South Suburban Ice Arena - South Suburban Parks and Recreation

IntroductionSouth Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuideSouth Suburban Family Sports Center & South Suburban Ice ArenaThank you for your inquiry regarding the Competitive Figure Skating Program at the South Suburban FamilySports Center and South Suburban Ice Arena. I would like to take this opportunity to give you a brief overviewof the Center and the South Suburban Park and Recreation District, a quasi-municipal governmental agency thatprovides parks and recreation services to nearly140,000 residents. The District has over 100 facilities includingparks and trails, the Goodson and Sheridan Recreation Centers, Holly Tennis Center, various outdoor pools andtennis courts, three golf courses, South Suburban Ice Arena and now Family Sports Center.The South Suburban Ice Arena is located south of Denver in the suburb of Centennial, in a residential areaadjacent to deKoevend Park. The Arena includes two full-size (85 x 200 foot) sheets, concession stand, and proshop. Each rink is also equipped with a jump harness. We are slightly over 5,400 feet in elevation, which offersexcellent high-altitude training.The Arena was the co-host facility for the 1988 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and, in past years, hashosted local and regional figure skating and hockey championships. The South Suburban Ice Arena and SouthSuburban Family Sports Center were selected to be the host facilities for the 2008 Ice Skating Institute WorldRecreational Team Championships, July 25-August 2, 2008.The South Suburban Family Sports Center is located south of Denver in the city of Centennial, near theCentennial Airport. The Center includes two full-size (85 x 200 foot) sheets, concession stand, a full servicegolf and skate shop, an entertainment center with laser tag and climbing wall. Adjacent to the rinks are a heatedyear round driving range, a 9-hole executive golf course, miniature golf, an indoor dome for soccer, lacrosseand flag football, a full service bar and restaurant with an outdoor patio overlooking the front range. The Centeris also the home training rink of the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche. We are slightly over 5400 feetin elevation, which offers excellent high altitude training. The competitive figure skating and Learn to Skateprogram is under the direction of Mr. Gerry Lane, Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Master RatedNational and International coach.Family Sports Center and South Suburban Ice Arenas have a highly qualified PSA member staff. The figureskating programs offer over 95 hours of freestyle, moves in the field and dance sessions weekly. We feel ourprogram is designed to meet the needs of all skaters and families. The management and staff would like to takethis opportunity to invite you to participate with us.Sincerely,Gerry Lane, Director of Skating(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 1

South Suburban Professional StaffBelow please find helpful and useful information that will make it easier for you to better understand our sport.USFS:TERMSUnited States Figure SkatingUSFS is the National Governing Body (NGB) of our sport. They conduct testing sessionsand run the competitions that qualify our skaters for International, World and Olympiccompetitions.SKATING CLUBS: The local organizations that organize the tests and competitions. When you are a memberof a Club, you are also a member of the USFS.ISI:PSA:LEARN-TO-SKATE (LTS)andLEARN –TO-PLAY HOCKEY(LTPH)FREESTYLE:MOVES IN THEFIELD:DANCE:Ice Skating InstituteAn organization of rink owners and operators dedicated to the promotion of recreationalskating. They have their own testing and competition structure. It also can feed into theUSFS program as well.Professional Skaters Association(Formerly Professional Skaters Guild of America). The world’s largest and mostrecognized organization of skating coaches. The PSA is the officially designated coaches’certification and education program for figure skating by the USFS and the United StatesOlympic Committee. They conduct conferences and seminars to educate all levels ofteachers. They conduct the rating exams of the coaches, which will be referred to in thecoaches’ biographies. These are written and oral exams conducted by selected Master-Rated coaches. The ratings go from registered to certified to senior to master. They alsoproduce literature and keep coaches informed of changes in their profession.Our beginning level of instruction utilizes the USFS and ISI basic skills.We offer class lessons and skaters are divided by ability and age.Class sizes are small. We feel that this is the most affordable and conduciveenvironment to learn basics.As a skater progresses through these levels, they may wish to add privatelessons to help with the more advanced skills.Skaters interested in hockey who progress through Pre 3 or Level 3 maythen enter our Learn to Play Hockey classes.These are special sessions provided for the practice of jumps, spins, footwork, etc.Skaters are allowed to share the sound system in order to practice their routines to musicas well on these sessions. They are commonly divided by ability on these sessions withthe lowest level being Alpha.These tests incorporate basic, intermediate,and advanced forms of skating and turning skills used in figure skating. They followgeneral patterns on the ice and therefore require specialized practice sessions. Currentlythey are a pre-requisite to the freeskating tests, but they may be taken independently ofthe freeskating tests if you wish.This can be done as a couple or individually and it involves prescribed steps, edges, turnsand patterns done in time to various rhythms and musical selections. Advanced icedancing involves small lifts, spins and jumps and this is called free dancing.(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 2

