Bridging the gap between Learn to Skate and private lessons, the Academy program focuses on building a strong skating foundation in a small group setting. Learning is customized based on the individual skater’s abilities and allows skaters to develop at their own rate. These classes will be taught by St. Paul FSC coaches in a small group setting with a low skater-to-coach ratio. All Academy classes are held at Pleasant Arena in St. Paul, MN.
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Are you an adult or teen? Check out: Adult and Teen Academy
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Class Schedule
To register, skaters must have a Learn to Skate or U.S. Figure Skating membership through St. Paul FSC for the 2025 - 2026 season.​​
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Skaters who have taken Academy in the past are encouraged to register for multiple days! All classes are at Pleasant arena. There are 3 options for Academy classes:
TUESDAY
Dates: Tuesday, September 16th - Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Cost: $34.00/class; $340.00 total
Details: Classes are on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm; 10 week session. Instruction for 45 minutes, guided practice for 15 minutes. All classes are at Pleasant Arena.
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THURSDAY
Dates: Thursday, September 18th - Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Cost: $34.00/class; $340.00 total
Details: Classes are on Thursdays at 6:30-7:30pm; 10 week session. Instruction for 45 minutes, guided practice for 15 minutes. All classes are at Pleasant Arena.
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SATURDAY
Dates: Saturday, September 20th - Saturday, December 6th, 2025*
Cost: $20.00/class; $220.00 total
Details: Classes are on Saturdays at 11:50am - 12:20pm; 11 week session. *No class on 11/29.
Instruction for the full 30 minutes. Designed to be a companion class with the 11:20am Spin class (starts 9/20) and/or a Learn to Skate Class (starts 10/11). A great opportunity to get an hour or more of ice time! All classes are at Pleasant Arena.
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Class Fees
Fees vary based on number of weeks in the session. See above for specific session information.
Cost includes one day per week. Skaters are invited to register for more than one day.
Class Description
Our small group lesson sizes will be extremely limited with a maximum of five skaters per coach. Because we are offering and maintaining a small group class environment, it will not be possible to make up missed classes on a different day unless the class is canceled by St. Paul FSC or Ramsey County due to unforeseen circumstances.
These lessons are intended for skaters who already know how to skate. Any skater who participated in our Learn to Skate classes at Basic 4 or above is now eligible to participate in Academy classes.
Membership Requirement
All Academy participants must have a valid U.S. Figure Skating membership to participate. A Learn to Skate level membership will suffice and can be obtained as part of our new registration process. This membership is renewed annually, and must be renewed prior to the session you are enrolling in begins.
As an alternative, we highly recommend joining the St. Paul Figure Skating Club as a member. Club membership includes membership with U.S. Figure Skating and allows the option for your skater to start taking private lessons. Check out our membership page for more information about the various St. Paul FSC club membership options.
Ready to Register?​
Visit the “Register Now” page under the “Programs” tab to review registration instructions.
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