Mary Coley: “Skating at Perry Park has changed my life”

Mary Coley: “Skating at Perry Park has changed my life”

Mary Coley, one of our Learn to Skate USA skaters, started skating at the beginning of last season. After hours and hours of hard work on Perry Park’s public sessions, she passed Free Skate 1 at the end of the season. We can’t wait to see what she accomplishes this coming season. Mary wrote the following to share how the club, rink and Learn to Skate has impacted her life: Skating at Perry Park has changed my life. Walking into the rink last year, I didn’t know what was in store for me. Meeting the staff, coaches and club members was a honor. They were all so unbelievably kind and helpful. It’s a positive environment. They have endless encouragement and are all kind hearted and super fun to be around. I joined LTS and learned many skating skills, met wonderful people and made new friends. Coach Ellie gave me amazing advice to help me improve, always lifted my spirit and really inspired me. The people you’re surrounded by really push you to do your best. This journey has taught me how to have strength and courage, face fears, beat anxiety and overall grow as a person. My first competition terrified me, but Coach Taylor and everyone in the club and even people I met skating at Perry Park public sessions wished me luck and supported me. I owe a big thank you to all of you. The people at the rink are truly like a big happy family, and I’m honored to have met all of...
What I love about skating: Sophia’s word cloud

What I love about skating: Sophia’s word cloud

Skater Sophia Dietz created this Sycamore Ice Skating Club word cloud to show what the club and sport mean to her. Sophia picked her favorite skating words to emphasize in this Wordle. “I became a member of Sycamore Ice Skating Club because of my pure love for the sport,” Dietz said. “And I have continued to stay for that and another reason — the support of my club. The club is my second family that I know is always there and cheering for me.” Click here to read more about why our members joined and why they love skating with Sycamore...