Sign up for Summer Skating Camps!
July 6 - August 29 | Registration open now for all skaters
ALL new skaters to Kraken Community Iceplex, register for Cuttlefish #1 (age 3-6) or Bigfin #1 (age 7-17). Skaters will be moved to an appropriate level after the first class in the session.
Skaters may level up in any of the eight weeks during the session. Supervisors are working with instructors to help skaters level up as quickly as they can while learning the fundamentals of skating correctly before advancing to the next, keeping the lessons fun, challenging and rewarding for everyone!
When registering for the next session of Learn to Skate, please look at the report card on your skater's lanyard. During the priority registration period during the last week of each session, you’ll register for the level that your skater is on during that week.
Designed for first-time skaters ages 3-6, the four levels of Cuttlefish develop preliminary coordination and strength to move around the ice. Each level is scheduled as a 8-week session.
All 3-6 yr old skaters new to Kraken Community Iceplex must register for Cuttlefish 1, and will be moved to an appropriate skill level group during their first lesson.
3-6; co-ed
None
30-min group classes 1x per week.
Skaters will advance through Cuttlefish levels 1-4 at varying paces.
Designed for first-time skaters ages 7-17. The Bigfin levels 1 & 2 are introductory levels to allow new skaters with no prior skating experience build confidence while learning to skate.
All 7-17yr old skaters new to Kraken Community Iceplex must register for Bigfin 1, and will be moved to an appropriate skill level group during their first lesson.
7-17; co-ed
None
Or if under 7yrs, please complete Cuttlefish 4.
30-min group classes 1x per week.
Skaters will advance through Bigfin levels 1-2 at varying paces.
Upon completion of Cuttlefish 4 or Bigfin 2, Figure Skating Bigfin 3-6 is for skaters wishing to continue into Figure Skating.
3+; co-ed
Cuttlefish 4 or Bigfin 2
30-min group classes 1x per week.
Skaters will advance through Bigfin levels 3-6 at varying paces. Upon completion of Bigfin 3, Skaters can choose to advance to Emerald Edge programming as part of the Kraken Skating Academy.
Upon completion of Cuttlefish 4 or Bigfin 2, Power Skating 1-2 is for skaters wishing to continue into Hockey.
*Denotes pre-requisite.
2026 - 2027 Session Schedule
Fall (Session #1) Youth Classes
September 14 - November 7
Weekday mornings:
- Tuesdays @ 9:15am
- Thursdays @ 10:30am
Weekday evenings:
- Tuesdays @ 5:45pm
- Tuesdays @ 6:15pm
Weekends:
- Saturdays @ 11:00am
- Saturdays @ 11:30am
- Saturdays @ 12:00pm
Summer Session Youth Classes
July 6 - August 29
Class Details
Cuttlefish #1-4: Ages 3 - 6; co-ed
Bigfin #1-2: Ages 7 - 17; co-ed
Bigfin #3 - 6: Ages 5 - 17; co-ed
Power Skating #1 - 2: Ages 5 - 17; co-ed
No prior skating experience required.
If your skater has prior skating experience, please register for Cuttlefish #1 or Bigfin #1. Skating director and supervisors will be able to evaluate their skills and provide proper class placement after the first week of the session.
- Helmets are mandatory. Hockey, bike, ski or skateboard helmets are all acceptable.
- Ice Skates: Rental skates are available if you do not have your own.
- Gloves, mittens, thin socks. (We all think thick socks are better, not in ice skates!)
- Warm clothes: Clothes easy to move in. Layers are best, no jeans.
- Learn to Skate 8-week Session: $248 | $31 per class
- Emerald Edge 8-week Session: $444 | $55.50 per class
KSA LTS Membership is required for all skaters to participate in our Learn to Skate Program. Upon registration, you will be required to purchase a membership. Memberships are valid for 1 year from purchase date.
What to Expect
The Seattle Kraken Skating Academy wants your first day on the ice to be safe, memorable and fun! Watch this orientation video to ensure that you start your skating journey off right.
Learn to Skate Curriculum
Cuttlefish Curriculum
- Fall down and get up (off ice)
- Fall down and get up (on ice)
- March in place
- Forward marching
- Dip in place
- March and glide
- Hop in place
- Beginning forward two-foot glide
- Forward swizzle in place
- Forward swizzles while moving (2-3 in a row)
- Snowplow stop in place
- Backward wiggles
- Dip while moving
- T-pushes
- Moving snowplow stop
- Advanced forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
- Rocking horse
- Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
- Advanced forward two-foot glide
- Beginning one-foot glides (R & L)
- Forward stroking (correct use of blade)
- Advanced backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
- Beginning backward two-foot glide
- Advanced forward one-foot glides (R & L)
- Two-foot turn in place
- Forward slaloms
Hockey Power Skating Curriculum
- Down, Down, Up, Up
- T-Push to one-foot glide (R & L)
- Forward stride
- Forward edges on a circle (Outside & Inside)
- Forward single C-Cut on a circle
- Backward one-foot glides
- Forward slaloms
- Penguin walk on toes
- Stationary forward & backward pivots
- Forward crossovers
- Lateral forward crossovers
- Backward single C-Cuts on a circle
- C-Steps (FWD Inside & BKWD Inside)
- Lunges
Bigfin Curriculum
- Fall down and get up (off & on ice)
- Forward marching
- Forward two-foot glide
- Dip while moving
- Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
- Rocking horse
- Backward wiggles
- Snowplow stop in place
- T-pushes
- Forward one-foot glides (R & L)
- Moving snowplow stop
- Two-foot turn in place
- Backward swizzles (6-8 in a row)
- Beginning backward two-foot glide
- Forward slaloms
- Forward stroking (correct use of blade)
- Forward pumps (4-6 in a row)
- Forward two-foot turn moving on a circle
- Beginning backward one-foot glides (R & L)
- Backward Snowplow stop
- Forward edges on a circle (Outside & Inside)
- Forward crossovers (4-6 in a row)
- Backward pumps (4-6 in a row)
- Advanced backward one-foot glides (R & L)
- Beginning two-foot spin from pivot
- Side toe hops
- Lunges (R & L)
- Backward edges on a circle (Outside & Inside)
- Backward crossovers (4-6 in a row)
- Forward outside three-turns (R & L)
- Bunny hop
- Advanced two-foot spin (3+ revs)
- Backward pivots
- Forward inside three-turns (R & L)
- C-Steps (FWD Inside & BKWD Inside)
- Mazurka
- Pre-preliminary forward spirals (R & L)
- T-Stops
- Beginning one-foot spin
Financial Assistance
Financial support for Learn to Skate programming is available through the One Roof Foundation.