Our most outstanding accolade came this past year, we were honored to receive the 2019 Fritz Dietl Award for Ice Arena Excellence.

This award honors the lifetime dedication of Fritz Dietl to the ice skating industry and his determination to encourage innovation and excellence in facility management operations and programming

Martine has over 40 years of coaching experience in Freestyle,  Figures, Moves in the  Field, Choreography, Basic Skills, and Special Needs programs. She has coached all ages from Beginner Basic skills levels to Intermediate levels. 

She has continuously maintained her status with the Professional Skaters Association, United Figure Skating, Learn to skate the USA, Special Olympics, as well as adhering to all background checks and safe sport guidelines. 

Martine has a degree in Nutrition and has been able to use it to counsel and help many skaters throughout her career. 

For the past six years Martine has proudly taken the roll of Skating Director at Palm Beach Ice works dedicating her time to growing an amazing program and working with Outstanding world and Olympic coaches. 

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2 Time Olympic Champion

1994, 1998

4 Time World Champion

1994-1997 In Ice Dancing. 

18 years of experience coaching and choreographing high-level skaters like Olympic and World Champion Shizuka Arakawa.

Daiske Takahashi, Sasha Cohen, Johny Weir, Brian Jouber. British Teams Bronze Medalists of European Championships Sinéad and John Kerr, Penny Coomes and Nicholas Buckland and many others. PSA member. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education of Sports. Best known for working on skating skills and polishing programs to perfection. 

I want to skate with Evgeny!

Ken Congemi has been coaching competitive figure skating for over 40 years and during this time he has worked with World and Olympic athletes from all over the World. The list is extensive and includes elite skaters such as Evan Lysacek, Mirai Nagasu, Jennifer Kirk, Denis Ten, and Bebe Liang. He has coached three US Junior Men’s Champions and is highly regarded for his exceptional jumping and spinning technique as well as his motivational abilities. 

Congemi is Master rated in free skating and holds a PSA level VII ranking. He is the former Director of skating for the Walt Disney Company and the NY Islanders and worked alongside World-renowned coach Frank Carroll for 15 years. Congemi has conducted seminars throughout the United States and the World and was the keynote speaker at the 2007 Professional Skaters’ Worldwide conference.  He was also featured with his student Bebe Liang in TLC‘s TV miniseries, Ice Diaries.

To book private lessons with Ken, please reach out via his website at: http://kencongemi.com/

Erik is a USFS Triple Gold Medalist & was on the U.S. International Team for 10 years. He is an Olympic Festival and World Junior Champion, & has a Grand Prix gold medal. Erik is a 4 time U.S. National Medalist. While training with

Olympic coach Carlo Fassi at The Broadmoor World Arena Erik invented The Larson Spin. When he turned professional he joined Dorothy Hamill’s Ice Capades Cinderella On Ice. After performing for thousands of people all over the world.

Jimmy Osmond was instrumental in hiring Erik as a principal performer for The Osmond Family Theater. The main headliners were Donny and Marie Osmond and the Brothers. Erik was the Director Of Skating at The Sunrise Skating Center, his duties were to manage and cultivate the learn to skate program and oversee the figure skating department. Erik team coached with his wife Rosie and primarily worked on jump technique with their skaters at all levels. It was 2004-2020 The

Larson’s taught at The Palm Beach Skate Zone for the last 16 years. Also in that time frame Erik opened a synthetic ice skating company named after their daughter, BellaICE Skating Events.

MISSION STATEMENT: To inspire, inform, and encourage every skater he teaches. With those aspects he hopes that the skaters fall in love with the sport. He teaches all levels, primarily works on jump technique, and specializing in the pole harness and Moves In The Field. Both Erik and Rosie are very proud & excited to be apart of Palm Beach Ice Works!

Mr. ERIK LARSON   Pole Harness/Moves In The Field/Precision Skate Sharpening

Cell: 954.445.3749 | Email: CoachErikLarson@gmail.com

Web: www.CoachErik.us | Email: Erik@BellaICE.com Web: www.BellaICE.com

Rosie started skating at the age of 6. She competed for over 15 years
and is a Regional & Seconal Champion & the 1990 U.S. National Pair
alternate at the junior level. When Rosie turned pro at 21 she joined Ice Capade’s performing for thousands of people all over the world.

