2025-2026 season overview
The Aspire Program is the perfect next step for skaters who have completed Basic Skills and are ready to explore the world of figure skating. Designed for those entering or already in Free Skate levels, Aspire is a fun, affordable, and supportive introduction to the sport — on and off the ice.
2026-27 Session Dates — Registration Now Open
Three 6-week Saturday sessions, running 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM alongside Learn to Skate USA. Join any session — or all three.
A Spring 2027 session may also be offered — dates announced in the new year.
Each Session Includes
- ✓ Six (6) 30-minute small group clinic sessions
- ✓ Weekly specialty classes
- ✓ Skate rentals if needed
- ✓ Annual USFSA Aspire Membership
USFSA Aspire Membership included: Ice Line registers every Aspire skater with U.S. Figure Skating at no extra charge — your official membership and skater benefits are covered.
Who Should Join?
Basic Skills 3 Graduates
Skaters who have completed Learn to Skate USA Basic 3 and are ready for the next step.
Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6
Skaters already in Free Skate levels looking for structured small-group instruction.
Curious Families
Families who want to understand the figure skating world before committing to club membership.
Why Choose Aspire?
Smooth Transition
From group lessons to figure skating — without the leap of joining a full club.
Build Good Habits
Practice habits, goal-setting, and commitment — the foundation for everything that comes next.
Try New Disciplines
Explore freestyle, performance, and other figure skating disciplines to discover what fits.
Low-Cost, High-Value
An affordable introduction to competitive and performance skating — no long-term commitment.
What to Expect in Aspire
On-Ice Classes
Focus on jumps, spins, edges, and performance skills in small-group settings.
Off-Ice Training
Strength, flexibility, dance, and movement — everything that supports on-ice progress.
Goal Setting
Develop independence and learn how to practice like a pro — not just show up.
Parent Education
Sessions for parents on skating pathways, testing, competitions, and what comes next.
Junior Club Community
Make friends, get mentoring from older skaters, and feel part of the team.
Skating Levels Reference
Aspire is open to skaters in Basic 3 through Free Skate 6. Here’s what each level covers.
Basic 3
Beginning stroking, half-swizzle pumps on a circle, backwards one-foot glides, and backwards stops.
Basic 4
Forward inside and outside edges, backwards half swizzle pumps, and the beginning of a two-foot spin.
Basic 5
Backwards inside and outside edges, backwards crossovers, and forward outside three-turns.
Basic 6
Forward inside three-turns, backwards stroking, T-stops, bunny hops, and spirals.
Pre-Free Skate
Landing position, forward inside mohawks, waltz jumps, and mazurkas.
Free Skate 1
Forward power stroking, backwards outside three-turns, half flip jump, and toe loops.
Free Skate 2
Half lutz jumps, salchows, beginning backspins, and backwards three-turns.
Free Skate 3
Mohawk/crossover sequence, waltz three-turns, loop jumps, and jump combinations.
Free Skate 4
Flip jumps, half loop jumps, sit spins, and power three-turns.
Free Skate 5
Lutz jumps, waltz jump-loop jump combination, camel spins, and footwork.
Ready to Aspire?
Registration for all three 2026-27 sessions is open now through DaySmart. Classes are small — 10 skaters per level — so reserve early.
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Questions? contact us!
Kate Blanchette - Skating Director
Email: figureskating@iceline.info