ICE SKATING LESSONS - Age 5 to Adult
This program teaches beginner and intermediate skaters ages 5 to adult the skills and techniques of ice skating. Instruction focuses on Basic Skills of US Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA: standing up, forward step and glide, turning, and more. Two certified instructors lead groups of new and returning skaters ready for Basic 2-4 and higher. Lessons feature 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice time. Exercises and games aim to develop each skater's balance, control, and comfort on the ice. In 6-week sessions, each skater is encouraged and guided to move to higher levels of proficiency.
Skating is not easy. Safety comes first. Helmets are strongly recommended. The instructors Matt Lieber and Marissa Fusco are accomplished skaters experienced and happy to work with learners of all levels. The first half hour of each lesson is instruction. The second half hour is a practice period. Participants are also allowed to attend public skate at no charge immediately following their lesson. This is ONLY applied on the Sundays when lessons are held.
BEGINNER LESSONS - Age 5 to Adults
Session 1: Oct. 6, 13, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17
Session 3: Nov. 24 Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Session 5: Jan. 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16
Time: 12:45-1:45pm
Fee: $100 Res/$125 Non-Res
ADVANCED LESSONS - Age 5 to Adults
Participants must have taken Beginner Lessons and have permission from the instructor to advance.
Session 2: Oct. 6, 13, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17
Session 4: Nov. 24 Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Session 6: Jan. 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16
Time: 12:45-1:45pm
Fee: $100 Res/$125 Non-Res
Instructors
Matt Lieber is a certified instructor of recreational and hockey skating. In 2023-24, Matt worked with East Haven Town Recreation and East Haven rink staff to re-launch East Haven Learn to Skate. A veteran skater, hockey player and coach, Matt learned to skate at the East Haven Patsy DiLungo Veterans Memorial ice rink in the 1970s. His certifications include Ice Sports Industry, US Center for Safesport, USA Hockey, and Train 2.0.
Marissa Fusco has been teaching Learn to Skate classes for skaters of all ages and levels for five years. She is a pre-gold level figure skater and pre-silver level in ice dance. Marissa has fifteen years of skating experience and originally learned to skate at the East Haven rink. She participated in synchronized skating with Team Esprit (CT Ice Fusion) and traveled throughout the eastern US during their competition seasons. She also has competed as an individual skater, and has performed in local club shows individually and with her synchro team.