Introducing ASPIRE! — Are you in Basic 4 or higher and ready for a new challenge? Consider joining MPFSC’s NEW Aspire Program!

Bridge=>Introducing ASPIRE! — Are you in Basic 4 or higher and ready for a new challenge? Consider joining MPFSC’s NEW Aspire Program!

Through the development of athleticism and artistry, skaters build a solid skill foundation that drives success on and off the ice.

The Mt Pleasant Figure Skating Club is excited to introduce the U.S. Figure Skating Aspire Program!

The Aspire program is for skaters in Basic 4 and up and marks the transition from skater to figure skater teaching athletes the skills they need to make the most out of their figure skating journey.

Aspire offers a safe and supportive group training environment in which skaters will learn proper skill development and training techniques while sampling different skating opportunities and fine-tuning their fundamental skating skills. The Aspire program will help you become the best skater you can be!

This brand-new bridge program is designed for aspiring figure skaters. It’s not just another skating class, it’s an entire on and off-ice curriculum designed by U.S. Figure Skating to prepare aspiring skaters and parents for their next steps beyond learn to skate.

Aspire combines 50 minutes of small-group on-ice instruction with 20 minutes of off-ice lessons. Skaters will explore new areas of skating including jumps, spins, Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, Theater on ice, edges, power, off ice stretching, warm ups and more. To complete the package there is also a parent education piece.

Mt Pleasant Figure Skating Club’s Aspire program gives skaters an affordable next step to help transition from Learn to Skate to club ice and private lessons. Skaters can participate in the Aspire Program while continuing with their Learn to Skate classes. We also highly encourage skaters who are all ready taking private lessons consider joining in on the fun.

Fall 2022 Session Information:

Tuesdays from October 11 – December 6, 2022 (8 weeks – no class November 22nd)

Each class consists of 50 minutes of on-ice instruction and 15 – 20 minutes of off ice.

Time: 5:30 pm – 6:50 pm

5:30 pm – 6:20 pm: On-Ice — Participants are divided into groups based on skill level, covering spins, edges, jumps and a rotation of specialty classes.
6:20 pm – 6:50 pm: Off-Ice — Consists of off ice exercises, along with stretching and off-ice spins and jumps.

Levels: Basic 4 and up

Cost: $160.00* per 8 week session

BONUS: Skaters enrolled in our Fall Aspire Session can receive $50.00 off their registration for the Fall 2 Learn to Skate Session.

Signup Deadline for the Fall session of Aspire is Sunday, October 9, 2022 @ 8 pm or until all slots are filled

Registration for the Fall Session is closed. Please check back for information on our Winter Session that will begin in January.

Why should you join ASPIRE?

Aspire teaches the whole skater and features a character development aspect. Skaters learn and grow as they develop the core values of Aspire: Attitude, Sportsmanship, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, Effort.

The Aspire Program offers instruction tailored to a skater’s learning level in a small group environment. Allowing them to learn and make connections with other skaters.

Aspire introduces skaters to multiple aspects of figure skating both on and off the ice, helping them to grow and develop as a skater. Topics may include: intro to theatre on ice, intro to ice dance, power skating, moves in the field, jumps, spins, edges, competition and testing, ice etiquette, navigating club ice sessions, off ice jumps and spins, warm ups, musical interpretation and more.

Aspire has something for parents too: As the parent or guardian of an aspiring figure skater, you play a major role in shaping a skater’s career. During the session, there will be periodic 15-20 minute informational sessions covering a variety of skating topics. These will be held while the skater’s are in off-ice class. Potential topics include: U.S. Figure Skating membership, testing and competitions, introduction to judging systems, purchasing skates, and more.

*Please note all skaters enrolled in the Aspire program must be currently at or upgrade to MPFSC’s Junior Club Membership or Senior (Full) club Membership. For skaters currently enrolled in our Learn to Skate Program, the cost to upgrade to Junior Club Membership for the 2022-23 skating year is $25.00. For skaters not yet enrolled in Learn to Skate for this season, the cost of Junior Club Membership is $45.00.

Questions about our new Aspire program? Please contact us at mtpleasantfsc@gmail.com.