Our Mission
It is the mission of this organization to develop and encourage interest in skating as an affordable family recreational activity. To create opportunities to learn how to skate, to pursue skating beyond the introductory level, and to provide a suitable environment for the training and competition of skaters and hockey players. Plus enhancing community economic development and tourism by hosting competitions, tournaments, shows, and events.
We thrive on making your experience memorable for many years to come!
Meet Our Staff
Kristan Hausman
General Manager
Skating Director
Latisha Humphries
Assistant General Manager
John Wieber
Operations Manager
Lauren Simm-Gordon
Skating Coordinator
Meet our Instructional Staff:
Kristan Hausman
Skating Director
Time Coaching: Since 2006
Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: Gold and Synchro Certified Judge, ISI Core and Intermediate Accreditation, Certified Skating Director
Education: BA in Psychology and Sociology from Ohio State University, MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Ohio State University.
Coaching Specialties: High Freestyle, Synchro, Power Skating, Hockey skating skills, Music Editing and Choreography.
Lauren Simm-Gordon
Skating Coordinator
Time Coaching: Since 2009
Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: USFSA Gold Medalist in Singles, Pairs, Moves in the Field, Ice Dancing, 8 International dance tests passed, 2x National Medalist
Coaching Specialties: Hockey Power Skating, Jump Techniques, Freestyle
Abigail Bagent
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching: Since 2018
Certifications /Personal Skating Accomplishments: Completed LGRIA Jr. Instructor Certification Program. USFS Gold Medalist in Dance, USFS Novice moves, USFS Pre-Juvenile Freeskate, Passed ISI Freestyle level 7 and ISI Dance 10. Current competitor for the Ohio State University Figure Skating Team.
Coaching Specialties: Basic Skills, Freestyle, and Dance.
Austin Johnson
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching: Since 2019
Certifications/Personal Skating Accomplishments: Completed LGRIA Jr. Instructor Certification Program. Passed ISI Freestyle Level 7 and ISI Dance level 5
Coaching Specialties: Basic Skills, Hockey, Adults
Amber Kohlberg
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching: Since 2009
Certifications /Personal Skating Accomplishments: Gold and Synchro Judge, ISI Core and Intermediate Accreditation. Collegiate Bronze Medal in Synchro.
Education: BA in Political Science from Ohio State University, MS in Accounting from Franklin University
Coaching Specialties: Freestyle, Dance, Synchro, Choreography, and turns and edges.
Kaitlyn Nash
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching: Since 2018
Certifications /Personal Skating accomplishments: Completed LGRIA Jr. Instructor Certification Program. Passed ISI Freestyle level 6 and ISI Dance 8
Education: 2021 Graduate of Newark High School and current sophomore at the Ohio State University.
Coaching Specialties: Footwork and Basic Skills
Kelsea Smith
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching: Since 2012
Certifications / Personal Skating:
ISI Gold Judge, ISI Core Accredition
Coaching Specialties: Basic Skills, Freestyle -Specializing in Jumps, Power Skating, Coreography,and Hockey Fundamentals
Olga Staker
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching : Since 2008
Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: ISI Gold Judge, ISI Freestyles 5, USFSA Adult Silver Moves in the Field and Freestyle
Education: Native of Russia, holds a 5 year University Degree in Education / English major from State Linguistic University, Nichny Novgorod, Russia
Coaching Specialties: Basic skills, Freestyle up to FS5, Adult, Off-Ice, Music Editing
Emily Winters
Skating Instructor
Time Coaching: Since 2009