FS Academy instructional classes provide a fun and safe skating experience and promote physical fitness in a group atmosphere. Students are divided into 3 groups based on figure skating level and experience. The FSA Instructional Classes are offered to the beginning figure skating as well as the advanced skater working on the axel and double jumps. The FSA Instructional classes are open to all figure skaters who meet the listed prerequisites for each class level. Classes are open to both ISI and U.S. Figure Skating skaters. The Skating Director reserves the right to adjust a skater's class placement. Private instruction is necessary for skaters who participate in the FSA Instructional Classes, to accelerate progress and focus on individual skating needs.
FSAcademy On-Ice Instructional Classes:
On-Ice Classes Include:
- Figure Skating Skill Development curriculum appropriate for the beginning to advanced figure skater
- 30-minute instructional class and a freestyle practice session each week immediately preceding the class.
- Complimentary 10-mintue stroking workshop for pre-registered skaters
- Skill focus: Freestyle, Ice Dancing, Moves in the Field Skills
- Discount available for multiple class registrations within the same series for the same skater
Class Times
| Wednesdays |
| 4:40 - 5:40 p.m. |
Freestyle Practice Session |
| 5:50 - 6:00 p.m. |
Stroking Workshop |
| 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
Instructional Class |
Saturdays |
| 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. |
Freestyle Practice Session |
| 11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Stroking Workshop |
| 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. |
Instructional Class |
Schedule and Fees
- Length of series and fees vary depending on seasonal schedule - please see class schedule for details.No discount for not using freestyle practice session
- Practice freestyle sessions MAY NOT be made-up or credited for another freestyle session.
- Make-up classes are limited to ONE within a program series and must be completed BEFORE the end of the registered series. There are no refunds or credits if a student is unable to attend the make-up class.
Walk-on fee $19 per class
Includes freestyle practice session, 10-minute stroking workshop and 30-minute instructional class.
FSA SCHEDULE & FEE POSTCARD
FSAcademy Off-Ice Instructional Classes:
Off-Ice Conditioning with Elena Valova
Saturdays: 10:00 - 10:50 AM
World and Olympic Champion, Elena Valova and RMU Island Sports Center staff instruct skaters in off-ice training techniques to to improve their on-ice performance by increasing strength, flexibility and endurance. Off-ice conditioning is essential for developing single, double and triple jump techniques and can enhance skaters’ potential through proper training and nutrition. World and Olympic champion Elena Valova’s training techniques can enhance skaters’ on-ice training and develop skating skills.
Appropriate for skaters enrolled in Figure Skating Development, Junior Competitive and Competitive.
Ballet for Figure Skaters
Mondays: 5:30- 6:20 PM
In this class, skaters learn to enhance artistic impression and increase overall flexibility through proper body alignment, stretching and presentation. Skaters learn how these techniques relate to individual style development and overall presentation on the ice. Ballet focus will be placed on proper body positions and stretching for skaters and ballroom will emphasize music interpretation, timing and style.
Appropriate for skaters enrolled in Figure Skating Development, Junior Competitive and Competitive.
Pro-Motion Off-Ice Jump Harness Training
The Pro-Motion Advantage System is designed for training skaters’ off-ice. It is best used to teach skaters rotation position and jumping technique, while they are wearing running shoes. Pro-Motion harness eliminates the focus of the on-ice set up and a potential fall while learning multiple rotation jumps and enables the skater to focus only on jumping and air position, which are essential for the successful completion of a jump on ice. Skaters learn to rotate doubles, triples and quads fast and on axis, with suspension training, without the worry of falling on-ice. Quickness is the essential skill required for these jumps and the Advantage System teaches that off-ice.
Please see ISC Staff coach, Renee Miller to schedule private lessons on the Pro- Motion Harness. Lesson fees will be paid directly to Renee. There is no additional payment to ISC for use of the Pro-Motion Jump Harness
Appropriate for skaters enrolled in Figure Skating Development, Junior Competitive and Competitive.