Figure Skating Academy
The Figure Skating Academy is a tradition at the Winter Club. Figure skaters will advance from Learn to Skate to the Figure Skating Academy. Skaters will progress through the Basic 1 through freeskate levels as outlined by the US Figure Skating Association.
Skaters of any age from kids to adults are allowed to participate in the Figure Skating Academy. Skaters that are completely new to skating may need to complete the Learn to Skate program at the Winter Club before enrolling in the Figure Skating Academy. Please reach out to Denean with any questions.
Session 1 (Fall 2026)
The WC Figure Skating Academy fall session is open! We are opening enrollment to all ages, including teens and adults.
Location: Hot Shot Ice Arena
Address: 29860 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Sundays: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22
TWO CHOICES on Sunday times:
8:30-9:15 am and 9:15-10:00 am
Mondays: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
Monday times: 4:00-4:40 pm
RegisterSession 2 (Winter 2026-2027)
Register for our Winter 2026-2027 Learn To Skate program.
All skaters are required to wear helmets, and we also recommend wearing winter gloves.
Each session will be at the outdoor Winter Club ice rink:
12/3 - 4:15-5:00 pm
12/6 - 9:15-10:00 am
12/10 - 4:15-5:00 pm
12/13 - 9:15-10:00 am
12/17 - 4:15-5:00 pm
12/20 - 9:15-10:00 am
1/7 - 4:15-5:00 pm
1/10 - 9:15-10:00 am
1/14 - 4:15-5:00 pm
No 1/17 due to MLK tournaments
1/21 - 4:15-5:00 pm
1/24 - 9:15-10:00 am
1/28 - 4:15-5:00 pm
1/31 - 9:15-10:00 am
2/4 - 4:15-5:00 pm
2/7 - 9:15-10:00 am
2/11 - 4:15-5:00 pm
2/14 - 9:15-10:00 am
2/18 - 4:15-5:00 pm
2/21 - 9:15-10:00 am
2/25 - 4:15-5:00 pm
2/28 - 9:00-11:00 (Exhibition at Hot Shot)
Register