What do I wear for my skating lesson?

Weather note: Please check the local weather forecast to guide you in your choice of clothing layers.

Gloves: Always wear gloves, even in warm weather to protect your hands/skin when you touch down.

Dress in loose, comfortable clothing, in layers. Wear thin socks. A hat if it’s cold. Avoid wearing a scarf which can dangle and can get caught on things. If it’s cold, a turtleneck top, sweater or gator is a better choice.

Should I (or my child) wear a helmet? Helmets are a personal choice. I do recommend parents bring helmets for tots and the very young beginner skaters.

Protective Gear: Skaters may also choose to bring their own protective gear such as wrist guards, knee pads, helmets, all depending upon your personal level of comfortability on the ice.

Do not wear two pair of socks, (or very thick socks). Wearing one pair of thin socks is best for fit, comfort, and control of your skates. Weak ankles: Maybe one in a million people genuinely might have a medical condition causing weak ankles, other than that, there’s no such thing: If your skates are flopping over at the ankles, causing you to think you have weak ankles, it’s probably caused by your skates being too big, and/or your laces are tied too loose. Skates should fit snug, like a second skin. Toes touching the end of the boot. Start smaller than you think you need, size up only if/when your toes are crunched up.

Skate fitting tips: Skates should fit very snug.

If renting skates, please tell our hospitality staff your exact shoe size. Do not size up or down. When you receive your skates, make sure you feel your toes up against the front of boot. Lace or buckle your skates so it’s also snug on your foot.