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
kbutler@wilmingtonice.com  or 910- 686 - 1987.

Professional Staff
Accepting New Students

Skating Director / Ice Scheduling
 Karen Butler                                                                       Cell: (864) 320 – 8111
 kbutler@wilmingtonice.com                                                 Rink: (910) 686 – 1987
 RATE:    $20.00 / 30 minute lesson                 

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.
 


Christian Verzaal                                                                          910-231-7074
 RATE: $18.00 / 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 Needs skaters.

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

Kathie Kader                                                                                 919-625-9685
 RATE: $40.00 / 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                                                                        910-508-1201
mojoette@hotmail.com
 Please contact me directly to inquire about rates & private lesson availability.

Experience:        Professional since 1982 teaching all ages (Canada & USA)
                           Amateur Ice Dance Partnering since 1976 (Canada & USA)
                           Competed in Singles, Pairs, & Synchronized Skating up to Sectional Level (Canada)

Memberships:   PSA:   Registered MIF Instructor & Written Senior Sports Science Exam
                         CFSA:  Passed ISU/Gold & Variation Dance, Senior Silver Freeskate, 5th Figure
                         USFS, ISI, CSMLT

Skilled In:           Ice Dance & Choreography, Freeskate, Moves In the Field & Basic Skills

Philosophy:        Goal Setting & Balance are important life skills that are easily forgotten. Skating is a        magical setting to develop personal goals, build character & a fun way to challenge personal adversity while maintaining a healthy balance in life & .... on blades!

My Goal is to help find each skater's individual "Mojo" while preserving the balance in other aspects of life.

Education:          1987 Graduate of British Columbia Institute for Technology - MLT Diploma
                           2006 CTU - Business Fundamentals, Undergraduate

Holly Street                                                                                  727-460-6428
 RATE: $30.00 / 30 minute lesson

  • Professional since 2002 - 6 yrs coaching experience

  • Member:  USFSA, PSA [Wtitten Ratings Exam] Sports Science Exam
          CFSA: Senior Silver Dance, Senior Silver Freestyle, 8th Figure
     

  • National & International competitor for team Canada
          Placed 4th in the World Championships, Zagreb Croatia - team Canada (Synchronized Skating)
          Placed 2nd at National Championships - team Canada (Synchronized Skating)
     

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

  • Specializing in Basic Skills, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography & Synchronized Skating

Stephen Melville
Please leave a message at the rink if interested in lessons               910-686-1987
gmelville1@ec.rr.com
RATE: $30.00 / 30 minute lesson

  • 10+ years coaching experience in the US

  • 20+ years coaching experience

  • South African Champion - Junior through Senior levels

  • International Competitor

  • Professional Shows: Holiday on Ice - Europe, Ted Shuffle Show - Europe

  • Specializing in Free Style Technique - Beginners of all ages

  • Choreography

  • Amateur Gold Medals in Figures & Freestyle - South-African Ice Skating Assoc.