United States Figure Skating “Learn to Skate” Basic Skills

All Missoula Figure Skating Club Classes include 10 classes.  Each session starts with a “fun day” where the students work informally with coaches to ensure proper placement in classes.  Weeks 2-9 are instructional sessions where the students receive ½ hour of instruction from an instructor in a low instructor/student ratio setting and then have 20 minutes of practice time with coaches on the ice helping students practice. 

For additional information and a registration form download it here: 

Learn to Skate Information and Registration Form

“Stars” Skating School

“Stars” takes “Basic Skills” to the next level. It is open to students who are in Basic Skills Level 3 to 6, Adult Basic 1 to 2 or have instructor’s approval to participate. Skaters spend 30 minutes on the ice with an MFSC coach working on basic skating skills. “Stars” is the perfect combination of technique and fun, providing the skater with valuable practice skills on ½ sheet of ice. Specific skills include edges, crossovers, and beginning spin and jump technique.

For additional information download it here:  Stars Skating School Information
For a registration form download it here: Skating School Registration Form

Snowplow Sam 1-3

Designed for children 4-6, who have either never been on the ice or had formal instruction. Snowplow Sam classes introduce the child to the ice, they learn how to fall and stand up safely, march across the ice, two foot glides, moving dips, and much more.  Class ratio is general 1 instructor to 6 students with assistance provided by MFSC members.  Includes a USFS “Basic Skills” membership.

“Medalists” Skating School

Our “Medalists” are building on skills learned as “Stars”, while preparing to take their first US Figure Skating Moves in the Field and Freestyle tests and jumping into competition at the non-test and pre-preliminary levels. Medalists Skating School is for those who have passed Basic Skills Level 6 or Adult Basic 2
Skaters of all ages enjoy 30-minute sessions with an MFSC coach working on skating skills, edge work, single jumps, beginning spins, beginning ice dancing, and artistry. This class will help skaters interested in competing understand the basics of a well-balanced program. The primary focus of this class will be the elements contained in the US Figure Skating Pre-Preliminary and Adult Pre-Bronze/Bronze Freestyle and Moves in the Field tests.

For additional information download here:  Medalists Skating School Information
For a registration form download here: Skating School Registration Form

Basic Skills 1-8

The "Basic Eights" are the fundamentals of the sport. The Basic Eights or Basic Skills are designed for skaters aged 7 - 13. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves - forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns, and mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1 - 8 levels, skaters will have the basic knowledge of the sport enabling them to advance to the more specialized areas of skating such as ice dancing, figure skating, synchronized team skating and hockey.  Includes a USFS “Basic Skills” membership.

“Champions” Skating School

Champions is open to those who have passed the Pre-Preliminary or Adult Bronze Moves in the Field test. The group levels will be split among two coaches depending on subject matter. Champions Skating School is intended for the higher level skaters in MFSC. Skaters will spend an intense hour in separate groups working on edges, single and double jumps, all types of spins, power skating drills, footwork sequences, artistry, and ice dancing. “Champions” will be a challenging, concentrated workout and will provide skaters with the fundamental tools for putting together an effective skating performance. The size of the class may be limited.

For additional information download here:  Champions Skating School Information
For a registration form download here: Skating School Registration Form

Adult Skating Classes

Missoula Figure Skating Club offers the USFS Adult Skating Classes.  These classes are also called Basic Skills.  Missoula Figure Skating Club offers classes two times per week for adults.  One class is held on Saturday morning at the same time as the youth Basic Skills and the second opportunity is offered during the club ice noon session on Mondays.

Power Skating Classes

The MFSC Power Skating Class is intended to help skaters realize the full power and stamina they can obtain through proper use of edges and conditioning. Skaters will spend an intense ½ hour training to improve their performance, whether their goal is testing or competing. This Power Skating Class will be a concentrated workout and will provide skaters with an understanding of the importance of proper edge use, strength and stamina as fundamental tools for putting together an effective skating performance. Access to this class will be at the discretion of the instructors. The size of the class will be limited to 20 skaters for safety reasons.

No Power Skating classes are being offered at this time. Please check back later for more information.

New to competition? Learn to Skate Basic Skills Competitors Club Ice is perfect for you! Competitors Club Ice is four 30-minute sessions for Basic Skills skaters to practice programs to music with an MFSC approved coach. Skaters will be preparing for our second annual Glacier Challenge Friday-Saturday, March 18-20, 2011. Participants will be assigned an MFSC approved coach. Skaters may request 1-2 coaches, however, there is no guarantee of final placement. Your skater will most likely need more time to practice their skills/programs on Public Skate, Club Ice, and/or Off-ice. Coaches’ private lesson rates apply on all other skating and/or off-ice sessions. Please ask your coach for more information. Coaching assignment priority will be given to Basic Skills students not already skating, or not eligible to skate, on MFSC club ice. You must be a current Learn to Skate Basic Skills or MFSC member to participate.

Competitors Ice starts each season in February to prepare for our annual competition Glacier Challenge. Please check back at that time for registration.