Figure Skating

Our Junior Figure Skating program focuses on the necessary skills for skaters to build the foundation to be successful performers on the ice.

Lessons

If your skater is looking to advance in the world of figure skating, we have a program for you! Our Junior Figure Skating program will focus on the necessary skills for our skaters to have the foundation to be successful. Youth and adult lessons available.

Private Lessons

Build your Figure Skating Package Consultation with our Figure Skating Director.

Skill Enhancement

Our skill enhancement programs offer more intense training for figure skaters who want to improve their edge use, power, stamina, jumps, and spins. We also offer off-ice training that focuses on flexibility, strength, agility, balance, rotation, movement, and performance.

Skate School

The Rockford Park District’s Skating School provides high-quality instruction, recreational fun, and competitive opportunities. Develop your figure skating skills and gain confidence on the ice with the help of our coaches – all while socializing with other skaters. Skate School combines your Learn to Skate class (Sapphire Edge/Emerald Edge/Diamond Edge/Adult Edge), Figure Skating Power & Edge, and Off-Ice Edge on Saturday mornings for a discounted rate.

Open to both recreational skaters who wish to continue learning and competitive skaters training for U.S. Figure Skating organized events.

Youth and adult skate school programs are available.

  • Arctic Edge Synchro Team

    The goal of the Arctic Edge Synchronized Skating Teams is to provide a positive environment to develop skating and team skills for local and regional competition.

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  • 815 Edge

    Members of a High School Club may skate as teams consisting of individual events that award points for placements in each event and a combined overall winning team. 815 Edge team members must also be a member of the Rockford Figure Skating Club.

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  • Ice Shows

    Every year, the Rockford Park District’s figure skating program offers skaters of all ages and abilities a chance to showcase their talents for an audience.

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Gina Geils, Figure Skating Director

Professional USFS Coach

  • Member of the Professional Skater’s Association since 2009

  • B.A. in Psychology and Childhood Development, West Virginia University
    20+ years of competitive skating experience, 10+ years of synchronized skating experience, and 8+ years of director experience.

  • Assistant coach of the Arctic Edge Synchronized Skating team since 2019.
    Coaches Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Edges, and Power Skating for all ages, levels, and abilities, including hockey.

  • PSA Hockey level 4 certified.

  • Happy to coach both competitive and recreational skaters in Rockford and surrounding areas.

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