How Much Should I Skate?

Below are recommendations of how much a skater should skate based on their level.  These guidelines are aimed towards the comeptitive skater. Remember that these are only recommendations. You should talk to your coach, and consider your budget before deciding on your individual skating program.

Freestyle Level

Sessions per Week

Recommended # of Lessons

Beginner

2-5 Freestyles

2-3 Freestyle

Pre-Preliminary

2-6 Freestyles, 1-3 Moves

2-3 Freestyle, 1 Moves

Preliminary

3-8 Freestyles, 2-4 Moves

3 Freestyle, 1-2 Moves

Pre-Juvenile

4-10 Freestyles,
2-4 Moves

3-4 Freestyle, 1-2 Moves

Juvenile

5-10 Freestyles,
2-4 Moves

4 Freestyle, 1-2 Moves

Intermediate

6-11 Freestyles,
2-4 Moves

4-5 Freestyle, 2-3 Moves

Novice

7-12 Freestyles,
2-4 Moves

5 Freestyle, 2 Moves

Junior

7-13 Freestyles,
3-4 Moves

5-6 Freestyle, 3 Moves

Senior

7-13 Freestyles,
4-5 Moves

5-6 Freestyle, 3 Moves

Table compiled from similar tables by Karen Heng, and the Duluth Figure Skating Club.

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