These sessions are only available to experienced skaters to come in and practice. These sessions must be booked in advance via the Arena Box Office or our online booking portal.
Ice Cost – From £10.50 per session
Lesson Cost – From £10.00 per lesson.
Spectators – £3.50
Early morning ice and lessons (AM Training Ice) must be booked and paid for in advance (prior evening latest) along with the entrance fee.
Please note, that if you currently have lessons, you are more than welcome to participate in lessons from other instructors.
To book Training Ice, call us on 01253 341707 or book via our online portal below.
Please use the form below to enquire about private ice skating lessons.
BIS SKATE UK CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Skate UK is BIS’ flagship learn to skate programme for beginners of all ages and teaches fundamental movements and basic skills. The programme is set up in eight stages. The Skate UK programme emphasises fun and continuous movement and is taught in a group lesson format. Skate UK is taught by professional BIS coaches who can be assisted by trained Programme Assistants.
LEVELS 1-8
Awards and incentives are used to motivate skaters to achieve and develop their skills as well as to keep interest high! Skate UK is a feeder programme to all other BIS programmes. The final, Level 8 of the Skate UK programme is a transitional stage that serves as a bridge from Skate UK to the Skate UK Improver Programme. It introduces many figure skating skills that are included in the Preliminary level tests. Skaters who complete Stage 7 are well on their way to taking their first BIS test. For more information on the levels, please see
The objectives of the Skate UK programme are:
TO PROVIDE BASIC SKATING INSTRUCTION IN A GROUP FORMAT
TO INTRODUCE SKATERS TO THE PRINCIPLES OF ‘SKATING’
TO ENCOURAGE AND IDENTIFY ‘TALENTED SKATERS’ SO THAT THEY ARE FAST-TRACKED THROUGH THE BIS SYSTEM OF TRAINING.
Once passed Levels 1-8, you will move to Skate-UK Bronze, Silver and Gold levels
The Skate UK programme is fulfilled by our team of qualified coaches.
Please note, if you currently have lessons, you are more than welcome to participate in lessons from other instructors.
For more information or to book a course please contact the Pleasure Beach Arena 01253 341707
Why Learn to Skate?
Ice skating is a hugely popular activity that forms the basis of many winter sports you will see in the winter Olympics, including figure skating and speed skating.
This graceful sport sees individual skaters or groups perform a series of dance routines in term with accompanying music. Incorporating spins, jumps and fast turns, figure skating certainly offer a more artistic form of ice skating.
Pricing Skate UK 4 Week Course – If purchased as a block of 4 – £60 (30 min group lesson per week)* Skate UK 4 Week Course – If purchased weekly – £17.50 per week. (30 min group lesson)** Once passed Levels 1-8, you will move to Skate-UK bronze, Silver and Gold levels*** The skate UK course also gives you access to the public skating session that follows the lesson. *These prices include your level certificates (levels 1-8 and initial SkateUK “Record of Achievement Book”) but not Level Badges(Charged at £3 per Badge) **These prices do not include your Level Badges (Charged at £3 per badge) or “SkateUK Record of Achievement Book” (Charged at £5.50) Once passed Levels 1-8, you will move to Skate-UK bronze, Silver and Gold levels*** ***Skate-UK Passport required (Charged at £30) included with Skate UK is free skate hire and 1 spectator. Skate UK is on both Thursday Evening and Saturday mornings. See times below; Adult Skate-UK – Thursday 7:15pm-8:15pm Under 16’s Skate-UK – Saturday 10:00am-10:30am – Advanced Class Level 6 – Gold Under 16’s Skate-UK – Saturday 10:30am-11:00am – Beginners Class Level 1 – 5
£10.00 per session – includes 1 hour on the ice during which you will receive a 30 minute group lesson with professional coach.
Served with a choice of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Spectator £3.50
For more information or to book, Please call 01253 341707, Alternatively, you can use the link above to book your session now!
This is a great way to install confidence in your child, whilst learning figure skating and early stages of balance and safe skating within a controlled and secure environment.
