Figure Skating Prep Academy (Ages 7-14) | FALL 2026 | 6:30 - 7:20pm

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The Figure Skating Prep Academy is for ages 7-14 (Basic Levels 2-6). The academy is designed to build solid pre-figure skating fundamentals while inspiring future figure skaters to complete their Learn to Skate USA badges. In this program, coaches will give weekly off-ice warm up and exercises to be done at home which will teach the importance of stretching, flexibility, spatial awareness, cardio and confidence, which are vital for pursing figure skating. While following the Basic & Theater on Ice Learn to Skate USA curriculum, skaters will be encouraged and taught by figure skating coaches about the importance of grace, expression, posture and alignment, weight transfer, musicality, choreography, and work on their Basic levels elements. Skaters will work towards the Basic level badges and Theater on Ice Badges.  The Preparatory Figure Skating Academy is meant to encourage and excite skaters about figure skating while giving them a strong mastery of pre-figure skating fundamentals.

The Figure Skating Prep Academy is suitable for skaters that are Basic Level 2-6.

Lessons will be taught in a group format and may be broken into smaller groups using stations dependent upon the skaters skill level. Time will be spent giving skaters the opportunity to practice the skating skills they are working on with feedback from the coach, and time to work on interpretive skating within their designated ice area to music selected as a group or by the coach. Throughout the season, skaters will work on a group routine which they will showcase for the arena on the last day of classes for the season (November 24th). 

MANDATORY OUTFIT, HELMET & SKATE REQUIREMENTS: 

All Preparatory Figure Skating Academy students must wear a helmet. A hockey helmet is strongly suggested, although a bicycle or snowboarding helmet are allowed. Students must wear figure skating attire such as leggings and a sport jacket / sweater or figure skating dress or skirt with tights and a sports jacket if desired. All students must wear proper fitting figure skates. We recommend skaters are fitted for proper figure skates from either Skaters Landing in Greenwich or from Jenskates LLC. in Cheshire. Note: Both locations usually require a fitting appointment.

SKATE RENTALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

LEARN TO SKATE MEMBERSHIP:

Skaters must both have an active Learn to Skate USA membership account before the first day of class. Memberships can be purchased at https://www.learntoskateusa.com/registration . If you are unsure of how to register for a membership, enter 000 in the registration please contact us at info@fairfieldskatingclub.com. 

SKATING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 29th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, October 6th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, October 13th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, October 20th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, October 27th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, November 3rd - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, November 10th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, November 17th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

Tuesday, November 24th - 6:30 - 7:20pm

ON ICE BREAKDOWN: 

Skaters will have a 5 minute free skate warm up on half of the ice, followed by 40 minute lesson time within their designed area, and 10 minute free skate time within their area at the end. 

REFUND POLICY: Please note there are NO refunds or make up classes. 

ALL PARENTS / GUARDIANS MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY DURING LESSONS.