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About Us
In 2004, Violet Eagan and friends founded Brooklyn Ice, a free after-school
program whose mission is to make figure skating an accessible and affordable
sport to Brooklyn children living near Prospect Park.
Through use of the club format and annual re-enrollment, Brooklyn Ice brings
together a diverse group of children in a structure that provides physical training,
recreation, cultural enrichment and the opportunity to form long-term friendships
outside their customary peer groups.
Our participants are recruited from schools neighboring Prospect Park and many
come from vastly under-served communities. All members are expected to make
the program a priority, while maintaining high academic standards. Personal
growth through sport and community is our goal.
Program
Programming runs two afternoons per week at Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect
Park (skating is December-March). During these sessions, participants are
provided on-ice instruction, while in the off-ice months, they enjoy dance, drama,
and creative writing classes. Students also have the opportunity to continue their
skating practice in the spring and summer months at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.
All participants are tested on their mastery of skating skills using the United
States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) guidelines. Our season closes with a
celebratory ice event which recognizes the hard work and progress of
participants.
In 2004, Violet Eagan and friends founded Brooklyn Ice, a free after-school
program whose mission is to make figure skating an accessible and affordable
sport to Brooklyn children living near Prospect Park.
Through use of the club format and annual re-enrollment, Brooklyn Ice brings
together a diverse group of children in a structure that provides physical training,
recreation, cultural enrichment and the opportunity to form long-term friendships
outside their customary peer groups.
Our participants are recruited from schools neighboring Prospect Park and many
come from vastly under-served communities. All members are expected to make
the program a priority, while maintaining high academic standards. Personal
growth through sport and community is our goal.
Program
Programming runs two afternoons per week at Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect
Park (skating is December-March). During these sessions, participants are
provided on-ice instruction, while in the off-ice months, they enjoy dance, drama,
and creative writing classes. Students also have the opportunity to continue their
skating practice in the spring and summer months at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.
All participants are tested on their mastery of skating skills using the United
States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) guidelines. Our season closes with a
celebratory ice event which recognizes the hard work and progress of
participants.
Call us: 718-594-7439.
Leave a message and we
will call you back.
Or email us at
info@brooklynice.org
Leave a message and we
will call you back.
Or email us at
info@brooklynice.org