Question: What Extra Fees Do Figure Skating Coaches Charge?
All figure skating coaches set a rate for private and group instruction, but many people new to figure skating do not understand that there are additional charges related to preparing for competitions, tests, and shows. This article addresses this issue.
Answer: Those coaching figure skating must make a living, so most ice skating coaches charge for everything related to a skater's skating.
When a coach takes a child to a competition, there are fees for taking care of the student and for the coach's expenses. There are also fees to prepare for tests, competitions, and shows. There are fees related to cutting music for a skater. During tests and shows, a figure skating coach will provide instruction to a student from the rail. There are fees related to that off-ice instruction.
These costs are usually explained to skaters and their parents in advance.
Some Examples of Coaching Fees Include:
- 20 minutes private lesson: $25
- Off ice instruction: $25 for 20 minutes
- Test day fee: $25
- Show or exhibition fee: $25
- Competition fee per event: $37.50
- Music preparation fee: $50
Remember, all things related to visiting a doctor or consulting a lawyer cost money. The same is true for figure skating coaches.
