PRIVATE LESSONS .


Private Lessons

The Ice House is proud to have an exceptionally experienced and talented coaching staff.  Private lessons may be scheduled through the Skating Director at anytime.  Any age or skill level can take private lessons. We pride ourselves on finding the best coach for each individual skater's needs.

For more information regarding private lessons, please feel free to contact our Skating Director Karen Butler at the Ice House
k.butler@icehouserinks.com or 910-686-1987.

Professional Staff

Skating Director
Karen Butler                                                                            Cell: (864) 320 – 8111
K.butler@icehouserinks.com                                                   Rink: (910) 686 – 1987
RATE:    $20.00 / 30 min. lesson                 

Accepting New Students

Member:             USFS,  PSA
                           (Written ratings exam, Registered & Certified Sports Science exams)

USFS:                 Intermediate Moves in the Field, Pre-Juvenile Freestyle, Bronze Dance, Second Figure
                           Specializing recreational & beginner level skaters to Freeskate 6, special needs skaters &
                           adults.

Student Goals:
To learn & improve skills while developing individual confidence & goals for personal enjoyment & FUN !

Education:
Master Business Administration – M.B.A.
Graphic Design – B.A.
 

Kathie Kader                                                                                 919-625-9685
RATE: $37.00/ 30 minute lesson

  • 25 years of coaching experience

  • Member: USFSA, PSA (written rating exam)

  • USFSA Triple Gold Medalist: Figures, Freestyle, & Pairs

  • National and International Competitor

  • Junior National, National, & Team USA International Coach

  • Coach of Regional and Sectional Champion

  • Professional Shows: Ice Capades, Cypress Gardens - Principal Pair Performer

  • Specializing in Freeskating and Moves in the Field

Morgan Parkinson                                                                        910-512-2260
RATE: $25.00/ 30 minute lesson

  • over 10 years of coaching experience

  • Member: USFSA, PSA (written ratings exam), ISI

  • Canadian Gold Dance & Variation Free Dance, Senior Silver Freestyle, & Fifth Figure

  • Specializing in Freeskating and Ice Dance

Holly Street                                                                                  727-460-6428
RATE: $25.00/ 30 minute lesson

  • Professional since 2002

  • Member: CFSA, USFSA, PSA [Wtitten Ratings Exam]

  • National Canadian Team Member

  • Professional Shows: Holiday Spectacular On Ice. USA Christmas tour; World Rhythms On Ice, Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida. Chorus Skater/principle; Mitsui Greenland, Aero City, Japan. Chorus skater/Principle

  • International Synchronized Figure Skating Competitor
  • Specializing in Basic Skills, Freestyle and Syncro

Christian Verzaal                                                                          910-231-7074
RATE: $15.00/ 30 minute lesson

  • Eastern Regional ISI Competitor, 8 years

  • 8 years regional competitive skater @ Cleland Skating Rink in Ft. Bragg, NC. 

  • 1996 Graduate of UNCW with BA English/Teacher Certification.

  • Coaching at the Wilmington Ice House since 2004; USFSA and PSA member.

  • Specializing in Beginner level skaters (Mice on Ice-Freeskate 6) & Special Need skaters.

  • Goal for Students: Skate with consistency and confidence, and most importantly have fun! 

Caitlin Fox                                                                                   603-674-2168
RATE:    $32.50 / 30 min lesson

Member:   USFS, PSA (Written ratings exam)

USFS:      Gold & International  Ice Dancing, Junior Moves in the Field,  Juvenile Freestyle

                2004/2005 National Synchronized Skating Competitor – UNH IceCats Collegiate Team
                Specializing in Dance, Moves in the Field & Program Choreography