Have the winter Olympics inspired you to learn a new sport? Check out where you can take the first steps in your journey to becoming an Olympian.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Hidden Valley offers both beginning and advanced skiing and snowboarding classes for adults and kids throughout the week. Group lessons run between $15 and $50, but do not include a lift ticket or rental equipment. If you want one-on-one instruction, 60- and 90-minute private lessons are also available for $50 and $70 respectively. For more information, visit hiddenvalleyski.com or call 636-938-5373, ext. 3304.
Figure Skating
Brentwood Ice Arena, home of the St. Louis Skating Club, offers the “Basic Skills Program”, which is the official skating program of U.S. figure skating. The program is designed for both competitive and recreational skaters in all skill levels. Most classes are around $50 and are held Mondays and Saturdays. For more information, visit stlouisskatingclub.org or call 314-963-8684.
Curling
If you’re interested in learning more about curling, there aren’t a lot of places that offer lessons, but the St Louis Curling Club is hosting a meet and greet this Friday where you can check out the equipment up close, watch Olympic curling, and discuss the game. The event will be at 5 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in O’Fallon, Ill. For more information, visit stlcurling.blogspot.com.
Hockey
There are numerous youth hockey leagues throughout the St. Louis area, but if you’re an adult wanting to learn how to play hockey (or play on teams), check out the adult hockey leagues at Ice Zone, Hardee’s Iceplex, and Brentwood Ice Arena.
