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Director of Skating-
Tanya Street-Burgess
Before becoming the Director of
Skating, Tanya was the 1991 Novice Ladies Champion, four-time Sectional Champion
and five-time Regional champion. Tanya was also on the U.S. International
team from 1993-1996 where she placed 4th at the Blue Swords in Germany.
She also competed in the Olympic Festival in 1993.
Tanya has her Gold test in
Freestyle and Moves in the Field and her Pre-Gold in Ice Dancing. She has served on the
Singles and Pairs Committee, the Coaches Committee, the Athletes Committee
and the Rules Committee through the United States Figure Skating Association.
Tanya is also certified Technical Specialist for the US Figure Skating.
Tanya team teaches along side Amy Blades, Tamera Preston and Andy Seitz.
Figure Skating In Cedar Rapids
Skaters normally begin to skate in a group lesson environment, such as the
USFSA (United States Figure Skating Association) Learn-To-Skate program. This "Basic
Skills" program teaches the basics of skating in a group setting. As skaters
progress through the levels, they will be taught elements associated through the
sport of figure skating. When the skaters have learned their basic elements of
skating, many will join a skating club (The Eastern Iowa Figure Skating Club)
and begin to develop figure skating skills by working with a private instructor.
Figure Skaters can practice anywhere from one freestyle session a week up to 15
hours per week during freestyle sessions. The number of hours depends on their
level of interest, competitiveness and budget.
Many of our Cedar Rapids skaters compete throughout the Midwest. Cedar Rapids
is growing to be one of the toughest and most competitive rinks throughout the
state of Iowa. This is due to the quality of the rink's coaching staff.
There are different levels of skating in competitions. Skaters can even compete
in the basic skills level. Basic Skills competitions are held regularly throughout
the Midwest. The Eastern Iowa Invitational competition, which is held in March,
hosts a competition of all skill levels.
Whether you're a Basic Skills member or a Senior-level National competitor,
you will have the opportunity to train and compete in Cedar Rapids.
Figure Skating
Coaches
Amy Blades
Amy has been teaching skating for 26 years.
She has coached international, world and Olympic skaters. She has coached
and performed in over 10 countries. She was the 1980 World Professional
Bronze Medalist, 1981 United States Professional Champion, and Australian
Professional Champion form 1982-1986. Amy has her Gold test in
Figures, Freestyle, Pairs and Dance. With a long background in musical
theatre, Amy enjoys specializing in choreography.
Candice Jane Briggs
Candice is a Novice and Freestyle 8
skater. She is a National and World competitor in USFSA and ISI singles.
Candice also has her B.S. in Nutritional Studies. She has been coaching
for seven years and has competed for 13 years. In 2006, she placed 3rd in
the USFSA Adult Nationals. She has competed in over 200 competitions and
show all over the world and continues to perform and share her love of the sport
with others.
Anna Grabowski
Anna is a local competitive figure skater who travels around the region to
difference competitions. She has tested through her Novice Freestyle and
Moves in the Field and plans to continue testing thorough the Senior tests.
Stephanie Huddleston
Stephanie has been coaching since 2000.
She is a regional figure skating competitor. She has accomplished Gold
level in Moves in the Field, Junior level in Free Skate and Bronze level in Ice
Dancing.
Rosie Keen
Rosie has a BA in teaching. She is a Beginner
Specialist. Rosie is also a Speed Skating coach, and has been coaching
for four years.
Suzanne Manninen
Suzanne has her PSA Basic Accreditation and
is registered in Sports Science and Medicine. She has passed Juvenile FS,
Bronze Dance, and 1st Figure tests.
Tamera Preston
Tamera is registered in PSA Free Style and
Moves in the Field. Tamera has tested the 2nd Figure, Intermediate
Freestyle and Gold Dance. She has completed 30-plus hours in the PSA
apprentice program, level 3 in both free skate and Moves in the Field.
Tamera currently coaches with Tanya Street-Burgess in Moves in the Field and Ice
Dancing.
Andy Seitz
Andy is a National and World competitor.
During his competitive career, Andy was the 2006 U.S. Junior Pairs Champion and
2006 World Junior Pairs Silver Medalist. His pairs team competed in many
other international competitions at the Junior and Senior Pair Divisions.
He is currently a student at the University of Iowa and teaches Learn to Skate
for both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. He also teaches private
lessons with Tanya Burgess, Amy Blades, and Tamera Preston.
Lisa VanderVeer-Recker
Lisa is a Novice freestyle
and her 2nd Figure tests. She is
a choreography specialist. She is also working with the beginner
synchronized team as their coach. Lisa has been a performer in New York Stage Show,
Disney on Ice, and Ice Capades. She is a member of the PSA and ISI.
Carlos Vic Walker
Carlos has over 25 years experience in
different fields as coach, judge, tabulator and director of figure skating
programs. He is a former single and pairs national champion. Carlos
has experience in programming, Moves in the Field, Jumps, Spins, Off-ice
training, and instructional hockey.
Figure Skating Camp
Spend a day each week cooling off at the Cedar Rapids Ice
Arena! The advanced skaters who already know the basic jumps and spins.
Advanced figure skating classes are also available for those "Elite" skaters.
We will be offering this camp on the following dates:
June 16th - 20th
June 23rd - 27th
July 7th - 11th
July 14th - 18th
July 21st - 25th
July 28th - August 1st
August 4th - 8th
August 11th - 15th
August 18th - 22nd
The camp times will vary depending on the week.
Private lessons during the Freestyle times are available to those who schedule
ahead of time.
For more information, please download the registration form
here.
Freestyles
This practice session is where any skater who is learning figure
skating can practice. Skaters range in all ages and levels at this session. Private
lessons can be scheduled during freestyles.
Cost:
Hour Freestyle: $9.00 drop-in
3/4 Hour Freestyle: $7.00 drop-in
Half-hour Freestyle: $5.00 drop-in
Bridge
This session is for skaters at the Basic 5 level or higher. The advance
skating elements of jumps, spins and edgework will be taught. The sessions
will be offered Mondays or Thursdays at 4:30 pm beginning September 10th-October
25th.
Cost: $75.00 for the 7-week session, plus $12.50 annual registration fee.
Power Skating Program
This skating program will help
develop strength, speed and endurance for the skater. There are two
available sessions. The Thursday session from 6:15-6:30 pm will be $5 per
session. The Saturday session from 1:00-1:30 pm will be $10 per session.
Off-Ice Classes
The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena offers a variety of off-ice classes.
These classes will teach stretching, conditioning, warm-up, flexibility and
power jumping techniques. Currently classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please contact the Ice
Arena for details of each class.
Cost: $5 per session
Eastern Iowa Figure
Skating Club
Join the Eastern Iowa Figure Skating Club and support figure skating. For
more information, visit the EIFSC
website.
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