Cool on the Ice: Beating the Summer Heat and Getting a Head Start for Fall Skating

While the summer sun blazes outside, some kids are staying cool in the best way possible — gliding across the ice in their Balance Blades. 🏒❄️

This August, we’re seeing more and more families discovering that ice skating isn’t just a winter activity. Indoor rinks are the perfect escape from the heat, and they’re also the perfect place for kids to get a head start before fall Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play Hockey programs begin.

Whether your child’s goal is to join hockey in the fall or simply feel confident on the ice, starting now means they’ll step into their first class with an advantage — and a smile.

Why Start in Summer?

• Cool & Comfortable: Indoor arenas are refreshingly chilly, giving kids a break from the summer heat.

• Confidence Boost: Kids get extra practice time before fall programs fill up.

• Safer Learning: Balance Blades help prevent rear falls and improve stability, making the early stages of skating less intimidating.

From First Steps to First Goals

We love seeing kids like the little girl in our feature photo — dressed head-to-toe in hockey gear, wearing her pink Balance Blades — already taking strides toward her hockey dreams. These moments show how the right start can set the stage for a lifetime of skating enjoyment.

Fall is Coming — Are You Ready?

Hockey and skating lessons will fill up quickly once school starts. Getting your child comfortable and confident on the ice now means they’ll be ready to hit the ground gliding when classes begin.

Shop Balance Blades today and give your child the coolest way to beat the heat — while setting them up for skating success this fall.