Star Skate
Bridge Program
Star Skate is GSA's Aspire Bridge Program from Learn to Skate USA. The Bridge Program is one level up from Learn-to-Skate (LTS) Classes and is part of the Glacier Skate Academy Figure Skating Club.
Skaters who have passed LTS Basic Skills Level 4 are eligible to move up into our Star Skate Program!
Skaters who desire to move up into Bridge (Star Skate) must be able to commit to the Star Skate schedule, which consists of weekly group classes as well as individual practice time.
This program is designed to further develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of Freestyle Singles and Skating Skills while helping skaters learn how to train safely and independently.
Star Skate Classes
What is involved?
Star Skate is the next step if you want more than what Learn-to-Skate offers. Star Skate is our US Figure Skating Aspire Program, where skaters learn more about edges, basic spins, and jumps through proper skill development. This program gives your skater a glimpse into what it is like to train like a figure skater. Your skater will fine-tune their fundamentals, build confidence, learn how to navigate skating on a freestyle session and develop new friendships.
Pre-requisites and goals:
-Passed Basic 4 to move into Star.
-Working towards being promoted to Club Clinics by staying focused during Star Skate classes, being kind and respectful to all skaters/coaches/parents, utilizing practice ice well, and actively working on their Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills.
Who is coaching?
Shared among GSA coaching staff
Rates
The package includes 2 hours of ice time per week with 30 min group on ice instruction per session. Skaters do not need a punch card; ice time is built into the rate.
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Winter Session 1: JAN 13 - MAR 19th, 2026
10 weeks/20 classes = $600 (includes ice)
Tuesday & Thursdays - 4:00-5:00 pm​
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Spring Session 1: MAR 31 - JUN 4th, 2026
10 weeks/20 classes = $600 (includes ice)
Tuesday & Thursdays - 4:00-5:00 pm​​
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Summer Session 1: JUN 29 - JUL 3rd, 2026
1 week/5 classes = $160 (includes ice fees)
Daily on-ice and off-ice instruction 10am - 11am
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Summer Session 2 & 3 TBD
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*20% Sibling Discount*
*Installment payment options available*
Cancelation Policy: Full refunds are available up to one week before the first day of class. Please contact glacierskate@gmail.com for a refund or to transfer classes. Refunds are not available after this time.
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Supplemental Private Lessons are available.
Private and Semi-Private lessons are available to Star Skaters and are offered for an additional charge. Star Skaters interested in supplementing the Star Skate classes with private lessons outside of Star Skate sessions are required to have a punchcard to skate on GSA Ice. Private lessons can be arranged by contacting glacierskate@gmail.com. Lessons with a Junior Coach are $25 for 30 minutes. Lesson rates with senior coaches vary.
Support GSA! We are a Non Profit and rely heavily on donations. All donations go toward the club's ice time fees, scholarships and quality coaches to help keep skaters on the ice year round to achieve their goals!​​
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