Skate School

The Skate School is organized and run by the Central Park Skate Patrol, and directed by Paul Rankin. For registration and information not provided here, contact the skate school at (212) 439-1234.

Schedule

Classes meet the second and fourth weekend of every month. All instructors are members of the Central Park Skate Patrol and are certified by the International In-line Skating Association and the United Skate Schools Group.

Appointments for intermediate lessons are available according to demand.

Classes

Beginners Classes:
Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 am
Covers: The basics--Standing, Ready position, V-walk to glide, Stroking, Heel stop, A-frame turns.

Advanced Beginner Classes:
Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon.
Covers: Improved stride, Improved stopping, Swizzles, Parallel turns, Spin Stops, Street Skills.
Please register for this class only if you can skate comfortably and confidently and stop effectively by using your heel brake.

Intermediate Classes:
By appointment only.
Covers: Improved stroke and glide, Skating backwards, Forward cross-overs, T-Stops, Backward swizzles, Advanced heel brake.

Private Lessons:
Receive more personal instruction. Private lessons are schedule at a time and location convenient for you. To schedule a private lesson simply email skateschool@skatepatrol.org with your preferred dates, times and area and we will arrange for an instructor at our earliest availability and will inform you of the cost.

Cost and Duration

Cost for group classes: $25 per student, $45 for a 2-lesson package, or $60 for a 3-lesson package.

Class size is limited to 12 students. Please register early to reserve a space. Classes last about 75 minutes.

In case of rain or wet roads call (212) 439-1234 to find out whether the class has been canceled.

Where to Meet

All classes meet at Blades Skate Shop, 156 West 72nd St. (between Columbus Ave. and Broadway), Manhattan. Class sizes are limited, so pre-registration is highly recommended. Walk-ons will be enrolled on a first-come first-serve basis.

What You Need

Helmets, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads are required. Skates, helmets, and protective gear may be rented from Blades.

Questions?

For latest schedule updates, weather-related cancellation info, etc., please call the hotline at (212) 439-1234. If you have further questions please email skateschool@skatepatrol.org.

Register

Click here to register for classes.