Off Ice Classes
Great Park Ice offers off ice classes to help improve flexibility, strength, agility, balance, movement, and performance! Each of the courses are designed to accelerate a skaters' on ice development. Figure skaters are encouraged to enroll in off ice classes to complement on ice training as the sport places substantial strength and flexibility demands on a skater’s body. The Great Park Ice off ice instructors are distinguished and esteemed professionals with years of experience and expertise and are sure to help progress a skater's on ice skills!
Register HereFall Session Dates
- Mondays: Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15
- Tuesdays: Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16
- Wednesdays: Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17
- Thursdays: Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18
- Fridays: Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19
- Saturdays: Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20
Note: No classes November 26-30.
Registration opens Saturday, October 11 at 3:30pm.
FOUNDATIONAL
The foundational level includes all our intro level classes in Dance, Conditioning, and Stretch. These classes form the basis for all future off-ice training at Great Park Ice. Most classes are for ages 7+, while our Snowplow level classes are for ages 3-6. These classes are generally good for Low Basic levels.
Learn the base elements that are utilized in all dance classes and introduce skaters to terminology, history and etiquette required for all future dance classes.
Snowplow Pre-Ballet 1 (ages 3-6)
- Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15pm
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Wednesdays, 5:15pm-5:45pm
- Coach: Tara Baldoz
- Location: Spinner Room
Snowplow Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 3-6) (must have passed Snowplow Pre-Ballet 1)
- Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15pm
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Ballet Room
Pre-Ballet (ages 7+)
- Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
- Saturdays, 12:15-1:15pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
Focus on the key components of strength and conditioning by learning to properly Run, Jump and Balance, along with gaining key strength in the core and stabilization muscles.
Snowplow Bodyworks 1, 2, 3 (ages 3-6)
- Thursdays, 5:25-5:55pm
- Coach: Anna Malkova
- Location: Rink 1 Lobby
Bodyworks 1 (ages 7+)
- Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
- Thursdays, 6:15-7:00pm
- Coach: TBD
- High Performance Workout Room
Begin your flexibility training by learning the basic stretches all athletes need to succeed both on and off the ice.
Stretch for Skaters 1 (ages 5+)
- Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm
- Coach: TBD
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Fridays, 3:30-4:15pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
CORE
The core level expands upon the basic skills learned in our foundational classes and lays the groundwork for becoming an Elite skater. At this level, skaters have expanded class offerings with the introduction of some specialized offerings, and a continuation of the things worked on in the previous level.
Ballet 1 (must have passed Snowplow Pre-Ballet 2 or Pre-Ballet)
Advanced Beginner class focusing on Classical Ballet technique with the intention of elevating performance quality on the ice.
- Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
- Coach: Galina Barinova
- Location: Ballet Room
- Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm
- Coach: Galina Barinova
- Location: Ballet Room
- Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Ballet Room
Ballet 2 (Must have passed Ballet 1)
Intermediate level class focusing on Classical Ballet technique with the intention of elevating performance quality on the ice.
- Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm
- Coach: Galina Barinova
- Location: Ballet Room
- Thursdays, 3:15-4:15pm
- Coach: Galina Barinova
- Location: Ballet Room
- Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Ballet Room
Boys Ballet
Open level class designed specifically for boys to work on classical ballet techniques and skills generally suited for boys on the ice.
- Saturdays, 8:20-9:20am
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Ballet Room
Jazz 1 (must have passed Snowplow Pre-Ballet 2 or Pre-Ballet)
Advanced Beginner level class focusing on various Jazz Dance techniques and rhythms with the intention of elevating performance quality on the ice.
- Saturdays, 2:00-3:00pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
Hip Hop 1
Beginner - Advanced Beginner level class focusing on various Hip Hop/Street styles and rhythms with the intention of elevating performance quality on the ice.
- TBD
Bodyworks 2 (must have passed Bodyworks 1)
Advanced Beginner-Intermediate level class continuing to build the proper stabilization and core muscles, while adding in some basic speed and agility exercises.
- Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
- Thursdays, 6:15pm-7:00pm
- Coach: TBD
- Location: High Performance Workout Room
- Saturdays, 1:15-2:00pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
Bodyworks 3 (must have passed Bodyworks 2)
Intermediate level class continuing build the proper stabilization and core muscles, while adding in some basic speed and agility exercises.
