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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF USFS 54 / MARCH.APRIL.2020 USICERINKS.COM The Aspire program enters a skater's journey at the point where many skaters question whether they want to continue after finishing group classes. The safe, supportive group training environment keeps costs down and motivation high, as skaters acquire new skills, develop good practice habits and learn the fundamentals of off-ice training alongside their peers. "We can help introduce more skaters to the different disciplines and programs offered, like synchronized skating, Theatre On Ice, and ice dance, in addition to singles skating," Williamson said. "The Aspire program can show these athletes the different ways they can be involved, there is something for everyone. It will create a strong pipeline into different programs offered through the facility or club, like a synchro team, ice dance program or hockey team, keeping more skaters in the building and on the ice." U.S. Figure Skating employed six membership growth consultants to help rinks, clubs and programs across the country implement their own Aspire program. "I am most excited about working with each skating community in my area to see how they can implement the Aspire program so that their pipeline has a natural progression and provide affordable programming to skaters who 'aspire' to greatness," said consultant Charis Sloan. "As a consultant, I am enormously grateful for the opportunity to serve in a supportive role for the Aspire program. As a skater and coach, I am grateful for the time and energy put into filling in the gap in our system." The full suite of turnkey resources will be available to Aspire programs online this spring. To learn more about Aspire and to contact a membership growth consultant, visit usfigureskating.org. J REAL PROGRAMS U.S. Figure Skating's Aspire Program , Aspire program resources will be available online this spring. Having the proper insurance protection is a vital component for ice rinks. However, it can be difficult to determine what type of insurance your business needs. Your insurance professional can answer your coverage questions, and give you access to the best products that are right for you and your business, now and over time. Products and services are offered through Safehold Special Risk, Inc., dba Safehold Special Risk & Insurance Services, Inc. in California, a non-bank insurance agency affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Coverage is provided by unaffiliated insurance companies, with the exception of crop and flood insurance, which may be underwritten by Safehold Special Risk, Inc.'s affiliate, Rural Community Insurance Company. © 2014 Safehold Special Risk, Inc. All rights reserved. WCS-1226536 (12/14) Protecting your business is our business Visit us today at safehold.com or call 1-800-990-RINK (1-800-990-7465) Having the proper insurance protection is a vital component for ice rinks. However, it can be difficult to determine what type of insurance your business needs. Your insurance professional can answer your coverage questions, and give you access to the best products that are right for you and your business, now and over time. Products and services are offered through Safehold Special Risk, Inc., dba Safehold Special Risk & Insurance Services, Inc. in California, a non-bank insurance agency affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Coverage is provided by unaffiliated insurance companies, with the exception of crop and flood insurance, which may be underwritten by Safehold Special Risk, Inc.'s affiliate, Rural Community Insurance Company. © 2014 Safehold Special Risk, Inc. All rights reserved. WCS-1226536 (12/14) Protecting your business is our business Visit us today at safehold.com or call 1-800-990-RINK (1-800-990-7465)