The world of ice skating can definitely be confusing to those new to it.  Below are links that can help you know what to expect and answer any questions you may have regarding the Independence Skating Academy.  If you have a question that you are not able to find an answer to, please contact our Skating Director, Nick Kraft, at  or our Skating Hotline at 816-442-6128.

Learn to Skate

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Skating Roadmap
• What to Expect on the First Day of Class
• How to Tie Skates
• New Parent Education Meeting Letter
• Big Skater / Little Skater Mentorship Program

Figure Skating

• Figure Skating FAQ
• Demystifying Figure Skating
• Preparing for Competition and Success
• Figure Skating Costs and Training
• Sports Parenting in 10 Sentences
• Warm Up and Cool Down Exercises
• Pipeline of Figure Skating (USFS)
• International Judging System Explained
• Qualifying Structure

Social Media

• Facebook | Centerpoint Community Ice
• Instagram | @independenceskatingacademy
• Twitter | @sk8independence

Useful Websites

• US Figure Skating - national organizing body of figure skating
• USA Hockey - national organizing body of hockey
• US Figure Skating Membership Portal - a members only resource
• US Figure Skating Fan Zone - keep up with your favorite skaters
• IceNetwork - access skating competitions year round 
• Professional Skaters Association - the largest organization for skating professionals and coaches
• About.com | Figure Skating - lots of great figure skating resources
• Dan Korte's Figure Skating Website - a resource for figure skaters and parents with lots of informations
• Golden Skate - figure skating news
• Blazing Blades - figure skating news