Competitive Training
Highest Quality Training Throughout the Year
Louisville Skating Academy aims to have the highest quality figure skating training opportunities for its members and offers on and off ice programming throughout the year.
Louisville Skating Academy has more than 15 professional skating instructors.
Louisville Skating Academy is a member of U.S. Figure Skating (USFS), recognized by the International Skating Union (ISU) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the governing body of figure skating in the United States. LSA is a member of the Midwest Section of USFS, and ranks among the top 10% of figure skating clubs in the country.
Spring Contract
Monday, March 30 – Saturday, May 30, 2026
Spring Contract
Legal Notice
By enrolling in classes, you are entering into a legally binding contract with Louisville Skating Academy. Any class fees incurred through enrollment are your responsibility subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.
Remember
- The skater must be a FULL, ASSOCIATE or COLLEGIATE MEMBER of LSA at the time of registration to contract for this contract period.
- Adult Limited members have limited contracting rights (Monday Adult session only).
- Out of town skaters should contact the Skating Director for the summer guest policy.
- Skate at your own risk. If no ice monitor or coach is on the ice, you are responsible for your child or your own person. Ice monitors are a volunteer position and LSA cannot guarantee an ice monitor will be present at every session. You are responsible for the safety and behavior of your child on the rink and at the Iceland facility.
Contract Committee
Contract Chair
Elizabeth Winkler
Contract Account Manager
Stephanie Peters
Contract Technical Contact
Stephanie Peters
Skating Director / Programming
Jessica Mills Kincade
Daily Training Schedule
Monday, March 30 – Saturday, May 30, 2026
No contract ice: Wednesday, April 29 (test session), Saturday, May 2 (Derby), Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Please Note: Schedule subject to change.
Monday
North Rink
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30–4:20 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 4:20–5:10 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 5:10–6:00 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Learn to Skate / Aspire |
Off-Ice
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30–4:45 PM | Off-ice Harness | |
| 4:45–5:00 PM | Off-ice Harness | |
| 5:00–5:15 PM | Off-ice Harness | |
| 5:15–5:30 PM | Off-Ice Harness |
Tuesday
North Rink
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20–6:50 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 6:50–7:20 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate |
| 7:20–7:50 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 3:30–4:20 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 4:20–5:10 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 5:10–6:00 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
Off-Ice
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10–6:40 PM | Jumps and Spins | High / Intermediate |
Wednesday
North Rink
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30–4:20 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 4:20–5:10 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 5:10–6:00 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Learn to Skate / Aspire |
Off-Ice
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30–4:45 PM | Off-ice Harness | |
| 4:45–5:00 PM | Off-ice Harness | |
| 5:00–5:15 PM | Off-ice Harness | |
| 5:15–5:30 PM | Off-ice Harness |
Thursday
North Rink
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20–6:50 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 6:50–7:20 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate |
| 7:20–7:50 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 3:30–4:20 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 4:20–5:10 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 5:10–6:00 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
Off-Ice
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30–7:30 PM | Conditioning off-site at Norton Sports Performance | Middle / High School Ages |
Friday
North Rink
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20–6:50 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 6:50–7:20 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 7:20–7:50 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 3:30–4:20 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 4:20–5:10 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 5:10–5:20 PM | Ice Resurface | |
| 5:20–5:40 PM | Power | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 5:40–6:30 PM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
Saturday
North Rink
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–8:30 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 8:30–9:30 AM | Freestyle | High / Intermediate / Low |
| 9:30–10:30 AM | Learn to Skate / Aspire | |
| 10:30–10:40 AM | Ice Resurface | |
| 10:40–11:30 AM | Open Session | |
Off-Ice
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Conditioning off-site at Norton Sports Performance | Middle / High School Ages |
Sessions & Classes
Louisville Skating Academy offers the following figure skating classes and sessions. Each class described below may not be offered during a specific registration period. Please refer to the actual schedule.
On-Ice
Free Skate Session
On-ice time for practice and/or private lessons. Free skate sessions are designated by skating level to provide optimal training and safety for the skaters on these sessions.
Moves and Dance Session
Designed for skaters working on U.S. Figure Skating dance and moves tests. Music for the compulsory dances will be played. No group instruction will be provided. Private lessons may be taken during this session.
Dance Session
Designed for skaters working on U.S. Figure Skating dance tests. Competitive dance teams will be allowed to skate on both high and low sessions. Music for the compulsory dances will be played. No group instruction will be provided. Private lessons may be taken during this session.
Power Class
The primary focus of this class will be creating and maintaining power, improving stamina and endurance, and focusing on body alignment.
Jump Class
This class will focus on the different aspects of jump technique in a group setting.
Edges and Curves Class
The focus of this class will be edge quality and turns. Skaters also will focus on maintaining flow.
Aspire
Aspire is a special session held periodically throughout the year. Skaters in the Learn to Skate program or the lower levels of the competitive training program are invited to a 50-minute or one-hour session to free skate, meet each other and make connections that they may have for the rest of their skating careers.
Off-Ice
Off-ice classes are offered for skaters age 7 and older, or who have passed the Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field test.
Ballet & Stretch for Skaters
LSA has partnered with Elite Dance to offer a comprehensive ballet program for skaters. Classes will be held at Elite Dance studios on the 2nd floor of Iceland Sports Complex, focusing on classical ballet concepts and stretching.
Strength and Conditioning
LSA has a partnership with Norton Sports Performance Health & Wellness Center. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists design and coach our athletes through a circuit of exercises specifically developed for figure skaters, with attention given to all parts of the body.
Skating Levels
To maintain training quality and provide a safer environment, sessions and classes are organized by level as outlined below. These levels are defined by LSA for the LSA training program only and are not the same as U.S. Figure Skating levels.
High
Pre-Silver Singles, Silver Skating Skills
Intermediate
Pre-Bronze Singles, Bronze Skating Skills, or Adult Silver Skating Skills
Low
Passed Basic Skills Level 4 and up (private lesson required through Basic 6)
Open
Skaters of any level
Adult
Skaters 18+ years of age