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Home >  Instruction & Rentals >  Summer Skating School

Sharpen Your Skating Skills

The Sun Valley Ice Rinks offer group and private ice skating lessons year round. 
For the latest lesson schedule and information, please call 208-622-2194

THE SUN VALLEY SKATING SCHOOL JUNE 21 - AUGUST 22, 2010

Nestled in the middle of the spectacular Sawtooth Mountain Range is picturesque Sun Valley. There is no better place to train than the Sun Valley Skating Center which features:

  • A beautiful 180 foot by 90 foot outdoor rink
  • A full sized indoor rink equipped with ballet studio and jumping harness
  • Up to 20 sessions a day to choose from
  • High altitude training
  • Over 10 different clinics offered by some of the most well-respected professionals in the country
  • Full service skate shop
  • An international staff of over 20 top professionals, consisting of numerous champions
  • Off-ice training round out our summer packages

 

2010 Test Dates

All USFSA figure, freestyle, dance and pairs tests will be offered on July 25 & August 21, 2010.

 

2010 Summer Skating Championships

July 21 - 25, 2010. This is a non-qualifying USFSA competition offering events in free skating, dance, pairs and showcase.

Practice ice can be scheduled through the skating center on any of the sessions listed on the summer skating school application schedule. Reservations for the competition must be made with the Sun Valley FSC, P. O. Box 351 , Sun Valley , Idaho 83353. Phone 208-622-8020. Website: www.sunvalleyfsc.com

 

6th Annual Adult Skaters Weekend

August 25 - 29, 2010. This adults only weekend will include:

  • 12 sessions with on ice seminars
  • World-class presenters in Freestyle, Dance and Choreography
  • On Ice activities and clinics fee $350.00

For additional fees:

  • Off ice discussions and skating films
  • Chairlift ride and lunch at the top of Bald Mountain
  • Sun Valley Ice Show under the stars
  • Sunday Brunch in th Lodge Dining Room
  • Check our website for more information: www.skatersfund.org

 

Other Activities

All within walking distance of the Sun Valley Skating Center !

  • Paved bike trails
  • Hiking & Biking
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Olympic sized swimming pool
  • 2 heated swimming pools
  • Hot tub
  • Tennis courts
  • Bowling alley
  • Boating
  • Game room
  • Movie theater
  • Gun club
  • Golf on one of four area courses
  • Over 30 tennis courts
  • Full service salon and Massage facilities
  • Outdoor concerts
  • Art galleries
  • Numerous Restaurants, including famous Lodge Terrace Summer Buffet, where you can watch world renown skaters as you dine!

Clinics

SPIN TO WIN with Craig Heath

Craig has been known for his unique spinning ability for many years. He has received perfect 10?s for his spins in the last five pro competitions he has skated. This class will focus on Craig?s techniques to improve overall speed, length of spins and positions. With the newjudging systeminplace, this is theperfect time to give extra attention to all of your spins. Outdoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/22 - 8/19
8:40 - 9:05am, Tuesday & Thursday
 
$30 per week
JUMP TO WIN with Craig Heath

This class will focus on jump technique, exercises to improve jumping ability, solid landing positions and overall consistency. Craigwill guide you in the right direction to be the best jumper that you can be. Give your day a "JUMP" start with Craig's "Jump to Win." Outdoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/18
8:40 - 9:05am Monday & Wednesday
 
$30 per week
OLD SCHOOL EDGE CLASS with Lisa-Marie Allen

This class will offer the skater a warm-up routine and work on basic and complex movement, using exercises with edges and turns. Helpful in strengthening overall skating skills and creative ability for step sequences and connecting steps. Done in the style of a ballet class, skaters will learn to skate in partnerships and formations. Ability to do 3-turns, brackets, counters & rockers helpful. Juvenile level and above. Indoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/16
5:10-5:35 pm, Monday
 
$15 per week
STEPPING OUT! with Ashley Clark

Learn how to perform like a pro. Each week a new dance combination is taught to music and developed to performance quality by Friday. Focus is on learning new step combinations, counting music, learning to perform and developingdifferent styles. This class is fast, energetic, and fun. Great for all levels of skating - even the pros! Outdoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
7/5 - 8/20
3:10 - 3:35 pm, Mon. through Fri.
 
