train with the best coached by the best

TRAIN WITH THE BEST
COACHED BY THE BEST
Ponomarenko. Ice Castle has become a host to many other Olympic,
former Ice Follies star Carol Probst and her husband Walter. Together World, and International skaters who come to draw on the remarkable
talent concentrated at this facility. Michelle Kwan trained here for over
they created the only true complete training center in the world. The
Ice Castle facility is nestled in the forest at an altitude of 5,400 feet in ten years with her coach, Rafael Arutyunyan. Three-time World Pair
Champions Shen and Zhao, as well as 2008 World Champions Jeffrey
Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains, less than two hours
Buttle and Mao Asada have made Ice Castle their home.
east of Los Angeles.
The reasons Ice Castle is so popular are not hard to identify: An
Almost from conception, Ice Castle International Training Center has
international size rink (185’ x 85’), superbly maintained, completely
attracted the world’s finest skaters and coaches since the dedicated
mirrored at one end for choreography, equipped with cross-rink jump
figure skating rink was opened in 1988. Olympic Champion Robin
harness and ballet bar, high-altitude indoor training, and world-class
Cousins from England began a long line of notables in the skating
coaches, Ice Castle provides deep experience from its staff at all levels
world to teach and/or train here.
Coaches such as Frank Carroll, Irina Rodrina, Peter Oppegard, and so that every skater, from the novice first stepping onto the ice to
the world-class competitor, can train and grow under one roof at a
other luminaries made Ice Castle home to skaters such as Lu Chen,
consistent pace.
Nicole Bobeck, Surya Bonaly, Bourne and Kraatz, and Klimova and
Ice Castle International Training Center was founded by
Visiting professionals bringing groups of skaters come to Ice
Castle all through the summer. Discounts are offered to those
bringing three or more skaters per week. For more details
contact us and ask for Caroline.
Arctic Blades Figure Skating Club sponsors testing during the
summer at Ice Castle. There are tentative dates scheduled for the
months of June, July and August. For the latest details, please
visit arcticbladesfsc.org
7 nights of home-style lodging for skaters ages 8 & over
3 nutritious meals a day, served family style
3 on-ice sessions daily, Monday through Friday, in freestyle, pairs
and/or dance. Does not include private lessons.
5 on-ice group lessons, Monday through Friday
Ballet, Hip Hop and off-ice jump classes
Nightly Activities
Saturday excursion. Variety of California destinations.
2012 Summer Program T-shirt (one t-shirt per skater)
Saturday Power Skating class at $35.00
Write: Summer Program
P.O. Box 939
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Phone: (909) 337-0802
Fax: (909) 337-8949
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.icecastle.us
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BROCHURE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The only figure skating coach to hold the title of “Olympic Coach of the
Year”, Mr. Carroll is a medalist in 3 US National Championships. His
students have won all colors of Olympic medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze,
eleven World Championships and numerous National Titles. Champions
past and present include Michelle Kwan, Linda Fratianne, Christopher Bowman, Tiffany
Chin, Mark Cockerel, Timothy Goebel, Evan Lysacek, Jennifer Kirk, Mirai Nagasu &
Carolina Kostner. Mr. Carroll trained with the legendary Maribel Vinson Owen and
performed professionally with Shipstad’s & Johnson’s Ice Follies. Mr. Carroll has been
inducted into four Halls of Fame: US Figure Skating, World Figure Skating, Professional
Skaters Association and International Skating Institute.
Mary was the first National and World coach for Ice Castle who
brought international skaters to train here. A British champion and World
team member, she has expertise in all disciplines of figure skating and has
enhanced the training programs of many World and Olympic competitors,
including champions of Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa and the United
States. Other accomplishments include: USFSA judge and Junior World team leader. Mary
offers a complete package for testing and competition skating and accepts all levels of
skaters.
Doug has been coaching for 23 years at Ice Castle. He has trained all
levels of skaters, including National and International competitors. Doug
utilizes both his Ice Dance and Freestyle experience to improve skaters'
jump technique, artistry, footwork, edge quality and power. Well known
for his technique and style with “Moves in the Field,” Doug has coached many skaters up
through the Senior moves test. He has been featured in many ice shows, including
Symphony on Ice and Disney's Hits on Ice.
Anthony, as a two-time Olympian and six-time World Competitor is known as
one of the best jumping technicians in the world. With his powerful skating and
speed, he is the first skater to land a quad triple combination competition for
Australia. Anthony wants to share all his experience and jumping ability with new
and upcoming skaters. He coaches all levels of freestyle and jumps, power skating and speed. He
also offers off-ice jump classes.
