Freestyle
Advanced Session: Authorized Figure Skating Coaches & Figure Skaters
Freestyle Ice is a dedicated, structured session designed for figure skaters who are ready to advance their skills through individualized training, whether recreationally or competitively. During this time, skaters work one-on-one with a coach in a private lesson and receive personalized feedback to refine technique, develop new skills, and progress at their own pace.
This is an advanced session intended for figure skaters who are already committed to the sport. Professional instruction is required to participate on Freestyle Ice, though skaters may practice independently if they have been approved by a staff coach they actively take lessons from or the Skating Director.
Freestyle Ice is not intended for hockey players, beginners or those trying skating for the first time. Also, unlike public skating sessions, Freestyle Ice provides a focused training environment with specific etiquette and expectations to support skill development and ensure safety on the ice.
Skaters should have completed Learn to Skate (passed Pre-Alpha)* and be enrolled in Figure Skating 101 at minimum. Most participants are in Figure Skating 201 or Jump & Spin programs.
Questions? Contact the Skating Director: stephanie@whitetownship.org
*Many skaters begin private lessons when they are enrolled in Figure Skating 201 and/or at the Freestyle 1 level, when jumps and spins are introduced. Please see the Ice Skating Academy Coaches page & the IPA Skate Team page for additional information and what’s next.
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Figure Skating Progression Guide
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Mondays: Aug 18 – March 23 (No Ice – 9/1, 11/10, 2/16) |
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM |
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Tuesdays: Aug 19 – March 24 |
2:50 PM – 4:20 PM |
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Thursdays: Aug 21 – March 26 (No Ice – 11/27, 12/25, 1/1) |
2:50 PM – 4:20 PM |
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Competition Prop Ice (ONLY *4 Fridays):
Dec 19 – Christmas Show in Johnstown Feb 6 – Cupid Classic March 13 – WinterFest |
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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IPA Skate Team Club Ice Fridays: Aug 29 – March 27 (No Ice – 8/22, 10/3, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 2/20) |
4:10 PM – 5:10 PM |
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2025-2026 Ice Season for Figure Skating Ends: March 27 |
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Figure skaters may utilize Freestyle Ice if they:
Have been approved by a staff coach they actively take lessons from or the Skating Director.
Have a current ISI or USFS Membership
Have completed Learn to Skate (Passed ISI Pre-Alpha) and are registered for Figure Skating 101
All skaters and coaches must sign-in (located next to Coach's/Lease Room on the counter in Pink or Blue book (determined by purchase time of ice time))
Payment for ice time must be made ONLINE prior to stepping on the ice.
Hair must be pulled back.
Please wear clothing that permits easy movement.
Long pants - skating pants or tights are required.
Shorts/skirts/dresses without tights are NOT permitted
Jacket - can not be tied around one's waist
Gloves
*Lower-level figure skaters should be accompanied by their coach at all times.
(Please keep these skaters at the ends of the rink, and avoid high traffic areas.)
Be mindful of the Jumping Circles and Spin Areas on the ice.
Program music may only be played a maximum of TWO times during a session.
Portable speakers are NOT permitted to be used on the ice for any reason.
Headphones are not permitted to be worn at anytime, for any reason, while on the ice.
If text messages or phone calls need to be addressed, please do so along the boards or in the hockey boxes.
To play music using the overhead sound system, please speak with your coach. (proper cord/adaptor may be needed.) Skating Director will make additional system adjustments when requested to permit playing of music.
Only water is permitted on the ice. (No Gatorade, soda, etc.)
Program Props are NOT permitted on Freestyle. (Please reference Prop Ice.)
Coaches, parents and skaters are not permitted to stand in the entrance door to the ice for extended periods of time.
Conversations are not to be had from the ice to the bleachers and vice versa.
No item should ever be thrown over the boards onto the ice surface for any reason and vice versa.
Only skaters and coaches are permitted in the hockey boxes
(Parents and siblings, please refrain from entering these areas.)
Refrain from sitting on the walls of the hockey boxes.
All ice doors must remain closed throughout the entirety of the freestyle session.
Priority Skating Order When Practicing:
- Skaters on lesson performing their program
- Skaters on lesson
- Skaters performing their program on their own
- Skaters practicing on their own
Rental skates can be provided, but the purchase of personal skates is recommended.
Please speak with your private lesson instructor for skate recommendations!
An important note for first time buyers - brand new skates always need sharpened before use.
If you are interested in figure skates, please visit our Figure Skate Guide Resource for more information!