you should get, not hockey. Dont be pushed into buying somthink that is not good, 2nd hand, or that looks flimsy. Go for ccm, as they are good and hard.
Less about skates. Make sure you get her to drink plenty, and socialise with people to build her confidence if shes shy. Dont push her and let her go at her own pace. If she wants to get off, let her, as she will find it more enjoyable. Talk to a rink coah, and explain, and they will give you there advice for there rink, as mine is only a guide. Support is a key. E-mail me if you want any more help.
Best of luck for the future
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Skating lesson costs do vary but you should start off with a good coach. To really see if they are a good coach, watch their other students. It is obvious who has the better skaters by just watching them jump and move. You want a good coach at the beginning because you want your 5 year old to start with a good tecnique. If a child starts off skating with the wrong coach, they can accuire bad habits that can't be fixed so be careful in who you choose. You can buy a lot of skating gear on ebay. They have skating dresses, pants, tights, and skates. If you want more professional skates, they'll be a lot more expensive unless you just need a starter pair. Cheap skates usually have a plastic heel where as the professional skates have a leather heel. You should buy an footed pair of tights and unfooted pair of tights to keep warm. GK brand dresses are cute and very comfortable. Besides ebay, you can also buy stuff from the Rainbow catalog or some other websites. Definitely buy gloves and maybe a head band depending on how cold it is at the rink you are going to skate at. You also need a skate bag, whether that be a suitcase, or shoulder bag but it's nicer to have a bag on wheels. If your 5 year old's feet are hurting, they make Bunga pads which are just gel type pads that you can put on your feet to make them feel much better in your skates. You can buy them in the Rainbow catalog or other skating websites and catalogs as well. If you want to be involved in local competitions, you need to apply to become a member of the USFS (United States Figure Skating).
That's pretty much all I can think of right now, So have fun! 5 is a good age to start, I started at 5 and it is very expensive, but I love it so much that I never want to quit!
Hope this helps!
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