Our programme is led by friendly, qualified instructors. All are British Ice Skating licensed coaches so you can trust your children are learning from the best.

Skate UK is the official Learn to skate programme by British Ice Skating. The benefits of following this programme is that it is designed to keep our skaters engaged, boost their confidence and challenge their athletic and technical skills.

Our skating coaches each have a tablet recording attendance and assessing children weekly. Parents are able to track their child’s progress through our Homeportal system – here

The Homeportal lists the skating techniques your child will be working on during their weekly ice skating lessons. Using this information as a guide, children may enjoy attending our public ice skating sessions where they can practice these skills out with their lesson time.

Active Stirling’s ice skating lessons provide the perfect mix of tuition and opportunity to practice, with lessons broken down into ½ hour of coached lesson and ½ hour of free skating time. Skaters can use this time to master their moves but also to establish new friendships with others in our ice skating programme.

• Moving Forward
• Sit & Stand Independently
• Moving Forward (10 steps) & Two-foot Glide (with dip)
• Stationary Snowplough Stop
• Moving Snowplough Stop
• Moving Forward (10 Steps) & Two-foot Glide into a forward lemon

• Moving Forward 10 Steps – Two-foot Glide – Curve Left & Right
• (A) Moving Snowplough Stop Or (B) T-stop
• Moving Backwards Toes Turned In
• Two Foot Turn On The Spot (180 Degrees)
• Forward Lemons
• Backward lemons

• Forward Stroking
• Backward Snowplough Stop
• Forward To Backward Two-foot Turns
• Forward Outside one foot glides clockwise (3 secs)
• Forward Outside one foot glides anti-clockwise (3 secs)
• Forward Inside Edges One Foot Glides clockwise (3 secs)
• Forward Inside Edges One Foot Glides anti-clockwise (3 secs)
• Forward Two-foot Slalom

• Forward Open Chasses clockwise
• Forward Open Chasses anti-clockwise
• Backward Stroking
• Forward Outside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
• Forward Outside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
• Forward Inside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
• Forward Inside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
• Two-foot 3-turn clockwise
• Two-foot 3-turn anti-clockwise

• Forward Crossovers clockwise
• Forward Crossovers anti-clockwise
• Left Forward Outside 3-turn
• Right Forward Outside 3-turn
• Backward Open Chasses clockwise
• Backward Open Chasses anti-clockwise
• Stepping From Backward Inside To Forward Inside Edge clockwise
• Stepping From Backward Inside To Forward Inside Edge anti-clockwise
• Backward Two-foot Slalom

• Backward Crossovers clockwise
• Backward Crossovers anti-clockwise
• Backward Outside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
• Backward Outside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
• Backward Inside Edges clockwise (5 secs)
• Backward Inside Edges anti-clockwise (5 secs)
• Left Forward Inside 3-turn
• Right Forward Inside 3-turn
• Stepping From Backward Outside To Forward Outside clockwise
• Stepping From Backward Outside To Forward Outside anti-clockwise

• Left Forward Outside 3-turn With Control & Equal Entry & Exit Edge Plus Backward Crossover
• Right Forward Outside 3-turn With Control & Equal Entry & Exit Edge Plus Backward Crossover
• Forward Outside Continuous Edges
• Forward Inside Continuous Edges
• Left Forward Inside Mohawk with control & equal entry & exit edge
• Right Forward Inside Mohawk with control & equal entry & exit edge
• Bunnyhop + Drag Combo Or Two-foot Jump + Drag Combo (Hockeyskates)

• Backward Outside Or Inside Continuous Curves (min 4 lobes)
• Forward Change Of Edge Outside To Inside
• Forward Inside Mohawk – Backward Crossover – Step Forward Inside Edge
• Forward Crossover Step Wide & Backwards Crossover Step Wide
• Forward Outside 3-turn, Backward Crossover With Sustained Landing Position On Circle

• Jump Element Three/waltz Jump
• Spin Element Upright Spin (Minimum 2 Revolutions)
• Flexibility Element Forward Spiral (Any Foot/pattern)
• Skating Element Backward Inside Pivot Movement (Both Directions)
• Skating Exercise Forward Perimeter Stroking (Correct Technique)
• Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - Mazurka - Is A Non-test Element To Aid Correct Execution Of Toe Loop Take Off

• Jump Element Toe Loop
• Spin Element Back Spin (Minimum 1 Revolution)
• Flexibility Element Forward Spiral - Either Edge/foot
• Skating Element Forward Inside Pivot Movement (Both Directions)
• Skating Exercise Serpentine Forward Inside Mohawk, Landing Position, Forward Crossover
• Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - ½ Half - Landing Forward Via Bunny Hop Movement. To Aid With Correct Execution Of Loop Jump Take Off

• Jump Element Loop Jump
• Spin Element Upright Spin (Minimum 5 Revolutions - Correct Entry/exit)
• Flexibility Element Backward Spiral – Either Edge/foot
• Skating Element Simple Step Sequence
• Skating Exercise Serpentine Forward Outside 3-turn, Backward Crossover
• Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - ½ Flip – Landing Forward Via Bunny Hop Movement – To Aid With Correct Execution Of Flip Jump Take Off

• Jump Element Flip Jump
• Spin Element Sit Or Camel Spin (Minimum 2 Revolutions)
• Routine A simple routine without music combining 7 elements from the Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum of which 5 must be executed without major error, showing multi-directional skating with smooth transitions throughout, consisting of:
  - 2 different jumps
  - 2 different spins
  - 1 spiral
  - 1 pivot
  - 1 simple step sequence
• Educational Tool (Non-test Element) *** Attempt Made - ½ Lutz – Landing Forward Via Bunny Hop Movement – To Aid With Correct Execution Of Lutz Jump Take-off

DAYS: Saturday or Sunday

TIME: 12.15pm–1.15pm

Badges 1–6 will provide you with the fundamental skills for skating. You will learn how to move forwards and backwards on the ice, as well as how to stop and how to get back up again safely if you fall. You will progress to gliding movements and also try some skills on one foot. If you have never had a skating lesson before, we advise you to book on to Badge 1.

DAYS: Saturday or Sunday

TIME: 1.25pm–2.25pm

Badges 5–8 are for those who have achieved, or are an equivalent standard to, Badge 3 or above. By this stage, you should be proficient in skating forwards and backwards with ease. Here you will learn and develop new and exciting skills.

DAYS: Saturday or Sunday

TIME: 1.25pm–2.25pm

Skate Star Bronze, Silver ,Gold and Platinum sessions are for those who have achieved Skate UK Badge 8, or an equivalent level. Here you will learn more advanced skills and balance techniques on the ice. This is an introductory level for those who wish to learn to jump and spin.

• We provide skates for all participants or you can bring your own.
• Warm, loose fitting clothing
• Tracksuit bottoms/joggers/leggings
• Warm jumpers (hoodie)
• Gloves (If you think you’ll be cold

• Payments for 5 – 16 years learn to skate lessons can be made annually or by direct debit
• Direct debit is taken on the 1st of each month and payments are split equally across 12 months
• Full terms and conditions for booking can be found on our Classes and programmes terms and conditions page

To enquire about a space, please complete our online enquiry form which can be found at https://www.activestirling.org.uk/learn-to-skate-enquiry

If you have any problems accessing your child's account or need help setting up an account, please contact our bookings team.