From aspiring Olympians to skaters who pursue this graceful art purely for the joy of it, Skate Frederick is where Frederick’s figure skaters grow. We offer a complete program for beginners through advanced competitive levels, with freestyle sessions and private lessons available Monday through Saturday.
Skaters at Skate Frederick participate in United States Figure Skating (USFS) tests and competitions, and our training environment is built to support athletes as they progress through the competitive ranks toward sectionals, regionals, and national-level events.
Freestyle Sessions
Freestyle sessions give skaters dedicated ice time to practice elements, run programs, and prepare for testing and competition.
Skill Level Requirement: Skaters at the Basic 5 through Pre-Freeskate level must be in a private lesson to participate in freestyle sessions.
Bronze Pass
For our most dedicated skaters, the Bronze Pass is the most cost-effective way to get on the ice.
- $173 for 14 hours of freestyle ice time
- Available for purchase in the Pro Zone
- Pro Zone will keep your Bronze Pass Card on file
How to Purchase Ice Time
- Choose your session from the freestyle schedule.
- Make payment in the Pro Zone in person.
- Sign in to the Freestyle log book in the Pro Shop for every session you skate.
- Keep your receipt as proof of payment.
Bronze Pass holders still need to sign in to the Freestyle log book for each session. Freestyle sessions are first come first serve.
Questions? Contact the Skating School Director at (301) 662-7362 ext. 16 learntoskate@skatefrederick.com
Specialty Training Classes
Take your training to the next level. Our specialty classes give skaters focused instruction on specific skills, from spins and jumps to choreography and off-ice conditioning, designed to complement private lessons and freestyle practice. Offered seasonally throughout the year.
For more information, please contact our Skating Director Kelly Orndorff at (301) 662-7362 ext. 16 or learntoskate@skatefrederick.com
Professional Coaching Staff
Meet the
Coaches
Every member of Skate Frederick’s coaching staff is in good standing with US Figure Skating (USFS) and Learn to Skate USA, and all coaches are SafeSport certified. From beginner basics to elite-level training, our coaches bring experience, dedication, and a genuine love of the sport to every lesson.
Kim Benkoski-Cottingham
Private & LTS Coach
21+ years of coaching experience. Coach Kim is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Triple Gold Medalist (moves in field, dance and Freestyle). Power skating and off ice training experience. Trained at the Olympic training center in Lake Placid, NY with the famed Scotvold’s.
Private Lesson Fee: $32 – 1/2 hour
- (315) 345-4600
- kbenkoski@yahoo.com
Daniel Dehart
Private & LTS Coach
1+ years of coaching experience. Daniel is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Double USFS Gold team finalist. Trained 6 years with Olympic bronze medalist (moves in field and ice dance). Four time ice dance national development ze medalist Ruslan Goncharov. Trained with top ice dance coaches and tech specialists.
Private Lesson Fee: $28-1/2 hour
- (240) 722-2506
- dannydehart@gmail.com
Marie Deluca
Private & LTS Coach
31+ years of coaching experience. Marie is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Ice skating coach core certification. Safesport certified training in concussion, first responder. State and regional roller skating champion in freestyle. National artistic roller skating team Dance champion 2012-2017.
Private Lesson Fee: $35-1/2 hour
- (571) 594-3668
Jessica Dockens
Private & LTS Coach
8+ years of coaching experience. Jessica is a member of USFS, Learn to Skate USA, and USA Hockey. USFS Core Certified Coach and SkateSafe certified. Works with all ages of skaters from beginners to advanced. 8 years of competitive figure skating. Eastern Sectional Gold Medalist Synchro Skater. Experience with Hockey Instruction.
Private Lesson Fee: $35-1/2 hour
- (240) 344-9955
- jess_d76@yahoo.com
Ally Fachler
Private & LTS Coach
10+ years of coaching experience. Ally is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. USFS Double Gold Medalist-Moves in Field, Solo Free Dance. 12+ years of freestyle and synchronized skating experience. National-level synchronized skater (2014-2017).
Private Lesson Fee: $32-1/2 hour
- (240) 397-1707
- ally.fachler@gmail.com
Amanda Fogle
Private & LTS Coach
24+ years of coaching experience. Amanda is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. 21 years of coaching synchronized skating experience. Synchronized sectional Gold medalist skater. Synchronized sectional Gold medalist coach. Excel National Festival Coach.
Private Lesson Fee: $43-1/2 hour
- (240) 357-5273
- precisionskater723@gmail.com
Connie Fogle
Private & LTS Coach
20+ years of coaching experience. Connie is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. An International, National, National Development, Eastern Sectional Silver Medalist and Junior National Coach. 2019 U.S. Figure Skating/PSA Honor Roll Coach. PSA Master Rated Freeskate Coach. Specializing in jump and spin technique.
Private Lesson Fees: $34 1/2 hour Beginners (Snowplow – FreeSkate 2)
$50 1/2 hour Intermediate – Advance (FS 3 & UP)
- (443) 536-5769
- connie.fogle2011@gmail.com
Summer Frillman
Private & LTS Coach
6+ years of coaching experience. Summer is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. U.S. Figure Skating Core Certified Coach. Choreography for competition programs. Specializes in teaching beginner and youth skaters. Loves working with kids and helping skaters reach their goals.
