Skate School Welcome information

You need to make sure you have downloaded the Chelmsford City Sports App  for our leisure centres and then log into the student's ourChelmsford account. This will allow you to scan in at the turnstiles to access the ice rink. You can also book the public free skating for the student on the app.

For lessons to run smoothly, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your lesson. You should make your way to skate hire to boot up. Skate hire is located at the top of the purple stairs and our reception staff can direct you as needed.

If this it is the student's first lesson, please inform skate hire and ask for directions to the Grade 1 group.

You need to stay on site when your child is in the ice skating lessons, in case we need to get in contact with you. This is a must for those with children under 8 years old.

Students should wear comfortable sports style clothing (such as leggings or joggers, and jumper etc). Gloves can be worn, but no hats, scarfs or loose clothing.

Skate hire is included in the cost of the lessons.

Lockers are available in the rink at a cost of 50p (non-refundable).

We continually assess each child, and the children need to complete all outcomes of the grade they are in, before they can move up.

Badges and certificates are available to buy at reception, once you have completed a grade. Please make sure you have received confirmation that you or your child has successfully passed the relevant grade from the ice skating instructor, before buying any certificates or badges. Badges cost £3.90 and certificate are £2.80.

Skating practice between lessons

All students enrolled on the Get In! Skate School receive access to public skating sessions for free. Practicing skating outside of the lessons will help the student to perfect the skills required. The free skating session access only starts from the date of the first lesson and is only for the student. Anyone else attending with the student will still need to pay.

The Skate School runs throughout the year (including school holidays) apart from one week in April for the ice show and two weeks at Christmas (dates to be confirmed). These closures are calculated into the monthly charges (49 weeks a year of lessons, divided over 12 monthly payments).

Missed sessions are non-refundable and nor transferable.

Once skaters have completed Skate UK grades 1 to 8, there is the option to move to private lessons, where they can join the Skate UK Skate Star programme.

There are four Skate Star paths:

• figure skating

• ice dance

• pair skating

• synchronised skating

Private lessons can be arranged by emailing riversidelessonenquiries@gmail.com

You can keep track of your child’s progress, manage bookings and access other services through our Home Portal.

To get started, you need to:

1. Download the Chelmsford City Sports App for iPhone or Android. The app gives you quick and easy access to all four of our leisure centres and allows you to make and manage bookings and view timetables.

2. Sign in with your Chelmsford membership credentials. Once logged in, select Swimming Pool, then Lesson Portal to see your child’s progress.

Whilst we encourage you to make the most of the Home Portal, it only serves as a guide on what the next steps in terms of development are for your child. Our teachers are continually assessing your child to ensure that they are remaining consistent in their progression, but this may not be reflected in the home portal straight away. Use the home portal to celebrate your child’s milestones and never miss a session!

The cost of parking is not included int the monthly fee. The car park on site is pay and display.