Price : £10.00 per person. This price includes skate hire and access to the public skating session afterwards.
Why not come along and give it a try! This 30 minute session is with one of our fantastic professional coaches.
Both Parent and Toddler must skate together during the session
Venue: Arena Ice Rink
Date: Wednesday
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
£10 per person including skate hire
Spectators £3.50
ARENA COACHES
Oscar Peter
Head Coach
Oscar Peter
- NCCP Level 2 Coach
- National and International Qualified Coach in - Ice Dancing and Figure Skating
- Swiss Olympic Team
- Olympic and World Competitor in Ice Dance
- Choreographer of National and International Medallist
- 3 x Swiss National Champion
- 2 x Competitor European Championships
- 2 x Competitor World Championships
- Hot Ice Company - Email: [email protected]
Katie Stainsby
Arena Coach
Katie Stainsby
British Ice Skating fully qualified registered coach. - Teaching Children as young as 3, teens and adults of all ages - Specialise in competitive and recreational Hobby Skating. - Coaching along side Head coach Oscar Peter. - Together has have coached national and international champions in all 3 dispciplines, Men's, Women's and Ice Dance. - We offer skating skills, choreography, jump technique, dance, flexibility and all aspects of Off-Ice training. Including vestibular and harnesses training, Season planning, program conception, music sourcing and editing. - Specialise in refining skaters talents and skills to give them the best transition into a professional career. - Specialise in group and solo (Program) choreography. - We love our work and nothing gives u more pleasure than nuturing students, seeing growth, smiles and learning to overcome all challenges whilst learning the sport. -Contact: [email protected] - Check us out and follow on instagram: @KATIEANDOSCAR_
Anna Liviori
Arena Coach
Anna Liviori
Ever since I was eight years old, I've always wanted to ice skate and my ultimate dream was to be apart of the Hot Ice show. Little did I know, as the years of training went by, I would not only realise that dream by performing in the Hot Ice Show for ten seasons but also kickstart my coaching career during my first season.
- As a competitor, I thrived on the excitement of the sport setting my sights on competing in the British championships, a goal I successfully achieved. I embarked on an incredible journey performing in various countries and collaborating with some highly acclaimed companies and choreographers.
- I love teaching all ages from three-years to adult. It's a truly fulfilling experience and I believe that it's never too late to begin your skating journey. I offer both one-on-one and group lessons.
- I am delighted to share that I will also be co-choreograhing this year's 'BIDCA' Christmas show 'Alice Through the Looking Glass'.
- If you are interesting in inquiring about lessons, please feel free to contact me via email at [email protected]
-Licensed Level 2 coach
- Inter Gold Free Skater
- Twice Scottish Intermediate Ladies Champion
- British Championship Competitor
- Principle Girl Soloist in Ice Shows
- 10 years Hot ice cast Member
- Choreographer
Nyki Blackburn
Arena Coach
Nyki Blackburn
Nyki Blackburn, a Level 2 coach with expertise in free skating and pair skating. Nyki’s journey in the world of ice skating began at the age of 7 in Blackpool.
- She received comprehensive training in compulsory figures, achieved a silver standard in compulsary figures skating, and excelled in pair skating. Her dedication and skill led her to compete in the 1981 Intermediate Pairs Championship at the national level, where she showcased her talent.
- Nyki secured a third-place finish in the British Junior Pairs skating competition, further demonstrating her dedication on the ice. Following her competitive career, Nyki transitioned into the professional realm of ice skating.
= For an impressive span of 16 years, she served as a principal skater for the Hot Ice show, contributing her remarkable talents to the production. Nyki’s talents extended beyond national borders as she embarked on international tours with “Holiday on Ice” and participated in various other captivating ice skating shows.
- Nyki also embarked on a unique adventure during her career, spending two years traveling with a circus, where she performed on the flying trapeze.
