How proficient in skating should an aspiring player be before enrolling in a hockey class?
Skating is the foundation on which all other skills are built, so it is very important that players have a basic command of skating skills to register for a hockey class. Skating in hockey equipment is also quite different than skating without it. The more skating experience a player has, the more that they will benefit from the class. Learn to Skate classes are an excellent first step to skating proficiency.