Jimmy Osmond was instrumental in hiring Rosie as a principal performer for The Osmond Family theater. The main headliners were Donny and Marie Osmond and the Brothers. Rosie stated “That was the highlight of my professional skating career” In 2000 The Larson’s decided to settle in beautiful south Florida and teach skating at The Sunrise Skating Center, then moving on to The Palm Beach Skate Zone. Erik & Rosie have a beautiful daughter Anabelle, she is a 2 time U.S. National Dance Solo Champion.

MISSION STATEMENT: To inspire, inform, and encourage every skater she teaches. With those aspects she hopes that her skaters fall in love with the sport. Rosie teaches all levels, Choreographing competitive skaters & getting them ready to compete at their highest performance level. Both Rosie and her husband Erik are very proud & excited to be apart of Palm Beach Ice Works!

ROSIE LARSON Freestyle/Choreography/Spins/Off-Ice Training
Cell: 561.503.0526 | Email: CoachRosieLarson@gmail.com
Web: www.CoachRosie.us

Elena has been involved in the skating world for over 15 years. She started her skating journey at 5 years old. Elena moved to Lake Placid, New York to train at the Olympic Training Center with world-renowned Olympic coaches; Including Gilberto Viadana, Don Laws, Alexei Mishin, Evelyn Muller-Kramer, Christy Krall, Scott Brown and more.

Elena is a national gold medalist, five-time regional medalist, Sunshine State Champion, and two-time Empire State Champion. She has been featured in many TV and skating shows, including Univision Sports, Telemundo Spots, Skating for a Smile, and Saturday Night Skate Live.

Elena has been coaching for over 5 years. She specializes in Choreography, Spins, Freestyle (IJS and 6.0), and Moves in the Field. Elena is a U.S Figure Skating Gold medalist in Moves in the field, PSA member, and U.S Figure Skating member.

I want to skate with Elena!

Debbie  Specializes in Moves in the Field and has coached over 20 + skaters to achieve Senior Moves.
She is a U. S. Figure Skating IJS Technical Specialist
-Coach of Regional, Sectional and National skaters
- Coach of International skater to the Junior Grand Prix Series
- Off ice and video analysis
- Coaching recreational, beginner hockey and competitive figure skating

For private lessons please call: 516-286-6627
Email: debbie.starkman@yahoo.com

Madina represented Kazakhstan in women's single skating since 2008-2018.

(Candidate Master of Sports)

Change to USA federation in category Ice Dance, season 2018-2019.

(USFS Gold Medalist)

Figure Skating Coach with 5 years of experience, specializing in:

• Technical Skating skills
• Spins: for single skaters and ice dancers.

Off ice lessons:

• Ballet
• Power training
• Individual stretching

Madina is also a professional certified fitness instructor.

Class focuses on specific training tools for figure skaters to enhance their artistry strength and flexibility.

I want to skate with Madina!

Miss Anabelle Larson, currently a senior student at FLVS, has been actively involved in the art of ice skating since the age of two. Being from a family with a deep-rooted passion for ice skating, Bella, as she is affectionately known, has been competing for over 15 years. She has achieved remarkable success in her career, boasting three U.S. National titles and a U.S. National Silver Medal. Currently, she holds the prestigious distinction of being a double U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist, with aspirations of earning two more Gold Medals.

One of Bella's greatest strengths lies in her unwavering love for the sport, which she imparts to students of all ages through the Learn to Skate program and private lessons. Additionally, Bella derives immense joy from performing and choreographing for solo dance and competitive skaters. The Larson family supports over 20 competitive skaters who travel and compete both within and outside their state.

In 2023, Bella attended The Professional Skaters Association Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she furthered her knowledge in teaching and attended lectures on solo ice dance, spinning, jumping, and choreography delivered by esteemed coaches from the World and Olympic levels. Bella also had the opportunity to showcase her skills as a professional performer at The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, and she is scheduled to perform at The Dade County Fair in Miami later this spring. Bella is immensely grateful to be a part of The Palm Beach Ice Works family and looks forward to continuing her pursuit of excellence in the world of ice

Ashley Couture

Ashley Couture is a dedicated figure skating coach with a passion for teaching and nurturing young talent in the sport. With over a decade of experience on the ice, Ashley brings knowledge and expertise to her coaching approach.

