Jr Academy is an introduction to Competitive Singles Figure Skating. This stepping stone program teaches the fundamental mechanics of jumping & spinning, quality development of edge technique and continued enhancement of field moves. This program also offers an off-ice component that teaches basic body development as it relates to figure skating, dry land jumping, flexibility and strength.
- 45 min group training in small groups
- Each will will focus on one jump and one spin
- 30 min off-ice training focusing on jump and spin technique
- Skills technique training each week
This program is different from the STAR 1-5 program as it only focuses on Singles Free Skating such as Jumps, Spins and Fundamental Edge technique
Jr Academy is under the direction of Azure-Dee Perkins and Janice Morgan.
If you have any questions pertaining to this program, please contact aperkins@skatemariposa.com
*Skaters must have passed Stage 4 Canskate up to Stage 5 and be registered to skate with Mariposa School of Skating programs at least once a week (unless approved by the Director of Programs.)