LA Skating Academy, the learn-to-skate program at Toyota Sports Performance Center (TSPC), the official practice facility of the LA Kings, has been recognized by Learn to Skate USA® for an outstanding 2025-26 season. The program earned a No. 1 national ranking and four program awards after growing to 5,155 members, giving thousands of Southern Californians their first step onto the ice.
LA Skating Academy grew from 3,536 members in 2024-25 to 5,155 in 2025-26, an increase of nearly 46 percent. That growth reflects Toyota Sports Performance Center's commitment to making skating accessible in a region where many residents have never laced up a pair of skates.
Learn to Skate USA awards in this category are reserved for programs that operate as part of a larger rink system, offering Learn to Skate USA classes at multiple ice rink locations. LA Skating Academy's work across multiple facilities distinguished it as one of the top programs in the country.
2025-26 Season Highlights:
- No. 1 national ranking from Learn to Skate USA
- 5,155 total members, up from 3,536 the previous season
- Top 10 Multi-Facility Program nationally
- Top 5 Multi-Facility Program in the Pacific Section
- 25%+ Year-over-Year Membership Growth award
- Over 5,000 Members award
"Every skater's journey begins with a first step onto the ice, and your programs serve as that entry point for hundreds of individuals and families in your community," Learn to Skate USA wrote in its recognition letter. "Through your dedication to creating a welcoming and engaging environment, you are helping more people experience the joy, confidence, and lifelong benefits that skating provides."\
"Growing the game in Southern California starts with getting people comfortable on skates,” said Chris Crotty, General Manager of TSPC. “Toyota Sports Performance Center is where that happens every day, and this recognition shows how many families in our community are discovering the sport."
LA Skating Academy offers learn-to-skate programming for all ages and skill levels, serving as an entry point to figure skating, hockey and recreational skating. Registration information for upcoming sessions is available at ToyotaSportsPerformanceCenter.com.
Toyota Sports Performance Center is operated by American Sports Entertainment Company (ASEC). ASEC is the leading independent owner/operator of ice skating and indoor sports facilities in the United States.
