About Paul Hruby Ice Arena

The Park District of Oak Park is pleased to present Learn To Skate Academy!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The brochure has the incorrect dates for holiday break. Class WILL be held the week of 12/20 - 12/22. There will be NO WEEKDAY CLASSES beginning on 12/27 to 1/5. Saturday session 1 lessons end on 12/17. The second session of Saturday lessons begins on 1/7.

Registration for classes: You may register online for Learn to Skate Programs using Weby, our online registration program!

Due to limited class times and maximum enrollment anticipated, there will be no make-up lessons. In order to get the most out of every skating class the staff at Ridgeland Common asks that you follow a few basic guidelines.

• We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to lace up skates properly.
• Make sure that young children are escorted to class by a parent or guardian.
• When dressing for lessons, layer clothing to provide warmth without bulk. A hat and gloves or mittens are recommended. Loose fitting pants or lycra exercise pants are ideal.
• Figure skates ARE REQUIRED for Pre-Alpha level and above. For Tot and Beginner levels, figure skates are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The toe pick on figure skates helps the skater with balance and learning how to get up. Good quality figure skates are available to rent for $2. Double runners are not permitted.
• Encourage children to use the washroom before class. Leaving to use the washroom is distracting to both the instructor and other children.
• During lessons, spectators are not allowed in the players box. All spectators are asked to view classes from the bleachers on the west side of the building.

Class Descriptions
Ridgeland Common’s Learn To Skate program follows the course guidelines of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). Skills listed below the class level are those that the student will be learning. The Skating School will evaluate each student at the end of each session to determine if they are ready for the next level.

Skating School Practice & Private Lessons
Skating practice will be offered to skaters enrolled in the Learn To Skate Program. These are unsupervised sessions where students can sharpen their skills. Private lessons are available for those skaters who need extra help to pass a class or are interested in pursuing skating at a higher level.Please contact Michael Lushniak at (708) 725-2302 for more information.

Refund Policy
Ice skating lessons require a one-week notice for a refund. If you cancel a program a week before the class starts, a refund will be issued minus a $3 processing fee. Requests for refunds must be made by phone or in person at Ridgeland Common. The Park District reserves the right to consolidate, postpone, or cancel programs with insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be issued in these situations.