Aspire…The Next Step
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 achieved the Basic 4 level or above before joining.
Participants will enjoy on- and off-ice instruction and practice time and will be exposed to different facets of the sport, including jumps, spins, moves in the field, synchronized team, and dance.
Aspire will meet during the Learn to Skate time, with an additional off-ice session following the on-ice portion on at least one day.
Louisville Skating Academy holds Aspire year round.
Aspire - Spring Learn to Skate
Mondays
April 22 - May 20
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
| Mon/Wed Intro Adult Aspire (Ice Dance + Adult 4-6) | $212.00 |
| Mon/Sat Adult Aspire (Ice Dance 1 + FS) | $195.04 |
| Mon./Sat. Junior Aspire (B3-B6) | $195.04 |
| Aspire Teen Gold | $286.20 |
| Aspire Gold (Youth) | $286.20 |
| Mon./Wed. Aspire Teen Silver | $254.40 |
| Mon./Sat. Aspire Teen Silver | $212.00 |
| Aspire Teen Bronze | $148.40 |
| Mon./Wed. Aspire Youth Silver | $254.40 |
Each Learn to Skate USA package includes 30 minutes of group
instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice (termed free skate
in the skating
world). Skaters may request private lessons during the LTS free skate.
Wednesdays
April 24 - May 22
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
| Mon/Wed Inro Adult Aspire (Ice Dance + Adult 4-6) | $212.00 |
| Adaptive | $68.90 |
| Aspire Teen Gold | $286.20 |
| Aspire Youth Gold | $286.20 |
| Mon./Wed. Aspire Teen Silver | $254.40 |
| Wed./Sat. Junior Aspire (B3-B6) | $195.04 |
| Aspire Youth Bronze | $148.40 |
Each Learn to Skate USA package includes 30 minutes of group
instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice (termed free skate
in the skating
world). Skaters may request private lessons during the LTS free skate.
Saturdays*
April 27 - May 18
11:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
| Mon./Sat. Adult Aspire (Ice Dance 1 + FS) | $195.04 |
| Mon./Sat. Junior Aspire (B3-B6) | $195.04 |
| Aspire Teen Gold | $286.20 |
| Aspire Youth Gold | $286.20 |
| Mon./Sat. Aspire Teen Silver | $212.00 |
| Wed./Sat. Junior Aspire (B3-B6) | $195.04 |
| Wed./Sat. Aspire Youth Silver | $2212.00 |
| Junior Aspire Bronze Full Members Only | $89.04 |
Each Learn to Skate USA package includes 30 minutes of group
instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice (termed free skate
in the skating
world). Skaters may request private lessons during the LTS free skate.
Junior Aspire
Junior Aspire is for Basic 3 and Basic 4 skaters, ages 10 and under, who are enrolled in LSA Learn to Skate classes . If your skater is looking to progress at a faster pace with more ice time and instruction, this is a cost effective route to help them reach their goals. Junior Aspire requires skaters to enroll in Learn to Skate Basic Skills class on Monday or Wednesday plus the Junior Aspire class during Learn to Skate on Saturday.
Please Note: All Learn to Skate USA registrations require the $21 annual LSA Learn to Skate Membership (or higher).
Please Note: Registration for Learn to Skate USA is conducted online and is non-refundable.
Late/On-Site/Paper Registrations & Transfers: Same-day registration, on-site walk-in registration, and on-site class day transfer requests incur the $15 paper registration fee. Please contact the Learn to Skate USA Director (see below) in advance with these requests.
Make-ups: must be scheduled in advance with the Learn to Skate USA Director.
Skater Curriculum
Core Skating Classes
- Edges, Turns, and Skating Skills
- Moves in the Field
- Jumps
- Spins
Core Off-Ice Classes
- Dynamic Warm-Up
- Agility, Balance, and Coordination
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Off-ice Jumps
- Movement - musical interpretation
Parental Involvement
Parent meetings take place throughout the season while skaters are participating in off-ice training and are 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