What is Aspire?

Aspire is where skaters take their next step beyond Learn to Skate.
This bridge program builds power, balance, and artistry through focused training in edges, spins, jumps, and performance — all within the supportive community of Everett Figure Skating Club.

Inside the Aspire Experience

• *Power & Finesse: Build strength and master precise edge work to prepare for U.S. Figure Skating testing.
  *Jumps, Spins & Artistry: Learn solid foundations and develop graceful form and expression.
  *Confidence on Blades: Grow your skills — and your confidence — with every session.
  *Total Fitness: Strengthen your core, boost endurance, and improve overall fitness.
  *Community & Fun: Skate with friends and teammates in a positive, supportive club environment.
  *Growth Mindset: Set goals, challenge yourself, and celebrate your progress — on and off the ice.

****Coupon available now if buy two programs each month. Go to Club Program Page and add everything to your cart!! 

 We are changing Aspire Classes to month-to-month payments.
​This will help with everyone's busy schedule, plus a little easier payment.
The payment could go up or down depending on the number of ice slots for the month. 
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Aspire Fall (Nov 2025) (each program will be priced per month) (TUESDAY ONLY)-(PLUS Bonus Ice)

$180.00

15This is for TUESDAY ONLY- 90 minute class. 1 hour on the ice and 30 minutes off the ice.

Dates- Nov.4,18,25- ALL at 5:35pm Main Ice

Nov 11th- Veterans Day- no school- 1pm Main ice

Bonus Ice- Friday 14th 5pm-6:30pm

Friday 28th 12:30-2pm

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Aspire Fall (NOV 2025) (each program will be priced per month) (THURSDAY ONLY)(Plus Bonus ICE)

$120.00

This is for THURSDAY ONLY- 90 minute class. 1 hour on the ice and 30 minutes off the ice. This month for this price will include 2 Thurs times & 1 Sat time.

Dates:

Thurs- 6 & 13th 5:35pm main ice

PLUS Friday 14th 5pm-6:30pm

Friday 28th 12:30pm-2pm

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Aspire "Jan-Dec 2025" Days - $38.00 each day

$38.00

Pay for which days you would like to come to Aspire:

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Aspire Siblings discounted- NOV!!

$105.00

90 minute class . This is for if you have more than one skater in Aspire. The club understands as much as we can!!! Discount for 2nd family member!!

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""""November 2025 Schedule
Tuesdays (4 sessions) (+two other)
Nov. 4,**11 (1-2pm)**,18,25
⏰ 4:55 PM — Main Ice

Thursdays  (2 sessions) (+ two other)
Nov. 6, 13
⏰ Thursdays — 5:35 PM Main Ice


PLUS****- Nov 14th 5pm-6:30pm Main Ice
                  Nov 28th 12:30pm-2pm Main Ice
SHOW PRACTICE!!! BOTH DAYS W/
Theater on Ice

🧭 Understanding the Bridge: Learn to Skate → Aspire → U.S. Figure Skating (USFS)
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Many skaters (and parents!) find it confusing to understand how Learn to Skate USA, Aspire, and U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) connect.

~ Aspire is the bridge — it helps skaters transition from Learn to Skate into the official U.S. Figure Skating testing and membership structure. It provides the building blocks needed to start moving through the USFS test levels.

~ Even if you’re not interested in competing as a singles skater,
taking these tests still matters — they’re required for other skating programs such as ice dance, pairs, or synchronized skating.

🏅 Why Testing Matters
~ Earning USFS test achievements looks fantastic on college and scholarship applications. 

~Skaters can become Gold Medalists in one or more disciplines:
 Skating Skills (formerly Moves in the Field)
Singles (Free Skate)
Dance
Pairs
Some skaters even achieve Double or Triple Gold Medalist status!

🧩 How Aspire Fits
~ In Aspire prepares you to reach the Pre-Preliminary level of testing --
the first official USFS milestone.

~Once you reach this stage, you can decide whether to follow:
the Well-Balanced track,
the Excel competitive track,
or both, if you plan to compete.
(Don’t worry — testing and competition levels don’t have to match exactly. For example, you might pass your Preliminary Skating Skills test but still compete at Aspire 4.)

📈 Testing Progression Overview
Skaters generally move sequentially through the test levels.
You must pass the Skating Skills test at each level before taking the Singles (Free Skate) test at that same level.
Standard USFS Test Levels (in order):
Pre-Preliminary
Preliminary
Pre-Juvenile
Juvenile
Intermediate
Novice
Junior
Senior
Passing the Senior test in any discipline earns the title of
🎖️ U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in that discipline.

⛸️ Test Disciplines Explained
~ Skating Skills (formerly Moves in the Field)
Focus: Edges, turns, power, and flow.
Each level includes 4–6 set patterns performed on both feet and directions,
such as: Stroking and power pulls Consecutive edges Spirals Waltz eight pattern
~Singles (formerly Free Skate)
Focus: Jumps, spins, and choreography to music.
Pre-Preliminary test: Demonstrates five basic jumps
(Waltz, Salchow, Toe Loop, ½ Flip, ½ Lutz) and a one-foot spin.
Preliminary and higher: Requires a fully choreographed program
including jumps, spins, and step sequences.

🔁 Flow of Testing Progression
~Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills
Pre-Preliminary Singles
Preliminary Skating Skills
Preliminary Singles
... and so on through Senior level.

👥 Adult Testing Pathway
~ Adult skaters (ages 21+) follow a separate track:
Pre-Bronze → Bronze → Silver → Gold → Adult Intermediate →
​Adult Novice → Adult Junior → Adult Senior
After passing Adult Gold, skaters may move into the standard track starting at Intermediate. Some tests can even be taken virtually or by submitting competition protocols when allowed.