Clearwater Ice Arena ….
Learn to Skate
Our learn-to-skate classes follow the internationally recognized Ice sports Industry (ISI) – Ice Skating Program. LTS classes are taught by ISI certified coaches at Clearwater Ice Arena, TBSA-Countryside and TBSA-Oldsmar.
The ISI program teaches skating maneuvers that can be easily mastered for measurable results. It is the only program designed solely for those who want to skate for the fun of it. Each class level teaches skills that build upon the skills that were achieved in the previous level, and are taught in a group class setting. Once basic skills are mastered, then skaters can choose to pursue speed skating, advanced levels of figure skating, playing hockey or even joining a competition skating team.
Learn to Play
We offer learn-to-play hockey classes to skaters who have mastered basic skating skills in our learn-to-skate program. In these classes, skaters learn skills and perform drills to prepare them for playing on a hockey team.
Our learn-to-play hockey classes are administered by USA Hockey certified professional coaches and are taught at Clearwater Ice Arena, TBSA-Countryside and TBSA-Oldsmar.
Learn-to-play classes are available to skaters ages 4 through adult who can:
- Skate forward
- Skate backward
- Perform a stop
Youth Hockey
At Clearwater Ice Arena & TBSA-Oldsmar, our in-house youth recreational leagues are grouped by age and ability level, and are instructional, non-checking leagues. Prior to registering for one of our in-house leagues, the player must be registered as a current member of USA Hockey.
Our in-house league age brackets are as follows:
8U League: 8 and younger, previously MITES
10U League: 9-10 years old, previously SQUIRTS
12U League: 11-12 years old, previously PEEWEE
16U League: 12-16 years old, previously BANTAM/MIDGETS
The Youth Hockey Director at CIA is Lee Zerfass
Adult Hockey
Clearwater Ice Arena & TBSA-Oldsmar offer an established adult hockey program designed for adults 18 and over. In-house leagues are run every season throughout the year with skill clinics available for the most advanced skaters as well as for those newest to the sport. Games are officiated by USA Hockey certified referees.
The Adult Hockey Director for TBSA-Oldsmar and Clearwater is Hal Williams.