Learn to Skate USA’s progressive curriculum offers support and guidance for those taking their first steps on the ice and those who are working to master more advanced techniques. Specialty programs, designed for skaters who want to explore various ice skating disciplines, include hockey, ice dance, pairs, speed skating, synchronized skating, therapeutic recreational skating and more.

Learn to Skate USA is an enhanced iteration of the Basic Skills Program, also endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating and USA Hockey, which has taught more than 2 million people to ice skate to date. More than 1,000 community ice rinks nationwide currently offer the Basic Skills Program. ​

Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 8-20 skaters perform a program together. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs and dance and is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences. As with the other disciplines, all teams perform a free skate with required well-balanced program elements. In addition, teams at the junior and senior level perform a short program consisting of required elements.