April Figure Skating 1 Day Intensive Workshop

Friday 5 April 2024 | 8.00am – 3.00pm

$150

Eligibility:

• Skaters who have passed the Learn to Skate Advanced level and up. View levels here.
• Skaters who have completed Learn to Skate (or Aussie Skate).
• Ages 6-17 years

Contact reception@cockburnicearena.com.au to arrange an assessment/feedback if you are unaware of your level or if you believe you will progress to the minimum level during Term 1 Learn to Skate classes.

Description

An intensive one full day workshop for skaters to increase balance, speed, power, fluidity on the ice.

Daily schedule
8am – Drop off
8.15am – Warm-up
9.15am – Power session 1 on ice
10.45am – Morning tea
11.15am – Off-ice jumps and power training
12.15pm – Lunch
12.45pm – Skating quiz
1.15pm – Power session 2 on ice
2.15pm – Power session 3 on ice
3.15pm – Pick up

Coaches

Jaana Viiri

Jaana was born in Espoo, Finland and began skating at the age of 3. She skated competitively representing Finland.

Jaana worked side by side with Olympic coach Virpi Horttana for over ten years and counts herself fortunate to have been involved in the skating careers of many successful skaters from Finnish National titles to a European Champion.

Jaana has a deep understanding of the development of the skaters and the skills progression from grass roots to Senior level.

Taylor Thomas

Taylor was born and raised in Chicago, USA and began skating at the age of 3. She quickly fell in love with the sport and began competing.

Taylor was a 2x Upper Great Lakes Regional Champion, 3x Midwestern Sectional Competitor (Novice and Senior Level), 5th Place at Junior Nationals (Juvenile Level), Young International Competitor, and 2x US Collegiate Figure Skating Championships competitor.

Taylor received a full scholarship to Robert Morris University in Chicago, IL where she was part of the Figure Skating Team; competing at the U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships in Sun Valley Idaho.

In her 18 years of competitive skating, Taylor trained under many Olympic level coaches and choreographers including Alexander Ouriashev, Denise Myers, Susie Wynne, Scott Brown, Oleg Epstein, and Rob Peal.

She spent the 2005-2006 season training at the Toyota Sport Centre under coaches Frank Carroll and Ken Congemi with her 2005/2006 season programs designed by renowned choreographer, Lori Nichol.

Taylor also trained under Prima Ballerina, Sherry Moray at The Academy of Dance Arts both on and off the ice and was a frequent participant at choreography workshops with USFS Hall of Fame member, Ricky Harris.

Kristin Secola

Kristin began skating at our original Cockburn Ice Arena when she was only 5. Her talent was quickly identified by coaches, Valentin Kadzevitch and Irina Starovskaya. She became a strong member of their very first talent development group in 1996.

Kristin’s classical extension style and impressive skating skills were appreciated by local and interstate judges alike. She made the podium for every skate in every competition she was apart of. Kristin went on to train in the USA to develop her skills further prior to returning to Perth to begin her professional career as a sought-after coach.

Children will be supervised from arrival time at 8am to pick up time at 3.00pm

What to bring

• Water bottle
• Tissues
• Gloves
• Skate Guards
• Skating & Work out clothes (Leggings, leotard, t-shirt etc.) Please do not wear baggy clothes as they do not allow the coaches or ballet instructor to correct your line and extension.
• Athletic footwear for the warm up session
• A piece of fruit or a healthy snacks for a quick bite between the on ice session and the ballet class
• Lunch

COVID-19

In the event of a participant being unable to attend due to COVID-19, credits or refunds will be applied.

Skater’s Details