The Vacationland FIgure Skating Club (VFSC) Learn to Skate Program consists of a 30-minute group lesson by our professional staff. Classes are offered to skaters who are 3 years old to adult. The season runs September 7th through March 1st on Sunday evenings. VFSC uses the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) Basic Skills Program for Learn-to-Skate classes. Our program encourages ice skating at all levels and is designed to keep students excited about skating from the time they begin until they achieve their goals. New this year...each skater will receive an embroidered badge for each class level completed.

Learn to Skate classes are highly recommended for the beginning skater to learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating. As a skater advances through the USFSA Basic Skills Program and the skating maneuvers become more difficult, bridge class and/or private lessons may be used to supplement the group lessons. Skaters who have either passed the levels in the USFS Basic Skills/Learn to Skate Program, have a desire to compete or just want to pursue a higher level of skating can join Junior Club.

The “Snowplow Sam” program is designed for pre-school age children. It helps to develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary to maneuver on skates. Some of the elements in this section are the same as those in the Basic Skills levels, but the degree to which the skater is expected to perform the elements is to a much lesser extent. A few children in this age range may be prepared to begin at the Basic 1 level. Time with Snowplow Sam will allow pre-school children to be comfortable on the ice at a level with their physical development.

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All Basic Skills Skaters Badge level 3-8 and Freeskate Skaters are encouraged to skate the Bridge Program offered on Monday evenings and/or Saturday mornings. The Bridge Program is conducted in a small group lesson format using the entire sheet of ice. The program will include stretching, warm-up, cool-down routines, and on ice introduction to Moves in the Field, Spins, Jumps and Choreography. This program is designed to be an addition to either the Basic Skills/Freeskate group lessons or the Jr Club Private Instruction.

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When a skater has completed the USFSA Basic Skills Program, has a desire to pursue competitive skating,or just wants to pursue a higher level of skating it is time to move on to private lessons in Junior Club. It is recommended that skaters enter the our Junior Club program once they have passed at least Basic Three in the Basic Skills program. Jr Club provides an opportunity for advanced private instruction from the coach of your choice. Skaters and parents should meet the VFSC coaches who are available for private lessons and observe coaching styles before choosing a coach. 

For more information on transitioning to Junior Club please contactour Junior & Senior Club Head Pro, Melissa Hannah at 963-4225 or gmhannah@nisswa.net

Senior Club is offered to those skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Freestyle and higher. The Senior Club ice is for skaters who have private lessons and practice time. The Freestyle Session can be used to practice, Moves in the Field, Freestyle and Dance. Participants follow the Ice Show Criteria to qualify for features or solos in the annual spring ice show.

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Learn the A, B, Cs of skating!  Body Awareness, Balance and Control.  These off ice classes will enhance what is learned on the ice.

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