specialty classes
Skate Journeys offers seasonal specialty classes taught by highly skilled instructors in specific areas. Keep up with class availability through our newsletter and website. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest information.
ROLLER FITNESS
Skate fitness is free with the purchase of your class. In these you will…………..
15 minutes followed by 5 minutes of stretching. This class is available based on instructor availability.
- Saturday and Sunday
- 15 minutes: 9:40am - 9:55am
SKATE JAM
Requirements: Adult level 3+ to Level 5. Some practice in backwards and with transitions are recommended. Spread Eagle position, scissor position, and Forever crossovers will be core moves. After any move is learned, we will integrate it and create combination moves. Toe stops WILL get in your way but the moves are still doable. If they are unsure if they can do it, students should try it to see if it’s a good fit.
- Saturday OR Sunday when available. Taught by guest instructor Shaun Kelly.
- 45 minutes: 10:00am - 10:45am
SLALOM SKATING
Available most weeks as long as instructors Mason or Jay are available.
- Saturday and Sunday available most weekends when instructors are available
- 45 minutes: 10:00am - 10:45am
Outdoor classes
Skate Journeys offers outdoor classes taught by highly skilled instructors. These classes will increase your confidence and safety when skating outdoors. Please note that these classes are seasonal and dependent on weather conditions.
Registration with Trish via WhatsApp is mandatory. We use WhatsApp to notify you of upcoming classes before they are announced in our newsletter. Stay up to date on class availability by signing up for our newsletter on our website.
- DRESS: Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a light jacket or layers as needed.
- BRING: Water
- SKATE RECOMMENDATIONS: We recommend using trail skates, although recreational skates with smaller wheels can also be used. For quad skaters, outdoor wheels are necessary.
- ARRIVE EARLY: Class starts on the hour, so arrive early enough to get nearby parking and to be on time when we determine what your learning needs are for the day.
- REGISTER: Connect with Trish on WhatsApp to register.
OUTDOOR SKILLS - How to navigate outdoor skating.
Come and join us for an exciting class on how to navigate outdoor skating! This is the first class for exploring outdoors and covers everything from trail etiquette to manhole covers, curbs, rocks/debris, and wheelchair ramps. Furthermore, we will teach you how to navigate slight inclines and declines and improve your skills by learning how to turn left and right – just make sure you are comfortable with parallel turns first! Don’t worry if you feel like taking it slow – this course is all about getting comfortable outside. Students should be comfortable using their brakes or toe stops. This class is required to learn and check your skills for the Trails and Fitness on Skates classes. The instructor will let you know if you’re ready.
- For: Adults Level 3 and Children level 4 and up,
- For: Inline and Quad Skaters
- Saturday classes are subject to instructor availability and weather conditions.
- 1 hour
- Required: Skates must have a brake or toe stop.
- Minimum of three students must be registered to hold a class.
TRAILS TRAINING - How to skate for distance with power and efficiency.
Get ready to boost your skate skills to the next level! This amazing class covers all the trail etiquette you need to know, as well as skating techniques for longer distances, more power, and better efficiency. Perfect for anyone looking to master trail skating, your instructor will take you through the fundamental basics of Stride 2 and 3, providing you with all the support you need to maximize your technique and power. Students will practice on a short section of the trail (either a city block distance or a 3-city block section). Safety is our top priority, so students must be able to stop on skates before hitting the trails.
- For: ADULTS ONLY who are Quad or Inline Skaters.
- For: Inline and Quad Skaters
- Saturday classes are subject to instructor availability and weather conditions.
- 1 hour
- Required: Skaters must pass the Outdoor Skills class before joining this class
- Required: Skates must have a brake or toe stop.
- Minimum of three students must be registered to hold a class.