Fall Session 2008
Registration Forms Now Available For Download!
Thursdays: September 25, 2008 - November 20, 2008
~ there will be NO Academy Classes October 16 ~
Thursday evenings; 6:30-7:15 pm
30 minutes of lesson time; 15 minutes of practice time
Saturdays: October 25, 2008 - November 22, 2008
Saturday mornings; 11:30am-12:30 pm
30 minutes of lesson time; 30 minutes of practice time
(skater's lesson time may be the first half hour or the second, dependent on enrollment and skill level)
Upcoming Sessions... Mark your calendars now!
Winter Session I: December 4, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Winter Session II: February 5, 2009 - March 28, 2009
Spring Session: April 30, 2009 - June 4, 2009
Academy On-Ice Workout : Winter Session I & II
Saturdays Only
Our Academy On-Ice Workout is a great class for skaters who have passed Basic 4 through Freestyle 4. In the class, we build on the skills the skaters have already learned and introduce new combinations of those skills. Skaters are also introduced to stamina and endurance training. Adults have enjoyed this class just as much as the younger skaters. A variety of Academy Instructors will teach this class... so it's a great opportunity for new ideas to be introduced.
Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Skaters who wish to pursue advanced figure skating, hockey or speed skating all need to start in the same place... group lessons. Here, your skater can learn the basic skills of ice skating. Skaters are grouped according to age and ability, our professional instructors will teach them how to skate forward and backward, stop and turn. Skaters will learn correct posture and technique. The student to teacher ratio is kept low so that each skater gets the attention they need to advance through the levels and continue their training.
The Academy at the Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis is now using the USFS Basic Skills format! We are really excited about this transition and all that it will bring to our skaters. Skaters enrolled in Academy Lessons will receive membership with USFS, a yearly membership badge, a record book and much more! Skaters who had previously been enrolled in our ISI program will be able to transition to the new USFS program. Below is a cross-reference guide for transitioning skaters... all skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure the correct level of registration. Skaters interested in completing their ISI testing requirements are still able to: Pre-Alpha through Delta can be accomplished by speaking to the Academy Director, Debbie Tallen; Freestyle testing can be accomplished through a private instructor... see our Coaches Page for contact information.
Skaters who wish to learn more quickly or go on to competitive (or recreational) figure skating are encouraged to take lessons with a private instructor. Any of our Academy instructors can answer questions for you and many offer private lessons. See the full list of our professional staff on our Coaches Page, or you may register your skater for our "Intro to Private Lessons" Class offered on Saturdays, Winter Session I and II.
ISI |
USFS |
Tot 1
(3-5 yr old) |
Standing
Proper Way to Fall
Proper Way to Stand Up
Marching: Stand Still
Marching: Moving |
Snowplow 1
(3-5 yr old) |
Sit and Stand Up: off ice
Sit and Stand Up: on ice
March in Place
March Forward: 8-10 steps
March, Glide on Two Feet
Dip in Place |
Tot 2
(3-5 yr old) |
Two-Foot Jump
Forward Swizzle: In Place
Forward Swizzle: Moving
Beginning Two Foot Glide |
Snowplow 2
(3-5 yr old) |
March Followed by Long Glide
Dip While Moving
Backward Wiggles
Forward Swizzles: 2-3 in a row
Rocking Horse
Two Foot Hop in Place |
Tot 3
(3-5 yr old) |
Beginning Stroking
Snowplow Stop: Stand Still
Dip
Forward Swizzle |
Snowplow 3
(3-5 yr old) |
Forward Skating 8-10 steps
One Foot Glide
Forward Swizzles
Backward Swizzles
Snowplow Stop
Curves |
Tot 4
(3-5 yr old) |
T-Position Push
Backward Swizzle
Snowplow Stop
Backward Wiggle |
| Pre-Alpha |
Forward Swizzles
Backward Swizzles
Backward Wiggles
Two Foot Glides
One Foot Glides |
Basic 1 |
Stand Up: On Ice
March Forward Across Ice
Forward Two Foot Glide
Dip
Forward Swizzles: 6-8 in a row
Backward Wiggles: 6-8 in a row
Snowplow Stop (one or two feet)
Rocking Horse
Two Foot Hop in Place |
| Basic 2 |
One Foot Glides
Backward Two Foot Glide
Backward Swizzle: 6-8 in a row
Two Foot Turn in Place
Snowplow Stop (moving)
Forward Alternating Pumps |
| Alpha |
Forward Crossovers
Forward Stroking
Snowplow Stop |
Basic 3 |
Forward Stroking
Forward Pumps on a Circle
Two Foot Turn While Moving
Backward One Foot Glides
Forward Slalom
Two Foot Spin: 2 revolutions |
| Basic 4 |
Forward Outside Edges on Circle
Forward Inside Edges on Circle
Forward Crossovers
Forward Outside 3-Turns
Backward Pumps on a Circle
Backward Stroking
Backward Snowplow Stop |
| Beta |
Backward Crossovers
Backward Stroking
T-Stops |
Basic 5 |
Backward Outside Edges on Circle
Backward Inside Edges on Circle
Backward Crossovers
Beginning One Foot Spin
Hockey Stop
Side Toe Hop |
| Basic 6 |
Forward Inside 3-Turns
Back to Front Two Foot Turn
T-Stop
Bunny Hop
Forward Arabesque/Spiral
Forward Lunge |
| Gamma |
Forward Outside 3-Turns
Forward Inside Mohawks
Hockey Stop |
Basic 7 |
Forward Inside Mohawk
Back Outside Edge to Front Outside Edge Transition
Ballet Jump
Backward Crossovers to Landing Position
Forward Inside Pivot |
| Basic 8 |
Forward Outside 3-Turn: Moving
Forward Inside 3-Turn: Moving
Mohawk Combination Move
One Foot Upright Spin
Waltz Jump
Mazurka |
| Delta |
Forward Inside 3-Turns
Forward Outside Edges
Forward Inside Edges
Bunny Hop
Lunge or Shoot-the-Duck |
USFS offers specialized levels for both Adults and Freestyle skaters as well. Below is listed all the requirements for completion of these levels. Each level builds on previous skills learned and some elements are even repeated so as to ensure true mastery of the skills.
