Skating Lessons
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The Boucher Community Ice Rink is pleased to offer skate lessons for the 2026-27 season. There are several Group, Semi-private and Private options to choose from:
Preschool Group Lessons
Group lessons for beginning skaters ages 4-5 will be available on Wednesday afternoons. Preschool classes will focus on skating fundamentals, including rink/ice safety, starting and stopping, getting up, changing directions, and other skills. Please note that any child enrolled in a group class should be able to stand and move independently on the ice. Parents of preschool students must remain onsite for the duration of the lesson.
Elementary Age Beginner Group Lessons
Starting Beginner Lessons – Group lessons for elementary school children, ages 5 to 10 will be available on Wednesday afternoon. Classes will focus on the following skills: falling and getting up, basic starting and stopping, basic balance on two- and one-foot glides, beginner backward skating, turning from forward to backward, and other beginner skills that the instructors deem appropriate for the class level.
Register with Parks & Rec here
Elementary Age Beginner Group Lessons
Group lessons for seniors will focus on mastering skating fundamentals in a relaxed, social setting. Depending on the skill level of the class, lessons may focus on starting and stopping, changing direction, crossovers, and other skills. Instructors will work with each participant based on his or her skill and comfort level; all participants should be comfortable moving across the ice without support. The rink will be closed to other skaters during this time. We would love to have enough participants to offer these lessons to seniors! If you are interested in group lessons for seniors, please contact the Lapham Community Center at 203-594-3620 to enroll.
Private and Semi-private Lessons
Private lessons for up to 2 skaters at a time are available during public skate times and should be arranged directly with your preferred instructor (contact information below).
Semi-private lessons (up to 3 students) are available from the start of public skate time until 3 pm, Tuesday – Friday.
Please reach out to either Kristin Burkhart OR Janine Prete (info below) to schedule private or semi-private lessons.
Private and Semi-private Lessons
203-219-9272
Kristin is a United States Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist. She competed and medaled at the Senior level in singles and was an Eastern and National Synchronized competitor. Kristin trained with World and Olympic coaches Peter Burrows and Tommy Litz. She has trained skaters from Basic Skills to USFS Gold Medals in Figures, Moves in the Field, Freestyle, and has worked with National Collegiate competitors. Kristin has a PhD from Fordham University and resides with her family in her beloved hometown, New Canaan.
Janine Prete
845-629-4612 janineprete@verizon.net
Janine is passionate about the sport of figure skating and has been coaching both children & adults from beginners to competitive skaters, for almost 18 years. She began skating at the age of 6 and trained with some of the most prestigious coaches (including National & Olympic Champions) in both Singles Figure Skating and Moves in the Field.
Important for all skaters taking lessons:
Please note that all skaters must wear helmets for the duration of any lessons. Neither the instructors nor the rink staff are permitted to assist skaters in putting on helmets and/or skates. Please reach out to info.lessons@ncrink.com with any questions.
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