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.
*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).
Registration Opens June 15th/h2>
For young skaters not yet landing an axel, please register by clicking here!
Deadline to register - TO BE ANNOUNCED. Late entries will be accepted if space is available with $75 late fee. No refunds will be issued after registration closes.
Summer Coaches Clinic 2024
Please join in with your skaters to listen and learn during Team Raf Camp to gain insights to enhance your coaching styles. Coaches will be welcome to stand off to the side on the ice, or in the boxes during all aspects of the camp. Skates must be on if you are on the ice. You will also be able to have an on ice Q&A with Rafael regarding technique for a deeper understanding of all that will be presented daily.
Bring two or more skaters and coaching clinic fee discount of 50% will be applied.
REGISTER FOR COACHES CAMP HEREWhat to Expect
We invite you to listen and take notes during Team Raf Camp to gain insights to enhance your coaching styles. Coaches will be welcome to stand off to the side near the rail on the ice, or in the boxes during all aspects of the camp. Rafael will designate video allowed during certain segments on certain days
Interaction with Coaches Leading Camp
You will be able to have an on-ice Q&A with Rafael regarding technique for a deeper understanding of all that will be presented daily. We ask that you hold all questions until your Q & A time and allow the skaters to have uninterrupted time with the coaches. Contact Jacqui Palmore at jpalmore@therinks.com if you would like to book an opportunity to stay and train longer under Rafael's direction.
What to Bring
Please bring your own devices or notebooks for taking notes. We discourage any video or recording devices during non-designated video days. Please dress warmly. Please bring your skates if you wish to be on the ice during camp.
Daily Schedule
- 11:45-1230 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
Cost: $150 for all three days
Registration Coming Soon!
PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE, GREEN LIGHTS WITH BACKGROUND CHECK COMPLETED, AND SAFE SPORT CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO JULY 29 TO JPALMORE@THERINKS.COM. ADDITIONAL INSURED MUST READ:
"Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, Irvine Ice Foundation, The Rinks Foundation, Ice Management LLC, H&S Ventures, LLC, City of Irvine, Orange County Great Park Corporation, their respective agents, officers, and employees, shall be endorsed as additional insureds as their interests may appear."
