Originally from Canada, Gordon has been involved in figure skating for 58 years. He has been coaching professionally in Canada and New Zealand for 36 years. This includes all levels of skaters from beginners to international competitors. Gordon enjoys encouraging skaters to gain confidence to reach their potential and develop a love for ice skating.


QUALIFICATIONS

Level 1 Coaching Accreditation in Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance. Canadian Gold Figures, Gold Free skate, Gold Senior Competitive, Gold Dance Tests. Canadian NCCP Accredited Level 1


EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Trained with Olympic and World Coach Dr. Helmut May for 12 years. Competed in Canada and United States. Gordan has had skaters competing at World and Junior World championships, Four Continents, ISU Junior Grand Prix’s and numerous other International competitions. Has coached many New Zealand champions of all levels. ”


AVAILABILITY

Monday to Friday 10am to 3:30.


RINK OF PREFERENCE

Avondale, Botany





Sarah has been coaching for over 10 years and competed for 18 years in singles skating. Sarah
represented New Zealand in various international competitions including Winter Games, Junior Grand
Prix and was the NZ 2013 Senior Ladies Champion. Sarah enjoys coaching double jumps, spin levels and
off ice training.


QUALIFICATIONS

NZIFSA Level 3 Coaching Accreditation in Singles
BIS Level 2 Coaching Accreditation in Singles, Pairs, Ice Dance and Synchronised
Training technical specialist in singles
St John First Responder Certificate Level 3
St John Level 2 First Aid Certificate
Disability Inclusion Training for Coaches Level 3 Certificate
Level 2 Safeguarding Certificate
Senior Competitive Freeskate and Gold Stroking tests held
Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience Major


EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

ISU International competition experience as a skater
Performed in ice shows in NZ, Australia, Finland and Switzerland
Moderator for NZ High Performance camps
Coached skaters to compete and medal at NZ National Championships


AVAILABILITY

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings
Monday and Thursday afternoons


RINK OF PREFERENCE

Avondale, Botany





Skyla has been skating since 2006, and skated 12 years competitively. She has skated and trained in Canada and Japan, before moving to New Zealand in 2020. Skyla coached and assisted with CanSkate, Canada’s equivalent of KiwiSkate. As a coach, Skyla believes in teaching each skater according to their personal goal. She also believes in pushing skaters to perfect skills, and to continue working on these skills even when mastered. With experiences in other ice sports, she knows the importance of skating fundamentals, and loves to teach both new and returning skaters of all levels and ages.


QUALIFICATIONS

All kiwi skate levels
First aid level 2
NZIFSA/ISU Level 1 coaching accreditation


EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Experience in competing and coaching in figure skating, ice hockey and speed skating.
Competed in Canada in Advanced Novice for figure skating.
Coached in both Canada and New Zealand.


AVAILABILITY

Unavailable Term 3 2024


RINK OF PREFERENCE

Botany





I started skating since four-year-old, and was selected into the Provincial team in Heilongjiang, China when I was ten years old. At the age of fifteen-year-old, I was honoured to be selected into the National team of China for youth female single skating. I have won many national competitions in China and I was a senior coach for singles back in China. My coaching philosophy is that I would like to teach students from their early stage of skating so that they get all the basics correct and I can help them get ready for more advanced level of skating.


QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Sports
NZIFSA Level 1 Coach
Specialization: Kiwi Skate and Solo Ice Figure Skating


EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Competition highlights:
National Youth Figure Skating Champion in China in 2000
“Ice Star Cup” National Youth Championship in 2001


AVAILABILITY

limited time Friday and Sunday location Avondale


RINK OF PREFERENCE

Avondale





Stepan has been figure skating since 2013 and is a competitive figure skater currently at Junior level. Stepan’s dream is to represent NZ at the World Championships. He is also a National competitive Ballroom dancer since 2017.
He loves skating because it makes him feel free and happy inside. Stepan enjoys moving to the music on the ice, and the feeling of connection with it.
Stepan loves coaching because it reminds him of when he was starting out and enables him to pass his knowledge and love for the sport on to the skaters he teaches.
He believes that you can overcome all obstacles and must never give up, to fulfill your dreams, but always remember to have some fun along the way.


QUALIFICATIONS

NZIFSA/ISU Level 1 coaching accreditation
All Kiwi Skate Levels
First Aid course level 2


EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Coaching since 2017
2017-2020 in NZ international representation team for solo
2024 - Representing NZ at ISU World Junior Synchronized championship with Synchronized team Titanium
Attended seminars from internationally recognised coaches
Trained in Canada with World and Olympic coaches.
National competitive Ballroom dancer since 2017


AVAILABILITY

Public sessions:
Weekdays 10:00 - 3:30 and/or evening public sessions under arrangement
Tuesday 3:45-5pm - Academy Practice
Thursday 3:45-5:30 pm
Sunday 12:00-4:00pm

Figure sessions:
Morning (Botany and Avondale) and afternoon (Botany) sessions under arrangement


RINK OF PREFERENCE

Botany





Victoria is a current competitive figure skater who has previously represented New Zealand in Ice Figure Skating. She initially fell in love with the sport at the age of 5, and now continues to share that love with the next generation of skaters. Victoria will work with you to develop a strategy personal to you, depending on your style of skating and the goals you wish to reach. She believes coaching is not just about the time spent at the rink, but also the life skills that it will teach you.
Victoria holds a special interest in training skating skills and emphasises the importance of learning skating fundamentals to her developing skaters. Her origin as a ballet dancer has a significant effect on the importance she sees in skaters performing routines and expressing themselves on the ice. As much as she appreciates the beauty of the sport, she is also very knowledgeable in the athletic side.
Victoria offers private tuition for just one student, or in groups of up to 3.


QUALIFICATIONS

NZIFSA Level 1 Coaching Accreditation.
Personal NZIFSA Test Level: Free Skating - Junior (Silver medal) Stroking - Senior (Gold medal)
Attends all continuing education forums and seminars, including Drug Free Sport NZ.


EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

12 years skating experience
10 years ballet training with Royal Academy of Dance
New Zealand Ice Figure Skating National Development Team Member, 2 x NZ National medalist, 4x New Zealand International Representative (prior 2020).
Attended coaching seminars from several Olympic level coaches.
Recipient Paradice Skating Academy Coach of The Year award.


AVAILABILITY

AVAILABILITY:
Can accommodate casual lessons during the term - Botany and Avondale
Limited slots remain for Term 2 and 3 2024
As well as:
School holidays (at Botany only) Mon - Fri 10-1 pm - Limited slots remain for October 2024 Holidays
Please go to "Public Skating" and select "Botany Session Times" to see all opening times.


RINK OF PREFERENCE

Botany