Figure Skating Classes

Figure Skating Training Leading to the Professional Athlete

Spirit Ice Arena Figure Skating classes are great for everyone that has an interest in the sport of Figure Skating. We offer a comprehensive program to create a strong foundation for future and current Figure Skating professionals. These programs are for skaters that have completed Basic 6 and Pre-Freeskate in the Learn to Skate program.  These programs offer training in skills ranging from Free skate through Preliminary, Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, to Senior.

In these classes, your figure skating instructors will teach skaters how to perform correctly and safely. These classes and private lessons complement each other, to serve as building block foundation for a skater's figure skating career.

Class Offerings Schedule

* For skaters who have passed FS 6

** Tuesday Class for Skaters Basic 6/Adult 6 & Up

Class Benefits While Enrolled: Included in Enrollment Price

• Learn & hone skills quickly from a knowledgeable and experienced coaching team
• Configure package of group skating lessons to match your needs
  
• Free admission and skate rental for the Public Session proceeding the Tuesday classes
• Free admission and skate rental for the Public Session following the Saturday classes
• Unlimited $7.00 Public skating sessions (a 50% SAVINGS!)
• Bring a friend for any Public skating for half price admission
• Skater Reward Card - Skate 7 Paid Public sessions and get one free!
• Makeup Privileges (within 4 week session) for 1 missed class
• 10% re-enrollment discount for consecutive re-enrollments
• Discounted entry fees for Skating Exhibitions

Class Protocol

• On-ice and Off-ice classes are 30 minutes.
• Schedule is subject to change.
• Levels may be combined or cancelled
• All classes and make–ups must be completed by the end of the four week session.
• The lessons purchased do not carry over to future four week sessions.
• Freestyle and Specialty classes are structured on a four week basis.
• Freestyle and Specialty classes will offer a four week automatic re-enrollment program
• A 10% re-enrollment discount is built into the four week re-enrollment program
• We strongly encourage skaters to have their own figure skates.
• Enrollment packages include On-Ice classes, Off-Ice classes, and Freestyle practice sessions, all of which are an important part of a Figure Skating Training Program.
• Skaters in Free Skate 1-6 classes will remain in their level until they have tested and passed

On-Ice Class Descriptions

Free Skate 1
Scratch spin, Forward edges, half flip, waltz jump from back crossovers, back outside 3 turns

Free Skate 2
Beginning back spin, Backward edges, Forward outside & inside spirals, waltz threes, waltz jump/ side toe hop/waltz jump, toe loop

Free Skate 3
Crossovers in a figure 8, waltz eight, swing rolls, back inside 3 turns, salchow, half lutz jump, waltz jump/toe loop combo, back spin

Free Skate 4
Spiral Sequence, Forward power 3 turns, backward progressive chasse sequence, sit spin, loop jump, waltz jump/loop combo

Free Skate 5
Backward outside 3 turns/Mohawk into back crossovers, spiral sequence, slide chasse/swing roll sequence, camel spin, change foot spin, loop/loop combo, flip jump, jump sequence

Free Skate 6
Back crossovers to landing positions, 5 step Mohawk sequence, camel/sit spin combo, split jump, lutz jump, waltz jump: 1/2 loop—salchow, axel walk through

Axel Class
Focuses on additional Axel recommended curriculum. For skaters who have passed Free Skate 6.

Jump & Spin-High
Advanced  Jump and Spin Combinations, Double Jumps, IJS spin Features, Advanced edge-work and footwork.  For skaters who have passed Free Skate 6 and able to land an axel.

Ice Dance

Pre-preliminary Dances and up.  For skaters in Basic 6 or Adult 6 and above. Lower level skaters may

ask permission from Figure Skating Director: shannon@spiriticearena.com

Edge Power & Conditioning
For skaters in Pre-freeskate and up combining Moves In The Field elements with power and
endurance techniques.

Off-Ice Class Descriptions

Core Strength & Flexibility Class
Focused on core strength conditioning as well as the flexibility necessary to safely perform higher-level skating skills

Jump & Flexibility Class
Off-ice jump technique is a necessity for all skaters wanting to speed up the learning curve on new jumps, and create good habits and consistency in their on-ice jumping skills

Supplement your group classes with private coach lessons from one of our outstanding professionals.  Get ahead and hone skills!

For more information or questions call 979-693-3900 or email our figure skating director: Shannon Keeler.