Coaches
Kristen Alipit, Director
303-641-6048, sparksynchro@gmail.com
Credentials
Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Certified to coach at US Figure Skating (USFS) events
Alpine Icettes Junior synchronized skating team, national competitor
LaFuria Masters synchronized skating team, national competitor
Synchronized skating instructor since 2001
Over 30 years figure skating experience
B.A. Psychology from the University of Colorado
M.S. in Business Management and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University
Focus
Bringing this amazing sport to figure skaters offers another outlet for skaters to perform and enjoy working together as a team.
Skating Philosophy
I love the sport of figure skating and the many lessons it teaches. Number one, when you fall down, you get right back up. Skating should be fun, challenging, and can be done throughout life. It is my obligation to show skaters how fun the sport can be and help them accomplish their goals.
We'd like to welcome our newest addition to the coaching team! Saara Shephard!
Credentials
World Champion Synchronized Skating team competitor on Marigold IceUnity, Finland 2012-2017
World Synchro competitor on Fire and Ice, Australia, 2008-2011
Synchronized Skating Coach, Finland, 2019-2021
BA Sports Studies/Sports Coaching Management, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Vierumäki, Finland
Heather Hope Robinson, Coach
609-744-8603, coachheathehope@gmail.com
Credentials
Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Certified to coach at US Figure Skating (USFS) events
Professional member of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI)
Passed Juvenile free skate, Pre-Silver Dance, Intermediate Pair and 2nd figures tests
Private Skating Coach since 2001
Synchronized skating instructor since 2013
Over 35 years figure skating experience
B.A. Business Administration from the College of New Jersey
Advanced Pilates Instructor CPT from The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO
Focus
I coach many of the individuals one on one that are on our synchronized skating teams. I work with skaters to improve their skills and reach their individual goals, which in turn, makes a stronger collective team. With the team I enjoy focusing on the edges and footwork, the interpretation and choreography to the music and seeing the skaters come together as a cohesive team.
Skating Philosophy
My skating philosophy is to have fun. Figure skating gives individuals an outlet to be creative, athletic, expressive and entertain. For me, being on the ice gives you a sense of freedom and joy and I love sharing that with my students and encouraging them to find their own joy of skating.
Catherine Dutrow, Coach
Fiona Rudnicki, Team Manager
macnfee@gmail.com
Credentials
Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Certified to coach at US Figure Skating (USFS) events
Professional Figure Skater with Disney on Ice, 1995 - 2000
Synchronized skating coach from 2000
Over 30 years figure skating experience
Assoc. Degree from Solihull Sixth Form College, UK