Igor is a Moscow and USSR Spartakiada Cup Pairs Gold Medalist, a
Germany Grand Prix Pairs Bronze Medalist, Junior National USSR Pairs
Bronze Medalist and has won or placed in numerous other Russian and
international pairs events. He was a member of the USSR Junior National
Team for four consecutive years. He received his Masters Degree in the Academy of Sport
in Moscow. Igor served as the National Olympic Coach of Israel in 1998 and as coach on
the 2003 US Junior National Team. He coaches all aspects of singles and pairs, including
program development.
Galina Bushkova, a Russian Figure Skating Federation certified professional,
has over 20 years of international coaching experience in Russia, Germany,
Italy and the United States, and has also produced ice shows along with
special events for figure skating competitions. She has a Master of Science
Degree in Athletic Training specializing in Figure Skating from the Academy of Physical
Culture and Sport in St Petersburg. Additionally, she is certified in classical and sports
massage. At Ice Castle, Galina is the director of the Olympic Hopefuls training program for
young and talented students, as well as teaching various levels of skaters in both ISI and
USFSA, including skaters who want to enter this sport as adults.
Michelle has danced professionally in the US and Europe and was the Ballet
Mistress for the Harbingers Dance Company. Mrs.Mills has worked with figure
skating champions in singles, pairs and dance for over 25 years. US Dance
Champions Roca & Adair and Wynne & Druar as well as Mao Asada are former students of Michelle
Mills. Call Michelle directly at (909) 838-3310 for lesson availability.
Rafael has developed a highly-respected reputation because of his
technical skills and his students’ performances on both national and
international levels. Mr. Arutyunyan has coached many national and
world-class competitors throughout his career, including 5-time World
Champion Michelle Kwan and Russian National Champion Alexander Abt. His most recent
students, Jeffrey Buttle and Mao Asada, claimed the 2008 Men’s and Ladies World
Champion titles, respectively.
Choreographer for 18 World Championships and 4 Olympic Games
competitors. Phillip has been a continued force in the creative journey
of the sport of figure skating singles, pairs, and dance. Mr. Mills has
choreographed for champions from 16 different nations as well as Michelle Kwan, Sasha
Cohen, Tara Lipinski and World Champion Jill Trenery. Team USA Camps, USFS Coaches
Colleges and Judges Schools have used his expertise as a faculty member. Call for lesson
availability.
Andrey received his Masters Degree in Physical Education from the St.
Petersburg States Academy and utilizes this background in preparing his
students for competitive figure skating. Together with partner Marina
Eltsova, Andrey is a six-time Russian National Champion, two-time
European Champion and World Pair Champion. Andrey also represented Russia at the
1998 Olympics. Utilizing his experience, Andrey has taught both national and international
competitors including Italian Junior National Champion Federicka Constantini and American
Junior Pairs team Lyndsy and Andy Seitz. He joined the Ice Castle as a staff coach in 2005.
Nadia was a Russian National Team member for six consecutive years at
both the Novice and Junior levels. She has apprenticed as a coach under
the tutelage of Elena Vodorezova and is currently assistant coach to
Rafael Arutyunyan. Under such guidance Nadia has developed a wide
repertory of coaching skills involving jumps, spins, footwork and choreography. Her students
have included two-time Japanese National Champion and current World Champion Mao
Asada and her sister, Mai Asada.
For many years Larisa worked with skaters from the Bulgarian,
Czechoslovakian and German National Teams. She was the Coach and
Art Director of the Chinese National Team for 8 years and her students
have had many accomplishments; a top three finish at the 1997 World
Junior Champions; top seven finish at the 2004 World Championships, Silver Medalist at
the 2009 Four Continents Competition and Gold Medalist at the Winter University Games.
Larisa coaches all areas of figure skating technique, artistic dance and off-ice stretching
With over 17 years experience, Andria is a PSA rated coach and has
coached all level skaters including Junior, National and International
skaters. She has an extensive training background in freestyle,
choreography, moves in the field and ice dance. Andria's approach utilizes the efficiency of
movement, promoting accelerated development while still protecting the skater's physical
development. Her technique is recognized both nationally and internationally. Available
July 8 to August 4.
Kori is a PSA Master Rated coach with over 10 years of competitive
coaching experience. She teaches many high level skaters including,
2010 US Junior Champion and winner of the 2011 Junior Grand Prix
Final, Jason Brown. With a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola
University in Chicago, Kori utilizes her background knowledge along with her expertise as
a technical specialist to help upcoming skaters improve their skills. She is the USFS & PSA
2011 Developmental Coach of the Year. Call for availability.