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Somerville Campus

Founders Memorial Rink, 570 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA

Founders Memorial Rink offers parking, snack machines, and an off-ice area to put on skates and warm clothing. Hockey skate rentals are the only type of skates available at this Campus. Please make sure your skater arrives with their own skates if they are not using hockey skates.

Programs Offered

Basic Skills

Fun, goal-oriented program for beginners, children (age 6+) through adult. Skaters will receive Basic Skills instruction following the Learn to Skate USA curriculum which is endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating and USA Hockey. Basic Skills sessions offered: Basic Skills 2-6, Pre-Free Skate through Free Skate 6, and Adult 2-6.

Curriculum endorsed by US Figure Skating and USA Hockey

2020 Registration Notice!

Please note that at this time, we are only accepting students that have previously taken lessons any Learn to Skate program and currently meet the age and level requirements outlined below.

For any questions on skater eligibility, please contact us at (617) 787-5283 or by emailing, info@skatingacademy.org.

Please Review! COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Somerville Campus Safety Protocols (PDF)

2020-2021 Program Schedule

	Term	First Class	Last Class	No Class	# Classes	Price	Registration Opens
Basic Skills Thursday 6:00-6:40pm (Ages 7-Adult: Basic 3-6, Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-6, and Adults: 3-6, Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-6)
	Summer	July 16, 2020	August 27, 2020		7	$154	Closed*
Basic Skills Saturday 2:30-3:10pm (Ages 6-17: Basic 2 – Basic 6, Pre-Free Skate & Free Skate 1-6) *At this time, we are not able to accept any beginner or first-time skaters.*
	Fall	Sep 12, 2020	Nov 14, 2020	10/10	7	$154	Closed*
	Winter 1	Nov 21, 2020	Jan 23, 2021	11/28, 12/26, 1/2	7	$154	Closed*
	Winter 2	Jan 30, 2021	Mar 6, 2021		6	$132	Dec 2nd
	Spring (Tentative)	Mar 13, 2021	Apr 17, 2021		6	$132	Jan 20th

* Please call 617-787-5283 to inquire about availability on closed classes or to discuss skater eligibility.

Registration will close five business days prior to the first class at each campus location
Skaters receive a 25-minute lesson and a 25-minute practice
Skating Academy Registration Policies & Waivers

Campus Manager

Kim Wheeland
Campus Manager, Coach
somerville@skatingacademy.org
617-787-5283

Kim Wheeland has been a figure skating coach for over 30 years. She began working with Skating Academy first as an instructor and now serves as the Campus Manager at the Somerville Campus. She looks forward to helping the program grow and instilling a lifelong love of skating in all who come through the door. – continue reading –