REBECCA HATCH-PURNELL LOUISVILLE SKATING ACADEMY, LOUISVILLE, KY.
“Louisville Skating Academy (LSA)
strives to support skaters of all ages and lev- els in achieving their dreams and goals. Basic Skills is our foundation and we work hard to develop great programming from learn-to-skate throughout the many diff erent disciplines that are represented at LSA. As skating director, my philosophy is to develop an environment that promotes happy, healthy athletes who love the sport for life. We enthusi- astically recognize and celebrate the many achievements of our skaters and club.”
JANE AND KENT JOHNSON KENDALL ICE ARENA, MIAMI
“We organized the fi rst U.S.
Figure Skating Basic Skills Series, which has become a model across the country for promoting are- na cooperation. We also started the ‘KIA Stars’ bridge program, which is designed to accelerate Basic Skills skaters faster into higher U.S. Figure Skating testing and competition with a cost-ef- fective package that includes ice time and on- and off -ice group class instruction. Our goal is to pass on the joy of skating and build an outstanding fi gure skat- ing program for our community.”
LETICIA MORENO ENOS FRIENDS OF FORT DUPONT ICE ARENA, WASHINGTON, D.C.
“It is a true honor to
be the program director for an organization that makes ice sports accessible to fam- ilies who may not otherwise have the opportunity. Fort Dupont Ice Arena provides opportunity, education and inspiration through its free skating programs. We strive to not just teach the basic skills of ice skating, but to use skating as a way to teach valu- able life lessons.”
KELLY ORNDORFF SKATE FREDERICK SKATING ACADEMY, FREDERICK, MD.
“Our skating academy is 530 members
strong and growing. I take pride in every skater who walks through our door. Skate Frederick Ice Sports’ mission is to provide professional, year-round ice skating instruction for all ages in a fun and family-oriented atmosphere at our premier facility. T rough all of my personal and professional experiences, I believe that strong customer-service skills have greatly contributed to the success of our pro- gram. A happy customer is a returning customer.”
JENNY WESLEY GWYN EXTREME ICE CENTER, INDIAN HILLS, N.C.
“I created the X-Ice Skating School at Ex-
treme Ice Center in Indian Trail, N.C. in 2006. X-Ice Skating School’s Basic Skills program takes pride in promoting all levels of skating for recreational members, fi gure skaters and hockey players in a safe and fun atmosphere. Recognized as an ‘over-400 member’ program since our fi rst season in 2006, I am proud of the X-Ice Skating School’s development, growth and the coaches who make their skating school great.”
MARK SCHEFF JACKSONVILLE ICE AND SPORTSPLEX, JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
“We have more than 500 Basic Skills members registered with U.S.
Figure Skating. In 2010, I embarked on a mission to nurture and promote the sport of fi gure skating by off ering a warm, safe and fun environment where skaters of all ages could enjoy ice skating. Our program is designed so that a parent can feel confi dent entrusting their children and where skaters can express themselves freely and joyfully. I continue to surpass my expecta- tions of the program and I have the support of a committed staff whose help has given us much success to our programs and activities.”
Erin Schopf is the manager of U.S. Figure Skating’s Basic Skills Program. SKATING 33
STACI PETRI AMHERST SKATING CLUB, AMHERST, N.Y.
“T e Amherst Skating Club Skate With
US program embodies a grassroots-to-com- petitive skating philosophy, all while teaching the skaters the FUNdamentals of skating. Our program encompasses something for everyone as we like to say. We off er Snowplow Sam, adult and teen classes, Basic Skills, hockey, synchro- nized skating, a bridge program and so much more. My team of dedicated coaches, volunteers and junior coaches are what makes the program so successful.”
ELISE PRESTON WOLLMAN ICE RINK, NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.
“While the size and scope of my program has changed over time, my mission for the program has remained the same: to develop classes and dy- namic programs within an environment that inherently fosters community building; to form an inclusive, warm community within this very large city; and to provide skaters of all ages with a safe, nurturing environment where they feel a sense of belonging. One of the most important aspects of mold- ing a fi gure skating program that is group/community focused, instead of focused entirely on individual training, has been having coaches on staff who embrace and support the idea and practice of collaborative teaching.”
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