Our Classes
We provide classes for beginner through advanced levels. Ages range from toddler through adult. We offer ice skating classes at five different rinks in Western New York. Be prepared to work hard and have fun!
About Us
Do your children have dreams of becoming an NHL Hockey Player or an Olympic Figure Skater? Dreams begin with Skate Great’s Basic Skills and Beginner Hockey programs. Each year over 1,000 students learn to skate with Skate Great at five Buffalo area rinks. There is no better place to learn to skate than with Skate Great!
Our Learn to Skate program is the largest program in Western New York and 5th largest in the entire USA. Our programs offer:
- Basic Skills, Figure Skating and Hockey programs
- Beginner through advanced levels
- USFS award-winning basic skills curriculum
- USA Hockey accredited programs
- Low student-to-coach ratio
- Programs for ALL ages – toddler through adult
- Private and semi-private lessons available
Skating is an excellent source of exercise and entertainment for the entire family. Parents, kids and grandparents can all get involved!
We offer classes at Leisure Rinks*, Holiday Twin Rinks*, East Aurora Healthy Zone Rink*, Hamburg Town Arena, and now at Canalside!
* Free rental skates available at these locations.
Latest News from Skate Great
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Learn to Skate at Canalside
Winter sessions for Learn to Skate held at the Ice at Canalside are now open!
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2024 Basic Skills Competition
Skate Great is excited to host the annual Janice Smith Basic Skills Competition once more!
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NEW Sunday Rising Stars Clinic
Skate Great is excited to announce a Sunday Rising Stars Clinic exclusively at Leisure Rinks from 9:00-10:00 AM.