$60 per week
COFFEE CLUB (Adults Only)

Please join us on the beautiful outdoor rink for a morning of learning & fun. Class is for adults only, taught by a rotating staff of professionals focusing on a different aspect of the sport each day. Skills include edges, moves, dance, choreography, style, musical interpretation, show skating moves, precision, figures, freestyle, stretching techniques and more. Coffee included in the session price.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/20
9:05 - 9:30 am, Mon through Friday
 
$70 per week
OFF-ICE CONDITIONING

Each day will focus on different strength and conditioning exercises, including stretching, off-ice jumps, Bosu Ball, dance, etc. to help build core strength and flexibility. Ballet Studio

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/20
9:50-10:20am, High Test, Monday through Friday
10:30-10:55am, Low Test, Monday through Friday
 
$50 per week
$50 per week
THEATER ON ICE with Gia Guddat

Come join this fun class with Gia Guddat, choreographer and Ice ShowStar around theworld, including the SunValley Ice Showfor 15 years. Skaters will explore a wide range of musical styles and ideas,with an emphasis on the dramatic and showbusiness side of skating. Individual and group exercises are used to enhance creativity and performance quality. Focus is on musical interpretation, character development, use of space, relating to an audience,working with props and show skating moves.This is a fun class and all levels of skaters are welcome. Indoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/22 - 8/19
5:10 - 5:35 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
 
$30 per week
SPIRAL IN STYLE with Darlin Baker

Make your spirals sparkle andshine.Classwill focus onbasic spirals to advanced spirals, variations and extensions. Emphasiswill be on technique, turn out, extension and flexibility, while working on sustaining positions and being creative. Join Darlin for this fun and exciting class. Indoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/23 - 8/18
5:10 - 5:35 pm, Wednesdays
 
$15 per week
SK8 TRICKS with Craig Heath

Craig is a professional champion and has been touring the world, performing in ice shows for over 15 years. In this class Craig will focus on all thedifferent traditional "showtricks" such as butterflys, illusions, hydroblading, stars, spread eagles, hitch kicks, etc. Make yourself stand out from the crown and be a winner with Craig's "Sk8 Tricks" class. Outoor Rink.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/25 - 8/20
8:40 - 9:05am, Friday
 
$15 per week
Ballet & Pilates Mat with Hilarie Neely
Ballrom Dance with Lori Head & Hilarie Neely

Off-ice classes will focus on alignment, placement and movement understanding. Improve upper body carriage and strength, arm placement and flexibility for the ice. Pilates is a full-body conditioning for core-strength and elongation of muscles for greater flexibility. Ballet Studio. Ballroom is held on the Terrace by the Duchin Lounge. Learn the formal dances of waltz, foxtrot, fun of swing and sizzling latin dances. Both Hilarie and Lori have been working with skaters on and off the ice for over 20 years.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
7/6 - 8/5
Pilates Tues: 3:30 - 4:25 p.m. Ages 10 & Older / 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adults
Ballet Tues: 4:30 - 5:20 p.m. Beg./Intermediate Ages 8 - 12 years
Ballroom Tuesday: 5 - 6p.m. & 6 - 7p.m.
 
$12 per class
$12 per class
$12 per class
STROKING/POWER CLASS with Judy Blumberg

Mazimize your overall power on the ice through your edges, your knees and your feet. Judy Blumberg has worked with skaters throughout North America to increase their power, flow and technique. Exercise drills will be adapted to all levels of skating.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/22
3:40-4:00pm
 
$60 per week

 

 

 

Coaches

Lisa Marie Allen, Los Angeles, CA
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Choreography
U.S. Silver medalist, Olympic and World competitor, US Professional Champion, co-founder of City of Angeles Ice Theater.
Darlin Baker, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance and Moves in the Field and Choreography
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance, National Competitor, 1997 Bronze Medalist in US Open Professional Championships.
Julie Barnett, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance and Moves in the Field
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance.
Judy Blumberg, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Dance, Freestyle, Moves and Choreography
Five time US Ice Dance Champion, three time World Medalist, two time Olympian, US and World Professional Champion, Ensemble Director of the Ice Theatre of New York.
Ashley Clark, Denver, CO
 
Coaches: Style, Choreography, Freestyle, Spins, Moves in the Field
USFSA 2x Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field.
Ty Cockrum, New York City, NY
 
