Skate Academy
Supplemental Group Lessons for Skaters Basic 5 +
While encouraging skaters to accelerate their completion of the Basic Skills curriculum, academy coaches also encourage skaters to enhance the quality of their basic skating providing skaters a strong foundation in fundamental figure skating techniques. The Skate Academy consists of the Junior Figure Skating Academy and the Elite Figure Skating Academy. Classes are skated on half-ice with skaters grouped by skill level.
Participants in both the Basic Skills Program AND Skate Academy only need to pay the annual Basic Skills registration fee one time each year.
Saturday – 10:45 to 11:15 AM
How to Register for Classes Online
Junior Figure Skating Academy – Open to all skaters at Basic Skills levels 5-8
The Junior Figure Skating Academy is intended for skaters in levels Basic 5-8. Skaters are provided an introduction to the next level of figure skating training in jump and spin techniques, stroking, footwork and power skating, moves in the field, ice dance, synchronized skating and music interpretation.
Elite Figure Skating Academy – Open to all skaters at Free Skate 1 and higher
The Elite Figure Skating Academy is intended for skaters Free Skate 1 and higher (USFSA test skaters included). Skaters receive specialized and challenging instruction in jump and spin techniques, stroking, footwork and power skating, moves in the field, ice dance, synchronized skating and music interpretation.
Skate Academy Classes
Power Skating
Figure skaters must build their fitness and endurance for program performance as well as learning to make the most of every push or stroke of their blades. This class focuses on endurance, proper stroking skills, and power. Using this program will contribute to the training of the complete figure skater.
Moves in the Field (MIF)/Edges
Moves in the field are basic skating moves skated without music. An effortless, flowing and graceful execution should be achieved as the skater performs steps skated in general accordance with the diagrams and descriptions set forth by the United States Figure Skating Association Test Book. Moves in the field must be skated with good edges, control, flow, extension, carriage, and rhythm with an even speed and flow. This class provides skaters designated practice and instruction needed to master proper technique and skills required for MIF. Instruction will focus on upper body control, free leg placement, edge control and turning technique. Using this program will contribute to the training of the complete figure skater.
Jump and Spin
Figure skating is very much based on muscle memory. This class focuses on proper technique, variations, and combinations of traditional figure skating jumps and spins. Using this program will contribute to the training of the complete figure skater.
Synchro 1-4
Synchronized Team Skating is the fastest growing component of figure skating combining elements of ballet, ice dance and pairs skating into an exciting on ice performance. The team aspect of synchronized skating encourages camaraderie and long-term participation in skating. Team members execute difficult formations with speed and accuracy.
The Basic Skills Synchronized badge program is a fun introduction to the five basic elements of synchronized Team Skating: Circle, Line, Block, Intersection, and Wheel. The purpose of these tests is to introduce skaters to synchronized skating and to familiarize them with elementary holds, formations, and transitions. A group can consist of six or more skaters to get started.
Dance 1-6
The Dance badge program focuses on the components of ice dancing and reviews the basic edges and turns while skating to music. Skaters will learn the first six dance pattern in the USFSA test structure. These tests can be taken with or without a partner.
Artistry In Motion AIM 1-4
The Artistry in Motion or “AIM” program is designed to educate skaters on the basic principles and philosophy of choreography and style. The badge program will give skaters a foundation in basic body alignment, movement and line. Using this program will contribute to the training of the complete figure skater. Artistry in Motion stimulates the creative mind of every skater.
