Learn To Skate (LTS)
Cambridge-Isanti Learn to Skate (LTS) Program
Designed for First-Time Skaters Ages 3-10
Come join the fun and learn a skill that can be enjoyed for a lifetime! Whether your child dreams of playing hockey or just wants to feel confident on the ice, our Learn to Skate program is the perfect starting point.
Sessions will be run by Cambridge Isanti Hockey Association coaching staff in this fun and effective training program. Each session will include skills instruction from the coaches (with assistance by boys and girls high school and youth bantam/15U hockey teams) and open skating time for the kids to warm up and practice the skills they are learning. Some of the skills covered include: balance, proper falling and getting up unassisted, march across the ice, one foot glides, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles, forward stroking/stride, forward crossovers left and right, one foot snowplow stop. Skaters will be split into groups based on their skill level to work on the appropriate skills for their current ability and continue to progress through the more advanced skills.
Ages
Who Should Sign Up?
This program is specifically for:
• Kids ages 3-10 who are new to skating
• Children who have not played a full year of organized hockey
Summer Session
all dates are Sundays:
- August 2 1:45-2:30pm
- August 9 3:30-4:15pm
- August 16 3:30-4:15pm
- August 23 3:30-4:15pm
Fall session
all dates are Sundays:
- August 30 3:30-4:15pm
- September 13 4-4:45pm
- September 20 4-4:45pm
- September 27 4-4:45pm
Where
Isanti Ice Arena
600 1st Ave NW
Isanti, MN 55040
Session Info
Summer and Fall sessions are separate registrations. Each one includes 4 on-ice instructional practices.
What to expect?
• Fun, encouraging atmosphere
• Small group instruction
• Focus on standing, balancing, falling safely, and basic stride
• Coaches and volunteers who specialize in working with new skaters
By Day 3, most kids are up, smiling, and starting to stride on their own!
What does my kid need?
Skates and helmets are required. Skaters MUST wear a bicycle or hockey helmet while on the ice. Dress with mittens/gloves and warm attire (snow pants, sweatpants, etc).
Important Note for Parents and Caregivers
Our staff and volunteers are excited to work with your skater! They are fully prepared to provide instruction and on-ice assistance throughout the program. To maintain a low instructor to skater ratio and provide the best learning experience possible, only registered participants and instructors will be permitted on the ice during Learn to Skate sessions.
Interested in helping out? We are also accepting registered volunteers! (Volunteers must be 13+ and on the girls or boys Highschool teams or youth Bantam/15U teams.)
Summer 2026 Learn to Skate
On-ice skating instruction with adults & youth hockey players for kids 3-10 years old who are new to skating. All four 45 minute sessions are included in the $25 registration fee. Each session is located at the Isanti Ice Arena. Session times vary by date.
August 2nd 1:45pm-2:30pm
August 9th 3:30pm-4:15pm
August 16th 3:30pm-4:15pm
August 23rd 3:30pm-4:15pm
Register
Fall 2026 Learn to Skate
On-ice skating instruction with adults & youth hockey players for kids 3-10 years old who are new to skating. All four 45 minute sessions are included in the $25 registration fee. Each session is located at the Isanti Ice Arena. Session times vary by date.
August 30th 3:30pm-4:15pm
September 13th 4pm-4:45pm
September 20th 4pm-4:45pm
September 27th 4pm-4:45pm
Register


