Ice Skating

Join the fun at the coolest place in Sun Valley and the best place to take in the stars. Every year skating's biggest names take to Sun Valley's Ice. Take a lesson, get an autograph or just watch from rink side. What ever you do, don't miss the opportunity to rub elbows with Olympic and World class skaters. The outdoor ice rink is one of the few year-round rinks and the home of the Sun Valley Ice Shows. Skate rentals, group and private lessons and a full service Pro Shop on site featuring dresses by "Daisy Designs"

Skate Rentals available. Full service Skate Shop on premises.

Available for Group & Private Lessons

Location: Sun Valley Ice Rink
Phone: 208-622-2194
E-mail:skatingcenter@sunvalley.com

Outdoor Rink

 

Session Schedule

Open Daily  10:00 - 8:00pm

 

 

Session Fees:

Adult $11.00

Child $9.00 (under 5 free with paid adult)

Skate Rental:

$4.50 (figure or hockey style)

 

Skate with Us!!!

Sun Valley is introducing a brand new series of group skating lessons beginning September 26th.

Fantastic Friday's Learn to Skate

4pm $150 per 10 week session

Includes ice time on Friday, 25 minutes of class instruction, skate rental if needed and 1 extra practice session each week.

 

Advanced Basic Skills

Tuesday & Thursday 5–6pm $150 per 10 week session

Includes ice time and skate rental if needed. Circuit class format with 2 instructors for the hour.

 

Freestyle Class

Monday & Wednesday 4–5pm $150 per 10 week session

Includes ice time. Circuit class format with 2 instructors for the hour.

 

Dance/Moves in the Field Class

Wednesday 5–6pm $75 per 10 week session

Includes ice time on Wednesday. Circuit class format with 2 instructors for the hour.

 

Learn to Skate classes offered by the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club Friday afternoons.

For more information please visit their website here.

 

 

Indoor Rink

The indoor rink is a full-size rink and the summer home of the Sun Valley Figure Skating School and open hockey. The Sun Valley Suns call the indoor rink their home in the winter and schedule games every Friday and Saturday evenings. We offer stick and puck and open hockey.

Schedules

Classes:  Winter Season 

Week of:  1-2-12 

Week of:  1-9-12 

Week of:  1-16-12 

Week of:  1-23-12 

Week of:  1-30-12 

Week of:  2-6-12 

Week of:  2-13-12 

Week of:  2-20-12 

Week of:  2-27-12 

Hockey

 Adult Open Hockey

 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday  12:00 pm - 1:30pm 

Sunday 7:00pm - 8:30pm 

Stick And Puck

Monday, Wednesday and Friday  10:00am - 11:30am

 

Fees:

Cost is $10.00 per player (Goalies skate free)

Limit of 24 players per session.

 

Schedules are posted in the indoor rink and online.

For further information, please call 622-2194

 

 

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 20 - AUGUST 21, 2011

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

 

2011 Test Dates

Saturday, July 30 (application deadline is July 9)

Saturday, August 27 (application deadline is August 13)

 

2011 Sun Valley Summer Championships &

2011 U.S. Collegiate Championships

July 21 - 24, 2011.  For more information please visit us online at www.sunvalleyfsc.com

 

7th Annual Adult Skaters Weekend

August 26 - 30, 2011. 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

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
Ballet & Pilates Mat with 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.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
 
 $12 per class
$12 per class
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
BALLET & PILATES MAT WITH 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. Ballet Studio.

Dates:
Times:
 
Cost:
7/6 - 8/5
Tuesdays & Thursdays
 
$12 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.
Ty Cockrum
 
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.
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
Anita Hartshorn
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Moves, Pairs and Choreography
PSA Master Rated and International Coach, USFSA Gold Medalist in Freestyle, Dance and Pairs.
Craig Heath
 
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.
Dan Hollander
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Spins, Choreography, Moves
Two-time National Bronze Medalist, American Open Professional Champion, USFS Gold Medalist
 
Elena Dostatni
 
Coaches: Dance, Freestyle, M.I.F, Choreography
Russian National Champion, Jr. Grand Prix Final Gold Medalist, Siver Medalist at World Jr. Championship 2002.
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.
Frank Sweiding
 
Coaches: Freestyle, Pairs, Figures and style
PSA Master Rated and International Coach, USFSA Gold medalist in Freestyle, Figures and Pairs.
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

75th Annual Summer Skating School at Sun Valley Resort
June 20 through August 21, 2011
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


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