Freestyle Sessions
Most figure skaters get their start by taking group lessons in the Skating School and practicing on the public skating sessions. Eventually, as they get more serious about the sport and decide to participate in competitions and shows, they progress to private instruction with a figure skating coach and practice on freestyle sessions. These sessions are designed specifically for figure skating training, with a limited number of skaters on the ice. This is the perfect opportunity to work on skating technique and choreography for a skating program. Rinkside controls are available for playback of program music.
Go to Freestyle Schedule.
Staff Coaches
Staff coaches teach classes in our Skating School and are available for private lessons.
For a complete list, go to Staff Coaches.
Visiting Coaches
Visiting coaches are welcome to teach on our sessions for a daily fee, subject to the limitations specified in our Visiting Coaches Policy.
Los Angeles Figure Skating Club
East West Ice Palace has teamed up with the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club (LAFSC). The club has a long and distinguished history — one of largest clubs in Southern California, and one of the most influential in the United States as a whole. LAFSC has designated our rink as a satellite facility, and holds monthly test sessions and an annual competition here.
Test Sessions
Test sessions are normally held once per month at our rink. Upcoming tests:
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 | 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Sunday, July 20, 2008 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Sunday, August 24, 2008 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Sunday, September 21, 2008 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
You can download a test application from the LAFSC website (under “Forms”) and either mail your completed application to the address on the form or drop it at the East West Ice Palace box office, “Attention: Luz Moncayo”.