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.
Late Fall - 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
October 14 - December 9
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
| SS1-SS4 (ages 3-5) | $190.80 |
| B1-B6 (ages 6+) | $190.80 |
| Pre FS-F6 (ages 6+) | $190.80 |
| Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17) | $190.80 |
| Adult 1-6 (ages 18+) | $190.80 |
| 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 |
| Adult 1-6 (age 18+) | $190.80 |
| Adult Ice Dance (age 18+) | $190.80 |
| Adaptive | $124.02 |
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
| SS1-SS4 (ages 3-5) | $169.60 |
| B1-B6 (ages 6+) | $169.60 |
| Pre FS-F6 (ages 6+) | $169.60 |
| Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17) | $169.60 |
| Adult 1-6 (ages 18+) | $169.60 |
| 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 |
| Ice Explorers (ages 2.5-3.5) | $110.24 |
| Adaptive | $110.24 |
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.
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
| SS1-SS4 (ages 3-5) | $148.40 |
| B1-B6 (ages 6+) | $148.40 |
| Pre FS-F6 (ages 6+) | $148.40 |
| Basic Skills Teen Scene (ages 12-17) | $148.40 |
| Adult 1-6 (ages 18+) | $148.40 |
| 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 |
| Adaptive | $96.46 |
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 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!"
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.
