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We love to skate.
At Oregon Ice Academy, we share our passion for figure skating with each other and with you. Whatever your goals, we’re here to support you on your journey.
About Us
Oregon Ice Academy (OIA) was developed in 2021 by a group of coaches with a singular vision: to provide a safe and positive training environment for skaters to grow within the sport of figure skating. We are based out of Portland metro’s premier skating facility, Sherwood Ice Arena (SIA). Built in 2000, SIA has served the community as a safe haven for family recreation and entertainment.
Our Programs
— Recreational —
SIA provides a robust Skate School for entry-level skaters under the umbrella of US Figure Skating’s Learn to Skate USA program. Skaters also have the opportunity to engage in off-ice activities through SIA’s Aspire program.
— Competitive —
OIA provides specialty training for skaters of all ages and abilities. If you are interested in transitioning from recreational to competitive, or hoping to devote more time to skill development, OIA will help you cross that bridge.
— High Performance —
SIA is also home to AXIS ON ICE (AXIS), one of the Northwest’s top figure skating teams. Over the years, AXIS has produced a number of national and international medalists. Learn from the best right here in Sherwood, OR.
SKATING IN STAGES
Oregon Ice Academy offers various opportunities to meet the needs of avid skaters. Our coaches are highly experienced at guiding beginners through the various stages of the sport.
Upon entering the Learn to Skate program at SIA, beginners learn fundamental skills that will serve as building blocks for more advanced skating later on. Skaters should also use this time as an exploratory phase out on the ice.
Our LTS curriculum will cover all levels of freeskate; although, we highly encourage future competitors to participate in our ASPIRE program once they have achieved Basic 6. ASPIRE is a bridge program designed to teach skaters proper skating skills at a fast pace in a safe group environment. It will introduce the skater and family to the world of figure skating while serving as a gentle transition into OIA.
Oregon Ice Academy is open to skaters of all levels interested in greater skill development. Our training opportunities, which include ice time passes, specialty classes and performance assessments, provide a comprehensive training experience for our members. Those looking to pursue a competitive career in figure skating should enroll in OIA during the early stages of fundamental skill development.
Through continuous monitoring in the academy, skaters may achieve entry into AXIS ON ICE, the high performance program residing at SIA. AXIS is one of the Northwest’s top figure skating teams, having produced a number of national and international medalists. To qualify for Team AXIS, competitors must be competing at the Juvenile level and above in US Figure Skating’s qualifying structure.
Please use OIA’s Figure Skating Progression Timeline as a guide in assessing where your skater fits within our programs at Sherwood Ice Arena. For questions, please contact our Figure Skating Director, Kristen Eirvin at kristen@sherwoodicearena.com.
Long-
Term
Athlete Development
Oregon Ice Academy aims to educate skaters and their families about the sport of figure skating with a wider scope. In addition to fostering better health and well-being, athletes will learn sport-specific and life skills while cultivating relationships with others.
We enjoy taking athletes from their first steps on the ice to the highest level of international competition. Navigating that pathway can be difficult without the guidance of experienced professionals. At OIA, we are fortunate to have an incredible staff of coaches that includes national and international-level coaches. Check out our coaching team here.
Click on the picture to learn more about the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Athlete Development Model (ADM).