Figure Skating

Competitive and Recreational Figure Skating

Skaters that desire one on one instruction and advancement into recreational and competitive figure skating can take private lessons during the OhioHealth Chiller's extensive freestyle schedule. Private lessons and freestyle ice times are offered at Dublin, North and Easton.

Skaters in private lessons set their personal goals with their private skating instructor and advance more rapidly with individual attention and independent practice. Skaters may desire to perform in OhioHealth Chiller Ice Shows and Competitions or just cultivate their skills at their own pace. Private instruction offers students a personal skating development plan to suit each skater's unique needs, schedule and ability.

There are two costs with private skating instruction.

  1. Freestyle Ice Time - Paid directly to the Chiller facilities
  2. Private Instructor Lesson Fees - Paid directly to the teacher

Freestyle Ice Time - $16.00 per hour.

Private Instructor Lesson Fees - Chiller Instructors charge $18 -$30 for 30 minute lessons. Each coach has a different rate. To find a coach, please see our instructor bios or contact Jessica Ott.

Our goal is to provide professional coaching and outstanding facilities for competitive skaters. Training is individualized so each skater can focus on every aspect of their performance and skill development.

Freestyle Info

Please check the Freestyle schedule for specific session times & updates.

Please note: Freestyle schedule changes occur periodically and are updated online immediately. Please check back regularly to be sure you have the latest updates or call the rink before coming if you're in doubt. At the request of students and instructors, the schedules are released months in advance.  Therefore, unforeseen changes will occur and we do not release a printed schedule for that reason. Please check the schedule below to verify session times - select the date range you want to view and sort by date/time or location.

CHILLER FREESTYLE POLICIES

Polices are designed to provide safe facilities for all of our guests and staff, while making ice time available to as many skaters as is reasonable. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

  1. Skaters Basic 4 or Adult 1 are permitted to practice on Freestyle ice.
  2. Skaters and coaches must purchase Freestyle ice time in advance online at https://thechiller.com/figure-skating/. Those who fail to do so will incur a negative balance on their account.
  3. Upon arrival, skaters must check in at the front desk.
  4. Off ice warmups are to be done upstairs on the mezzanine or inside the rink area.
  5. Skaters enter and exit the ice at their assigned time.

Music and Programs:

  1. Any music played must be appropriate for all ages.
  2. Skaters and coaches sign up for program play on the glass. Only two coaches may go between skaters.
  3. Skaters doing their program or dance have the right-of-way. They are responsible for wearing a brightly colored belt indicating it is their music.
  4. In a 30-minute session, skaters may play their music and wear the belt two times. Any additional plays are done without a belt, and the skater no longer has the right of way.  
  5. Skaters wishing to play their music more than two times may do so after all skaters wanting to play their program or dance have had a turn.
  6. Only one earbud may be used, but preferably none.

Traffic Patterns:

  1. Jumps are to be done at the LOBBY end of the ice.
  2. Basic skills and less advanced skaters are to use the ZAMBONI end of the ice.
  3. Spins are to be done in the MIDDLE of the ice.

Lessons:

  1. Coaches may teach no more than two students at a time on a FS session.
  2. Coaches are to wear figure skates while teaching on FS.

Hockey Players on FS:

  1. Players Basic 5 and below (not doing proficient backward crossovers) are allowed on FS, Monday through Friday, while taking a lesson from a Chiller figure skating staff coach.
  2. Higher level players (eg. those on a tournament or travel team) may have lessons on weekend FS. However, they are better served on Hockey Power sessions where they can utilize the entire ice surface.
  3. During the HS hockey season, Nov. 1- Feb. 28, players are not permitted on the last FS session of the day, Monday through Friday. 
  4. Lessons are 1:1; no small groups
  5. Players can wear hockey gear on their lower half.  No shoulder pads. Helmet and gloves are optional.  Players can also opt to wear warm comfortable clothing.
  6. No sticks, pucks or nets are allowed to be used

Zoom Lessons:

  1. Skaters interested in taking Zoom lessons from a non-Chiller coach must contact the Skating Director and discuss the details.
  2. Zoom coaches must be approved by the Skating Director and show current USFS compliance and proof of liability insurance.
  3. Nov. 1 – Feb. 28, Zoom lessons are not permitted on the last FS session of the day

Guest Coaches:

  1. Guest coaches are welcome at the Chiller!  They are to email the Skating Director their USFS “all green” compliance and liability certificate before taking the ice.
  2. Guest coaches must purchase FS ice time in advance online at https://thechiller.com/figure-skating/