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 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 $60 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.
Aim higher with Aspire!
Junior Aspire
LSA Aspire offers Junior Aspire program for it's younger skaters, ages 8 and under, who can't wait to get to 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 (LTS) 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.
Aspire - Winter
Mondays
January 13 - March 10
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
| Adult Aspire Silver Mon/Wed | $457.92 |
| Junior Aspire (B3-B6) Mon/Sat | $398.56 |
| Aspire Teen Silver Mon/Wed | $457.92 |
| Aspire Teen Bronze | $267.12 |
| Aspire Youth Silver Mon/Wed | $457.92 |
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
January 15 - March 12
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
| Junior Aspire (B3-B6) Wed/Sat | $356.16 |
| Adult Aspire Silver Mon/Wed | $457.92 |
| Adult Aspire Silver Wed/Sat | $415.52 |
| Adult Aspire Bronze | $267.12 |
| Aspire Teen Silver Mon/Wed | $457.92 |
| Aspire Youth Silver Mon/Wed | $457.92 |
| Aspire Youth Silver Wed/Sat | $415.52 |
| Aspire Youth Bronze | $267.12 |
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*
January 18 - March 15
9:30 -
10:30 a.m.
* No class Saturday, Jan. 18 (Hockey)
* No class Saturday, Feb. 15 (Hockey)
| Adult Aspire Silver Wed/Sat | $415.52 |
| Junior Aspire (B3-B6) Mon/Sat | $398.56 |
| Aspire Teen Gold M/W/S | $545.69 save 10% |
| Aspire Teen Gold + Yoga M/W/S |
$667.19 save 10% |
| Aspire Youth Gold M/W/S | $545.69 save 10% |
| Aspire Adult Gold M/W/S | $545.69 save 10% |
| Aspire Adult Gold + Yoga M/W/S | $667.19 save 10% |
| Aspire Teen Silver Mon/Sat | $415.52 |
| Junior Aspire (B3-B6) Wed/Sat | $398.56 |
| Aspire Youth Silver Wed/Sat | $415.52 |
| Junior Aspire Bronze | $207.76 |
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.
Please Note: All Learn to Skate USA Aspire registrations require the $60 annual LSA Aspire Membership (or higher). Aspire Bronze class packages require LSA Full Membership.
Please Note: Registration for Learn to Skate USA/Aspire 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/Aspire Director (see below) in advance with these requests.
Make-ups: must be scheduled in advance with the Learn to Skate USA/Aspire Director.
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 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