PAIRS:This is done by couples and involves more freeskating. The lifts are bigger, the spinslonger, and the jumps are bigger and have more rotations. Strong freestyle skills arerequired before entering this element of our sport.SYNCHRONIZED This fast growing area of our sport is a teamSKATING: function. Teams are divided by age and size of team. It is very competitive, but at thesame time, a lot of fun. You see some real creative formations, powerful skating and neat“tricks” done in unison with others.THEATER ONICEThis new program is for skaters interested in competing in production type or ensembleshow routines. The team practices twice a month on average and competes nationally inthe National Theatre on Ice competition held each summer. They also perform in localshows and at skating events.USFS TEST LEVELS ARE:Figures Moves in the Freestyle DanceFieldPreliminary Pre-Preliminary Pre- PreliminaryPreliminary1 st Preliminary Preliminary Pre-Bronze2 nd Pre-Juvenile Pre-Juvenile Bronze3 rd Juvenile Juvenile Pre-Silver4 th Intermediate Intermediate Silver5 th Novice Novice Pre-Gold6 th Junior Junior Gold7 th Senior Senior Intermediate8 thAdultAdult Freestyle PairsFiguresBronze Bronze JuvenileSilver Silver IntermediateGold Gold NoviceJuniorSenior(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 3

COACHING STAFF at both SSPR Ice ArenasIf a coach is a Double Gold Medalist, it means the coach has tested in the US and Canada.If a coach has a Master Rating, it means the coach either has passed all the tests or has coached skaters throughall the tests in that area and has passed an oral exam given by a panel of expert coaches from across the UnitedStates pertaining to knowledge and ability to teach. The coach may achieve these ratings in Figures, Freestyle,Moves in the Field, Dance, Free Dance, Pairs, Precision Group Teaching, Choreography and ProgramAdministration. The highest level of rating is Master, then Senior, then Certified, and finally Registered.A PSA Basic Accredited Coach means they have passed the entry level written exam. All figure skating staffcoaches must be members of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) in order to work here.It is important to select a coach who will blend in well with you and your child’s personality. A coach’s lessonrate is based on the coach’s qualifications and teaching experience. Private lesson tickets may be purchased atthe Ice Arena office. Lessons may be 15, 20, or 30 minutes up to an hour in length..In addition, students must pay the general admission fee, if the lesson is to be given during a public session. Thecoach can recommend an amount of lesson time based on the amount of time the student skates, ability,aspirations and, above all, the family budget. Watch the coaches teach, read this booklet, and if you still needhelp making a decision, contact Gerry Lane, Director of Skating at 303-798-7881, ext. 304.Coach’s fees will vary depending on their experience and rating. Be sure you are aware of the fee for the coachthat interests you. After the name of each coach below (in alpha order by last name), please find the name of thefacility(s) where they are available to teach. South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S Vine St. is SSIA and FamilySports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St. is FSC. Both are located in Centennial, Colorado.Alpha by last nameMargie BarnesFSC303-696-6359 $44/hr.Teaching experience since 1999PSA Basic Accredited CoachUSFS Adult Pre Bronze Freestyle and Preliminary Moves in the Field testsCoaches basic skills through beginning freestyle to all agesEmmie BaykianFSC303-814-2761 $36/hr.Teaching experience since 1997PSA Basic Accredited CoachUSFS Pre-Silver Dances, Pre Juvenile Freeskate,1st Figure and Preliminary Field Move testsTeaches all ages at beginner levelsConnie Becker-Hillebrecht SSIA303-667-0332 Connie@ITS-International.com $65 /hr Free Skate$60/LTSTeaching experience since 1986PSA Master Rating in Freestyle and Certified Rating in Moves in the FieldUSFS and CFSA Gold Medalist in Figures and FreestyleCoaches all ages(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 4

Molly BiermanFSC & SSIA518-727-0352 bierman.molly@gmail.com $50/hrTeaching experience since 2010PSA Basic Accredited CoachTeaches beginning levels and all agesLacey BrubakerSSIA & FSC720-280-3584 Laceylynn.1988@gmail.com $42/hr.Teaching experience since 2010PSA MemberUSFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Novice Freeskating testTeaches all agesKelly Ebertowski FSC303-725-9766 $56/hr.Teaching experience since 2000PSA Member and Bronze ISI JudgeUSFS 6 th Figure testRegional Novice and Junior competitorCoaches all levels and agesCarol FoxSSIA303-795-6028 $90/hr.Teaching experience since 1984PSA Master Rating in Dance and Free DanceNational Coach and coach of Regional and Sectional championsFormer International, World, and Olympic competitorCoaches Ice Dancing and Choreography, all levels & agesRory GautscheFSC303-627-1733 $48/hr.Teaching experience since 1994PSA Basic Accredited CoachUSFS Junior Freeskate and 5th Figure testsNational Synchronized CompetitorTeaches all levels of children for figure skating and hockeyKittredge HamlinSSIA & FSC303-709-4095 Kit.Hamlin@yahoo.com $55/hr.Teaching experience since 2005USA Hockey Level 4 CoachFormer Junior A and Division III Hockey PlayerTeaches all levels of hockey and power skating(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 5

Kelly KmitAmber KoleSSIA & FSC248-318-3523 Klkmit@comcast.net $48/hr.Teaching experience since 1999PSA Member CoachUSFS Pre-Gold Dances, Bronze Free Dance, 5th Figure and Novice Freestyle testsCoaches all levels and agesSSIA & FSC720-579-4664 amberkole@gmail.com $60/hr.Teaching experience since 2011PSA MemberUSFS Gold Medalist in Pairs, Moves in the Field, and Junior Freeskating testFormer U.S. Senior Pair Competitor and Regional and Sectional MedalistCoach of Sectional and Junior National CompetitorsCoaches all agesNicholas KoleSSIA & FSC303/658-0053 Nkole8@aol.com $60/hr.Teaching experience since 2008PSA MemberUSFS Gold Medalist in Pairs, Moves in the Field, and Junior Freeskating testFormer World Junior Team member and National and International medalistCoach of Sectional and Junior National CompetitorsCoaches all agesDebbie LaneGerry LaneSSIA & FSC303-470-8391 Kc_soxlane@yahoo.com $82/hr.; $75/hr. for LTSTeaching experience since 1976PSA Master Rating in Figures, Freestyle, Dance, Free Dance and Moves in the FieldFormer World Team Member and International Medalist, International Coach, Coach ofInternational, National, Sectional and Regional ChampionsPSA Honorary MemberLevel V Ranked PSA CoachISI District 12 Board Member RepresentativeCoaches all levels and agesSSIA & FSCW: 303-798-7881, X 304 GerryL@sspr.org $82/hr.; $75/hr. for LTSH: 303-470-8391Director of Skating for South Suburban Parks and Recreation, and ISI Certified ArenaProgrammer (CAP)Teaching experience since 1976PSA Master Rating in Figures, Freestyle, Dance, Free Dance and Moves in the FieldInternational Coach, Former National Competitor and Champion, Coach of International,National Sectional and Regional ChampionsLevel V Ranked PSA CoachPast President of Professional Skaters Association and Honorary MemberCoaches all levels and ages(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 6

Jamie LaneLisa MaySSIA & FSC303-880-2498 J7lane@yahoo.com $63/hrTeaching experience since 2007PSA Certified Rating in Freeskating and Registered Rating in Moves in the Field, Danceand ChoreographyMember of PSA Sports Science CommitteeUSFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and DanceCoaches all levels and agesSSIA & FSC720-272-0290 $72/hr.Teaching experience since 1998PSA Registered Rating in Freestyle and Moves in the FieldUSFS Gold Medalist in Moves, Figures and FreestyleFormer US Champion in Figures and 3 time National CompetitorUSFS Sectional Technical Specialist and National Data OperatorTeaches all levels and ages of figure skating, recreational to competitiveJulie Morris McKennySSIA720-201-1391 $78/hr.Teaching experience since 1988PSA Master Rating in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, and Certified Rating in Group TeachingGold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle and Moves in the FieldCoaches all levels and ages—focusing on CompetitionMore instructors on next pages.(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 7

Shellanne Mellor-Pasquale SSIA & FSC720-314-0119 Shellskate@msn.com $69/hr.Teaching experience since 1997PSA Registered Rating in Moves in the Field and FreestyleCanadian Gold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle, Dance, Artistic and Senior Competitive testsISI Bronze Certified JudgeWestern Canadian competitor for 10 yearsCoaches all levels and ages of skatingTerrie NeukirchSSIA303-798-7881 X 382 $69/hr.Teaching experience since 1981PSA Master Rating in Freestyle, Certified Rating in Figures and Registered Rating inMoves in the FieldPSA Level IV Ranked CoachGold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle and Pre-Silver DanceCoach of Regional, Sectional and National competitorsCoaches all levels and agesTracey S. O’BrienSSIA303/725-5644 tseliga@yahoo.com $78/hr.Teaching experience since 1992PSA Master Rating in Freestyle,Certified Rating in Moves in the Field andPSA Hockey Accreditation I and IINational competitor and International medalistPSA Area 13 RepresentativeUSFS and CFSA Gold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle and ISU tests 1-3Coach of singles skaters at regional, sectional, Collegiate, Adult National, Junior Nationaland National levelCoaches all levels and ages in freestyle, moves, choreography and basic hockey skatingskillsDeann Beideck Olson SSIA & FSC720-353-4983 CDRJGOlson@comcast.net $75/hr.Teaching experience since 1984PSA Master Rating in Figures, Freestyle, and Synchronized Skating and Hockey 1AccreditationUSFS Gold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle, and Silver Dance testNational competitor and coach of National competitorsTeaches all ages of freestyle and moves in the field(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 8