Contact me via my Email - Nykib@sky,com
sammi leyden keith
Arena Coach
sammi leyden keith
I am a Level 2 Performance Coach with a focus on national and international levels. With 11 years of experience as a Hot Ice cast member, I have honed my skills as a professional pair/adaio skater, show director, and head girl in both national and international productions. I bring a wealth of knowledge from my 28 years of coaching experience and have had the privilege of learning from world-renowned master coaches throughout my journey. My coaching achievements include guiding the 2008 British Men's Champion to success and mentoring numerous national and international squad members, many of whom have gone on to compete in world championships. I also offer harness lessons for those looking to enhance their skating abilities. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals who have special educational needs,
Charlotte Waring
Arena Coach
Charlotte Waring
jasmine Robinson
Arena Coach
Jasmine Robinson
- Fully Qualified level 2 BIS coach
- Fully Qualified IDTA Licenciate dance teacher
- Ranked 5th in UK
- Welsh Champion
- Level 3 certificate excellence in sports performance
- Credits include;
- Dance captain & production Assistant on cruise ships
- Netflix
- Music videos
- Bollywood movies
- various ice skating & dance shows in Holland, Turkey and UK.
Available for on ice lessons in
- Figure skating
- Ice dance
-Choreography
Penny Booth
Arena Coach
Penny Booth
David Walsingham
Arena Coach
David Walsingham
Inter – Gold Elements and free Test
Silver Pairs Test
Inter – Gold Interperative Test
British Junior & Senior Competitor
NVQ Level 2 Qualified Coach All Disciplines, Figure, Ice Dance & pair skating.
Director & Choreographer BIDCA 2009-2022
Cast Member of Hot Ice.
Natalie Pestova
Arena Coach
Natalia Pestova
Master of Sport
Russian Ice Dance Champion (Jnr)
Prize winner of many National and International Competition
Royal Variety Performer
ITV’s Dancing on Ice professional
Principal skater in many prestigious shows around the world.
Coach to British champion and medallists in solo ice dance,
adult pre-bronze and bronze champions
Over 20 years coaching experience in Russia and UK.
Choreographer of National and International Medallists
Honour’s degree in figure skating coaching
Paul Askham
Arena Coach
Paul Askham
I have been living and coaching on the West coast of the USA for many years and now returned to my roots where I began skating here in Blackpool.
- I specialize in Solo ice dance, free skating, Choreography, edge development and power development. During my time in the States, I was also a coach at many skating camps around the USA focusing on edge control and power. I was also director of the Ice Theatre of Seattle.
- Personal achievements
- 4 times British senior ice dance champion
- 5 times World and European team member
- Olympic team member
- World Professional Champion
- Medallist in many ISU international events
- Platinum star ice dance test
- Former principal soloist performer with Holiday on Ice
- Coaching achievements USA
- Coach to multiple USA solo ice dance champions
- Coach to multiple USA solo ice dance finalists
- Coach to multiple regional free skating champions
- Coach to multiple Sectional Championship skaters
- Coach to USA senior ladies championship competitor
- UK coaching achievements
- Coach to multiple British Ice dance - --
- championship medallists
- Coach at multiple ISU international championships
- Coach to UK solo ice dance champions
- Olympic team squad coach
Paul Robinson
Arena Coach
Paul Robinson
Fully qualified level 4 BIS coach
2 time Olympic competitor
5 time British Champion
World & European Competitor
Ranked 9th in the World
Trained with his Mother and Olympic coach Inge Dorn in Blackpool and at the Olympic training centre in Canada for 7 years
Coach of British Champions in both Singles and Pairs
Principle solo and pair skater in HOT ICE and various other shows including performances alongside Torvill & Dean
Show producer, choreographer and director
alexey kislitsyn
Arena Coach
Alexia Kislityn
Master of Sport International Class
Soviet Union Ice Dance Champion (Jnr)
Russian and Ukrainian Champion
Prize winner of many international competitions
Royal Variety performer
ITV’s Dancing On Ice professional
Champion of Spanish Dancing On Ice
10 years Hot Ice Show principal skater
Coach to British adult pre-bronze and bronze champion
Over 15 years coaching experience in Russia and UK