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Learning to skate for kids

Leren schaatsen doe je tijdens de schaatslessen in IJsbaan Leuven, zowel voor kinderen als voor volwassenen

Start, stop, trial and error, your child learns it all in our Start 2 Skate Lessons.

Here are some of the best reasons to teach your son or daughter how to skate :

  • Learn to skate safely
    One of the most obvious reasons is safety.
    Knowing that your child can safely fall and get back up and continue skating is really reassuring.
  • Life Lessons
    Determination, self-esteem and more. The lessons children take with skating are lessons for life. During skating lessons, children learn more than just skate. Your son or daughter will build confidence by learning to persevere and presenting in front of an audience.
  • Lifelong sport
    One of the best things about skating is that you can do it and learn it at all ages.
    Skating is like riding a bike, once you learn it, you never forget how to do it.
    Are you an adult interested in learning how to skate? Find out here why it's never too late to learn to skate !
  • Lifelong friendships
    When your child starts skating lessons, she/he is welcomed into a community of skaters, coaches and people who all share the same passion for skating. Children will build lifelong friendships that go far beyond the ice rink.
  • An all-weather activity
    Ice skating is the perfect summer and winter activity! Ice rink Leuven is open all year round. This allows your child to enjoy his or her sport all year round, rain or shine.
  • Health
    Ice skating is a great exercise! It builds stamina, helps build muscle mass and keeps kids healthy and fit, teaching them to appreciate physical activity.
  • A family activity
    You can also come ice skating with your child! Ice skating is a great family activity that strengthens family bonds.
  • It's fun!
    Let's not forget the main reason why your child should start taking skating lessons: it's fun! There's nothing like sliding on the ice or racing around the rink. No matter how old you are, ice skating is sure to put a smile on your face.
 

Frequently asked questions about Start 2 Skate Kids

 
When do the skating lessons take place?
Wednesday afternoon :
The skating lessons start on the first Wednesday afternoon of September from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm, and run until the last Wednesday before the Easter holidays .
Sunday afternoon :
The skating lessons start on the first Sunday afternoon of the autumn holidays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, and run until the last Sunday of the spring break.
There are separate skating lessons for adults. All info about this can be found here.
No, you do not have to register in advance. You can buy your tickets online in advance, but this is certainly not mandatory. You can also simply pay on the spot.
Which ages can participate in the skating lessons?
All children from 5 to 12 years are welcome!
Private lessons may be given during public skating sessions.
Ice rink Leuven does not organize private skating lessons itself.
You can contact the trainers of Figureskating club Pirouette Leuven.
Combine your visit to the ice rink in Haasrode with a trip in Leuven!
 
Uit In Leuven - activities to experience in Leuven
 
UitinLeuven.be gives you a range of possibilities of activities that you can combine with your visit to Ice Rink Leuven. (in Dutch)
 
VisitLeuven.be has a nice range of walks, bike rides, visits, quests and events that are worth doing in Leuven.
Still have questions? Contact us for more information.

Disclaimer

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This website is a translation of www.ijsbaanleuven.be and is for information only for our English-speaking customers. The information on this site may be out of date or incorrect, even though we do our best to keep it as correct as possible. All correct information can be found on www.ijsbaanleuven.be.