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 18 - AUGUST 17, 2012

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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

 

2012 Test Dates

Sunday, July 29 (application deadline is July 13)

Sunday, August 26 (application deadline is August 17)

 

2012 Sun Valley Summer Championships

July 18 - 22, 2012.  For more information please visit us online at www.sunvalleyfsc.com

 

ProSkaters Seminar and Live Auditions

July 23 & 24, 2012. ProSkaters Seminar and Live Auditions July 22 and 23 Find out what it takes to Go Pro and have a chance to audition For some of the worlds top skating producers right here in Sun Valley! For more information and to register please visit www.proskaters.org.

 

John Nicks Returns

July 23 and 24, 2012.

John has coached 11 US Olympic Skaters; guided forty US Skaters to National Championship titles, most recently coaching Ashley Wagner to a US National title... and he is returning to Sun Valley to work with you!
Geared specifically toward the adult skater, this two-day (1 hour daily) seminar will focus on jumps, spins, choreography and foot work. Students will be placed by test level.

  • Cost: $110
  • Time: 11 am – 12 pm / Monday & Tuesday (Adults Only)
  • Time: 4:30–5:30 pm / Monday, 7/23 - Q & A with John Nicks

 

8th Annual Adult Skaters Weekend

August 22 - 25, 2012. 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:

  • Chairlift ride and lunch at the top of Bald Mountain
  • Sun Valley Ice Show under the stars
  • Sunday Brunch in th Lodge Dining Room

 

Other Activities

  • 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

Class will focus on Craig's techniques to improve overall speed, length of spins and positions.With the new judging system in place, this is the perfect time to give extra attention to all of your spins.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/18
8:40 - 9:05am, Tuesday & Thursday
 
$32 per week
JUMP TO WIN with Craig Heath

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

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/20 - 8/17
8:40 - 9:05am Monday & Wednesday
 
$32 per week
OLD SCHOOL EDGE CLASS with Lisa-Marie Allen

This class will offer skaters a warm-up routine and practice 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.

Dates:
Times:
Indoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/18
3:35 - 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 
 
$32 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 newstep combinations, counting music, learning to perform and developing different styles. This class is fast, energetic, and fun. Great for all levels of skating - even the pros!

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
7/4 - 8/19
3:10 - 3:35 pm, Mon. through Fri.
 
$70 per week
COFFEE CLUB (Adults Only)

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
 
$75 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:
6/20 - 8/19
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

Skaters will explore a wide range of musical styles and ideas, with an emphasis on the dramatic and show business 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 showskating moves.This is a fun class and all levels of skaters are welcome.

Dates:
Times:
Indoor Rink
Cost:
6/21 - 8/18
5:10 - 5:35 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
 
$32 per week
SPIRAL IN STYLE with Darlin Baker

Make your spirals sparkle and shine. Class will focus on basic spirals to advanced spirals, variations and extensions.Emphasis will be on technique, turn out, extension and flexibility, while working on sustaining positions and being creative.

Dates:
Times:
Indoor Rink
Cost:
6/22 - 8/17
5:10 - 5:35 pm, Wednesdays
 
$16 per week
SK8 TRICKS with Craig Heath

This class will focus on all the different traditional "showtricks" such as butterflys, illusions, hydroblading, stars, spread eagles, hitch kicks, etc

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/24 - 8/19
8:40 - 9:05am, Friday
 
$16 per week
STROKING/POWER CLASS with Judy Blumberg & Natalia Zaitseva

Maximize your overall power on the ice through your edges, your knees and your feet. Exercises and drills will be adapted to all levels of skating.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
6/20 - 8/21
3:35-4p.m. Mon.,Wed.& Fri.
 
$36 per week
DANCE REVOLUTION

Whether you're a beginner or experienced ice dancer, hone your skills in this class. Join our rotating staff of dance coaches and experience the thrill of one of figure skating'smost popular disciplines.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
7/4 - 8/15
5:10p.m., Monday
 
$16 per class
JUMPIN' WITH JOZEF SABOVCIK

Take your skating to new heights! Jozef will focus on a different jump each week, emphasizing technique and practice exercises. Video analysis and Jozef's renowned jumping skills will have you soaring above the competition.

Dates:
Times:
Outdoor Rink
Cost:
7/8 - 8/19
5:10p.m., Friday
 
$16 per class

 

 

 

 

Coaches

 
Joel Dear
Coaches: Ice Dance, Choreography, Aerial Skills
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance, Free Dance, Moves in the Field, Two-time US National Medalist, Professional Dancer and Aerialist.
 
Lisa Marie Allen
Coaches: Freestyle, Choreography
U.S. Silver medalist, Olympic and World competitor, US Professional Champion, co-founder of City of Angeles Ice Theater.
 
Darlin Baker
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance and Moves in the Field and Choreography
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance, National Competitor, Bronze Medalist in US Open Professional Championships.
 
Julie Barnett
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance and Moves in the Field
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance.
 
Brent Bommentre
Coaches: Ice Dance and Moves in the Field,
USFSA GoldMedalist in Dance and Moves in the Field, Two-Time U.S. BronzeMedalist
 
Judy Blumberg
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
Coaches: Style, Choreography, Freestyle, Spins, Moves in the Field
USFSA 2x Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field. Certified Dartfish Instructor.
 
Sonya Dunfield
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
 
Linda Fratianne
Coaches: Freestyle
Four time National Champion, Twice World Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist.
 
Gia Guddat
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.
 
Stephanie Grosscup
Coaches: Coaches: Choreography, Spins,Moves, Style & Line
Olympic Opening & Closing Choreography Team, Choreographer of the Year nominee
 
Craig Heath
Coaches: Spins, Freestyle and Choreography
World Pro Bronze Medalist. 2-time American Open Silver Medalist, Currently starring in Holiday on Ice in Europe. Choreographed for Disney on Ice.
 
Dan Hollander
Coaches: Freestyle, Spins, Choreography, Moves
Two-time National Bronze Medalist, American Open Professional Champion, USFS Gold Medalist
 
Elena Leonova
Coaches: Freestyle and Pairs
Two-Time World Professional Champion
 
Michele Monnier
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.
 
Kim Navarro
Coaches:  Freestyle, Dance, Moves and Choreography
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance & Moves in the Field
Two-Time U.S. Bronze Medalist
 
Dawn Peterson
Coaches: Hockey, Figures, Freestyle, Moves & Hockey Power Skating
USFSA Gold Medalist. National and International Competitor.
 
Holly Wheeler
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

76th Annual Summer Skating School at Sun Valley Resort
June 18 through August 17, 2012
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, 2012. 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


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