“We looked at the Basic Skills Program from
every angle to see how we could enhance it,” U.S. Figure Skating Senior Director of Membership Susi Wehrli McLaughlin said. “Adding technology, mak- ing this program easier to run and off ering lots of education for skaters and parents was essential. Also, off ering a quality training program for instructors was paramount, so whether they are a volunteer, an assistant, a junior instructor or full instructor, they feel comfortable with their role and expectations while teaching this program. “As we said at Governing Council, we want to
provide the structure and the tools so that they can bring this program to life at the rink, at the club level or at the program level. And we really wanted to off er a comprehensive program so that they have everything they could possibly need to run this program.”
LEARNTOSKATEUSA.COM A key feature of the program is the easily
accessible
LearnToSkateUSA.com website, which is mobile responsive and modular in design so it can be opened on a phone or tablet. Users will fi nd detailed descriptions of class off erings, content-driven cam- paigns and testimonials, an interactive map listing all registered programs and facilities, and a nationwide list of upcoming events. Additional sections include support materials
for parents, instructors and directors, and a Fun Zone exclusively for kids. And don’t forget the hashtag: #learntoskateusa “Program directors, parents and skaters can hashtag an event and it will appear on the website,” Wehrli Mc- LaughlLaughlin said. “Iin said. “It’s a really fun and interactive website for people to visit and get information.”
s a really fun and interactive website for Lisa Musmanno-Blue, a New Jersey-based
Learn to Skate USA business development specialist, said parents will be excited about all that the website
Learn to Skate USA business development specialist, said parents will be excited about all that the website has to off er.
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