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.

Registration for Learn to Skate is conducted online and is non-refundable. The deadline for online registration is the day prior to the start of class.

Registration OPENS APRIL 15

Spring - Learn to Skate USA

Louisville Skating Academy holds Learn to Skate USA sessions Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter and Late Winter.

Mondays

April 22 - May 20
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

For these levels:
SS1-SS4 (ages 3-5)	$106.00
B1-B6 (ages 6+)	$106.00
Pre FS-F6 (ages 6+)	$106.00
Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17)	$106.00
Adult 1-6 (ages 18+)	$106.00
Adaptive	$68.90
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.

For these levels:
SS1-SS4 (ages 3-5)	$106.00
B1-B6 (ages 6+)	$106.00
Pre FS-F6 (ages 6+)	$106.00
Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17)	$106.00
Adult 1-6 (ages 18+)	$106.00
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
Ice Explorers (ages 2.5-3.5)	$68.90

Saturdays*

April 27 - May 18
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For these levels:
SS1-SS4 (ages 3-5)	$63.60
B1-B6 (ages 6+)	$63.60
Pre FS-F6 (ages 6+)	$63.60
Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17)	$63.60
Adult 1-6 (ages 18+)	$63.60
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
Adaptive	$41.34
Wed./Sat. Junior Aspire (B3-B6)	$195.04
Wed./Sat. Aspire Youth Silver	$2212.00
Junior Aspire Bronze Full Members Only	$89.04

* No Learn to Skate Classes on Saturday, May 4 due to the Derby Day.

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.

Walk-Ons: Learn to Skate Walk-on Fee is $7.00

Make-ups: must be scheduled in advance with the Learn to Skate USA Director.

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.

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.

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.

Adult

Open to beginning and advanced Adult skaters who wish to learn to skate and/or improve their skills in a mixed level group setting.

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!"

Skaters should wear comfortable, layered clothing. Water resistant outer layers are helpful. Gloves or mittens are recommended. Socks should be snug and not bunched. Wear only one pair! We recommend ALL beginning skaters wear helmets.

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!

At the registration table you will receive your color coded name tag. Your coach will be wearing the scarf color of your name tag. A group chart is located at the registration table and announcement board. All beginner levels (Snowplow Sam, Basic 1, Adaptive 1, and Adult 1) will start the first day of the session with the assigned coaches in the lobby, off-ice.

Rental skates are included free with your Learn to Skate USA package. When choosing a size, start with your shoe size, checking that they fit snuggly.

Louisville Skating Academy (LSA) recommends that you purchase through a knowledgeable dealer. For new skates inquiries and information regarding LSA's used skates inventory and bi-annual used equipment sale, contact the LSA Learn to Skate USA Director .

Learn to Skate USA curriculums cover a wide range of programs, including hockey! The skills covered in the Learn to Skate USA program are the foundations of all skating disciplines including figure skating, hockey, speed skating, and recreational skating. Learn to Skate USA is endorsed by USA Hockey.

Practice is a fun, important way to develop and improve the your skating skills! The free skate is part of your Learn to Skate USA package, allowing skaters practice time following group instruction plus the opportunity to hire a coach for private lessons. LSA also has open free skate sessions that Learn to Skate USA members can purchase to walk-on for extra practice time.

LSA offers a wide variety of programming annually including: