On January 7th-8th our dedicated Adult Development Camp will be taking place at Ice Sheffield!
Focused on the needs and interests of adult skaters, with both on and off ice sessions designed to boost your training, hone your skills, and help you reach your next skating goals.
Full camp information can be found below. Spaces are limited to ensure effective skater to coach ratios, so book soon to avoid missing out!
January Adult Skating Camp:
When & Where?
Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th January. Days will run from 08:00 to 15:40 (provisional timetable below).
Ice Sheffield 23 Coleridge Road Sheffield S9 5DA.
Who Can Attend?
The camp is open to ice dance and singles skaters over 18 who are currently at a Skate UK Gold Star level or above. It's particularly suited to:
Skaters looking to gain confidence and boost their learning trajectory in a friendly environment.
Skaters thinking about starting to compete.
Skaters wanting to hone their skills to reach new competitive goals.
Skaters wanting to spend some quality skating time with like-minded people!
Groups at the camp will be divided up by experience levels to enable moderators to pitch your learnings at the right level.
Who Will Be Coaching Me?
Exact coaching line up may be subject to change but is likely to comprise:
David Hartley – David is a Level 4 Singles coach and Level 3 Pairs and Ice Dance coach, with experience working as a technical specialist at an international level for both Singles and Pairs. British Ice Skating's Development Manager and currently our acting CEO, he's been coaching for over 20 years and has helped skaters reach the Youth Olympics, Olympics, Junior and Senior Grand Prix, and European and World Championships.
Keith Hudson – Keith is a Level 4 Ice Dance Coach who has coached everything from recreational to international level over his 30 years' experience - this has even included working with Dancing On Ice! Keith is a friendly and approachable coach who focuses on drawing the best out of each individual skater and adapting sessions to suit their needs.
Kelly Buddery – Kelly is an experienced off-ice coach and fitness instructor. She'll be leading our off-ice fitness work, including agility, plyometrics and conditioning, highlighting how you can boost your skating skills even when you can't get on the ice.
Provisional Timetable:
Day 1 Tuesday 7th
08:00-08.30am: Check-in & waivers
08:45-09:45am: Everyone on ice – Warm Up & Edges
09:45-10:45am: Group A – On-ice Basics & Transitions
09:50-10:45am: Group B – Off-ice Conditioning
10:50-11:45am: Group A – Off-ice Conditioning
10:50-11:45am: Group B – On-ice Basics & Transitions
11:45-12:45pm: Lunch
12:45-13:45pm: Group A – On-ice Jump Technique & Pattern Dance Information
12:45-13:45pm: Group B – Off-ice Agility/ Plyometrics
13:50-14:45pm: Group A – Off-ice Agility/ Plyometrics
13:50-14:45pm: Group B – On-ice Jump Technique & Pattern Dance Information
14:45-15:00pm: Break & ice resurface.
15:00-15:40pm: Everyone on ice – Open supervised session
Day 2 Wednesday 8th
08:00-08.30am: Check-in
08:45-09:45am: Everyone on ice – warm up & edges
09:45-10:45am: Group B – On-ice Competition Run Throughs & Feedback
09:50-10:45am: Group A – Off-ice Conditioning
10:50-11:45am: Group B – Off-ice Conditioning
10:50-11:45am: Group A – On-ice Competition Run Throughs & Feedback
11:45-12:45pm: Lunch
12:45-13:45pm: Group B – On-ice Program Elements, Free Dance Elements & Spins
12:30-13:45pm: Group A – Off-ice Choreography
13:50-14:45pm: Group B – Off-ice Choreography
13:50-14:45pm: Group A – On-ice Program Elements, Free Dance Elements & Spins
14:45-15:00pm: Break & ice resurface.
15:00-15:40pm: Everyone on ice – Open Supervised Session
*Schedule details are subject to change, but start and end times are confirmed.
How Do I Book?
Bookings need to be made and paid for via Sport:80 - the cost to attend is £150 per person.
Bookings will close 12pm 30th December.