- Saturdays, 1:15-2:00pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
Balance and Jump Conditioning (must have passed Bodyworks 1)
Intermediate level conditioning focusing on specific ice balance positions along with strengthening muscles to prepare for jumping on the ice.
- Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
- Coach: TBD
- Location: Rink Lobby 4
Pilates 1 (must have passed Bodyworks 1)
Intermediate level conditioning class focusing on core stability, proper alignment, and fixing muscular imbalances.
- Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
Gymnastics Conditioning (must have passed Bodyworks 1)
Intermediate - Advanced level conditioning class focusing on improving dynamic movements and flexibility of the low back, abs, and legs.
- Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm
- Coach: TBD
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
Stretch for Skaters 2 (Must have passed Stretch 1)
Intermediate level flexibility training continuing to progress flexibility needed to perform more difficult on ice positions.
- Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm
- Coach: TBD
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm
- Coach: Noelle Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Tuesdays, 6:15pm-7:15pm
- Coach: Nicole Snavely
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Fridays, 3:30-4:15pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
- Location: Ballet Room
Off Ice Single Jumps (Must have passed Basic 6)
Introduction to basic on ice jump skills along with rotational training.
- Wednesdays, 5:15-5:45pm
- Coach: Laz Lune
- Location: Rink 1 Lobby
- Saturdays, 11:30-11:50am
- Coach: Nate Bartholomey
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
ELITE
The Elite level is for those advanced skaters looking to strengthen their abilities and compete at higher levels. At this level, students not only continue working on their strength and technique but also begin working on performance quality with more complex dance classes. These classes are generally appropriate for skaters at the Academy level or higher.
Ballet 3 (Must have passed Ballet 2)
Advanced level class focusing on Classical Ballet technique with the intention of elevating performance quality on the ice.
- Tuesdays, 4:15pm-5:15pm
- Coach: Galina Barinova
- Location: Ballet Room
Lyrical 2 (Must have passed Ballet 1 or Jazz 1)
Intermediate level dance class focusing on lyrical movement quality and teaching principles such as breath, release, special awareness and musicality.
- TBD
Lyrical 3 (Must have passed Lyrical 2)
Advanced level dance class focusing on lyrical movement quality and teaching principles such as breath, release, special awareness and musicality.
- TBD
Stretch for Skaters 3 (Must have passed Stretch 2)
Advanced level flexibility training continues to progress flexibility needed to perform difficult on ice positions.
- Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15pm
- Coach: TBD
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
Off Ice Axel (Must have passed AP 4)
Intermediate level jumps class continuing to improve skaters Axel while working toward completing double jumps.
- Wednesdays, 5:15-5:45pm
- Coach: Nate Bartholomey
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Saturdays, 10:30-10:50am
- Coach: Nate Bartholomey
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
Off Ice Double Jumps (Must have passed Advanced Single Jumps)
Advanced level off ice jump class focusing on being able to successfully complete double jumps.
- Wednesdays, 5:15-5:45pm
- Coach: Nate Bartholomay
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
- Saturdays, 9:30-9:50am
- Coach: Garnet Fiordalisi
- Location: Rink 4 Lobby
ADULT
Adult off ice classes is designed specifically for Adult skaters looking to improve skills in an environment suitable for their needs. All classes are open level, so no prerequisites are required to take the class.
ADULT CONDITIONING (AGES 15+)
Open level class focusing on building strength, endurance and coordination for adult skaters
- Fridays, 5:30-6:30pm
- Coach: Benoit Duboscq
ADULT MOBILITY
Open level adult class focusing on functional movements while increasing general range of motion for skaters to succeed on the ice.
- Thursdays, 5:30-6:00pm
- Coach: Katie McBeath
ADULT BALLET (AGES 15+)
Open level adult class focusing on basic classical ballet technique with the intention of elevating performance quality on the ice.
- Tuesdays, 5:25-6:25pm
- Coach: Galina Barinova
ADULT OFF ICE JUMPS
Open level class focusing on jump technique to supplement on ice training.
- Thursdays, 6:00-6:30pm
- Coach: Katie McBeath
ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Open level dance class focusing on lyrical movement quality and reaching principles such as breath, release, special awareness and musicality.
