A Skating Rink Surrounded by The Rest of Life

By Kent McDill

Approximately 10 miles south of Tacoma, Wash., there is a complex of fields and buildings which are a sports enthusiast’s dream.
Coach Compliance Changes

Beginning July 1, 2018, the CER Category A and B categories in the CER Program will be merged and renamed to become the "Professional Coach/Choreographer CER Program." All coaches will be required to complete four CER courses and the SafeSport Training.
Renew PSA membership and insurance for your chance to win free blades!

PSA membership and insurance for the 2018-2019 is now available. All coaches who purchase BOTH membership and insurance with PSA by May 1 will have a chance to win a pair of Jackson Ultima blades.
Ice Times
Coach and Athlete’s Bond Linked to Athlete’s Success

By Rachel Hale

“You got this,” coach Ritsa Gariti assured figure skater Nicole Farolan with a fist bump.

At the sound of the first notes of “Stand by Me” the athlete put her body on autopilot, letting her training carry her through each element of her three-minute Junior short program, from her first jump to her final spin.
Divots and Pivots
PSA profile – Ann Miksch

By Terri Milner Tarquini

Ten years ago, Ann Miksch came to PSA with the idea that she was helping to fill in until a full-time employee could be hired.
Now Miksch is who coaches come to for help navigating the E-Learning Academy.

“I come from an education background.
Theatre on Ice WEBINAR SERIES

Kate McSwain, PSA master-rated in choreography, will be our main presenter for this series. She will focus on how to maximize the elements in CE choreography, and how to objectively self-analyze CE/FS programs to enhance performance as we approach the final months of prep for TOI Nationals.
Coaches Chuckle
By Deb Marett

Student: My spirals are really high now!
Me: That's great! Are your legs also really straight?
Student: YES!
Me: Awesome!
Student: -ish.
Me: Oh.
Ice Cube
Team USA shared this special video to close out the 2017-2018 season.

Dance Clarification

Dear Dance Coaches,
 
First, thank you for coaching dance tests. Dance tests are the first step in developing our next generation of dancers. As we all watched the Olympics, this fact becomes very evident. 

Unfortunately there has been confusion this year on TR 42.07 with regards to what music is allowed at pattern dance tests. From the rulebook:
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