Program Overview

Group A is designed for skaters who have successfully completed the Junior Academy and are ready to begin structured figure skating training. Athletes will continue developing strong skating skills while introducing more advanced spins, jumps, edges, and turns in preparation for Group B.

Registration Requirements

• Minimum registration of 2 skating days per week

• Successful completion of the Junior Academy or equivalent JDFSC

assessment

• Must demonstrate readiness for independent group instruction

Required Skills:

Spins

• One-Foot Forward Upright Spin (minimum 1 revolution)

• Introduction to Back Spin (checked position / inside edge entry)

• Introduction to Sit Spin (2-foot sit spin)

Skating Fundamentals

• Forward Stop

• Backward Stop

• Forward Pumping

• Backward Pumping

• Forward Crossovers with Heel Lift Exercise

Spins & Turns

• Forward Upright Spin

• Forward Pivot

• Backward Pivot

• 2Foot 3Turn

Jump Development

• Understanding of Power Jump mechanics

• Introduction to jumping technique and body alignment

• Understanding of H/D, and landing positions

• Toe walking

Program Focus

• Skating posture and balance

• Edge quality

• Rotational awareness

• Introduction to jumps and spins

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of a JDFSC Report Card Assessment

• All required skills must be assessed at the Mastered (Gold) level.

Required Skills

Spins

• One-Foot Forward Upright Spin (minimum 1 revolution)

• Introduction to Back Spin (checked position/inside edge entry)

• Introduction to Sit Spin (2-foot sit spin)

Skating Skills

• Forward Outside & Inside Edges

• Forward Outside & Inside Three Turns (Left & Right)

• Two-Foot Slalom

• C-Steps (both feet)

• Cross & Heel Lift Exercise

• Forward Lunges (arms forward)

• Backward Crossovers

• Forward Crossovers (without toe pushing)

Jumps

• Bunny Hop (both legs)

• Loop Jump Introduction (Half Loop / 360)

• Waltz Jump

• Salchow

• Toe Loop

Development

• Understanding of H/D, and landing positions

Designed for skaters who have mastered the Group B fundamentals and are preparing for higher-level single jumps.

Required Skills

Jumps

• Consistent Waltz Jump + Loop Jump

• Single Loop + Loop Combination

• Consistent Single Lutz

• Beginning Axel (rotating stage)

Spins

• Consistent Back Spin

• Beginning Camel Spin

• Beginning Sit Spin Combination

Skating Skills

• Three-Turn / Crossover Sequence

• Strong edge quality and flow

Designed for skaters preparing for higher STAR levels and consistent competitive training. OR Testing STAR 4 skills/Dance/ARTISTIC or higher with JDFSC assessment

Required Skills (2/3)

Jumps

• Consistent Lutz + Loop

• Consistent Axel

• Understanding and beginning execution of at least one double jump

Spins

• Camel + Sit Combination Spin

• Back Spin (minimum 3 revolutions)

• Beginning Back Sit Spin

Skating Skills

• Strong edge quality - FWD Outside/ FWD Inside, BWD Outside/Inside

• FWD / BWD 3 turns on Figure pattern

• FI & FO Brackets

• Strong skating skills

Designed for competitive skaters training toward STAR 8–Pre-Novice competition. OR Testing STAR 7 skills/Dance/ARTISTIC or higher with JDFSC assessment

Required Skills

Jumps

• Rotating at least 4 different double jumps

• Consistent Axel + Double Toe Combination (1A + 2T)

Spins

• Flying Camel

• Back Camel

• Beginning Basic Layback Spin or Crossfoot spin

• CCOSP at level 2 or higher

Skating Skills

• Execute 4 difficult turns with quality and control

• Competition Level

• Competing at approximately STAR 8 to Pre-Novice

Designed for competitive skaters training toward Novice/Star 10 - Senior/Gold competition.

Required Skills

Jumps

• Landing all double jumps

• 2 different Double + Double combinations

• Rotating Double Axel

• Beginning Triple Jump development and/or Landing triple jumps

Spins

• At minimum Level 2 Layback Spin

• Combination Spin achieving Level 3 or higher

Skating Skills

• Execute a minimum of 8 difficult turns with speed, control, and quality

Competition Level

• Competing at approximately Novice/Star 10 and beyond, with individualized high-performance training plans.