The 400-meter ice rink is open! Skating season is here. Purchase your tickets here!

The 400-meter ice rink is open! Skating season is here. Purchase your tickets here!

Schaatsbaan De Uithof

Courses & Lessons

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Welcome to the skating school!

On this page, you’ll find our full range of courses and lessons (from October to March). If you have any questions about our courses and activities or need help determining your skating level, please contact our Skating School. Angelique and Jerrie are happy to assist you at schaatsschool@deuithof.nl or 070 – 404 44 59.

The skating school lessons start on Saturday, October 12. Are you counting down with us?

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General courses

  • Schaatsbaan De Uithof
    Beginner’s course
    • 10 or 20 lessons
    • From age 16 and up
    • Levels 0 and 1
    • 50-minute lessons

    Info & register

  • Schaatsen De Uithof
    Regular course
    • 10 or 20 lessons
    • From age 16 and up
    • All levels
    • 50-minute lessons

    Info & register

  • Schaatsen Den Haag
    Children’s course
    • 10 or 20 lessons
    • From age 6 to 12
    • All levels
    • 50-minute lessons

    Info & register

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    Teenager course
    • 10 or 20 lessons
    • From age 13 to 18
    • All levels
    • 50-minute lessons

    Info & register

Specialization courses

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    Cornering course
    • 6 lessons
    • Level 3 to 5
    • 50-minute lessons
    • Monday evenings 21:30 – 22:30
      or Wednesday mornings 10:00 – 11:00

    Info & register

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    Performance training
    • 10 or 20 lessons
    • Level 5 to 7
    • 50 or 90-minute lessons

    Info & register

  • Toertocht training
    Tour training
    • 23 lessons
    • Level 4 to 7
    • 75-minute lessons

    Info & register

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    Weissensee course
    • 15 or 20 lessons incl. themed day
    • Level 2 to 7
    • 50-minute lessons

    Info & register

PRIVATE SKATING LESSON

A private lesson at De Uithof means one-on-one professional guidance. Improve your technique with the help of one of our instructors. Private lessons can be requested up to three days before the lesson date and are available for all skating levels. Private lessons are only possible during regular opening hours.

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Frame Skating for Children with Disabilities

Starting from the 2023/2024 season, children with disabilities can come to De Uithof for frame skating. These frames allow them to participate in various ice activities alongside their peers, such as skating lessons, Happy Kids, free skating, and the Mini-Elfstedentocht. We have frames available in the following sizes: XS (body height 100 – 125 cm), S (body height 120 – 140 cm), M (body height 140 – 160 cm), and L (body height 160 – 185 cm).

Some of our instructors are specially trained in frame skating, making participation in lessons with a frame possible. Interested in joining the lessons with a frame? Email us at schaatsschool@deuithof.nl.

For free skating, you can rent a frame by sending an email to jsuijker@deuithof.nl (preferably a few days in advance). Please include the desired day and time you wish to skate, as well as the size you need. Upon arrival, we will ensure that the frame, helmet, and spikes are ready for you. The rental fee is €7.50, payable at the desk. Ice rink entry can be reserved in advance via ijstickets.deuithof.nl or purchased on-site at the desk.

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Happy Kids

During almost every school holiday, De Uithof organizes Happy Kids weeks. Children learn to skate in a fun and playful way, and we have daily exciting games on the ice. On the last day, we celebrate with an official diploma ceremony (complete with a medal!), coloring, and a fun meal together. We guarantee that the kids will have a blast during their holiday!

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Free trial lesson!

Would you like to find out if skating is your favorite activity or a fun one for your children? Take a free trial lesson!

Level indicator

Our skating school is for everyone. You can go to Skating School De Uithof if you are an absolute beginner looking for a fun activity, but also if you are already good at skating and want to refine your technique. Below you will find the skating levels of Skating School De Uithof. Do you need advice to determine your level? Please contact our Skating School.

Level Skills
Starting level This is an activity for the absolute beginner. You can't stand on the skates on the ice.
Level 1 At level 1 you can get onto the ice on the skates. No skating technique, but it does make progress.
Level 2 Can already push off sideways in the skating position. Can brake and accelerate.
Level 3 Has mastered the skating stance. Drop off sideways. Has a relaxed catch up. Can continue to slide straight on 1 leg. Has mastered the arm movement.
Level 4 Knows the basics of the turn but loses speed. Can do a round. Can drive a scaffolding.
Level 5 You have the corner under control and can also make extra speed there. You drive at least 5 rounds only in the skating position with a good arm movement.
Level 6 This is a training level for those with good technique. At high speed cornering is no problem. Sprint off and do longer rounds in succession. All this while maintaining technology.
Level 7 This is a competition level group.