Our Philosophy
The Skating Academy develops the complete skater by training Technique, Artistry and Athleticism. We offer group-format On Ice classes in Jumps, Spins and Skating Skills, as well as Off-Ice Classes in Dance, Strength & Conditioning (S&C) and Off Ice Jump Training.
No matter your level, our classes provide a competitive and fun environment for skaters to learn and grow.
Note: All Academy skaters are required to pass Pre-Academy 1 & 2 (or comparable courses) to participate in on-ice Academy classes.
Session 5 begins September 3rd- 7th and ends October 21st-26th.
Students may register anytime between Weeks 1-6 for the remainder of the 8 week session (breaks down to $18.75 per class). Drop-ins are $25 per class if there is space available in the class. Weeks 7 & 8 are drop-in only if skater is not pre-registered.
Cost per class if registered for session - $18.75 class
Drop in rate - $25 per class
Online enrollment will automatically pro-rate. Last two weeks are drop in only if not already pre-enrolled.
Register Now!Make-up Policy: Academy skaters are allowed TWO make up classes per session by contacting our Program Office at greatparkiceinfo@therinks.com. Make ups must be scheduled in advance. Any class at the same level can be done for a makeup. (For example, a makeup for Bridge Jumps can be Bridge Spins.)
Class Schedule & Instructor Assignments
Classes begins Tues, Sept 3rd
Mondays 6:30-7:00am
Skating Skills 1-3 - Deividas Stangunias
Mondays 4:00-4:30pm
Jump 1/2 - Jessica Calalang
Jump 3 - Brian Johnson
Jump 4-8 - Robin Szolkowy
Mondays 4:30-5:00pm
Spin 1 - Brian Johnson
Spin 2 - Jessica Calalang
Spin 3-5 - Robin Szolkowy
Wednesday 3:10-3:40pm
Skating Skills 1-3 - Christine Fowler Binder - start 9/25
Wednesdays 5:10-5:40pm
Jump 1 - Brian Johnson
Jump 2/3 - Jacqie Shaffer
Wednesdays 5:40-6:10pm
Spin 1 - Jacqie Shaffer
Spin 2/3 - Brian Johnson
Fridays 3:00-3:30pm
Skating Skills 2&3 - Kelly & Junichi Takemura
Fridays 3:30-4:00pm
Artistry 1-3 - varies
9/13 - Tara Baldoz
Fridays 4:10-4:30pm
(20 min class – $120)
Skating Skills 1 - Jessica Calalang
Saturdays 9:00-9:30am
Skating Skills 1-3 - Christine Fowler Binder & Deividas Stangunias
Saturdays 9:35-10:05am
Jump 1 - Ellie Kawamura
Jump 2 - Jacqie Shaffer
Jump 3 - Garnet Fioralisi
Jump 4 - Todd Eldredge
Jump 5 - Junichi Takemura
Saturdays 10:10-10:40am
Spin 1 - Junichi Takemura
Spin 2 - Jacqie Shaffer
Spin 3 - Todd Eldredge & Garnet Fiordalisi
Spin 4/5 - Ellie Kawamura
Academy Class Levels
Jumps 1
- Waltz Jump
- Salchow
- Toe Loop
Jumps 2
- Loop
- Flip
- Lutz
Jumps 3
- Axel Intro
- Single Combinations
Spin 1
- Upright forward & backward spin
- Sit spin
Spin 2
- Camel
- Layback
- Combination
- Change foot spins
Spin 3
- Change foot combination
- Flying entry
- Difficult variations
Skating Skills 1 & AOI 1
- Foundations of power & edge
Jumps 4
- Axel mastery
- Double salchow
- Double toe loop
Jumps 5
- Double loop
- Double flip
- Double lutz
Jumps 6
- Double axel
- Double combinations
Spin 4
- Difficult flying entry
- Mastery of difficult variations
Skating Skills 2 & AOI 2
- Edge & turn technique
Jumps 7
- Double axel mastery
- Triple salchow
- Triple toe loop
Jumps 8
- Triple loop
- Triple flip
- Triple lutz
Spins 5
- IJS Spins
- Maximizing levels & GOEs
Skating Skills 3 & AOI 3
- Edge mastery & power
- Intermediate, novice, junior & senior Moves in the Field
Jumps 9
- Instructor's discretion
Spins 6
- Instructor's discretion
Skating Skills 4 & AOI 4
- Instructor's discretion
Jumps 10
- Instructor's discretion
Spins 7
- Instructor's discretion
Skating Skills 5 & AOI 5
- Instructor's discretion
More Information
For more information, contact:
Great Park Ice Program Registration Desk
greatparkiceinfo@therinks.com
949-774-1615
Great Park Ice Skating School Lead – Jacqie Shaffer
jshaffer@therinks.com
Great Park Ice Skating Manager – Michelle Lauerman
mlauerman@therinks.com
The Rinks Figure Skating Director – Alex Chang
achang@therinks.com
