FAQs

Yes. Training sessions run consecutively for the full length of the program.

If a session must be postponed due to severe weather or another circumstance beyond our control, it will be added to the end so the full program is completed.

We aim to notify participants at least 24 hours before a scheduled session whenever possible.

Reschedule notices will appear in your dashboard, and you may also receive a push notification if notifications are enabled on your device.

In rare or urgent situations, a group text message may also be sent.

All reschedules are issued by the Events Manager or a designated staff member.

At this time, training is offered as a 6-week program rather than individual classes.

Each session builds on the previous one, allowing adults to develop balance, confidence, and control on skates through a structured progression. This format helps participants improve more quickly than occasional drop-in lessons.

New training groups open periodically throughout the year. When registration is available, you can view upcoming dates and reserve a place in the next program.

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$120 a month, billed on the day you register and the same day each month after. Month-to-month, with no commitment beyond the current month.

Yes. Bring the skates you've been training in.

Anyone who's trained with us. If you've come through Skate Basics, or any of Sarovyn training before or since, Private Skate Practice is yours to figure things out on your own, in your own time with a coach available if needed.

Yes. Participants must be 21 years or older.

You won't make every Saturday. That's fine. There's no set program, nothing to fall behind on. It moves at your pace, so the Saturday you come back, you pick up right where you left off.

Training sessions are closed to spectators. We keep the room focused so participants can move, learn, and build confidence without distraction. If you’d like to bring friends or guests, our public skate sessions are open to adults 21 and over.

Not necessarily. The boot and plate can be the same.

What changes are the wheels and bearings.

Indoor wheels are harder and designed for smooth rink surfaces. Outdoor wheels are softer and better suited for pavement or textured ground. We recommend having two sets of wheels, one for indoor use and one for outdoor use, and switching them as needed.

If budget allows, some skaters choose to keep two separate pairs of skates so they do not have to change wheels.