Based just 20 miles outside of Boston, in Norwood, The Skating Club of Boston operates programs at 7 rinks in the Boston area, including Boston’s iconic Frog Pond. Established in 1912, The Skating Club of Boston trained and developed skaters for over a century, making it an integral part of the nation’s skating history and the birthplace of many Olympic victories.
For those who want to partake in the Olympic action, you can do so right in Boston, whether by channeling your inner athlete with private lessons or catching the annual Ice Chips skating show, which returns five Milan Olympians to Greater Boston at the end of February.
Learn to skate with The Skating Academy
In just 30 minutes, novices progress from never having been in an ice rink to comfortably taking laps. The Skating Club of Boston offers year-round ice skating lessons through its school, The Skating Academy.
It is one of the oldest skating institutions in the nation and a founding member of U.S. Figure Skating. Get the same instruction as the pros do with The Skating Academy; lessons use the official Learn to Skate USA® curriculum, endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating.
Lessons glide out of one of the Academy’s seven rinks, at Frog Pond, North End, Belmont, Norwood, Newton, West Roxbury, and Revere. The Skating Academy offers 1-on-1 and group instruction as well as kids and professional training, all depending on your needs and goals. Learn more and reserve your lesson.
Get inspired at the annual Ice Chips performance
If you’re not just interested in skating yourself, but also want to catch the highest tier of skating the world has to offer, head to Ice Chips. The annual benefit show is the longest running ice show in the country! When you can’t go to Milan, The Skating Club of Boston brings the winter Olympics to you!
World Champion, Alysa Liu, and four other Olympians, Maxim Naumov, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, Aleksandr Selevko, Emily Chan and Spencer Howe, as well as Four Continents Bronze Medalist, Jimmy Ma will demonstrate expert skill on the ice at The Skating Club of Boston on February 28 and March 1. Ice Chips 2026: A World Journey showcases a cast of local, national and international competitors just outside of the city. This year’s shows take place on:
- Saturday, February 28 at 1 and 7 PM
- Sunday, March 1 at 1 PM
About The Skating Club of Boston
The Skating Club of Boston is the third-oldest skating club in the nation, establsihed in 1912. The non-profit is also a founding member of U.S. Figure Skating. The Club is home to The Skating Academy, New England’s premiere skating school which educates everyone from first-timers to seasoned Olympians.
Find The Skating Club of Boston and Ice Chips show at:
750 University Ave. in Norwood, Massachusetts