• Freestyle Practice Sessions

    Fall, Winter & Spring 2022-2023

    (August 22, 2022 - June 10, 2023)

    Session Day(s) Time
    30-Minute Sessions (8/22-6/10) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
    6-11:45 am, 1:40-5 pm

    Wednesday 8-11:45 am, 1:40-5 pm
    Saturday 6:30-7:30 am

    *No Freestyle sessions on 11/24-26, 12/25, 1/1 or 5/29.
    *Freestyle schedule is subject to change during Ice Show week in May 2023.


    Freestyle Skate Details

    Low/High Ice Available:

    • Fees: $6 for 30-minute session
    • 25 skater maximum

    CLICK HERE to reserve ice time online!

    Freestyle Guidelines:

    Freestyle Rules of Conduct

    Freestyle Guidelines:

    • Fall, Winter & Spring freestyle ice will be low/high with the following permissions:
      • Students in Gamma/Basic 6 and above may practice independently
      • Students in Beta/Basic 5 or lower must be in a scheduled lesson
        • Coach/guardian is responsible for making sure student exits the ice after their lesson
        • This is subject to changes if freestyle sessions are at capacity and adjustments are needed
    • Private lessons given during freestyle sessions must be no more than two students
    • Student instruction cannot include leading synchronous warm-up or across ice drills for multiple students. Coaches infracting this policy may be asked to leave the ice session.
    • Non-staff coaches must submit a valid COI with Wilmette Park District listed as additionally insured, prior to coaching on freestyle or public skate ice
      • Printed copy can be turned in at the front desk
    • The house sound system will be available.
    • The jump harness will be available and must be sanitized before and after use by the skating instructor.
    • Skaters and coaches may arrive for their scheduled ice slot 10 minutes in advance.
    • All skaters must check in at the office upon arrival at the rink.
    • Skaters and coaches may put their skates on in the lobby.
    • Skaters who have a break between freestyle sessions will be allowed in the ice rink main lobby, however will need to wear a mask.
    • Spectators are permitted