We’re pleased to announce that the New England West Skating Club has added a Co-Director!
Click or tap here for the announcement.

Sign up by September 10 to avoid a late fee
LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 13.

Learn to Skate and Other Classes:

Fall I Sundays Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1(8 weeks)

Learn to Skate program [Basic 1-5] $200
4:00-4:30 30 minute class with instructor
4:30-4:45 15 minute practice for LTS students

Aspire Class[advanced skills] $200
4:15-4:30 Aspire warm up
4:30-5:00 30 minute Aspire class

Adult Class[ages 18 on up] $200
4:15-4:30 Adult warm up
4:30-5:00 30 minute Adult class

Skaters must have either a 2026-27 Learn to Skate USA (LTS) membership or 2026-27 NEWSC USFS membership in order to participate in any of the classes offered.


Learn to Skate USA:

Learn to Skate USA classes offer an exciting opportunity for everyone, from young kids to adults, to discover the joy of skating! Each session is designed to be both engaging and fun, blending expert instruction with practice time that helps boost confidence on the ice.

Age Requirements:  for ages 6 through adult. *Children under 12 MUST have a parent or guardian present in the stands at all times in the event of an emergency.

Levels Offered: Instruction levels range from Basic 1 to Basic 5

Class Structure: Each class is 45 minutes long with instruction (30 minutes) and practice time (15 minutes)

Required Equipment to be provided by the skater: Single blade skates and a helmet (bike helmets are acceptable). No skates with plastic side supports. Skates may be purchased at local sporting goods store(please note that skates often run one size smaller than shoe size). Mandatory — new skates need to be sharpened before use!

Recommended Clothing: Warm, non-bulky coat or layers, and mittens or gloves.


NEWSC has a dedicated group of experienced, professional instructors who are ready to lead beginning or experienced skaters to better skills. NEWSC welcomes students ages 6 through adult who want to:

  • Learn new skills, make friends, and have fun;
  • Acquire the foundational skills of ice sports.

Director: Suzanne McCaughtry, 603-313-3801
Co-director: Belinda Dorn

Instructors:
Stacy Chickering
Belinda Dorn
Suzanne McCaughtry
Lyndsey Grzejszczak-Huppe

If you have any questions about the programs, please email NEWSC Learn to Skate Director, Suzanne McCaughtry, at newsclearntoskate@gmail.com. 
If you are having problems using EntryEeze, email info@newskatingclub.org.  

Learn to Skate USA is endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, 

US Speedskating, the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and Special Olympics. The national curriculum is an enhanced iteration of the Basic Skills Program created by U.S. Figure Skating, which has taught more than two million people to ice skate to date.


 

 

Learn to Skate USA Membership Information

Skaters must have July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 Learn to Skate USA (LTS) memberships in order to participate in classes for the year starting July1, 2026. NEWSC-affiliated LTS memberships can be purchased through EntryEeze at the same time as enrollment in classes.

Memberships Available

Learn to Skate skater less than 18 years old — $23(7/1/26-6/30/27)

Learn to Skate Adult skater — $23(7/1/26-6/30/27)

Parent of a LTS skater — free, non-skating. All adult members encouraged to participate in meetings and volunteer.

A parent or guardian must purchase a Parent of a LTS skater membership or a LTS Adult skater membership when enrolling a skater under the age of 18.

Registration directions for New England West Skating Club’s Learn to Skate classes:

Go to “Contract Ice” in the menu, then “Browse and Purchase.” Choose the program (contract) that you want to sign up for. Select a member, continue to the package that you want. To register another skater, go to “Process another family member.” To complete your transaction, go to Cart/Checkout at the top of the page.


Learn to Skate Members who are enrolled in our classes may:

  • Subscribe to NEWSC practice ice
  • Guest on NEWSC practice ice at member rates
  • Participate in NEWSC-sponsored exhibitions at member rates
  • Enter USFS-sanctioned Learn-to-Skate competitions

   

Aspire (advanced skills) Class:

For our NEWSC skaters of all ages,  who have completed Learn to Skate level 5, we welcome them to join the Aspire class to further their skating skills. The class will offer education in skating skills, freestyle and off ice warm-up education techniques. This program will lead the skater to new pathways and adventures within the sport of Figure Skating.
The main components included in Aspire:

  1. On-ice training – Learn new skills and refine your fundamentals. 
  2. Off-ice training – Build strength, balance, and confidence. 
  3. Parent & skater resources – Tools and guidance for success on and off the ice.

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Adult Figure Skating Skills is designed for skaters of all levels, from true beginners building comfort on the ice to advanced skaters refining precision, flow, and artistry. This class focuses on the foundations that make skating feel graceful and controlled: strong edge quality, balance, posture, figure eights, turns, and smooth transitions. Skaters will progress from simple forward and backward skills into more challenging turns, edge patterns, and choreographic steps, learning how to connect movement with confidence, musicality, and beautiful body lines. Whether you are just starting your skating journey or looking to strengthen advanced technique, this class offers a supportive environment to develop control, elegance, and expressive skating skills.

Welcoming ages 18 on up. Go to Entry Eeze to register for NEWSC membership and then for the class. Consider adding practice time later in the evening to further practice your skills.

Click or tap here for the Learn to Skate USA website.