Where can I find private ice skating lessons?

Question

Im a 23yo man from Kent and im really wanting to get into ice skating, and eventually pair skating. Ive wanted to for many years but its only now that i have the time/money to do it.

I understand that there are places around to do it, but its difficult to find out about private lessons, which is what id like to do. Also would there be many people who would be interested in partnering me eventually?

Anyway, thanks for your help in advance :-)

Phil

Answer 1

Go to your local skating rink, and they will be able to give you a list of the coaches, their phone numbers and usually a short biography about themselves.

Answer 2

That's cool that you want to skate!  I would check with your local rinks for a group lesson program first.  Many times the basic skills programs offer adult classes so adults don't have to skate with little kids.  Group lessons are a great way to learn your basics for less than what you'd pay for private lessons and you can also meet coaches.  Many times coaches who give private lessons also teach group lessons.  Maybe check out the group lessons for a few sets, get to know some of the coaches and network that way.  You'll find that there are some coaches you click with better than others and some coaches are more qualified (and on top of things) more than others.  Other than the group lessons to get you off to a running start, check online for the skaing clubs in your area.  Most of them have their own websites now, which list their affiliated coaches.  Read up on them, ask skaters and parents at your rink their opinions and maybe check into at least two coaches.  Not all coaches have available time to pick up new students, so make sure you have a few candidates in mind.  Hit a few freestyle sessions and watch how the coaches interact with their skaters.  Do they just perch on the boards and yell across the ice to their skaters or do they get out on the ice and are more interactive with the skaters?  Take note of the skaters, which ones appear to be doing well, and who their coach is.  Mainly, nothing can be better than hearing from the skaters and/or their parents about who their coaches are.  From them, you'll be able to find out which coaches are on time, organized and positive influences versus the ones who are late, forget lessons and give the minimum.  Once you have a few picked out, maybe "interview" them, see what they're like and if you click.  My coaches I have gotten by watching them and their skaters...especially if I see a skater who just started with that coach, but shows massive improvement since starting with the new coach.  

I'm sure that there are TONS of skaters who would partner with you!!!  In skating, there is a huge shortage of male skaters for female skaters who want to do pairs or ice dance.  If only there were more guys intersted in skating like you!!  :)

Good luck!!!

Answer 3

Been watching Dancing on Ice, eh?

Answer 4

Any Ice skating rink will have a list of people who will give you lessons!!

Answer 5

ask at local skating arena. they might have ppl who give tutions.