Churchill Rink at Jackson's Landing Park

For information on introductory and competitive hockey programs for youth hosted at Churchill Rink, please visit the Oyster River Youth Hockey website.

https://www.oysterriverhockey.com/  

2025-2026 LEARN TO SKATE LESSONS

Classes run Saturday mornings 8:50-9:30 OR 9:30-10:10

7 CLASSES PER SESSION.

SESSION 1: October 25 – December 13 (NO CLASS 11/29)

SESSION 2: January 3 – February 13

Registration for Session 1 closes at 5pm on Monday, October 20.

 Registration for Session 2 closes at 5pm on Monday, December 29.

All students must ALSO register for a Learn to Skate USA membership prior to their first class.  There is a fee of $20.00 for LTS USA membership.  When you sign up for LTS USA, be sure to choose “CHURCHILL RINK SKATING SCHOOL” as your skating program.  Each individual student must be a member of LTS USA.  Use this link to access the LTS USA website - REGISTER - LEARN TO SKATE USA

The minimum age requirement for this program is 4 years old as of the registration deadline for the selected session. A responsible adult must remain at the rink for the duration of each lesson, regardless of your child’s age.

HELMETS FOR ALL STUDENTS ARE MANDATORY.

The cost of the program per session is $150.00 per student.

Until October 14th, registration may only be submitted via USPS mail, or you may drop off in rink mailbox with payment by check. Credit card payments cannot be processed during this time.

Starting Tuesday October 14th when the rink opens for the season, payment and registration may be completed in person at the rink by cash, check, or credit card between the hours of 11:30am-9pm. Or, you may still mail the registration form with a check to the rink.

Churchill Rink, 10 Old Piscataqua Road, Durham NH 03824

Please make checks payable to TOWN OF DURHAM, CHURCHILL RINK.

Program Description:

• Each session includes (7) 40-minute classes. (5-minute warm-up/straggler window, 30-minute lesson, 5-minute free skate)
• Helmets are required for all students – no exceptions.  Bike, ski, or hockey helmets are acceptable.  (Helmets are NOT available for rent at the rink.)
• Skate Rentals are available on a first come first served basis.  Cost for rentals is $5 a pair per session.
• Mittens/gloves and proper outerwear strongly suggested as it can be cold at the rink.
• Parents/Guardians are not permitted on the ice with their students – no exceptions.  Our fun, friendly coaches are experts at helping shy or intimidated youngsters take the first strides toward success on their own.
• All coaches are Learn To Skate USA Certified.  Additionally, all adult coaches will be SafeSport Certified. 

If your child is a beginner skater, please register them for either Snowplow Sam 1 (Ages 4-6) or Basic 1 (Ages 7+).

If your child has some skating experience and is confident standing, marching/gliding forward, and stopping, please register them for either Snowplow Sam 2 (Ages 4-6) or Basic 2 (Ages 7+). If your child is confident with these skills and would like to learn hockey-specific skills, please register them for Hockey 1 (Ages 6+)

If your child has substantial skating experience and is comfortable with basic skating, stopping, gliding, please register them for Snowplow Sam 3/4(Ages 4-6), Basic 3/4 (Ages 7+), or Hockey 2 (Ages 6+)

Please email Director Stephanie Morgan LTS@ci.durham.nh.us for any questions regarding registration, level, or program content. A comprehensive information email will be sent to the email provided on the registration form prior to the first day of class.

There are two time slots for lessons. Hockey 1, Snowplow Sam 2, and Basic 3/4 will be from 8:50-9:30 only. Hockey 2, Basic 2, and Snowplow Sam 3/4 will be from 9:30-10:10 only. Basic 1 and Snowplow Sam 1 are available in both time slots. You may indicate a preferred time and we will try to honor it, but your skater will be assigned a time slot prior to the first day. For skaters with siblings in other classes, please email to let us know and we will try to match that time slot.

To develop athletes over the long term, Learn to Skate USA is divided into three stages within the Learn to Skate USA program, based on age, interest and ability. Focus is on learning the ABCs of basic athleticism: agility, balance, coordination and speed.

All classes will be well structured with the focus on proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN, and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.

For more information about LTS USA, access Learn to Skate USA Website