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 them.