THE SOUTHWEST'S BEST SKATERS TRAIN HERE
Of approximately 800 ice rinks nation-wide running the USFS’s Basic Skills Learn-to-Skate program, the Ice Den has placed in the top five each and every year the facility has been open. Be part of this fantastic program and one
of over 11,000 skaters that have registered in a skating program at the Ice Den. Our skating programs are run under the auspices of US Figure Skating (USFS) and provide quality programming for individuals and groups of all ages. Read More...
Proclaimed by US Figure Skating in 2000 as having the largest Learn-to-Skate Program in the United States, our skating programs are aimed at developing the best skaters in the southwest and members of the Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona are quickly becoming a force in the amateur skating world, winning numerous national skating competitions.
Whether skating competitively or just for fun, our top-rated professional coaching staff provide skaters with superior
instruction in our state-of-the-art facility. We also offer daily open freestyle skating sessions at convenient times.
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FOR DETALS ON THESE SKATING PROGRAMS
Ice Den Skating Registrations 5th In Nation
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For the 10th time in 10 years, the Ice Den finished as a top 5 rink in the United Sates for registering the most skaters in the United States Figure Skating Association's Basic Skills program. |
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration is now available for all skating programs. Registration is
based on a first-come, first-served basis, and early registration is
encouraged. Here are ways you can register:
Online |
Download Forms |
In Person |
Online
If you are already familiar with our skating programs and ready to or register right now, you can Click Here to take advantage of our online registration option.
Download Forms
For current class information, Click Here for the Annual Guide . (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. Download Adobe Acrobat here for free if you don't have a copy.)
Here's a list of all program registration forms. Click on any of the following to download:
2009-2010
Learn-To-Skate: Level A, Pre-Hockey, Parent & Pups
2009-2010
Advanced Learn-To-Skate: Level B & C
2009-2010
Adult Learn-To-Skate: Level A and Ice Cafe'
2009-2010
Private Lessons Request Form
Forms can be faxed or returned to the Ice Den Administration Office. All forms must be completed and paid in full.
In Person
You can also pick up a registration packet at the Ice Den. This is always a good option because you talk to one of our knowledgeable staff members.
All participants (new or returning) must complete a new 2008-2009 Registration Form either in person, fax or on-line. Once completed and submitted, customers can simply call or stop by the Ice Den office to re-enroll for additional sessions.
WHAT TO WEAR?
Gloves, warm clothing and helmet for Level
A and Parent & "Pup" and Adult beginner
participants. Hockey helmets are preferred,
bicycle helmets are acceptable, aerodynamic
models are not recommended.
Stop by Coyotes Ice Sports located in the
Ice Den for all your skating needs.
They have a wide range of skates and
apparel items for all skill levels
REFUND / CREDIT POLICY:
Refunds or credits are issued only if requested in writing a minimum of
two weeks prior to the commencement of registered program. Read More...
Refunds or credits will be granted after this time only in the event of an injury or illness, and if the request is accompanied by a physician’s statement verifying the nature of the injury or illness. No refunds or credits will be given to registrants who leave because of their own desire or fail to attend.
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Julie Patterson
An experienced professional skater since 1979, Julie Patterson joined Ice Capades in 1983, starring as a performer for ten years. Her influence in the sport went beyond just the on-ice show. Quickly she became as interested in the coaching and skating development aspects of the sport, and before long was looking to that as a career move.
In 1992 Patterson took over as performance director for Ice Capades, and within two years Olympic medalist Dorothy Hamill had named Patterson the performance director for Dorothy Hamill International. Although Patterson continued to tour with Ice Capades in such classics as "Hansel, Gretel, The Witch And The Cat" and "Cinderella, Frozen In Time," she saw her new direction.
Hamill soon named Patterson director of skating, and in 1995, Patterson added production manager to her title. Before joining the Ice Den staff, she spent two years as vice president of skating for Ice Capades, where she was responsible for hiring and training more than 100 skaters for three touring shows, including MGM's "The Lion Roars."
Patterson's role continues to be that of a teacher at the Ice Den. From Learn To Skate programs through Parent & 'Pups,' Ice Cafe and even Power Skating, she is credited with having turned the Ice Den into one of the nation's fastest-growing ice skating facilities in less than a year.
PSA Rated: Master Program Director and Master Group
Doug Ladret
Two-time Olympian and Canadian pair skating champion Doug Ladret serves as the Ice Den's Director of Figure Skating Development. Ladret and his former skating partner, Christine Hough, skated to a variety of international medals. The team made five trips to the World Championships and came away with Canada's top spot in the 1988 Canadian Championships.
As professionals, the team performed with Stars On Ice before Ladret went on to serve as Performance Director for the Stars On Ice tour in 1997.
Ladret is the recipient of an Emmy Honors Certificate for choreography on the CBS television special "Scott Hamilton: Upside Down."
Ladret began his coaching career in Barrie, Ontario working with World & Olympic skaters. In the short time since the Ice Den opened, his current crop of up-and-coming skaters have developed into National & International Champions. He is in constant demand as a choreographer for former World & Olympic Champions as well as professional ice shows.
Ladret is also a frequent presenter at national & international seminars across North America.
Ryan O'Meara
The Ice Den’s has officially named 2006 Olympic ice dancer Ryan O’Meara as its Dance Director.
O’Meara partnered with Jamie Silverstein and in the spring of 2005. They excelled rapidly under coaches Igor Shpilband and Marina Zoueva, winning the compulsory and free dances at the Lake Placid Ice Dancing Competition in August. Their finishes helped secure them a spot on the 2005-06 U.S. Figure Skating National Team, and they finished fifth at their Grand Prix event in October, Smart Ones Skate America. They went on to place third at the 2006 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, earning them the final space on the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team. Just 10 months after forming a team they traveled to Torino, Italy, where they finished 16th out of 24 teams.
O'Meara formerly skated with Lydia Manon from 2003-2005, winning the bronze medals at the 2005 Four Continents Championships and the 2005 U.S. Championships. He has not ruled out a return to competitive skating, though his present focus is shifting to coaching and teaching others.
O’Meara joins one of the top professional skating staffs in the country. Lead by former Ice Capades Vice President, Julie Patterson and 2-time Olympic pair skater Doug Ladret, the Ice Den skating department currently ranks first in the nation for learn-to-skate registrations and continues to produce top national and international figure skaters.
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