The Little Star Programs focus on teaching pre-school aged children the basic skating skills that are needed to develop the preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on ice skates. Learning through fun and games, the Little Stars will be taught the proper way to fall and get up, balance on the ice, skate forward and backward skating, glide and stop, which will prepare them for more advanced skating skills.

Ice Skating Institute's (ISI) basic ice skating skills curriculum
Skill levels: Tots 1, 2, 3, 4, Pre-Alpha

Please note: A minimum of four skaters must be registered 48 hours prior to the first day of class in order for class to be held

Little Stars

Ages 3 - 5 years old
Teaches pre-school children the preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on ice skates. Through fun and games, students learn the proper way to fall and get up, balance on the ice, skate forward and backward, glide and stop, preparing them for more advanced skating skills. Includes a weekly 30-minute instructional class and public skating session. No skating experience is necessary.

Ages 3 - 5 years old + Adult Pal
Offered to tots and a parent or guardian who want to learn the basics of skating together in a fun atmosphere. Tots must be comfortable leaving adult during class. Includes a weekly 30-minute instructional class and public skating session. No skating experience is necessary for tots; adults should have basic skating ability.

Class Structure

• 8 week series
• 30 minute instructional class
• Skate rental included
• Public Skating Session at class time included for practicing skating skills and FUN

Little Stars Class Registration

To register for any of the Skating School programs including: Learn to Skate Level 1 & 2 and Little Stars programs, please contact the customer service desk by calling: 412.397.3335 press "0" when the automated message begins and you will be connected to the customer service desk.  If they are not with another customer, they will be able to take your call and register the skater(s) over the phone with a credit card.  Full payment is due at time of registration.  You may also register in person by going to the main desk at the Island Sports Center.  Additional questions may be directed to Skating Director, Beth Sutton: 412.397.4469 or sutton@rmuislandsports.org