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USICERINKS.COM MAY.JUNE.2021 / 39 1991 Learn to Skate USA, powered by Toyota engages members on the ice and off through activities, a member-specific app to track progress and earn badges, a solid social media presence and a quarterly magazine. With the support of U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating, the door has been opened to invite a wider variety of ice athletes. From the start, Learn to Skate USA appealed to a broader public. Learn to Skate USA has grown beyond Basic Skills and Snowplow Sam and includes more than a dozen curriculums for skaters to learn, including Theatre On Ice and Adult and Speed. An Adaptive Skating and Special Olympics curriculum tailored toward individuals with disabilities ensures everyone can learn to skate, regardless age or ability. Events like SkateFests and Adaptive Skating clinics take place annually to welcome as many people to the ice as possible. From learning how to skate alone on frozen ponds to join- ing a standardized nationwide program, learning how to skate has come a long way in providing endless opportuni- ties. W hether one is interested in recreational skating or has Olympic aspirations, Learn to Skate USA can help make one's dreams come true. Learn to Skate USA is celebrating its fifth birthday on June 1, 2021. Check out Learn to Skate USA's social media and website (LearnToSkateUSA.com) for updates on celebratory activities. J , As Skate With U.S. and Basic Skills grew, U.S. Figure Skating introduced Snowplow Sam, a "bear-y great" mascot to invite kids to skate with him.