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
Download Summer Skating Brochure
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
Sunday, July 29 (application deadline is July 13)
Sunday, August 26 (application deadline is August 17)
July 18 - 22, 2012. For more information please visit us online at www.sunvalleyfsc.com
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.
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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
10:30-10:55am, Low Test, Monday through Friday
$50 per week
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.
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.
This class will focus on all the different traditional "showtricks" such as butterflys, illusions, hydroblading, stars, spread eagles, hitch kicks, etc
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.
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.
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.
Coaches
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.
Coaches: Freestyle, Choreography
U.S. Silver medalist, Olympic and World competitor, US Professional Champion, co-founder of City of Angeles Ice Theater.
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance and Moves in the Field and Choreography
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance, National Competitor, Bronze Medalist in US Open Professional Championships.
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance and Moves in the Field
USFSA Gold Medalist in Dance.
Coaches: Ice Dance and Moves in the Field,
USFSA GoldMedalist in Dance and Moves in the Field, Two-Time U.S. BronzeMedalist
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.
Coaches: Style, Choreography, Freestyle, Spins, Moves in the Field
USFSA 2x Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field. Certified Dartfish Instructor.
Decades of teaching experience in all area of skating
Beginers to Olympic Medal pupils
Former US N.A.M., World Professional Champion.
Coaches: Freestyle
Four time National Champion, Twice World Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist.
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.
Coaches: Coaches: Choreography, Spins,Moves, Style & Line
Olympic Opening & Closing Choreography Team, Choreographer of the Year nominee
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.
Coaches: Freestyle, Spins, Choreography, Moves
Two-time National Bronze Medalist, American Open Professional Champion, USFS Gold Medalist
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.
Coaches: Freestyle, Dance, Moves and Choreography
Coaches: Hockey, Figures, Freestyle, Moves & Hockey Power Skating
USFSA Gold Medalist. National and International Competitor.
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
* 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.
