answer:Take a few private lessons if you can afford it. I would think weekends are very busy at the rink? What is wrong with going in a circle? You can kind of straighten it into a rectangle if you want. If the middle is open and no one is practicing complicated moves you could go there, but since you are a beginner that probably is not a appealing. Definitely getting more ice time, even on your own, will help. It’s like learning to ride a bike, learning the balance and the edges on the skates.