Private Lesson Fee: $36-1/2 hour
- (703) 282-4136
- sumjones02@gmail.com
Cathy Galloway
Private & LTS Coach
21+ years of coaching experience. Cathy is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Gold moves in Field and Freestyle. South Atlantic Regional Champion Coach. National Senior Ladies Competitor in Australia.
Private Lesson Fee: $38-1/2 hour
- (240) 291-6364
- catgallo11@icloud.com
Debby Jones
Private & LTS Coach
45+ years of coaching experience. Debby is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Coached multiple skaters through the Gold test. Specializes in Moves in the Field/Skating Skills. PSA Master Rated Coach in Skating Skills & Group Instruction. Co-Chair PSA Accelerated Coaching Committee and Apprenticeship Program. 29 years of teaching public school.
Private Lesson Fee: $45-1/2 hour
*currently not accepting new students*
Walter Lang
Private & LTS Coach
25+ years of coaching experience. Walter is a member of USFS. Specializes in ice dance, stroking, power, moves in field, footwork, and choreography. Coach of Regional, Sectional, and National Medalists, also Gold International Dances.
Private Lesson Fee: $50-1/2 hour
- (617) 605-3809
- langwal527@gmail.com
Mia Lovell
Private & LTS Coach
7+ years of coaching experience. Mia is a member of USFS, Learn to Skate USA, and Pro Skaters. Professional show skater with Ice Creative Entertainment. American Ice Theater level 2 certified choreographer. Specializes in choreography, ice dance, jump, and skill technique. 2024 US Intercollegiate National Champion. Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science.
Private Lesson Fee: $34 1/2 hour Beginners (Snowplow-Freeskate 2)
$40 1/2 hour Intermediate – Advance (FS 3 & Up)
Shannon Monardes
Private & LTS Coach
7+ years of coaching experience. Shannon is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. 2007 Synchronized Skating Junior World Bronze Medalist. 2007 Synchronized Skating US Gold Medalist. 2005, 2006 Synchronized Skating Silver Medalist. 22 years of skating experience.
Private Lesson Fee: $39-1/2 hour
- (847) 863-4085
- bauershannon1@gmail.com
Cary Summerlin
Private & LTS Coach
30+ years of coaching experience. Cary is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Silver Medalist Pairs Skater. Theater on Ice Choreographer. national Synchronized Skating Coach and Competitor. Experience with Hockey Instruction. Sparklers USFS Synchronized Skating Head Coach 7 years.
Private Lesson Fee: $38-1/2 hour
Kristen Townsend Adler
Private & LTS Coach
18+ years of coaching experience. Kristen is a member of USFS and Learn to Skate USA. Teaches yoga and pilates. experience with hockey Instruction. Mentored under PSA Master Rated Coach Donald Laws. Special Olympics coordinator for the May Day Open.
Private Lesson Fee: $30-1/2 hour
- (301) 514-6077
- smilysk8@aol.com
Selecting a Coach
Congratulations on choosing to enhance your skating with private instruction. Finding the right coach is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a skater, and the right fit can shape your skating career for years to come.
Use this guide to help you choose a coach who’s right for you:
- Check availability. Reach out to one of our instructors listed above to see if they’re accepting new students.
- Ask about their coaching philosophy. Every coach approaches the sport differently. Make sure your values align. Do you share the same philosophy and goals?
- Agree on a lesson time. Be sure to set up a meeting spot with your instructor for the first lesson.
- Pay for lesson at our Pro Shop prior to skating. Instructor’s rates are listed in their bios above.
- Try a few lessons. Schedule trial lessons before making a long-term commitment.
Learn to Skate
New Adaptive Skating Class!
Adaptive Skating Program is designed to guide skaters with physical disabilities on the ice!
The program encourages skaters to continue to develop skating skills progressively with the intention of maintaining recreational participation. Skaters completing the Adaptive Skating Curriculum may complete skills assisted or unassisted.
For more information, please contact our Skating Director Kelly Orndorff at (301) 662-7362 ext. 16 or learntoskate@skatefrederick.com
USFS Figure Skating Club
The Frederick Figure Skating Club
Founded in 1996, the Frederick Figure Skating Club (FFSC) is a United States Figure Skating (USFS) sanctioned club and the home base for many of our competitive and testing skaters.
To compete or test at USFS levels, skaters must be members of US Figure Skating, and the easiest way to join is through a local club like FFSC. Membership runs July 1 through June 30, but you can join at any point during the membership year.
What FFSC Offers:
- Regularly scheduled USFS test sessions
- Skaters compete at sanctioned competitions throughout the year
- Two annual ice shows hosted at Skate Frederick (December and April)
The FFSC ice shows are a highlight of the season, giving skaters the chance to perform their personal programs in front of family, friends, and the broader skating community. All skaters are encouraged to participate, even Learn to Skate students.
For full club details, membership info, and event schedules, visit frederickfsc.club.
Get In Touch
Kelly Orndorff — Skating Director
- (301) 662-7362 ext. 16
- learntoskate@skatefrederick.com
Jessica Dockens — Skating School Administrator