ASPIRE Figure Skating

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ASPIRE FIGURE SKATING

 

Ready to discover the figure skater you ASPIRE to become?
Attitude. Sportsmanship. Perseverance. Integrity. Respect. Effort.

Take the next step in your skating journey with ASPIRE, a seven-week bridge program designed for skaters ready to move beyond Learn to Skate fundamentals. Skaters should be working on or have passed Basic 4–6 skills and will be grouped by age and ability. ASPIRE is ideal for skaters who have completed the Learn to Skate Basic Skills progression, are beginning the transition to U.S. Figure Skating and want a valuable complement to private lessons. At this stage, skaters should have their own professionally fitted, quality instructional-level figure skates.

Jr. Cyclones Learn to Skate and Academy are excited to offer the ASPIRE Bridge Program on Sunday afternoons from 4:00–5:10 p.m.

OFF-ICE TRAINING | 4:00–4:20 p.m.
Sneakers required; meet in the lobby.
Skaters begin together with a coach-led warm-up featuring jump technique, stretching, and conditioning to help them feel strong and prepared on the ice.

SKATE PREP | 4:20–4:30 p.m.
Skaters lace up and get ready to take the ice.

ON-ICE TRAINING | 4:30–5:10 p.m.
Two focused 20-minute classes help skaters develop confidence and technique in four key areas:

  • Skating skills and edges
  • Spins
  • Jumps
  • Choreography

Everything skaters need to keep progressing:

  • A weekly 20-minute off-ice class and 40 minutes of on-ice instruction
  • An ASPIRE skill-tracking packet
  • A parent education meeting with helpful guidance for the next stage of the skating journey
  • Opportunities to shine in holiday performances

 

Extend the experience with an ASPIRE membership.

  • Program participants may register with U.S. Figure Skating for the 2025–2026 membership year. ( July 1-June 30)  The annual membership fee is $50.

Membership opens the door to even more opportunities:

      • Eligibility to compete at the following levels:
        • Preliminary and lower
        • Adult bronze and lower
      • Eligibility to take introductory tests, including:
        • Pre-preliminary skating skills and singles
        • Adult pre-bronze skating skills and singles
        • The 12 preliminary dances
      • Secondary sports accident insurance
      • A subscription to SKATING magazine

For ASPIRE membership, please go to:

ASPIRE REGISTRATION

SCHEDULES & REGISTRATION LINKS
  • Location

    Queen City Sportsplex

  • Upcoming Dates & Times

    • Sundays @ 4pm
      - Session begins October 4
      • Registration closes October 1
    • Sundays @ 4pm
      - Session begins December 6
      • Registration closes December 3

  • Cost

    Sundays: 7 weeks - $195

SUNDAY FALL REGISTRATION!
SUNDAY WINTER REGISTRATION COMING SOON

benefits

  • No experience needed – most skaters are stepping on the ice for the first time
  • Build confidence on the ice in a fun, supportive environment
  • Learn the right fundamentals from experienced, encouraging coaches
  • Progress at your own pace through clearly structured skill levels
  • Simple to get started with beginner-friendly instruction and guidance on equipment

FIGURE SKATING STAFF

Lisa Butler

LTS/ Figure Skating Co-Director

Bethany Vondran

LTS/ Figure Skating Co-Director

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