| Adult 1 |
Falling and Recovery
Forward Strides and Gliding
Forward Swizzles - 4~6 in a row
Backward Skating
Backward Swizzles - 4~6 in a row
Forward One Foot Glides
Two Foot Turn in Place
Snowplow Stops (one or both feet)
Forward Curves on Two Feet
Forward Pumps on a Circle |
Freestyle 1 |
Advanced Forward Stroking
Basic Forward Consecutive Edges
Advanced Backward Outside 3-Turns
Scratch Spin from Backward Crossovers
Waltz Jump from 2~3 Back Crossovers
Half Flip |
| Adult 2 |
Forward Stroking
Backward Pumps on a Circle
Moving Two Foot Turns on a Curve
Forward Edges on a Circle
Forward Crossovers
Backward One Foot Glide (R or L)
Forward Pivot
Forward Chasses on a Circle |
Freestyle 2 |
Basic Backward Consecutive Edges
Forward Outside & Inside Spirals
Forward Progressive Chassé Sequence
Waltz Threes
Beginning Back Spin
Waltz Jump, Toe Hop, Waltz Jump
Toe Loop |
| Adult 3 |
Backward Edges on a Circle
Backward Crossovers
Inside Mohawk (either direction)
Forward Outside and Inside Consecutive Edges
Forward Progressives
Beginning Two Foot Spin
Backward Snowplow Stop (R or L) |
Freestyle 3 |
Forward and Backward Crossovers
~ Figure 8 Pattern
Waltz Eight
Advanced Forward Swing Rolls
Backward Inside 3-Turns
Back Spin ~ Crossed Free Leg Position
Salchow
Half Lutz Jump
Waltz Jump/Toe Loop or Salchow/Toe Loop
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| Adult 4 |
Forward 3-Turns
Perimeter Stroking
Forward Outside to Inside Change of Edge
Alternate Backward Crossovers
Mohawk/Crossover Footwork Sequence
Power 3-Turns
Backward Chasses on a Circle |
Freestyle 4 |
Spiral Sequence 1
Forward Power 3-Turns
Backward Progressive Chassé Sequence
Sit Spin
Loop Jump
Waltz Jump/Loop Jump Combination |
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Freestyle 5 |
Back 3-Turn/Mohawk Sequence
Spiral Sequence 2
Slide Chassé/Swing Roll Sequence
Camel Spin
Forward Upright to Back Upright Spin
Loop/Loop Jump Combination
Flip Jump
Waltz Jump/Falling Leaf/Toe Loop Combo |
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Freestyle 6 |
Alternating Backward Crossover Stroking
Five Step Mohawk Sequence
Camel/Sit Spin Combination
Split Jump or Stag Jump
Waltz Jump/Half Loop/Salchow Jump Combo
Lutz Jump
Axel ~ Walk Through/Preparation/Jump |
Tests must be passed in order. New skaters will be evaluated on the first day of class and moved up or down as needed. Skaters are able to test throughout a session of lessons, they are encouraged to progress at their own pace..
Skaters enrolled in the Academy Learn to Skate program may also register for our annual ice show held at the end of April each year. They are also encouraged to participate in the Summer Skate Competition or the many other Basic Skills Competitions in town. Many of our club skaters began skating in Academy and have moved on to participate in local competitions throughout the year and skate with one of our many Synchronized Skating teams.
If you have any questions regarding Academy, feel free to contact our Academy Director.
Debbie Tallen ~ (612) 359-6490 ~ debbie@tallen.net
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