Q: Which ice rink do you coach at?
A: We coach at Ice Sports Kansas City.

Ice Sports Kansas City
19900 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66218

Q: What can I expect in my first lesson?
A: If you are a beginning skater you can expect to learn figure skating from the very first steps. You will learn how to properly lace up your ice skates. You will also learn a variety of off-ice steps before stepping on the ice. If you have been ice skating before or have figure skated before, your coach will assess your skating level and proceed from there.

Q: I've purchased your Starter Package Discount Card and have used all my lessons on the card. Can I re-purchase another dicount card?
A: No. The Starter Package Discount Card is a one time purchase and may not be purchased again. You must use your discount card for four consecutive lessons. This means you can not wait a month in between one lesson to take another.

Q: What should I wear?
A: An ice rink can be a pretty chilly place to be, so dress warmly. You'll probably want to purchase some gloves to keep your hands warm. Remember when you dress to skate you are participating in an active sport. Do not wear scarves, loose jewelry, eye glasses, or blue jeans (optional depending on your skating level - if you are jumping and spinning please refrain from wearing jeans). Athletic pants and long-sleeve shirts are highly recommended, nothing baggy.

Q: Is there anything I can do to be ready for my lesson when I arrive at the rink?
A: You'll want to be at the rink at least 20 minutes before the beginning of your lesson so you have time to get your skates on and warm up on-ice. If you are learning freestyle skating (jumps, spins), you'll want to warm up off-ice by jogging in place, stretching, off-ice rotational jumps, etc. We cannot stress how important it is in injury prevention to be properly warmed up before taking to the ice to work.

Q: I'm renting skates, what should I ask for?
A: Make sure you get figure skates (blades with the toepick) and ask for a boot with strong ankle support.

Q: What else should I bring to the rink for my lesson?
A: We recommend bringing a bottle of water, kleenex (box or travel size package) and gloves.

Q: I can't make it to my lesson. What do I do?
A: You must call 24 hours in advance if you can not make it to the lesson, if not, you will be charged for the lesson time.

Q: What methods of payment do you accept?
A: Payment can be made by check or cash.

Q: When are payments due?
A: For one lesson a week, payment is due the day of the lesson for that lesson.

For two or more lessons a week, you can either pay the day of your lesson or at the beginning of the month for all lessons to be taken that month. If you miss a lesson we can credit you for that lesson (you must call to cancel, we will not credit a "no show").

There is a $25 fee for any returned checks.

Q: What ages do you coach?
A: Children to adult.

Q: My son/daughter is 3 years old, is that too young to start him/her with skating lessons?
A: No. Actually age 3 is a very good age to get children out on the ice. It increases their confidence and helps them grow up without any fears that an older skater may have.

Q: I'm an adult and have never laced up a pair of skates in my life, can I learn how to skate?
A: Absolutely, you're never too old to participate in this beautiful sport.