Learn to Skate
About Learn To Skate
Develop basic skating skills with the Learn to Skate program
Ice skating is a great way to stay physically fit and have FUN! The Learn to Skate program offers a range of classes that suits everyone’s needs from age 3 through adult. The program is a stepping stone to learning the skills necessary for recreational skating, more advanced figure skating, and hockey.
Go to the Learn To Skate USA Website to find out all about Learn to Skate classes.
The Traverse City Figure Skating Club’s Learn to Skate program follows the curriculum of United States Figure Skating (USFS) – the national governing body for figure skating in the U.S. This Basic Skills Program is designed by U.S. Figure Skating to be the best beginning ice skating program that serves the needs of both the recreational and competitive skater. The curriculum is designed to keep skaters enthusiastic about learning from the time they begin lessons until the time they reach their goals.
The schedule includes classes for all skill levels beginning with the skater who has never been on the ice before through those who may know the basics of skating forward and backward but who want to learn some beginning jumps and spins. A schedule of current classes offered is available in the club office. You will also find the Learn to Skate class schedule, class descriptions, and registration here!
tclearntoskate@gmail.comTCFSC Learn to Skate Camp (Basic 1 & 2)
August 15, 16, 17 from 4:00-6:00pm at Centre Ice Arena
*rental skates are included, please supply your own snacks and water*
Camp Schedule:
August 15
4:00-4:45pm – Off Ice (Activities, warm up, stretch)
5:00-5:30pm – On Ice Skating Class
5:30-5:50pm – Practice Exhibition on ice for the final day!
August 16
4:00-4:45pm – Off Ice (warm up, stretch, exhibition practice off ice)
5:00-5:30pm – On Ice Skating Class
5:30-5:50pm – Practice Exhibition on ice for the final day!
August 17
4:00-4:45pm – Off Ice (warm up, stretch, exhibition practice off ice, treat provided!)
5:00-5:30pm – On Ice Skating Class
5:30-5:50pm – Exhibition for the families! Come see what your skater has been working for in a short routine. Please have skaters wear bright, fun outfits, or costumes!
*All skaters MUST be able to stand/move on the ice on their own without assistance OR be in the Basic 1 or 2 class. Skaters must dress warm for the on ice portion and bring sneakers for the off ice portion. Ages 5 and up. If you have a skater that is younger but able to skate unassisted, please email tclearntoskate@gmail.com for an exception*
We can’t wait to have you at our fun filled summer camp!
Aspire Summer Camp (Basic 3 and up!)
Welcome to the TCFSC ASPIRE Summer Camp! We are excited to offer this opportunity for our skaters to explore new areas of figure skating and take their skills to the next level! We encourage all Basic 3 and up skaters to participate and further their skating journey in this fun summer camp atmosphere! Skating can have a lot of moving pieces. The Aspire program comes with a parent education piece to better support your skaters journey in the sport! A parent welcome talk will be held on the first day and a wrap up meeting on the final day for all your questions to be answered!
August 22, 23, 24 from 4:00-6:00pm at Centre Ice Arena
*rental skates are included, please supply your own snacks and water. Each skater will recieve one private lesson included in their registration fee during camp.*
Camp Schedule:
August 22
4:00-4:45pm – Off Ice (Warm up, stretch, jumps)
4:00-4:15pm – Parent Welcome Talk with Director Ellie
5:00-5:30pm – On Ice Skating Class – Creative Movement & Edges with Coach Ellie
5:30-5:40pm -Small group instruction
5:40-5:50pm – Private lessons and free skate
August 23
4:00-4:45pm – Off Ice (Warm up, stretch, jumps)
5:00-5:30pm – On Ice Skating Class – Jumps and Spins with Coach Sarah
5:30-5:40pm – Small group instruction
5:40-5:50pm – Private lessons and free skate
August 24
4:00-4:45pm – Off Ice (warm up, stretch, activity, treat provided!)
5:00-5:30pm – On Ice Skating Class – Tricks with Coach Frances and Intro to Synchro with Anna.
5:30-5:40pm – Small group instruction
5:40-5:50pm – Private Lessons and free skate
5:50-6:10pm – Parent meeting with TCFSC Director Ellie and Office Manager Melissa. We will go over what potential next steps for skaters are who are interested in joining the club, doing more lessons, ice show, etc. Come see what we offer at TCFSC and have all of our questions answered!
*All skaters MUST be in the Basic 3, 4, 5, 6. Skaters must dress warm for the on ice portion and bring sneakers for the off ice portion.*
We can’t wait to have you at our fun filled summer camp!
Register at: https://form.jotform.com/231214935281149
*Learn to Skate will be cancelled if TCAPS closes due to weather*
*Helmets are required for Snowplow Sam and Basic 1 skaters. All skaters should dress warm and bring mittens/gloves. Rental skates are available for class at the rink for free*
Aspire Program
School Closing
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