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Aim Higher With Aspire!
Join Coach Aimée @ Ice Vault
The U.S. Figure Skating ASPIRE Program helps beginning figure skaters make the transition from Learn to Skate USA group classes into U.S. Figure Skating.
Aspire offers a safe and supportive group training environment for advanced Basic Skills skaters that keeps costs down and motivation high as skaters enhance skills, develop good practice habits, and learn the fundamentals of off-ice training alongside their peers.
Experience a variety of training opportunities while fine-tuning your skills through proper progression and development of good technique:
- Intro to Moves in the Field / Skating Skills & Testing
- Edge Class
- Jumps & Spins
- Performance & Artistry
- Off-Ice Training
- Registration includes access to Coach Aimée's 2023 Figure Skating Planner, ISI Membership thru August 31, 2023, and ISI testing up to Gamma level.
Advancement in figure skating requires many hours of instruction, practice, and disciplined concentration. The Aspire program is a perfect complement to Learn to Skate USA and ISI group lessons and an excellent addition to private lessons.
- During the school year, the class is on Mondays.
- Class begins promptly at 4:30 pm for 90 minutes.
- All skaters enrolled in Aspire are now required to purchase U.S. Figure Skating Aspire Membership - click here for more information.
Pre-Registration is Required - No Walk-Ins Will Be Permitted!
No Refunds or Make-Up Classes.
It's Time to Take the Next Step in Your Skating Journey.
The Aspire program at Ice Vault is for you if you:
- Are an advanced Basic Skills skater (LTS Basic 5 / ISI Gamma) that is 7-17 years old.
- Have Your Own Professionally Fitted, Quality Figure Skates - no adjustable size skates or recreational skates permitted! Please make an appointment with Greg at Polar Skate Shop in East Hanover if you need skates.
- Want to Progress Faster
- Learn More About Opportunities in Figure Skating
- Aim Higher!
Find out what you need to know about competing, testing, and everything in between!
Class Size is Limited to 12 Skaters - Basic 5 level & above. Lower levels may be permitted with Coach Aimée's approval.
Enhance Poise, Posture, Rhythm, & Timing!
Develop self-esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-reliance by mastering and performing skating skills that enhance balance and coordination.
ASPIRE Skaters Receiving Test Certificates
ASPIRE Skater Aashritha Jaiganesh Passed Preliminary Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) in-person at the Skating Club of Morris!
Aspire Skater Wyatt Fleeman Gets A Silver Medal at Garden State Games!
Aspire Skaters at Westchester Classic at Rye Playland
Learn to Train as a Figure Skater!
Aspire classes are geared toward the levels of the skaters enrolled.
For skaters of multiple levels, we use skill matching to include every skater and ensure that they are learning new skills and improving existing ones. While the program at Ice Vault is open to skaters starting at Basic 4, it can go up through Learn to Skate Free Skate 6 and Preliminary moves in the field.
Aspire is meant to supplement Learn to Skate classes and even private lessons. Aspire does not follow the Learn to Skate USA curriculum. Rather, it incorporates skating skills and off-ice training into a higher-level group program.
Through the development of athleticism and skill, Aspire helps skaters build a solid foundation that drives success on and off the ice. Skaters will learn how to warm up like a champion, navigate freestyle sessions, and practice independently.
Skaters are strongly encouraged to continue their group lessons until their complete Learn to Skate USA Basic 1-6 or ISI Delta while they are enrolled in Aspire. Private lessons are also encouraged for skaters looking to test and/or compete.
Coach Aimée Skating Academy Skater Efstathia Bermudez Petrakos Performing at the New York Showcase
Arjun really loves your class. You are really good at what you do!
Vivek J., Parent of Aspire Program Skater
Sample Class Agenda
Off-Ice Warm-Up (10-15 minutes)
Edge Class (15 minutes)
Curriculum Sampling (15-25 minutes)
- Intro to Moves in the Field (Skating Skills)
- Intro to Frees Skating (Jumps, Spins, and navigating Freestyle Sessions)
- Artistry in Motion
- Interpretive Skating
- Theatre On Ice
Stroking Class or Practice Time (10-15 minutes)
Off-Ice Cool Down or Activity (15-20 minutes)
Meet Your Coach!
Coach Aimée Ricca is PSA Ranked & Rated, ISI Gold Judge + ISSA Certified Elite Trainer
- PSA Registered Ratings: Moves/Skating Skills Coach, Program Director, Group Instructor
- PSA Ranking: L1S-20
- ISI Certified Gold Judge
- PSA Certified in Hockey Skating 4
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Pilates Instructor, Youth Fitness Coach, Nutritionist Coach
I became a coach to help aspiring skaters avoid making the mistakes that I made. I've suffered injuries and been exhausted and frustrated because I couldn't access the right program and tools to achieve my goals properly. I learned everything the hard way by seeking instruction, information, and inspiration.
My approach is unique because I am skilled in on-ice development and off-ice strength and conditioning to optimize on-ice performance, nutrition, and health coaching.
I now work with skaters, parents, and even other coaches – because I believe every skater deserves the opportunity to take their performance to the next level under the guidance of a coach who has been there and genuinely wants to help them succeed on the ice and in life!
Progress Faster!
Aspire to Excellence!
Progress Faster!
Aspire to Excellence!
Aspire to Excellence!
Aspire to Excellence!
Have Questions?
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!
You may also feel free to read my FAQ page here.
