Olympian holds skating class

Glacier Skate Academy is welcoming Paul Wylie, 1992 Olympic silver medalist, to help with its sixth winter seminar Jan. 26 and 27.

The seminar is a skating workshop that focuses on technical skills and creative presentation.

“With the Winter Olympics approaching, we know that figure skating is a popular event to watch and to try,” Glacier Skate Academy President Jennifer Burrough said. “It is a fun, life-long sport that teaches dedication, resilience and confidence.”

Previously, only high-level skaters have been eligible to participate. However, a $2,000 grant from the United States Figure Skating Association in Colorado Springs helped offset seminar costs for skaters five years old and up who have completed Basic 1 or higher classes from Learn to Skate USA.

The skate academy is offering the afternoon workshop on Saturday, Jan. 27 for beginning skaters. Wylie will be the guest coach for the seminar.

The schedule includes acting class with Luke Walrath of Alpine Theatre Project, dance class with Amy Arriaga of Dance Elements and on-ice skating instruction with Wylie and Glacier Skate Academy coaches.

The registration fee is $50 for the Learn to Skate athletes and includes all classes, an athlete T-shirt, autographs with Paul Wylie, and dinner for athlete and one parent at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake immediately following the classes. Wylie will be giving a presentation about his career in skating after the meal. Additional dinner tickets can be purchased online for $15 per person.

Visit glacierskateacademy.org, or contact Glacier Skate at 608-206-2239 or glacierskate@gmail.com for more information.