Buckeye Skating Academy
Adult Classes — Tuesdays at 6:00pm • All-Ages Lessons — Saturdays
Our Group Lessons are recommended for any beginner skater who wants to skate for fun or for competition. After completing the group levels, private lessons can be arranged directly with our coaches.
- Age: 16 and over
- Time: Class at 6:00 PM • includes 6:30–8:30 PM public session
- Walk-in one-time lesson: $15 ($16 with skate rental)
Cost: $40 for 4 lessons ($10 each) — $45 with skate rental
- Instruction tailored to your level and skillsPay for two months in advance & receive a discount on premium skates
Info:
- Bonus: Admission to the 6:30–8:30 PM public session each week
Upcoming Start Dates (First Tuesday of each month)
- Age: All ages welcome
- Time: Levels 1–2: 12:30–1:00 PM • Levels 3–4: 12:00–12:30 PM
- Walk-in one-time lesson: $15 ($16 with skate rental)
Cost: $40 for 4 lessons ($10 each) — $45 with skate rental
- Everyone usually starts at Level 1; coaches help place you correctlyBasic, intermediate, and advanced skills; certificates in as few as 4 classesLevels 3 & 4: pay two months in advance & receive a discount on premium skates
Info:
- Bonus: Discounted admission to the 1–4 PM public session
Upcoming Start Dates (First Saturday of each month)
Certified Instruction
All of our coaches are certified by USA Roller Sports, the national governing body for roller sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
Questions? Email info@rollarena.biz or call 440-366-6649.
Fundamentals & Balance
- Posture, marching, basic stride (stroking)
- Scissors & scissors with lift
- One-foot balance & transitions
Control & Stopping
- T-stop basics & both-foot T-stop
- Toe stop usage & controlled slowdowns
- Edging and speed control
Backward & Crossovers
- Backward scissors & direction changes
- Progressive runs
- Front & back crossovers (intro)
Dance Foundations
- Mohawk turns (intro)
- Progressive Tango (corners & steps)
- Glide Waltz (timing & corners)
Freestyle Basics
- Two-foot hop & hop-to-turn
- Spirals (forward/backward)
- Two-foot spin (intro)
Balance & Agility
- Scooter push & push-stop combos
- “Shoot the Duck” (forward/backward)
- Box car drills & bent-leg balance
Confidence on the Floor
- Starting & stopping safely
- Navigating traffic & spacing
- Session etiquette
Next-Step Pathways
- Level advancement certificates
- Intro to private lessons
- Exploring dance/freestyle tracks