Please join renowned Olympic Coach Rafael Arutyunyan, Vera Arutyunyan, Nadia Kanaeva along with all Team Raf coaches and senior skaters for three days of intensive training July 29-31, 2024. Our expectation is for you to further advance your skating skills while visiting our world class facility, thus improving your results during the upcoming competition season.
Your day will start with an Elite Edge class, followed by Jumps, Spins, with the conclusion of your ice time being a choreography segment. After a short break your training will continue off the ice to focus on Element Positions, Stretching, and Jumps off the ice.
Private singles lessons available at an additional fee with Team Raf coaches, along with additional GPI freestyle sessions not included in the camp.
Special Guest Coach, Mariah Bell
- 4 Time National Medalist
- 4 Time Grand Prix Medalist
- 5 Time World Team Member – 4th Place, 2022
- 22 US National Champion
- 2022 Olympian
- Great Park native and former student of Rafael Arutyunyan
*All participants must have passed Pre-Preliminary Freeskate test & be able to complete a fully rotated moving axel/working on double jumps*
- 11:45-12:30 edge class
- 12:45-1:45 Jumps
- 2:00-3:00 Spins
- 3:00-4:00 Choreography
- 4:15-5:00 Off Ice Jump Technique
- 5:00-5:45 Stretch/Element Positions
- Appropriate off ice shoes
- Yoga mat
- Jump rope
- Water bottle and snacks
- $525 (Three Days)
We discourage any video or recording devices during the camp
Camp Add-ons
- Private lessons with Team Raf coaches are available at additional fees. You will be scheduled based on your specific requests made upon registration. Be prepared to forward your primary coach's letter of approval to participate in any private lessons to jpalmore@therinks.com
- Additional GPI freestyle sessions not included in the camp are also available to be purchased.
- If skating additional GPI freestyle sessions, please be prepared to sign up for your extra sessions here
- GPI HP sessions are closed sessions and require approval before registration. Please email jpalmore@therinks.com if requesting any extra HP sessions.
- GPI requests you sign the 2024 agreement prior to purchasing sessions - here
If you are a new guest to The Rinks and Great Park Ice, please create a customer account by clicking here (takes 3 - 5 minutes).
REGISTER HERERegistration ends Friday, July 12, at 12:00 p.m. Late entries will be accepted if space is available with $75 late fee. No refunds will be issued after registration closes.
Quest for the Best Camp
If your skater is 9 years of age or younger and not quite landing an axel yet, skates 5-6 days per week/2 or more hours per day and has already participated in USFS endorsed competitions follow the link below to register for the Quest for the Best Camp
Click here for Quest for the Best Camp InfoCoaches Clinic
Rafael Arutyunyan encourages your coaches to also attend the coaches clinic portion of camp, running concurrently July 29-31, 2024, to ensure your skater can continue with this progressive technique offered once back at your home facility. Coaches will receive 50% off their registration fees if bringing two or more skaters. Contact Jacqui Palmore at jpalmore@therinks.com for more information.
Click here to Coaches Clinic Info
