Learning to Skate at The Orbit

Orbit Skate Center has had a skating lesson program for 36 years. We have taught people of all ages and ability levels, from 2 - 80 years old! We have different programs to suit people's time constraints and abilities. Pick the one that is right for you and get rolling! Wrist guards are strongly recommended and helmets are worn by many of our students. All gear is available in the pro shop.

Saturday Beginner All ages Drop In Class 12pm-1pm

You must arrive 10 minutes early to get your skates and register. No admittance to this class after 12pm, it's too disruptive to the other students. Please arrive early!

$3.00 per class skates included - Roger Wampach, Instructor - every Saturday 12-1pm we feature a Drop In Class that teaches basic skills and gets you ready for our other programs. This is intended for beginner adults and children and lots of families like taking the class together! class fee includes skates. Bring protective gear if you wish to wear it.

Tuesday Morning Adult Class & Coffee Skate

$5.00 Class - Every Tuesday 9-10am we have an adult group class taught by Roger Wampach, our Director of Teaching Programs showing adults how to master basic skills and use them to do skating dances and session specials. Adults of all ages participate in the class and regular roller skates are recommended for this class. An adult session from 10am-12pm follows the class and the fee is $7.00 or skate both for $11. Free coffee.

Beginner Quad Speed Class $5 all ages, Drop In

Saturdays 9:30-10:30am $5 Learn how to race on quad skates! This growing sport used to be the most popular and it's coming back! Tiny Tots to Adult divisions, this is fun for all ages. We will be competing against other local rinks for fun. Wednesday Practice time,  9-10pm. Roger Wampach will be coaching. You must be able to skate forwards to begin this class. Anyone can attend! Helmets are mandatory.

6 Week Learn to Skate Class $60 (max 3 fees per family)

next start dates: 4/3/10, 5/15/10

Beginner Class is 12pm-1pm and Intermediate Class is 11am-12pm. You must have completed the Beginner Class or know how to skate basics for the Intermediate/Advanced Class. If you have any doubt, show up for the Beginner Class and talk with Roger.

This is a really popular program! Students will progress through the 6 weeks learning new skills each week, with time to practice them. Appropriate for children and adults, our teaching staff will be on the floor and students will be grouped by age and ability. Skating should be fun, and these teachers know the methods to get you rolling into all the essential skills that make roller skating a lifelong creative sport. Walk-in registrations are welcome, but we can only accept registrations that day due to the curriculum.

Friday 6-7pm R&B/Jam Combo Class!

Love all the cool moves you see our skaters do during the sessions? Learn how! New format, new teachers! Learn all the basics of R&B skating and jam skating in one class. Cost $7 pp and skate rental is included.