Coaches: Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, Choreography
USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves and Dance and International Dances Five time National Competitor, Principle for Ice Theatre of New York.
Joel Dear, Traverse City, MI
 
Coaches: Ice Dance, Choreography, Off-ice dance
USFSA 3x Gold Medalist, 2x National Medalist, 4x US Team member, Coach US National Ice Dance Medalists. Choreographer US Men's National and International competitors.
Andrzej Dostatni, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Dance and Choreography
Polish National Dance Champion, World and Olympic Competitor.
Sonya Dunfield, Sun Valley, ID
 
Decades of teaching experience in all area of skating
Beginers to Olympic Medal pupils
Former US N.A.M., World Professional Champion.
(208) 622-7126
Charles Fetter, Princeton, NJ
 
Coaches: Figures, Freestyle, Dance and Moves
PSA Master Rated and U.S. National Dance Champion.
Linda Fratianne, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Freestyle
Four time National Champion, Twice World Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist.
 
Gia Guddat, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Choreography and Style and Clinics
Canadian double Gold Medalist, 2000 U. S. Open Medalist Performer, director, choreographer for Tours, Shows, TV specials & Olympic Champions.
Dan Hollander, West Bloomfield, MI
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Spins, Choreography, Moves, 2 time National Bronze medalist, 2000 American Open Professional Champion, USFS gold medalist in Freestyle, Figures, Dance, Moves. Coaching since 1989.
Tel. (248) 890-4187
Anita Hartshorn, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Moves, Pairs and Choreography
PSA Master Rated and International Coach, USFSA Gold Medalist in Freestyle, Dance and Pairs.
Craig Heath, San Francisco, CA
 
Coaches: Spins, Freestyle and Choreography
World Pro Bronze Medalist. 2-time American Open Silver Medalist, President of the Professional Figure Skaters Cooperative. Currently starring in Holiday on Ice in Europe. Choreographed for Disney on Ice.
Elena Dostatni, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Dance, Freestyle, M.I.F, Choreography
Russian National Champion, Jr. Grand Prix Final Gold Medalist, Siver Medalist at World Jr. Championship 2002.
Michele Monnier, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Figures, Freestyle, Dance, Moves and Choreography
USFSA Gold medalist in Figures, Freestyle and Dance. USFSA Gold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle and Dance Coach of 1999 U.S. National Competitor.
Dawn Peterson, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Hockey, Figures, Freestyle, Moves & Hockey Power Skating
USFSA Gold Medalist. National and International Competitor.
Frank Sweiding, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Pairs, Figures and style
PSA Master Rated and International Coach, USFSA Gold medalist in Freestyle, Figures and Pairs.
Douglas Webster, New York, NY
 
Coaches: Freestyle & Choreography
Last year Douglas worked on the ice on the choreographic and creative teams for Disney on Ice, Holiday on Ice and Ice Theatre of New York.
 
Holly Wheeler, Sun Valley, ID
 
Coaches: Figures, Freestyle and Moves
USFSA Gold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle. Twenty years coaching experience.

*Coaches Subject to Change Due to Unforseen Circumstances

Registration Forms

74th Annual Summer Skating School at Sun Valley Resort
June 21 through August 22, 2010
If you prefer to send your application by mail please enclose a check or credit card number and mail the application to:

Instructions for filling out forms:
Please print all forms and fill out completely before mailing and send to:

Scott Irvine, Skating Director
Sun Valley Resort Skating Center
P.O. Box 10
Sun Valley, ID 83353-0010

or Fax them to:  208-622-2199

1. When selecting ice time please begin by selecting the weeks you wish to attend on the Skating School Application form.
2. Next select your sessions by placing a check-mark next to your desired session on the Summer Skating Schedule form.
3. For indoor ice during the Sun Valley Competition, please fill out the Competition Ice Schedule.

All fees are due by June 1, 2010. Reservations will be taken by mail or fax only. Phone reservations will not be accepted. For information only contact 208-622-2192 or 208-622-2193

2010 Skating School Application Form
2010 Competition Ice Schedule
2010 Adult Skating Seminar Registration
2010 Summer Skating Schedule
2010 Skate School Brochure

 * Note - To print the above forms use the printer icon on the upper right portion of the form page. Printing from your browser will not print the form properly.