# Nova Ice Skating > Ice skating instruction for beginners and skaters building confidence and technique. Official website: https://novaiceskating.com/ Nova Ice Skating connects students with certified instructors for private ice skating lessons. The site describes a marketplace of vetted instructors and lessons at local rinks. The homepage says lessons are for ages 3 to 104, from first steps through figure skating, with instructors across the United States and Canada. The site says lessons are conducted by certified instructors, that results vary, and that Nova Ice Skating is not affiliated with a specific rink unless that is stated. ## Main services - [Ice Skating Lessons](https://novaiceskating.com/ice-skating-lessons/): Private one-on-one lessons for beginners and other skill levels, including kids and adults. The page describes sharing a location, age, and skill level, then being matched with a certified instructor at a rink near you. - [Figure Skating Lessons](https://novaiceskating.com/figure-skating-lessons/): Figure skating lessons with instructors the page describes as USFS-certified, from pre-basic and basic skills toward freestyle work such as spins, jumps, and footwork. - [Compare Our Program](https://novaiceskating.com/compare-our-program/): Describes private and semi-private lessons, with a choice of schedule, instructor, and preferred rink when available. The page says pricing varies by instructor, location, lesson length, and format. ## Service areas and how to start - [Find an instructor](https://novaiceskating.com/): Homepage directory of U.S. state pages. Each state page links to city lesson pages. The homepage also describes coverage across the USA and Canada. - [Rinks](https://novaiceskating.com/rinks/): Searchable directory of ice rinks. The page says Nova offers lessons at many of these rinks and that lessons are available at select rinks. - [Contact Us](https://novaiceskating.com/contact-us/): Request an instructor match, call 888-998-7352, or email info@novaiceskating.com. Listed hours are Monday to Saturday, 9AM-5PM, and Sunday is closed. ## Company information - [About Us](https://novaiceskating.com/about-us/): Describes how to find a certified instructor and search by location or skating goal. The site footer says Nova Ice Skating is a member of usfigureskating.org. - [Student Success Stories](https://novaiceskating.com/student-success-stories/): Student stories about private ice skating lessons. - [Reviews](https://novaiceskating.com/reviews/): Reviews the page says are loaded from the Nova Ice Skating Facebook page, plus photos from past students. - [Join Our Teachers](https://novaiceskating.com/join-our-teachers/): Application for instructors who want to teach private lessons through the marketplace, set their availability, and be matched with students near them. ## Optional - [How to Ice Skate](https://novaiceskating.com/how-to-ice-skate/): Beginner guide to skate types, first steps, gliding, stopping, and turning. - [Blog](https://novaiceskating.com/blog/): Articles about learning to skate, gear, skill levels, and rinks. - [How to Ice Skate: A Complete Beginner's Guide](https://novaiceskating.com/uncategorized/how-to-ice-skate-beginners-guide/): Beginner article on starting to ice skate. - [Figure Skating Levels Explained: From Beginner to Competitive](https://novaiceskating.com/uncategorized/figure-skating-levels-explained/): Article describing figure skating levels from beginner skills toward competitive skating. - [Ice Skating Lessons vs. Rink School: Which Is Better?](https://novaiceskating.com/uncategorized/ice-skating-lessons-vs-rink-school/): Article comparing ice skating lessons with a rink school. - [Ice Skating Gear Guide: What to Wear and Bring](https://novaiceskating.com/uncategorized/ice-skating-gear-guide/): Article on what to wear and bring to a lesson, including skates, clothing, gloves, and a helmet. - [Benefits of Ice Skating for Children: What Every Parent Should Know](https://novaiceskating.com/uncategorized/benefits-ice-skating-children/): Article for parents about children's skating, including balance, coordination, and confidence. - [Best Ice Rinks in the USA for Lessons and Training](https://novaiceskating.com/uncategorized/best-ice-rinks-usa/): Article about ice rinks in the USA for lessons and training.