Hollie PriceSSIA & FSC303/570-6933$72/hr FS 4 and above$66/hr. up to FS 4$60/hr. up to FS 3Teaching experience since 1996PSA Certified Rating in FreestyleUSFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the FieldRegional and Sectional CompetitorTeaches all levels and ages in figure skating and power skatingMichelle RileyFSC303-520-3495 $40/hr.Teaching experience since 2002USA Hockey Level 4 CoachTeaches Hockey Skills and Power Skating ages 4 and up,Pre 3 and aboveEmily RogersSSIA & FSC303-886-2386 lemilyrogers@gmail.com $40/hrTeaching experience since 2011PSA MemberUSFS Novice Freeskate and Junior Moves in the Field testsRegional competitor in singlesTeaches beginner levels to all agesAmy SchneiderSSIA303-708-9675 $75/hr., $50/hr. off-iceTeaching experience since 1987PSA Registered Rating in Figures and FreestyleUSFS Gold Medalist in FreestylePerformer in Disney on IceDirector of Off-ice Conditioning at South SuburbanCoaches private, semi-private and group off ice conditioning classesCoaches all levels/ages in FreestyleBilly SchneiderSSIA303-708-9675 $105/hr.Teaching experience since 1979PSA Master Rating in Figures and FreestyleFormer National Competitor and Coach of Regional, Sectional, and National Champions;and Gold Medalist in Figures and FreestyleTeaches competitive skaters at all levels(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 9

Jody SigmanSSIA & FSC303-770-1772 $60/hrTeaching experience since 1984PSA Master Rating in Freestyle, Senior Rating in Figures and Certified Rating in GroupTeachingDouble Gold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle, and Junior Pair testCoaches all levels and agesKelly Corcoran Smith SSIA303-906-6506 kellysk8smith@mac.com $90/hrPSA, ISI and Proskater's MemberUSFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, Freeskating and DanceUSFS Silver Medalist in Pairs and DanceNational Ice Theater & Collegiate CompetitorPrinciple Performer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Broadway on Ice and Knott's BerryFarm12 years of Ballet and Dance TrainingChoreography & Music Editing SpecialtyRenee SorensonSSIA & FSC303-346-0276 $69/hr.; $60/hr. for LTSTeaching experience since 1973PSA Master Group Teaching Rating, Certified Freestyle, and Registered Moves RatingPSA Hockey I and II Accreditation and Level 3 Ranked PSA CoachUSFS Gold Medalist in Figures, Freestyle, and DanceISI Gold Certified JudgeCoach of Junior National CompetitorsCoaches all levels and ages in freestyle, moves, choreography, and basic hockey skillsKathy Stansfield FSC303-875-9301 Kathy.Stansfield@yahoo.com $46/hr.Kathy.Stansfield@yahoo.comTeaching experience since 2000Ten years of competitive hockey experience through AAA Travel hockeyCoaches all ages for learn to play hockeyB.A. Health and WellnessGraduate of the National Personal Training Institute of Colorado 2010Kathy Sutterfield FSCH: 303-470-0874 $36/hr.W: 303-708-9500 ext. 309Teaching experience since 2000PSA Basic Accredited CoachUSFS Adult Bronze Freestyle and Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field testsCoaches basic learn to skate skills to all ages(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 10

Anmarie Russo SuttonFSC317-902-3815 $52/hr.Teaching experience since 2002PSA MemberUSFS Intermediate Freestyle and Moves in the Field and4th Figure testTeaches all ages of beginning skatingJaime UribeFSC & SSIA903-330-2223 iceboydna@mac.com $52/hrTeaching experience since 1996PSA Certified Group Instructor rating and Registered Moves in the Field and FreestyleratingSilver Dance Juvenile Freestyle and Pre-juvenile Moves in the Field testsRegional medalist and sectional competitorISI Silver Certified JudgeAli Smith WegrzynSSIA & FSC303-241-8819 aosmith11@hotmail.com $60/hrTeaching experience since 2007PSA MemberJunior National competitor and Regional MedalistUSFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and FreeskatingCoaches all levels and agesJessica WilliamsSSIA & FSC210-865-3881 figureskate24_7@sbcglobal.net $60/hrTeaching experience since 2005PSA Basic Accredited InstructorUSFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Freeskating and Silver Medalist in DanceRegional competitor in singles and National Pre-silver solo dance championMA in Sport and Performance PsychologyCoaches all levels and ages in Moves in the Field and Freeskating(updated 12/6/12 Gerry Lane)South Suburban Staff Skating Instructor GuidePage 11