3779 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22031
​(703) 323-1132

Fairfax Ice Arena

​BEGINNER
​7-Week Program

​​$180*

Prerequisite: Skaters in the beginner level have little to no prior professional ice skating instruction
Beginner: Tot 1/2 (for ages 4-6) and Prealpha (for ages 7-13, and 14& Up)

 Package includes:

  • Seven 30-minute lessons which are held once a week for seven weeks. 
  • Seven practice sessions which is a card for seven public ice skating admissions and skate rentals for the student to practice on their own. You receive the card at check-in on your first day of class.
  • Free skate and helmet rental included for use during purchased class time only

Enroll today at the Fairfax Ice Arena Skating School and learn to ice skate in our group ice skating lesson program. You will learn the fundamentals of ice skating to progress into more specific skating disciplines and a wide variety of skating opportunities.

Each class level is a progression to develop a student's foundational skating skills. Skaters must successfully complete the current level to move on to the next class level.​​ Fairfax Ice Arena group lesson program is a national sanctioned program by the Ice Sports Industry (ISI). ​​​


Fairfax Ice Arena offers group ice skating lessons all year for:

  • special group lesson programs for kids ages 3-5
  • children, teens and adults: ages 4 years old & up
  • beginners to advanced level skaters​​


​Classes are grouped based on age and skill level. To view our schedules for start dates and times, click "Register" on the appropriate group lesson packages below.

​NEW Mommy or Daddy & Me - Beginner level for ages 3-6, and a parent
​​$180​​​

Classes begin in November

This four weekly, 30-minute beginner level program is for skaters ages 3-6 years old and a parent. 

What's included:​

  • Four 30-minute lessons which are held once a week for four weeks. 
  • Four practice sessions which is a card for four public skate admissions and skate rentals for the student to practice on their own. You receive the card at check-in on your first day of class.
  • ​Free skate and helmet rental included for use during purchased class time only​​​

No make-up. No refunds or credits issued for missed classes. There is a $25 cancellation fee. 
​Visit or call the lesson office at (703) 323-1132 to register and for more information.

Contact
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Location
3779 Pickett Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22031

Inclement Weather Cancellations

Group lesson cancellations due to weather conditions are posted at the top of the home page of our website. Fairfax Ice Arena does NOT follow any school or federal office weather-cancellations and holidays. Please refer to our policies for missed class if you choose not to attend regardless of a class not being canceled.​

​​​Group Lesson Packages
​​We offer group lesson packages for beginner, novice and intermediate/advanced levels. Beginner and novice levels are 7 weekly class program, and intermediate through advanced levels are 10 weekly class program. See below for details. 

*Weekday group lesson prices. Weekend group lessons are slightly higher.​ 
​Please read our policies and FAQs before registering for our group lessons. 

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NOVICE
​7-Week Program

​​$180*
​
Novice: Tot 3/4, Tot 5, Alpha and Beta

 Package includes:

  • Seven 30-minute lessons which are held once a week for seven weeks. 
  • Seven practice sessions which is a card for seven public ice skating admissions and skate rentals for the student to practice on their own. You receive the card at check-in on your first day of class.
  • Free skate and helmet rental included for use during purchased class time only

Group Lesson Holidays 

Group lesson holidays are dates when Fairfax Ice Arena does not hold our regularly scheduled group lessons. These holiday dates are scheduled into your group lesson dates and do not impact the number of classes you are registered for, such as a 7-week group lesson program or a 10-week group lesson program. Please note that Fairfax Ice Arena does not follow any county school and federal holiday schedules for our group lessons. 


No group lessons will be held on the following dates:

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  • Monday:  September 1; October 13; December 22, and 29
  • Tuesday: December 23, and 30
  • Wednesday: November 26; December 24, and 31
  • Thursday: November 27; December 25; January 1
  • Saturday: November 29; December 27; January 3
  • Sunday (hockey clinic): November 30; December 28; January 4​


​INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
​10-Week Program 

$250*​

Intermediate: Gamma, Delta, Freestyle 1–4
​Advanced:​ Freestyle 5–6 ​​

Package include:

  • Ten 30-minute lessons which are held once a week for 10 weeks.
  • Ten practice sessions which is a card for 10 public ice skating admissions and skate rentals for the student to practice on their own. You receive the card at check-in on your first day of class.
  • Free skate and helmet rental included for use during purchased class time only​

Current classes are ending soon. Register online for your next class today. 

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Sk8, Play, & Learn - Beginner level for ages 3-5 
​$125​​

This 5-week, 60 minute beginner level program is for skaters ages 3-5 years old. Class includes ice breaker activities to build confidence and social skills, skating skills for beginners and developing balance, and off-ice games and stories. Call the lesson office today at (703) 323-1132 for more information and to register. Limited spots available.

What's included:

  • Five, 60-minute lessons which are held once a week for five weeks. 
  • Five practice sessions which is a card for five public skate admissions and skate rentals for the student to practice on their own. You receive the card at check-in on your first day of class.
  • Free skate and helmet rental included for use during purchased class time only

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