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Youth Aspire Figure Skating

Southside Aspire Program

In partnership with the Lake Effect Figure Skating Club and Southside Skating School, our Aspire program offers skaters an affordable and comprehensive figure skating curriculum in a safe and supportive group training environment.

With certified coaches - we are the ONLY US Figure Skating Aspire program in the Grand Rapids area

THE ASPIRE PROGRAM IS FOR SKATERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE BASIC SKILLS CURRICULUM AND ARE WORKING ON:

  • Basic 6, Aspire 1-4, Excel

  • COMPETING OR TESTING ANY SINGLE JUMP LEVELS

Cost and Registration

$300 total for twice a week group training conducted by experienced and certified coaches. 

Membership to the Lake Effect Figure Skating Club is required to participate.  New to membership? You can access that registration HERE.  

  • New skaters can select Introductory Member for a discounted rate ($55 intro membership is a first year only instead of full membership rate of $115)

What are the membership benefits:

  • Access to LEFSC Holiday and Spring show! (skater participation cost is extra)
  • Annual members banquet
  • Special events, exhibitions, and club gathering

What to Wear

On-Ice Dress Information:

  • Please dress warmly with gloves and layers. 
  • Comfortable and stretchy athletic wear is required. Please avoid jeans or baggy clothing.
  • Skaters should have their own figure skates

Off-Ice Dress Information:

  • Skaters may bring a water bottle
  • Hair in a ponytail
  • Supportive athletic shoes

On-Ice Curriculum

The Aspire program is for skaters who have completed the Basic skills curriculum and are working on:

  • LTSUSA Freeskate levels

  • Competing or testing any single jump levels