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.
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.comLearn to Skate – Fall Session 2
Mondays 6:00-6:50pm
Dates include: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7 (No Class 11/23)
Register at: https://pci.jotform.com/form/213565397481162
Saturdays 8:30-9:20am
Dates include: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 (No Class 11/28)
Register at: https://pci.jotform.com/form/230754566979171
Includes:
30 minute group lesson
20 minutes of free time
Limited additonal private lessons are available for $40 for the full 5 weeks during free time. First come first serve basis depending on coach availability.
$20 Learn to Skate USA membership is required every year. Every year, skaters must purchase or renew it.
***No make ups, refunds, or credits for missed classes.*
*If TCAPS closes schools, Learn to Skate classes are canceled that day as well*
Learn to Skate – Fall Session 1
Mondays 6:00-6:50pm
Dates include: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
Saturdays 8:30-9:20am
Dates include: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
Includes:
30 minute group lesson
20 minutes of free time
Limited additonal private lessons are available for $40 for the full 5 weeks during free time. First come first serve basis depending on coach availability.
$20 Learn to Skate USA membership is required every year. Every year, skaters must purchase or renew it.
***No make ups, refunds, or credits for missed classes.*
*If TCAPS closes schools, Learn to Skate classes are canceled that day as well*
ASPIRE PROGRAM *Fall and Spring ONLY
Saturday Mornings – At Centre Ice Arena – 9:20-10:20am
*Open to skaters Basic 3 and up*
Dates: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 (No Class 11/28)
Register at: https://pci.jotform.com/form/211105599504150
Want more skating and skill enhancement but not ready to join the club yet? The ASPIRE program introduces skaters to different areas of skating such as Theatre on Ice, Ice Dance, Moves, Jumps, Spins, Edges, and Power. This program combines on ice group class using the US Figure Skating Aspire Curriculum, off ice work out/stretch/jumps, and parent education! This is a great option for skaters Basic 3 and up to explore more about skating, continue to progress, and bridge their way to the next steps of skating! Add on the Aspire program in addition to our Learn to Skate classes or combine with your current private lessons and club skating! ALL are welcome here!
9:20-9:50am On Ice Class (Using Aspire Curriculum: Jumps, spins, edges, power, Intro to Theatre on Ice, Intro to Ice Dance, Intro to Moves in the Field, Intro to Synchronized Skating)
9:55-10:20am Off Ice Class (Warm up, stretching, off ice jumps, dance, goal setting)
Aspire Program
9:20-9:50am On Ice Class (Using Aspire Curriculum: Jumps, spins, edges, power, Intro to Theatre on Ice, Intro to Ice Dance, Intro to Moves in the Field, Intro to Synchronized Skating)
9:55-10:20am Off Ice Class (Warm up, stretching, off ice jumps, dance, goal setting)
Bridge the gap and explore what skating has to offer! Enhance your skills in this group setting with on ice and off ice class. This is a great next step before or after joining the club. Open to skaters Basic 3 and up!
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