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Freestyle Skating

Skating on freestyle sessions is a wonderful way to practice and accomplish your skating goals, and Ice Vault is happy to provide freestyle sessions throughout the year to support the development of figure skaters.

Freestyle sessions are for figure skaters above the level of Basic 5 to practice their skating skills, jumps, and spins with or without their coach.

Basic skills skaters below Basic 5 may participate in freestyle sessions only when in a private lesson with an in-house coach.

Hockey skating skills private lessons with an in-house coach are permitted on freestyle without a stick or puck. Hockey skaters are not permitted on freestyle sessions without their coach. Hockey skating skills lessons on freestyle sessions may not cause gauges, ruts, or other damage to the ice that could cause safety concerns for figure skaters.

Semi-private lessons for basic skills or hockey skating are not permitted on freestyle sessions. Coaches are responsible for the actions of their skaters on Freestyle sessions. 

If you would like more information on Private Lessons, please email our skating director.  

  • Click here to view our monthly Freestyle Schedule.

*Schedules are subject to change.


Freestyle Pricing and Information

All skaters must check in and pay before skating. Skaters not checked in will be asked to leave the ice.

Note: We have now automated our monthly and 20 pass cards. You will receive a receipt when you purchase the cards. The Front Office will hold the cards and debit them per the daily sign-in sheets. We will notify you when your card has a low balance or at the beginning of each month.

  • 20 Session pass (60 Minutes) - $365.00
  • 60 Minute single session pass - $25.00
  • 90 Minute single session pass - $30.00
  • Guest Fees
    • All guest coaches must submit the Guest Coach Information Sheet to our main office at (mail@icevault.com) prior to coming into the facility or going on the ice for lessons.
    • All coaches must sign in at the Front Window
    • One hour - $25.00
  • Off-Ice Fees
    • $5 per room per hour
    • You must sign in and pay at the Front Office plus coaching fee.
  • Price varies per instructor
  • Check with off ice coaches for specific class times and coaching fees. Private training also available
  • All cards are valid for 1 year from date of purchase.

Freestyle Guidelines

Ice Vault is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for physical, emotional, and social development and ensuring that it promotes an environment free of misconduct. This information is intended to provide both the general principles and the basic rules to cover most situations encountered by coaches and skaters.  

We understand that skaters on freestyle sessions all have an individual practice regimen. While most skaters are practicing individually, there are a few rules and traffic patterns that help everyone have a safe and productive practice. 

  1. Pair teams or ice dance teams must be approved in advance. Please contact our skating director for approval.
  2. All skaters must sign in and pay before skating. Skaters not checked in will be asked to leave the ice.
  3. Dress in attire that is appropriate for skating practice. Warm, fitted clothing is preferred. Jeans and street clothing are prohibited. Hoodies are discouraged, but if worn, the hood must remain unused.
  4. No chewing gum, lozenges, or food are allowed.
  5. Only water should be brought onto the ice and kept on the boards.
  6. Look both ways before skating away from the barrier.
  7. Skaters should always be courteous and respectful of others. Use common courtesies such as “excuse me,” “thanks,” and “heads up.”
  8. When passing slower skaters (traveling in the same direction), always pass to the outside of the skater.
  9. When skating toward another skater, and when in doubt, skate to the right.
  10. Skaters should place used tissues, empty water bottles, etc., into the appropriate trash/recycling container before, during, and after practice.
  11. Always keep moving while on the ice, as it is dangerous for both you and other skaters to stand still during a session. It is especially important not to stop in the middle of the ice or any of the jumping corners. Move to the boards when you are not actively working.
  12. To keep the ice clear, coaches should try to stay on the perimeter.
  13. Use of electronic devices on the ice is acceptable only when and where appropriate for training purposes only, such as playing music.
  14. Virtual lessons with a remote coach are not permitted.
  15. Earbuds and headphones are not permitted as they may inhibit your awareness of others.
  16. Skaters/coaches wishing to film a virtual test must receive advance approval from the skating director.
  17. Skaters in programs and skaters who are filming an approved virtual test with their in-house coach have the 1st priority to the right of way. Other skaters in a lesson have the second priority to the right of way.
  18. Individual program music is generally played on a rotational basis. Skaters in lessons and in-house coaches are given priority in the music rotation.
  19. Please note the Rink Safety Diagram to understand the flow of traffic on freestyle practice sessions:

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    1. Spins are best practiced at center ice.
    2. Standstill jump practice is best placed on the goal lines in the corners opposite the Lutz corners.
    3. Edge jumps are generally practiced on a continuum just outside of center ice.
    4. Practicing the Lutz presents particular safety issues. Try to be especially aware of your surroundings when you are in the Lutz corners. Remember that the approach to a Lutz is long and blind. The skater doing the Lutz is not likely to see you.
    5. Remember, skaters may jump and spin in either direction. Take note of these skaters, and again, be particularly mindful of both Lutz corners. •
    6. Dance and moves in the field patterns utilize the perimeter of the rink (using the continuous/perimeter axis). These patterns vary and, depending on the level of the skater, may fully utilize the ice surface.
  20. At the end of all sessions, skaters should pick up all belongings and exit the ice.
  21. When the ice resurfacer (Zamboni) doors are opened, all skaters and coaches must leave the ice immediately. If you are skating to your music, stop skating immediately, turn off the music, and clear the ice – no exceptions.
  22. Prohibited behavior:
    1. Deliberately challenging, scaring, or intentionally blocking another skater.
    2. Being verbally abusive, hostile, or aggressive to other skaters/coaches.
    3. Laying on the ice.
    4. Sitting on or crouching at the boards.
    5. Kicking, gouging, or otherwise damaging the ice.
    6. Spitting.
    7. Slapping or kicking the sides of the rink.
    8. Use of skate aides or walkers.
    9. Videotaping anyone other than your own skater is strictly prohibited.
    10. Use of soap bubbles, stuffed animals, or permanent or chalk markers are not permitted. Only washable markers are permitted.
    11. Parents may not stand in the doors, in the hockey team boxes, or make any attempt to coach their skater from off-ice.


Any conflicts should be addressed to the Skating Director. Any action will be taken at the management's discretion. 


North Jersey Figure Skating Club

North Jersey Figure Skating Club http://www.northjerseyfsc.org

The North Jersey Figure Skating Club became fully chartered within the United States Figure Skating Association in 1959 and in 2004, we proudly partnered with  Ice Vault Arena.  North Jersey conducts monthly USFS test sessions and a number of other events throughout the year. Current and past club members have become Olympic, World, and National medalists, participants and/or team members.

NJFSC is the culmination of over 50 years of skating activities and planning plus literally thousands of volunteer hours united by a common love of figure skating.  Whether you are old or young, a skater, parent or spectator, we hope that you will  enjoy the figure skating showcased by many of the wonderful athletes in our club.  Our thanks go out to the volunteers, officials and partner ice rinks whose volunteer service and expertise is the foundation upon which the NJFSC is built!

http://www.northjerseyfsc.org

 

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