Try Ice Skating for the First Time!

Here are some tips from the Ashburn Ice House to make you first time on the Ice more enjoyable.

1. Make sure your skates are tied tight and your ankles are secure.
2. Step onto the ice slowly. Stay close to the side of the rink, hold on with one hand for a while, until you are comfortable enough to let go.
3. After becoming more confident, let go of the wall but still stay close enough to it that you can grab it if you need too.
4. Keep your arms in a comfortable position out in front of you. That will help you keep your balance.
5. Bend your knees take small marching steps forward.
6. If you feel like you are going to fall, don’t lean back GRAB YOUR KNEES.
7. Have fun! Don’t be too worried about how well you skate. Practice makes perfect

Most people who try ice skating once find that they love it. If you are one of those individuals or your kids have come back from an afternoon of skating and want to go again think about a few lessons to really make your experience rewarding.

The Ashburn Ice House offer ice skating lessons for ages 3 to adult. Our dedicated staff of ice skating professionals will ensure that you learn all the basics to make ice skating a sport you will enjoy for years.

Register now at www.ashburnice.com lesson packages are 7 weeks long once a week for 30 minutes.

Hope to see you on the ice.