Welcome to the Skater Learning Centre. You'll find a collection of information here relating to the science of ice skating and ice skating equipment. More articles will be added over time, so keep checking back!
Your first time on the ice
Learn about different types of skate, and when you should consider purchasing your first set of skates.
Learn about the early stages of ice skating; how to stand and get started on the ice.
Buying your first skates
Once you're sure skating is the right sport for you, you'll need to buy or rent your own skates. Read these guides.
Read our buyers guide; this guide is split into three sections: skate fit, types of skate and types of blade.
We can offer skates to buy, or to rent! Find out more below:
Once you've bought your first pair of skates, you should know how to maintain them to ensure you get the best skating experience possible.
Beyond "just skating"
If you're interested in getting started in Ice Hockey or figure skating, read these short guide to how to do so at Cambridge Ice Arena.
Skates are a vital piece of equipment; not only do they enable you to skate, but they protect your feet and ankles while you do. Here are a few of the common problems we deal with in our workshop every week, how they are caused, and how they can be prevented or fixed.
Coming soon - our guide to alignment issues.
Rusting of the blades occurs when they are left wet after your skating session. Depending on the exact conditions of how the blades are left, and how often they are left wet, leads to a number of different types of rusting.
Find out what ice skate break down looks like and what causes it. Most breakdown is irreversible, but speak to us for an assessment of the damage.
Coming soon - our guide to foot pain.
Profile issues can affect the ability to skate properly, to spin or to jump. It can equally apply to figure and hockey blades.