Learn to Skate
Dedicated to excellence on the ice, the Lakeland Figure Skating Club provides comprehensive training for every stage of the journey—from Learn to Skate and Basic Skills to advanced competitive levels. Join us to build confidence, master new skills, and forge lifelong friendships in the heart of our skating community. LFSC utilizes Learn to Skate USA’s Basic Skills Levels 1-6 program, which is a progressive series designed to introduce fundamental skating skills such as forward and backward skating, stops, turns, and edges to skaters.
Ages
What aged skaters are appropriate for this program?
Skaters aged 5-18 can participate in the Basic Levels 1-6 program. Basic Levels 1-2 are designed for beginners with little to no experience on the ice and Basic Levels 3-6 focus on building the ABCs of athleticism: agility, balance, coordination, and speed to build the essential skills they need before moving on to more advanced areas of figure skating
Dates
What time of the year does this program run?
Session 1: October 1 - November 19
Session 2: January 7 - March 11
Thursday Group Lesson: 5:45 - 7:15
Sunday Open Skate: 5:45 - 7:15
Lesson times vary depending on level.
7-8 lessons/session
Cost
Lakeland Figure Skating Club offers 2 sessions during the fall/winter season. Sign up for just one or both.
Each session is $150.
US Figure Skating Annual Membership Fee of $30 once per year.
Equipment
Please ensure your skater has the following:
- A pair of properly fitted figure skates
- Warm flexible clothing and/or jacket
- Mittens or gloves to keep hands warm
Ice Shows
LFSC skaters put on 2 ice shows throughout the season: the Holiday Show and the Spring Ice Show. Learn to Skate skaters have the option to participate in one or both shows if they'd like. Registration for the ice shows is in addition to the regular session registration.
Ice Show Sessions
Holiday Ice Show: 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/10, 12/13, 12/17, Performance on 12/20
Spring Ice Show: All Thursdays and Sundays in April, Performances on May 1 & 2
Lessons 5:45 - 7:15 (start time varies depending on level)
Competitions
Throughout the season, Learn to Skate skaters have the opportunity to compete in various skating competitions if they are interested. Competition programs are in addition to regular group lessons and are designed and practiced through private coaching sessions with a coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child is younger and has never tried skating before. Should I sign them up for this?
Learn to Skate is for children 6 and older. For children 3-5 years old who have never skated, you should sign them up for the Snowplow Sam program.
What if I am not sure they will like it, can we just TRY it before signing up?
Of course! Please email registrar@lakelandfigureskatingclub.org if you would prefer to come and try it before registering.
2026-2027 Session 1
Step 1: Click Registration Link below
Step 2: Select Session 1 Registration Fee
Step 3: Select Annual USFSA Membership Fee (if have not already paid for 2026-2027 season)
Step 4: Select Holiday Show Registration Fee if you desire your skater to skate in the holiday show