- Saturdays, 3:00-4:00pm
- Coach: Matt Reiner
Pricing
- $200 for 10 classes (Mondays & Tuesdays)
- $180 for 9 classes (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Drop in - $25
- $170 for 10 classes (Tuesdays)
- $153 for 9 classes (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays)
- Drop in - $22.50
- $123.75 for 9 classes (Wednesdays)
- Drop in - $20
- $99 for 9 classes (Saturdays)
- Drop in - $17.50
Class Policies & Details
- Drops ins must be paid on site the day of class. All skaters must have a sticker to attend class.
- Note: Skaters must have the appropriate prerequisite to drop into a class. Drop ins are NOT allowed for any classes that have a full roster.
- Make up policy: Two make ups per class per session are allowed.
- Please use make up request form below to apply for makeup classes.
- Drops ins must be paid on site the day of class. All skaters must have a sticker to attend class.
- Note: Drop ins are NOT allowed for Ballet 2 or any classes that have a full roster
- Make up policy: Two make ups per class per session are allowed
- Please use make up request form below to apply for make up classes
INSTRUCTORS
Contact: starlaser5@yahoo.com
Number of Years Teaching: 19
Competitive / Skating Experience:
- Five-time Senior National Pair Medalist
- World Championship Competitor
- 2014 Olympic Competitor
- Current Team USA Member
Coaching Specialty / Philosophy:
He specializes in elite jump technique, pole harness, and freestyle for all ages and levels.
As a pioneer and innovator in injury prevention, Benoit has developed specific exercises and programs and created special training devices to enhance the skaters' on-ice performances.
He is a multidisciplinary high-performance coach and worked alongside Olympic Coach Frank Carroll from 2005 until his retirement, producing multiple US, World, and Olympic Medalists and Champions. HIs duties include the design and implementation of customized and individualized specific programs that are aimed at enhancing figure skaters' flexibility, strength and aerobic conditioning. Benoit also developed non-impact warm-up/warm-down routines and sports restoration modalities.
Benoit is part of the US Figure Skating national network of sports science and medicine specialists to help athletes and coaches around the country find performance support. Since 2010, he has been collaborating with the United States Olympic Committee Strength & Conditioning division and US Figure Skating High Performance directors to provide his services to Team USA athletes.
He has coached track and field, basketball, and served as head strength and conditioning coach for a local youth travel team. He was also a consultant for the Detroit Pistons. As a former professional basketball player, Benoit can relate to the athlete mentality, both physically and emotionally.
Student Achievements:
- Timothy Goebel - 2002 Olympic Bronze Medalist
- Michelle Kwan - 5x World Champion
- Evan Lysacek - 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2009 World Champion
- Mirai Nagasu - 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2008 US Champion
- Karen Chen - 2017 US Champion, 2022 Team Event Gold Medalist
- Gracie Gold - 2s US Champion, 2014 Olympic Bronze Medalist
- Jason Brown - 2015 US Champion, 2014 Olympic Bronze Medalist
- Adam Rippon - 2x World Junior Champion, 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist
Professional Accomplishments:
- Wrote a feature Wall Street Journal article (A Workout That Zeroes in on Foot and Ankle Strength 2021)
- PSA Speaker (Zero Impact Warmup)
- Designed injury prevention guides and warm-up for USFSA
- Featured in US Figure Skating magazine (A Winning Team)
Coaching Specialty / Philosophy:
- I enjoy coaching all skaters - from beginners to elite, especially teaching the athletic fundamentals and educating on how to train for sports in a safe environment. My goal is to help each skater to reach their maximum capacity through fun workouts.
Contact: tahoegarnet@yahoo.com
Number of Years Coaching: 35
PSA Ratings / Rankings:
Senior Rating
Skating / Competitive Background:
- USFS Double Gold Medalist
German National Medalist - Junior World Medalist
- St Gervais/ Oberstdorf Grand Prix Champion
- Skate Canada Medalist
- Soloist with Robin Cousins “Ice Majesty”
- Soloist Bietak “Festival on Ice"
Students Achievements:
- National and International Competitors
Coaching Specialty / Philosophy:
My love for skating, experience and strong technical background enables me as a coach, to bring out the best in my all my skaters in a positive environment.
Additional Languages:
German
Frequently Asked Questions
Please wear fitted skating or dance clothes and ballet, jazz or dance shoes for the ballet classes.
Please wear athletic clothing and shoes for the Techniques and Training classes.
More Information
For more information, contact:
Off-Ice Lead - Matt Reiner
mreiner@therinks.com
Great Park Ice Figure Skating
gpifigureskating@therinks.com
949-774-1615
