Private Figure Skating Instruction
Learn how to obtain the best private figure skating instruction.
How Much Do Private Ice Skating Lessons Cost?
The cost of private figure skating instruction can vary, but in almost all instances, the skater must be aware that he or she must pay the rink for admission and ice time and also pay a separate fee to the figure skating coach for the lesson.
The cost of private figure skating instruction can vary, but in almost all instances, the skater must be aware that he or she must pay the rink for admission and ice time and also pay a separate fee to the figure skating coach for the lesson.
Choose a Figure Skating Coach
Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.
Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.
What Extra Fees Do Figure Skating Coaches Charge?
Figure skating coaches charge for everything related to a child's skating training. When a coach takes a child to an ice skating competition or event, there are fees for taking care of the student and for expenses. There are fees to prepare for tests, competitions, and shows. Those coaching skating must make a living.
Figure skating coaches charge for everything related to a child's skating training. When a coach takes a child to an ice skating competition or event, there are fees for taking care of the student and for expenses. There are fees to prepare for tests, competitions, and shows. Those coaching skating must make a living.
How to Find a Coach for a Serious Recreational Skater
Once you make the important decision between serious recreational or serious competitive skating, then begin your search for the coach that fits your needs.
Once you make the important decision between serious recreational or serious competitive skating, then begin your search for the coach that fits your needs.
Take Your Time Before Choosing a Competitive Figure Skating Coach
It is rare for a skater to just jump immediately into competitive skating. Usually a child has found group lessons, Basic Skills events, and recreational skating quite enjoyable, and then has a desire to be the best and do more.
It is rare for a skater to just jump immediately into competitive skating. Usually a child has found group lessons, Basic Skills events, and recreational skating quite enjoyable, and then has a desire to be the best and do more.
How to Switch Figure Skating Coaches
Parents and skaters need to be aware that there are some guidelines all skating coaches follow when a skater switches coaches.
Parents and skaters need to be aware that there are some guidelines all skating coaches follow when a skater switches coaches.
Finding A Coach -- What Every Parent Should Know
This is an excellent article that appears on the U.S. Figure Skating website.
This is an excellent article that appears on the U.S. Figure Skating website.
Your Relationship With Your "Pro"
This is an excellent article from Don Korte's Figure Skating Website that describes a skater's relationship with his or her private figure skating coach.
This is an excellent article from Don Korte's Figure Skating Website that describes a skater's relationship with his or her private figure skating coach.