Figure Skating
Figure skating programming is offered beginning at Basic 3/Adult 3 skill levels up through Senior/Gold levels of U.S. Figure Skating testing for youth and adults.
For new skaters, the best place to start is the Learn to Skate (LTS) program to build a foundation of skills first. Next steps include Figure Skating Programming and joining the Bowling Green Skate Club (BGSC) as a great way to get involved and stay up to date with the latest activities and events offered to figure skaters. There is also a Bowling Green State University Figure Skating Club for college students wishing to continue skating either recreational or competitively.
2023-2024 Season
- Fall I: Sept. 9 - Oct. 18
- Fall II: Oct. 21 - Dec. 2
- Winter I: Jan. 6 - Feb. 10
- Winter II: Feb.17 - Mar. 23
- Spring (3-weeks): April 6 - 20
Figure Skating Information
Drop-in Figure Skating sessions to practice and schedule private lessons are offered on a weekly basis. It is recommended for skaters to be at the Basic 4 skill level or above. Private lessons are coordinated directly with the coaches, however, not required to skate/practice on a drop-in session.
Figure Skating classes are on-ice and off-ice instructional classes for Basic 3 - Senior/Gold test levels focused on developing well rounded figure skaters through Freestyle, Moves in the Field, and Ice Dance disciplines. Skaters will also spend time putting their skills together preparing a group program for inclusion in exhibitions held throughout the season during some sessions.
Figure Skating Classes
Curriculum designed to cover Pre-Free Skate/Free Skate levels through advanced figure skating test levels, including USFS ASPIRE programming. Encompasses the fundamentals of learning to jump and spin through doubles and beyond while also focusing on skating skills and elements from Moves in the Field. Skaters practice their skills and develop artistic choreography while preparing group programs performed at seasonal exhibitions.
Details:
- 50-min class held on the Main ice
- Skill Level: Pre-Free Skate through advanced figure skating test levels.
- Pre-Free Skate
- Free Skate 1 - 6
- Pre-Preliminary - Senior
- Skill levels broken into groups.
- All skaters must obtain LTS USA Membership or BGSC USFS for the current season.
Sessions:
- Fall I - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Fall II - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Winter I - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Winter II - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Spring - 3 weeks, $54.00
- Summer I - 5 weeks, $90.00
- Summer II - 6 weeks, $108.00
On-ice class for Basic 3 - Senior level skaters covering a variety of disciplines including Skating Skills, Spins, Jumps, and Dance. Skaters learn and practice their skills along with developing artistic choreography. Group programs prepared and performed at seasonal exhibitions.
Details:
- 50-min class held on the Main ice
- Skill Level: Basic 3 through advanced figure skating test levels.
- Basic 3 - 6
- Pre-Free Skate
- Free Skate 1 - 6
- Pre-Preliminary - Senior
- Skill levels broken into groups.
- All skaters must obtain LTS USA Membership or BGSC USFS for the current season.
Sessions:
- Fall I - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Fall II - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Winter I - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Winter II - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Spring - 3 weeks, $54.00
Synchronized Skating Team | Pre-FreeSkate - FreeSkate and above levels
- Full season team; September 9, 2023 - April 27, 2024 (27 weeks total) | $500.00
- Registration fee includes weekly ice time and coaching. Additional costume, apparel, team related, etc. costs may apply based on team interest.
- Skaters will focus on fundamental skills and elements incorporated in Sychronized Skating.
- A program will be developed for the team to perform at skating opportunities and exhibitions throughout the season.
- Additional possibility of competition entry based on number of team members and skating skills.
Synchronized Skating Class |Basic Skills levels (Basic 3 - 6)
- 6-week classes to introduce Basic skill levels to the Synchronized Skating discipline
- Fall I - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Fall II - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Winter I - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Winter II - 6 weeks, $108.00
- Spring - 3 weeks, $54.00
- Skaters will learn the basic elements and fundamentals of Synchronized Skating while building introductory programs to be shared during skating opportunities and exhibitions throughout the season.
BGSU Courses
PEG 2600 Basic Ice Skating classes are offered at BGSU through the School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (HMSLS). For more information visit the HMSLS web site or Schedule of Classes.
Updated: 07/11/2023 07:34PM