Learn to Skate

Learn to Skate at Clary Anderson Arena

Your First Step to Hockey & Figure Skating

Whether you’re taking your first glide or practicing, our learn-to-skate programs welcome skaters of all abilities in a supportive, professional environment. With expert instruction and flexible scheduling, Clary Anderson Arena is where Montclair’s hockey players and figure skaters develop confidence, artistry, and a lifelong passion for their sport.

Program Offerings

Flexible Times for Future Athletes

Program Details

Our Learn to Skate program follows the nationally recognized Learn to Skate USA curriculum, offering structured classes for all ages and skill levels — from Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills 1–8 to Learn to Skate for Hockey. Skaters build balance, coordination, confidence, and strength in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Whether your goal is figure skating, hockey, or simply enjoying time on the ice, Learn to Skate USA provides a strong foundation and clear pathways to grow, progress, and fall in love with skating.

My Tot & Me at Clary Anderson Arena is a fun, first introduction to skating for parents and their little ones. Learn basic skills together in a playful, supportive setting while building confidence — and memories — side by side on the ice.

All Sessions include practice time after the lesson. Some sessions include a Public Skating immediately following. Parents and siblings are welcome to join the 30 minutes of practice ice for $5 and obtaining a wristband at the front desk.

Session Information

Winter Session

Spring Session Details Coming Soon!

*No sessions March 30 – April 5

Class Times

All levels available at the following class times.
My Tot & Me runs on Sundays at 10:20am only. 

*Includes the public skate immediately following class. 

Fees & Pricing

Full Session

Walk-on Rates

Please note: Classes are non-refundable. Helmets are required for skaters 12 and under—skaters must bring their own.

Meet Our Skating Director

Deana Sroka

Our team is the heart of Clary Anderson Arena, and under the leadership of Skating Director Deana Sroka, skaters are supported from their very first steps on the ice. With years of coaching experience and a genuine passion for the sport, Deana leads a team of instructors who believe learning to skate should be positive, encouraging, and fun. By focusing on strong fundamentals, confidence-building, and age-appropriate instruction, the team helps skaters develop skills while enjoying the process — making Clary Anderson Arena a place where kids learn, grow, and have fun on the ice.

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