Skating Department

Mid-South Ice House Skating School

Do You Want to Learn to Skate?  Well, You’ve Come to the Right Place!

The MSIH Skating School follows the curriculum of the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program and is taught by members of the Figure Skating Club of Memphis.  United States Figure Skating is the national governing organization for figure skating in the U.S. that also oversees the U.S. World and Olympic teams.  The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program is endorsed by USA Hockey as the curriculum of choice for learning foundation skating skills.

Our program, comprised of the Basic Skills Program, the Homeschool Program and the Skate Academy, serves the needs of both the recreational and aspiring competitive skater.  The curriculum are designed to keep skaters enthusiastic about learning while they progress and develop strong fundamental skating skills that will enable them to participate with confidence, in the sports of ice hockey and figure skating.

Our professional staff of coaches, each with their own unique skating background, have the special skills and training to keep skaters enthusiastic about learning from their first steps on the ice until they have reached their skating dreams. Skaters of all levels and styles will love our staff as they produce a fun environment with their passion and dedication to the sport.

How to Register for Classes Online

Registration deadline is May 8th, 2012

Program enrollment includes:

  • 8-weekly 30 minute group lessons (Home School lessons on designated public session)
  • 8-weekly 30 minute practice sessions
  • Class and Basic Skills practice session skate rental
  • An official U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills membership card
  • Basic Skills membership in the Figure Skating Club of Memphis
  • A Skills record book with stickers to track your progress through the lessons
  • US Figure Skating Basic Skills membership and year patches
  • A patch for the highest level completed during the 8-week session
  • Sport accident insurance
  • General information about ice skating
  • Basic Skills Edition of SKATING magazine
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Opportunity to compete and be in ice shows

For more information or to arrange for an evaluation, contact our Skating Director, Carla Bressler, 901-881-8544.

Early Bird Special

Register before the start of classes, May 7th, and get 4 public session passes!

Family Discount

1st Skater enrolled  Full Price ($125)
2nd Skater enrolled  $10 discount ($115)
3rd Skater enrolled  $10 discount ($115)
4th and so on Skaters enrolled  $15 discount ($110)

When joining the Figure Skating Club of Memphis:
(This step is mandatory for all Basic Skills participants for insurance purposes.)

First skater $25(Basic Skills Membership)
or $75 (full USFSA membership)
Add’l family members $20 (basic or full membership

 

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Skating School Program

***REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CLASSES BEGINNING MAY 8TH (click here to register)*** (Earlybird registration by May 7th receives 4 free Public Skating passes!!!) Classes for the current session will meet on the following dates: Tuesday Classes Saturday Classes May 8, 2012 May 12, 2012 May 15, 2012 May 19, 2012 May 22, 2012 June 2, …

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Skate Academy

Skate Academy Supplemental Group Lessons for Skaters Basic 5 + While encouraging skaters to accelerate their completion of the Basic Skills curriculum, academy coaches also encourage skaters to enhance the quality of their basic skating providing skaters a strong foundation in fundamental figure skating techniques. The Skate Academy consists of the Junior Figure Skating Academy …

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Homeschool Program

Home School Program Mid-South Ice House offers a home school program designed to aid home schooled students in keeping fit and earning required physical education credits, while having a lot of fun. Whether your goal is to fulfill a P.E. requirement, play team hockey, figure skate competitively, or just skate for fun and fitness, this …

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Special Olympics/Therapeutic

Special Olympic Badge Program 1-12  Age 6+ | Classes meet for 30 min The Special Olympics Sports Skills program is designed for people with mental handicaps who may exhibit any number of physical impairments.  The Special Olympics Figure Skating Badge Program, divided into 12 levels, allows athletes to learn skills in a progressive order and …

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Freestyles

Freestyle Sessions – $10     Monday – 5:30 to 6:30 PM     Thursday – 5:30 to 6:30 PM     Saturday – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Please view our Schedule for Freestyle scheduling updates.  Subject to change without notice. Freestyle Packages To purchase, please visit the Ticket Office. Packs …

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Private Lessons

Private Lessons Whatever your level of experience and interest in skating, we have specialized coaches just for you.  Individual instruction may be the best way to fine-tune your figure skating or hockey skills. Our professional staff follows the coaching requirements set forth by U.S. Figure Skating.  All coaches are members of the Figure Skating Club …

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Carla Bressler

Skating Director

Carla Bressler Mid-South Ice House Skating Director Carla Bressler is the Skating Director at the Mid-South Ice House and has a wealth of experience teaching and coaching all ages and levels from beginner group classes to private lessons for competitive figure skaters.  Carla has been competing or coaching in figure skating for over 26 years.  …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I get? When you complete enrollment in the Mid-South Ice House Basic Skills Program and/or Skate Academy at a cost of $125 per each 8-week session or the Mid-South Ice House Homeschool Program at a cost of $100 per each 8-week session, you will receive: 8-weekly 30 minute group lessons (Home School lessons …

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Skate Care

Protecting Your Blades NEVER walk on concrete, metal, or other hard surfaces while wearing your skates without guards! Only use hard blade guards to walk around in your skates when not on the ice. Always wipe any ice or moisture off the blade after each skate use. Never store your blades with the hard blade …

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