How To Begin

I officially began figure skating lessons when I was 7 years old through a program at my local ice rink called Learn To Skate USA. Learn To Skate USA offers beginner lessons to skaters of all ages, and has over 1,000 programs nationwide. Learn To Skate USA has a trusted and standardized curriculum, making it the preferred way to begin ice skating! If you are interested in enrolling in skating lessons, call your local ice rink to see if they offer lessons.

Click on this link to learn more – Learn To Skate USA

Figure skating brought me lifelong friends and a community that I’ll value forever. I met two of my best friends through Learn To Skate lessons.

This is me and my two best friends at the ice rink when we were younger, and at our high school graduation!
This is me and my two best friends at the ice rink when we were younger, and at our high school graduation!

Through figure skating, I developed strong relationships with my coaches whose guidance I still seek today. They have had a huge impact on my life and have pushed me to be the best version of myself on and off the ice.

This is my favorite skating coach Ms. Martha. She passed away in 2015 after battling cancer.
This is my favorite skating coach Ms. Martha who passed away in 2015 after battling cancer.

Figure skating teaches valuable lessons such as the ones listed below.

  • If you fall, get back up.
  • Consistent practice results in success.
  • Don’t let fear hold you back.
  • Be receptive to critiques.
  • It is okay to fail.

For more insight on figure skating, click on this link to U.S. Figure Skating’s twitter page! U.S. Figure Skating