Background:

Ashley's journey in figure skating began at the age of eight. Growing up, her love for figure skating only deepened as she progressed through sharing her knowledge with others.

Coaching Philosophy:

As a coach, Ashley believes in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where skaters can thrive both on and off the ice. Her coaching philosophy centers around building strong fundamentals, instilling confidence, and cultivating a love for the sport in her students. She understands that every skater is unique, and she tailors her approach to meet the individual needs and goals of each student.

Experience:

Ashley holds certifications from the U.S. Figure Skating Association and has undergone specialized training in coaching techniques for beginner and intermediate skaters. She has worked with skaters of all ages and skill levels, from young children taking their first steps on the ice to adults rediscovering their passion for skating.

Achievements:

Throughout her coaching career, Ashley has guided numerous skaters to success in local Basic Skills competitions. Her students not only excel on the ice but also develop valuable life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and teamwork.

Born and raised in Michigan Ocean grew up on the ice. At the age of 10 she joined her first figure skating team and since then it has been her passion. Starting at Basic 1 Ocean has competed in almost all the levels of skating and she still skates today. She has trained nationwide and internationally; Gstaad Switzerland with many different world known coaches. Ocean has been coaching Learn to Skate for over 7 years and has been a private lesson coach for over 5 years. She specializes in beginner level skating for all ages (snowplow 1-4, basic skills 1-6, pre-freeskate-freeskate 6, hockey 1-6, power hockey 1-4, and adult 1-8). She also specializes in edge and power skating for hockey players of all levels. If you’d like to book a private lesson with Ocean please call or text 616-690-6479

Gracie is a highly accomplished figure skating coach with over 14 years of experience in the sport. Her passion for figure skating began at a young age and since then has dedicated herself to mastering the art and technique of skating.

As a 2x USFS gold medalist Gracie has an in-depth understanding of the physical, technical, and mental aspects of the sport. Throughout her competitive career, she has received numerous awards and accolades. Her personal journey in figure skating has instilled in her a deep appreciation for the discipline, dedication, and resilience required to succeed in the sport.

Gracie's coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every skater has unique strengths and abilities that can be cultivated and refined with the right guidance and support. Therefore it is important to alter coaching methods to suit each individual skater's needs and goals. Whether working with beginners taking their first steps on the ice or elite athletes striving for podium finishes, Gracie is committed to helping her students reach their full potential. She is also deeply invested in creating a positive and inclusive training environment where skaters feel supported, motivated, and empowered to pursue their passion for figure skating. Gracie continues to make a lasting impact on the world of figure skating by shaping the champions of tomorrow.

Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia Tracey has dedicated her life to the sport of figure skating. She was a competitive ice skater for over 10 years and skated in many professional ice shows. With over two decades of experience in coaching both figure skating and hockey, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the ice. Tracey is a level 3 ranked and a certified figure skating coach with The Professional Figure Skating Association and specializes in freestyle skating, moves in the field, choreography, power and edge skating, solo ice dance, Special Olympics and proficiency in the International Judging System (IJS). Throughout her career, Tracey has had the privilege of learning from esteemed mentors such as Don Laws, Kathy Casey, and Tommy Litz. Their guidance and wisdom have been invaluable in shaping her coaching philosophy and approach to training styles. Over the past 26 years, Tracey has coached numerous athletes to success at regional and junior national levels, along with training hockey players to perform at D1 colleges. She has also had the privilege of working with international athletes from countries such as Finland and Canada. As a dedicated and experienced figure skating and power skating coach and an athlete herself Tracey is committed to empowering athletes to reach their full potential on and off the ice. With a focus on technical excellence, creativity, and sportsmanship, she strives to instill a lifelong love for the sport in all those she coaches.

Contact Tracey at 561-352-4442
or sk8trtracey@aol.com

Effective head coach and manager of skating licensed under Unaited states figure skating association (30+years total).Growing students into becoming well-rounded athletes through practice,performance and competition in group and private settings.