The Garden Ice Arena
  • Skating
    • Learn to Skate
    • Figure Skating
    • Toddlers on Ice
  • Hockey
    • Youth Hockey
    • Adult Hockey
    • Small Group/Private Lesson
    • Goalie Instruction
    • Girls Hockey
  • Schedule
  • Ice Bumper Cars
  • About
  • COVID-19 Policies
    • COVID-19 PUBLIC SKATE
    • COVID-19 HOCKEY CHANGES
    • COVID-19 LEARN TO SKATE AND TODDLERS ON ICE CHANGES
Signup for Winter 2021 classes below starting week of 2/27/21.  If you miss signups for Winter Session 2, join us for Spring Learn to Skate starting late April 2021!

Adult and Youth Learn to Skate (SIGNUP BELOW!!!)
​Learn to Skate is the foundation of our skating programming at The Garden Ice Arena.  Everyone who wishes to play hockey or figure skate needs to start with this class.   We are a member of Learn to Skate USA and all skaters need to be registered with The Garden Skating Academy ($18 yearly fee).
This program includes:
  • 30 min on ice practice session
  • (4) Public skate passes for participant
  • Emphasis on basic skating skills:  standing, gliding, turns, stops, etc
Equipment needed for each child:
  • A snug fitting bike, ski, or hockey helmet.
  • Warm, waterproof gloves
  • waterproof pants, or snowpants
  • layered, warm clothing
(We provide skates.)
***Children must be five and older to participate in Youth Learn to Skate


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The Garden Ice Arena
​1626 W. Glenlord Rd. 
St. Joseph, MI 49085
  • Skating
    • Learn to Skate
    • Figure Skating
    • Toddlers on Ice
  • Hockey
    • Youth Hockey
    • Adult Hockey
    • Small Group/Private Lesson
    • Goalie Instruction
    • Girls Hockey
  • Schedule
  • Ice Bumper Cars
  • About
  • COVID-19 Policies
    • COVID-19 PUBLIC SKATE
    • COVID-19 HOCKEY CHANGES
    • COVID-19 LEARN TO SKATE AND TODDLERS ON ICE CHANGES