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 membership or higher is required to enroll. Louisville Skating Academy conducts Aspire year round during Learn to Skate USA sessions, Aspire Summit clinics, and Aspire Summer Camp.

Aim higher with Aspire!

Aspire - Late Fall

Mondays

October 14 - December 9
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

For these levels:
Mon/Wed Adult Aspire Silver	$428.24
Mon/Sat Junior Aspire (B3-B6)	$398.56
Mon/Wed Aspire Teen Silver	$436.72
Aspire Teen Bronze	$267.12
Mon/Wed Aspire Youth Silver	$428.24

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*

October 16 - December 11
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

* No class Wednesday, Nov. 27

For these levels:
Wed/Sat Junior Aspire (B3-B6)	$356.16
Mon/Wed Adult Aspire Silver	$428.24
Wed/Sat Adult Aspire Silver	$385.84
Adult Aspire Bronze	$237.44
Mon/Wed Aspire Teen Silver	$436.72
Mon/Wed Aspire Youth Silver	$428.24
Wed/Sat Aspire Youth Silver	$385.84
Aspire Youth Bronze	$237.44

Saturdays*

October 19 - December 14
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

* No class Saturday, Nov. 9 (Fall Competition)

* No class Saturday, Dec. 7

For these levels:
Wed/Sat Adult Aspire Silver	$385.84
Mon/Sat Junior Aspire (B3-B6)	$398.56
Aspire Teen Gold	$526.61
Aspire Youth Gold	$518.98
Aspire Adult Gold	$518.98
Mon/Sat Aspire Teen Silver	$415.52
Wed/Sat Junior Aspire (B3-B6)	$377.36
Wed/Sat Aspire Youth Silver	$385.84
Junior Aspire Bronze Full Members Only	$207.76

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..

Please Note: All Learn to Skate USA Aspire registrations require the $60 annual LSA Aspire Membership (or higher).

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