Learn to Skate USA presented by Louisville Skating Academy
Louisville Skating Academy offers Learn to Skate USA classes for ice skaters of all ages (3 years old +) and levels in a professional, fun and safe environment
Sessions follow the guidelines and curriculum set forth by Learn to Skate USA, which is nationally recognized and endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speed Skating.
Spring - Learn to Skate USA
Louisville Skating Academy holds Learn to Skate USA sessions Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall, and Winter. Evening and daytime classes available.
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.
Please Note
- All Learn to Skate USA registrations require the $21 annual LSA Learn to Skate Membership (or higher).
- All Learn to Skate USA Aspire registrations require the $60 annual LSA Aspire Membership (or higher).
- Aspire Bronze class packages require LSA Full Membership.
- Registration for Learn to Skate USA is conducted online and is non-refundable.
- 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.
NEW! Daytime Learn to Skate
Tuesdays, March 17 - April 21, 2026
no class April 7
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$106.00 per skater (includes skate rental)
For ages 3-adult
Registration deadline March 16th
Mondays
March 23 - May 25
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Now Open
- No classes April 6 (Spring break)
- No classes May 25 (Memorial Day)
| Snowplow Sam 1-4 (ages 3-5) | $169.60 |
| Basic 1-6 (ages 6+) | $169.60 |
| Pre FS-FS6 (ages 6+) | $169.60 |
| Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17) | $169.60 |
| Adult 1-6 (age 18+) | $169.60 |
| Adult Ice Dance (age 18+) | $169.60 |
| Adaptive Skating | $124.02 |
Learn to Skate Class Levels |
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| Junior Aspire (B3-B6) Mo/Sa | $407.04 |
| Aspire Youth GoldMo/We/Sa | $545.69 save 10% |
| Aspire Youth Silver Mo/We | $436.72 |
| Aspire Youth Silver Mo/Sa | $407.04 |
| Aspire Teen Platinum1 | $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 |
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Wednesdays
March 25 - May 27
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Now Open
- No classes April 8 (Spring break)
| Ice Explorers (ages 2.5-3.5) | $124.02 |
| Snowplow Sam 1-4 (ages 3-5) | $190.80 |
| Basic 1-6 (ages 6+) | $190.80 |
| Pre FS-FS6 (ages 6+) | $190.80 |
| Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17) | $190.80 |
| Adult 1-6 (ages 18+) | $190.80 |
| Adaptive Skating | $124.02 |
Learn to Skate Class Levels |
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| 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 |
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Saturdays
March 28 - May 30
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Registration Now Open
- No classes April 11 (Spring break)
- No classes May 2 (Derby Day)
| Snowplow Sam 1-4 (ages 3-5) | $169.60 |
| Basic 1-6 (ages 6+) | $169.60 |
| Pre FS-FS6 (ages 6+) | $169.60 |
| Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17) | $169.60 |
| Adult 1-6 (ages 18+) | $169.60 |
| Adaptive Skating | $110.24 |
Learn to Skate Class Levels |
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| 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 |
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 registrations require the $21 annual LSA Learn to Skate Membership (or higher).
- All Learn to Skate USA Aspire registrations require the $60 annual LSA Aspire Membership (or higher).
- Aspire Bronze class packages require LSA Full Membership.
- Registration for Learn to Skate USA is conducted online and is non-refundable.
- 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.
- The Learn to Skate Walk-on Fee is $7.00
- Make-ups must be scheduled in advance with the Learn to Skate USA Director (see below).
Levels
Louisville Skating Academy follows the guidelines and curriculum set forth by Learn to Skate USA, which is nationally recognized and endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speed Skating.
Beginners
Ice Explorers
Ice Explorers is open to skaters ages 2.5-3.5 years old. Classes include off-ice activities and exercises that prepare athletes for increased ice time and readiness for independent participation in Snowplow Sam 1 curriculum.
Snowplow Sam 1-4
Open to skaters 3 to 5 years old. Skaters learn to skate forward and backwards, hop, dip, etc.
Basic 1
Open to beginning skaters ages 6 and up. Skaters learn to skate forwards and backwards and stop.
Basic 2
Open to those skaters who have passed all Snowplow Sam levels, Basic 1 or ISI Pre-Alpha or those skaters who have skated several times and move comfortably on the ice. More emphasis is given to backward skating, balancing on one foot, and edge control.
Basic 3-4
Open to those skaters who have passed USFSA Basic 2 or ISI Alpha. Lessons include stroking, crossovers, turning from forward to backward, gliding backwards, and beginning spins.
Basic 5-6
Open to those skaters who have passed USFSA Basic 4 or ISI Beta. Lessons include three-turns, backward crossovers, entry level jumps and spins, spirals, lunges, etc.
Adult 1-6
Open to beginning and advanced Adult skaters who wish to learn to skate and/or improve their skills in a mixed level group setting.
Advanced Beginners
Pre-Free Skate
Open to those skaters who have passed USFSA Basic 6 or ISI Delta. Lessons include mohawks, step sequences, waltz jumps, scratch spins, etc.
Free Skate 1-2
Open to those skaters who have passed Pre Free Skate. Lessons include toe loops, salchows, backward three turns, back spins, consecutive edges, etc.
Free Skate 3-4
Lessons include loop jumps, split jumps, advancing spins, moves in the field sequences, etc.
Free Skate 5-6
Lessons include flip, lutz and axel jumps; sit, camel and layback spins; combination jumps and spins; moves in the field sequences, etc.
Aspire
The Aspire program provides a jump start to competitive figure skating for enthusiastic beginner level skaters. More information
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about the Learn to Skate USA program
- Go to Membership Welcome Page (entryeeze.com) to apply and purchase your annual Learn to Skate membership.
- Login to your new Entryeeze account, and go to the menu to click on "Contract Ice".
- Next, click on "Browse and Purchase".
- Then you will see the current Learn to Skate USA session pop up; from there you will see the class package options available to choose from!"
There is no experience requirement to begin Learn to Skate. All beginning skaters will be taught by our Learn to Skate USA coaching staff the proper techniques to safely begin their fun skating journey!
In fact, many of our skaters have never even seen a pair of ice skates before their initial class. If you have never taken lessons, you will start in Snowplow Sam (tots), Basic 1 or Adult Basic 1 and will work on falling down and getting up first!
LSA offers a wide variety of programming annually including:
Yes!LSA offers special rates for group outings (i.e., scout groups, youth organization groups, school groups, business groups, etc.).
Have more questions?
Contact the LSA Learn to Skate USA Director, Mary Vaughn, at:
or visit
Knowledge Base
The Louisville Skating Academy, in conjunction with Learn to Skate USA, has provided the following guides to getting started skating.
All Guides are in PDF format .
What's Next
The LSA Athlete Journey
The graphic below outlines the athletes progression and available LSA programs for the enthusiastic skater.
