With the holidays quickly approaching, I’ve put together some ice skating tips for beginners. I have been teaching skating for the past four years. After teaching my fair share of beginning or fundamentals classes, these are some of my essential tips. 1. Prep before skating Prep before getting on the ice is just as important as the skating itself. I recommend wearing long socks to protect your feet from the rental skates. Then, lacing or buckling the skates for...