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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 Basic Skills 5 through Freeskate 6 skaters who have not tested beyond Pre-Preliminary. This 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 from different coaches 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
Advancement in figure skating requires many hours of instruction, practice, and disciplined concentration. The Aspire program perfectly complements Learn to Skate USA and ISI group lessons and is an excellent addition to private lessons.
Over the Summer, July and August, classes are offerd on Tuesdays from 4:30-6pm.
During the school year, from September - June:
- The main class is offered on Mondays at 4:30 pm and lasts for 90 minutes.
- Skating Skills classes (Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary), and our new Solo Ice Dance classes are offered on Tuesdays at 4:15 pm on the Freestyle Session.
- A mini class is offered during Learn to Skate on Saturdays at 10:15 am 45 minutes.
- All skaters enrolled in Aspire are now required to purchase a U.S. Figure Skating Aspire Membership - click here for more information.
All Aspire program skaters must have already mastered Basic Skating Techniques!
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:
- Have passed at least Basic 5 and have not passed higher than Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills and/or Singles Free Skate.
- Are 7-17 years old.
- Have Your Own Professionally Fitted, Quality Instructional level Figure Skates. Adjustable-size skates or recreational skates are not permitted! If you need skates, please make an appointment with Greg at Polar Skate Shop in East Hanover.
- 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!
The class size is limited to 12 skaters, with a basic 5 level and 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.
The CASA Aspire program at Ice Vault is open to skaters starting at Basic 5, up through Learn to Skate Free Skate 6, and Preliminary moves in the field. For skaters of multiple levels, we use skill matching and additional coaches in an attempt to include every skater and ensure that they are learning new skills and improving existing ones. However, it is up to each individual skater to take direction from the coaches and not step back from instruction.
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 they complete Learn to Skate USA Basic 1-6 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 (90-Min Class)
Off-Ice Warm-Up (10-15 minutes)
Edge Class (15 minutes)
Curriculum Sampling (15-25 minutes)
- Skating Skills (Moves in the Field)
- Singles Free 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 Head Coach!
Coach Aimée Ricca is a U.S Figure Skating Certified Coach, USFS Accredited Level 2, ISI Gold Judge +
- U.S. Figure Skating Core Certified Coach
- U.S. Figure Skating Accredited Level 2 Program Director
- PSA Registered Ratings: Moves/Skating Skills Coach, 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!
* Additional coaches may be added depending on the number of skaters and levels of those enrolled.
Additional Coaches
Ashley Bain
Janet Tarendash
Janet Tarendash
Janet Tarendash
Janet Tarendash
Janet Tarendash
Karina Kalian
Janet Tarendash
Karina Kalian
Olga Bogatova
Olga Bogatova
Karina Kalian
Hallie Newman
Olga Bogatova
Hallie Newman
Anna O'Brien
Olga Bogatova
Hallie Newman
Emily Renzi
Misha Shintaku
Emily Renzi
Amy Rodak
Misha Shintaku
Emily Renzi
Misha Shintaku
Misha Shintaku
Renata Zachariah
Renata Zachariah
Renata Zachariah
Renata Zachariah
Have Questions?
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!
You may also feel free to read my FAQ page here.
