Programs
Advanced Skating
ASPIRE and U.S. Figure Skating levels are designed for skaters who have progressed beyond Learn to Skate and are ready for the next step.
ASPIRE & U.S. Figure Skating Levels
Confidence & Skills
Skaters continue to grow beyond the basics, building stronger skills, better balance, and confidence each time they step on the ice.
Creativity
From exhibitions to shows, skaters have opportunities to perform in a fun, supportive environment while exploring choreography, artistry, and self-expression.
Community
Being part of a skating club means joining a team where friendships are built, support is shared, and everyone celebrates progress together.
Life Skills
Skating teaches discipline, perseverance, and goal-setting while encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle that benefits skaters on and off the ice.
Advanced Skating Levels
ASPIRE
ASPIRE skaters are ready to advance from all the foundational skills they mastered in Learn to Skate. The ASPIRE program marks the transition from skater to figure skater.
ASPIRE is divided into 4 levels. During a skaters ASPIRE journey, skaters may learn:
- Half ice length step sequences
- One foot forward and backspins
- Single Toe Loop, Salchow, Loop, Flip, Lutz and Axel jumps
ASPIRE level skaters can join High Altitude Skating Club to gain time on the ice, access coaching, and participate in our shows, competition, and events.
U.S. Figure Skating
As a U.S Figure Skating member, skaters begin to learn and master the most advanced levels of figure skating.
USFS includes 8 levels, from Preliminary to Gold. U.S. Figure Skating level skaters can demonstrate skills in:
- Full ice length step sequences
- Spin variations and increased revolutions
- Single Axel and double jumps
U.S. Figure Skating level skaters can join High Altitude Skating Club to gain time on the ice, access coaching, and participate in our shows, competition, and events.
Competitions & Shows
Advanced skaters at High Altitude SC have many ways to challenge themselves and showcase their talent. Our seasonal ice shows are a chance to take center stage—whether performing a polished solo, collaborating in a duet, or joining a dynamic group number. Each performance is designed to highlight skills while celebrating the artistry of skating.
For those driven by competition, opportunities range from local club events to regional and national U.S. Figure Skating competitions. Skaters can set ambitious goals, test new programs, and measure progress against peers at their level, all within a supportive and inspiring environment.
Whether your passion is performance, competition, or both, High Altitude SC provides the stage for you to reach new heights.
U.S. Figure Skating Axel Club
Landing your very first Axel is an accomplishment that should be celebrated! U.S. Figure Skating’s Axel Club honors skaters who land their first Axel, acknowledging the dedication and effort it takes to master such a challenging jump.
These High Altitude SC skaters have shown the dedication, persistence, and hard work it takes to land an Axel—and have earned their place in the U.S. Figure Skating Axel Club!
| Year achieved | Skater |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Katya Bowman Michael Wu |
| 2024 | Clara Iddings |
Start your journey
Learn, compete, and grow as a Club Skater!
High Altitude Skating Club 