Learn to Skate
Basic skating skills are taught in a group setting to skaters from age 3 through adult. Groups are divided according to age and ability. Adult classes are included in all sessions. With eight or fewer skaters per coach, class sizes are the smallest in the Ann Arbor area. Our coaching staff is screened for the highest credentials to assure our quality of instruction. So bring your friends and family to the AAFSC to learn skating fundamentals in a safe and fun environment.
For skaters advancing beyond the initial Learn-to-Skate class structure, the Shooting Stars sessions are offered as a transitional program to help skaters move smoothly towards individualized instruction.
Interested group skaters are eligible to compete in any of several Basic Skills competitions held annually throughout Michigan and the US. Ann Arbor FSC hosts a Basic Skills competition each year in late Spring/early Summer.
For more information, call AAFSC Administrative Director Cindy Kauffman 734-213-6768 or email CKauf49@aol.com.
Forms:
Basic Skills Membership Application (pdf, 24k)
Spring 2008 Learn-to-Skate (pdf, 28k)
Spring 2008 Hockey Learn-to-Skate (pdf, 32k)
Summer 2008 Learn-to-Skate (pdf, 68k)
Check our Club Calendar to view all Learn-to-Skate events.
Shooting Stars
The Shooting Stars Program is designed to progress the Basic 6 and above skater in a faster paced program. Skaters will rotate between stations and instructors to work on more advanced skating skills. These skills include, but are not limited to, spins, jumps, edges, dance and artistry. Skaters working on badge 6 and above are invited to join and skaters who have passed Basic 8 are automatically promoted to the Shooting Stars Program from the Learn to Skate Program.
Become a Shooting Star and watch your skating reach new heights!
Questions about this program can be directed to Jason Deveikis, Shooting Stars Coordinator.
Jason Deveikis
Phone: 734-355-1817
Email: a2jason@gmail.com
Forms:
Spring 2008 Shooting Stars (pdf, 252k)
Check our Club Calendar to view all Shooting Stars events.
The Apprentice Program
The AAFSC has developed a stepwise instructor developmental program designed for individual Club members interested in teaching skating skills. In each phase the prospective apprentice must fulfill individual requirements listed in the AAFSC Apprentice Program guide.
AAFSC Apprentice Program guide (pdf, 80.4k)