Kelda NolenApr 17, 20193 min readSkate Maintenance & CareInvesting in personal skates and blades is an important step in your skating development. Knowing how to properly care for your skates...
Kelda NolenApr 17, 20191 min readAirborne Skating Competition TeamI would like to take a moment to recognize our competition team. This year we've had 19 competitors participate in 3 competitions in 3...
Kelda NolenMay 16, 20181 min readCongratulations to our AWESOME competition team for a job well done in Knoxville!AIST skaters brought home 1st place for their first ever team production number, the sportsmanship trophy, and dozens of individual...
Coach KeldaSep 13, 20172 min readShould I sign up for the ice show??Maybe you’ve just recently started group or private skating lessons, or perhaps you have been skating long enough to have witnessed the...
Coach KeldaApr 12, 20173 min readThings to consider before buying figure skatesFrom the moment you or your child catches the 'skating bug' you'll have skates on the brain. I recommend completing at least one session...
Coach KeldaMar 29, 20173 min readTop 7 Things to Remember at Your Ice Skating CompetitionCONGRATULATIONS! You've signed up for a recreational ice skating competition! Maybe it's your first, or perhaps you've done several,...
Coach KeldaMar 27, 20171 min readGood Things Happening Here!Today’s post isn’t directly about skating. Those of you who skate at Cleland know that the rink has been going through some major changes...
Coach KeldaMar 19, 20172 min readWhat should I wear to ice skating practice?I get asked this question a lot! It depends a little bit on who you are and what you're doing at the rink. For a child beginning lessons...
Coach KeldaFeb 5, 20172 min readFocus on 'FUN'damentalsSkaters often get bored with working on the fundamentals, and I get it - I do. You've already learned this stuff and practiced it...
Coach KeldaFeb 3, 20172 min readChoosing Skating MusicChoosing skating music can be a stressful endeavor and there are many factors must be considered: 1. Skater's age and ability 2. Skater's...
Coach KeldaFeb 3, 20173 min readHow much practice time do ice skaters need?Independent practice is an issue I get asked about frequently. Whether or not a skater needs independent practice time is without...