Aspire

Skating Programs

Aspire… The Next Step

A jump start to competitive figure skating for enthusiastic beginner level skaters. Aim higher with Aspire.

About the program

What is Aspire?

The Aspire program provides a jump start to competitive figure skating for enthusiastic beginner level skaters. Skaters interested in joining Aspire are required to have successfully completed the Basic 4 level (for Aspire Youth and Aspire Teen groups), Adult 3 (for Adult Aspire group), or above before joining. Skaters may enroll in Junior Aspire at Basic 3 and Basic 4 levels.

Participants enjoy on-ice classes, off-ice instruction, and practice time, introducing skaters to different facets of the sport, including jumps, spins, skating skills, synchronized skating, and ice dance. Aspire skaters train 2–3 days per week during the LSA Learn to Skate USA sessions, with an additional off-ice conditioning class.

Aspire registrations require the $70 annual LSA Aspire Membership (or higher). Aspire Bronze class packages require LSA Full Membership. Louisville Skating Academy conducts Aspire year round during Learn to Skate USA sessions, Aspire Summit clinics, and Aspire Summer Camp.

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Junior Aspire

LSA Aspire offers Junior Aspire for its younger skaters, ages 8 and under, who can’t wait to get to the rink to learn more skills with their friends. Junior Aspire is for Basic 3 and Basic 4 skaters enrolled in LSA Learn to Skate USA classes.

Junior Aspire requires skaters to enroll 2 days per week in Basic Skills class on Monday or Wednesday plus the Junior Aspire class during Saturday LTS.

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Aspire Spring Session

Mondays

March 23 – May 25  •  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

No classes April 6 (Spring break)  •  No classes May 25 (Memorial Day)

Aspire Classes

Junior Aspire (B3–B6) Mo/Sa $407.04
Aspire Youth Gold Mo/We/Sa $545.69 save 10%
Aspire Youth Silver Mo/We $436.72
Aspire Youth Silver Mo/Sa $407.04
Aspire Teen Platinum ¹ $67.84
Aspire Teen Gold Mo/We/Sa $538.06 save 10%
Aspire Teen Silver Mo/We $428.24
Aspire Teen Silver Mo/Sa $407.04
Aspire Teen Bronze $237.44
Adult Aspire Gold Mo/We/Sa $545.69 save 10%
Adult Aspire Silver Mo/We $436.72

Full member/contracting off-ice package available for Aspire/LSA members who contract only. Each package includes 30 minutes of group instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice. Skaters may request private lessons during the LTS free skate.

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Wednesdays

March 25 – May 27  •  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

No classes April 8 (Spring break)

Aspire Classes

Junior Aspire (B3–B6) We/Sa $436.72
Aspire Youth Platinum $76.32
Aspire Youth Gold Mo/We/Sa $545.69 save 10%
Aspire Youth Silver Mo/We $436.72
Aspire Youth Bronze $267.12
Aspire Teen Gold Mo/We/Sa $538.06 save 10%
Aspire Teen Silver Mo/We $428.24
Aspire Teen Silver We/Sa $436.72
Adult Aspire Platinum $76.32
Adult Aspire Gold Mo/We/Sa $545.69 save 10%
Adult Aspire Silver Mo/We $436.72
Adult Aspire Silver We/Sa $436.72
Adult Aspire Bronze $267.12

Full member/contracting off-ice package available for Aspire/LSA members who contract only. Each package includes 30 minutes of group instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice. Skaters may request private lessons during the LTS free skate.

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Saturdays

March 28 – May 30  •  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

No classes April 11 (Spring break)  •  No classes May 2 (Derby Day)

Aspire Classes

Junior Aspire (B3–B6) Mo/Sa $407.04
Junior Aspire (B3–B6) We/Sa $436.72
Aspire Youth Gold Mo/We/Sa $545.69 save 10%
Aspire Youth Silver Mo/Sa $407.04
Aspire Youth Silver We/Sa $436.72
Aspire Teen Gold Mo/We/Sa $538.06 save 10%
Aspire Teen Silver Mo/Sa $407.04
Adult Aspire Gold Mo/We/Sa $545.69 save 10%
Adult Aspire We/Sa $436.72

Each Learn to Skate USA package includes 30 minutes of group instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice. Skaters may request private lessons during the LTS free skate.

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Please Note

  • The Learn to Skate Membership year runs July of the current year through June of the next year and must be renewed annually to enroll in sessions.
  • All Learn to Skate USA Aspire registrations require the $70 annual LSA Aspire Membership (or higher).
  • Aspire Bronze class packages require LSA Full Membership.
  • Aspire members may now contract select LSA sessions to bridge/transition to contract ice. Sessions allowing Aspire Youth, Aspire Teen, and Adult Aspire skaters (not recommended for Jr. Aspire) are: Tuesday & Thursday mornings and Friday at 5:40 p.m.
  • Same-day registration, on-site walk-in registration, and on-site class day transfer requests incur a $20 paper registration fee. Please contact the Learn to Skate USA/Aspire Director in advance with these requests.
  • Make-ups must be scheduled in advance with the Learn to Skate USA/Aspire Director.

What skaters learn

Skater Curriculum

Core Skating Classes

  • Learn to Test Skating Skills
  • Jumps
  • Spins
  • Synchronized Skating
  • Ice Dance
  • Theatre on Ice

Core Off-Ice Classes

  • Dynamic Warm-Up
  • Agility, Balance, and Coordination
  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Off-Ice Conditioning
  • Movement — musical interpretation

Parental Involvement

Parent meetings take place throughout the season while skaters participate in off-ice training — just 20 minutes in length. Topics may include:

  • Introduction to U.S. Figure Skating membership
  • Testing and competitive pipeline
  • Competition readiness
  • How to be a supportive skating parent
  • Q&A with higher-level athletes and their parents
  • Introduction to judging systems
  • Volunteer opportunities and getting involved