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Learn to skate in Plano: Plano StarCenter classes, prices and practice ice

By DFW Rink Guide · Published Oct 26, 2026

In Plano, learn-to-skate classes run at Children's Health StarCenter Plano (4020 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093), the Plano StarCenter, through the Dallas Stars Skating Academy. Classes follow the Learn to Skate USA curriculum and meet on Thursday and Saturday. The Academy lists $20 per class when you register ahead and $40 for a drop-in class, with free skate rental on class days. Kids who want to try hockey can join the free Little Rookies program, which lists Plano in November 2026.

Learn to Skate USA levels

The Skating Academy sorts classes by age. The Stars say each rink offers a mix of these levels, so check the Plano registration link for what is open this session. Every skater needs a Learn to Skate USA membership, and "StarCenter Plano" is one of the programs you can pick when you sign up.

LevelAges (as published)
Ice ExplorersAges 2-4
Snowplow Sam 1-4Ages 3-6
Basic 1-6Ages 7-14
Pre-Free Skate to Free Skate 3Ages 6 & up
Adult 1-6Ages 15 & up

Plano also lists Intro to Synchro among its class options. The youngest level, Ice Explorers, is a six-week program for children ages 2.5 to 4 and their parents (the first two weeks are off-ice), listed at $30 per class including rentals, 30 minutes of instruction and public skating for one parent and one child.

What the first month costs

Here is the math for one class a week for four weeks, using only the published per-class prices. Prices can change, so confirm on the Skating Academy page before you book.

OptionPer classFour classes
Registered ahead$20$80
Drop-in$40$160

Registering ahead saves $20 per class compared with dropping in. The Academy also lists a 10% sibling discount, and skaters in Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, Adult and Hockey classes get five free public session passes for any StarCenter during their session.

Practice ice in Plano

From the Plano StarCenter's own schedule, we count 29 public skate sessions on 19 days between Oct 26, 2026 and Nov 15, 2026, with the most on Sun (6). Public admission is $17 and rentals are $6. Families who homeschool can use the discounted Plano skates on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 2:15 PM ($11 with rental).

DayPublic skate sessions
Sun6
Mon3
Tue6
Wed3
Thu1
Fri4
Sat6

See exact times on the Plano StarCenter page or the public skate calendar. Young hockey players can also skate with a parent at 7 parent & child hockey sessions in the same window ($28 for one parent and one child).

From skating to hockey in Plano

Once a child can skate, the Stars' path in Plano is: Little Rookies (free, ages 4-8, November 2026), then the Dallas Stars Hockey Academy on Monday and Saturday ($40 per class or $25 per class for a full semester), then the Dallas Stars Metro Hockey League (DSMHL) house league, which takes Plano registrations for 6U-8U and 10U-18U. Older players looking for travel hockey can look at Dallas Junior Hockey Association (Dallas Penguins), which is based at the Plano StarCenter (12U-18U (AA)). The free Try Skating for Free program is not scheduled in Plano this year; its 2026 schedule lists McKinney, Northlake and Euless. The nearest of those rinks is Children's Health StarCenter McKinney (9.9 miles).

Want one-on-one help? Browse our learn-to-skate instructors. Need gear for hockey classes? Start with our beginner equipment checklist.

Nearest other rinks

RinkCityMiles from Plano StarCenter
Children's Health StarCenter Richardson (Ice Training Center)Richardson5.8
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating CenterDallas6.2
Comerica Center (Frisco)Frisco6.8
Children's Health StarCenter Farmers BranchFarmers Branch9.7

Frequently asked questions

Where can my child learn to skate in Plano?

At the Plano StarCenter (Children's Health StarCenter Plano, 4020 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093), through the Dallas Stars Skating Academy, which uses the Learn to Skate USA curriculum.

What days are learn-to-skate classes at Plano StarCenter?

The Skating Academy schedule lists Plano classes on Thursday and Saturday, plus Intro to Synchro.

How much are skating lessons in Plano?

$20 per class when you register ahead, or $40 as a drop-in, with free skate rental on class days. Ice Explorers is $30 per class.

How young can kids start?

Ice Explorers is for children about 2.5 to 4 with a parent, and Snowplow Sam starts at age 3.

Is there a free way to try hockey in Plano?

Yes. Dallas Stars Little Rookies is free for first-time players ages 4 to 8, and its schedule lists Plano in November 2026.

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