Presented by
Kraken Skating Academy
July 6 - 11, 2026 | at Kraken Community Iceplex
Building on three years of successful weekend summits, we are thrilled to present our first-ever six-day event! Skaters and coaches can participate in a wide variety of on- and off-ice classes and workshops, including freestyle training sessions, an exciting Ice Show Performance opportunity and more.
The mission of the Summit is to grow connections, share knowledge and to support the love of figure skating in the Pacific Northwest. This year's Summit will feature Olympian Karen Chen as a special guest coach.
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Karen Chen
Special Guest Coach
Karen Chen is an American figure skater and 2022 Olympic Games team event gold medalist, two-time CS U.S. Classic bronze medalist in 2016 and 2017, the 2015 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, the 2017 U.S. national champion, 2022 U.S. national silver medalist, and a three-time U.S. national bronze medalist in 2015, 2018 and 2021. Chen also competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics and at seven ISU Championships. She graduated from Cornell University in 2025.
Karen Chen stepped away from competitive skating three years ago after the 2022 Winter Olympics to focus on her undergraduate studies at Cornell University. She now shares her passion for skating through coaching during her gap year before graduate school. With years of competitive experience, Karen is dedicated to helping skaters of all levels to discover their love for skating and for them to grow both technically and artistically.
Summit Levels
Skaters register at their current competition level.
Video or IJS report card may be requested.
🥇 GOLD GROUP
- Well Balanced: Juvenile – Senior
- Excel: Intermediate – Senior
🥈 SILVER GROUP
- Well Balanced: Pre-Preliminary – Pre-Juvenile
- Excel: Preliminary Plus – Juvenile Plus
- Must land a single axel — video required
🥉 BRONZE GROUP
- Aspire #1, #2, #3, #4
⛸️ ADULT GROUP
- Adult #4–6, Pre-Bronze+
Venue
All events included in the Emerald City Figure Skating Summit will occur at Kraken Community Iceplex. Visit the button below for further information about getting to the venue and parking.
Hotel Accommodations
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Summer Non-Club Membership
- $25
- For non-club members that are just visiting in the summer
- Valid July 1 through August 31, 2026
Cost & Daily Schedule
Full schedule coming soon.
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Group |
Week Cost |
Daily Cost |
Daily Schedule & Included Sessions |
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Gold |
$495 |
$125 |
8:15am – 2:00pm 2 Freestyle (45–60 min) |
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Silver |
$495 |
$125 |
9:15am – 3:00pm 2 Freestyle (45–60 min) |
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Bronze |
$395 |
$100 |
11:45am – 3:00pm 1 Freestyle (60 min) |
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Adult |
$195 |
$65 |
7:15am – 9:00am Off-Ice Class (30 min) 7:15–7:45am |
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Ice Show Performance Training |
$350 |
Includes ice time, coaching & costumes |
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"PRIMETIME"
Presented by Kraken Skating Academy
Grab the remote and take a seat. PRIMETIME is a figure skating ice show that takes you on a trip through seven decades of television's greatest moments — from the black-and-white classics of the 60s to the binge-worthy hits of today. Performed live on ice!
Ice Show Performance Training
Work alongside incredible choreographers, bond with your fellow skaters, and discover what it takes to build a real production from scratch. In just six days, you'll learn every number, rehearse with costumes and lighting, and step onto the ice for a live audience. This is what performing is all about.
- Rehearsals Monday through Friday
- Each group rehearses for 1.5 to 2.5 hours per day between 2:15pm to 7:00pm (subject to change)
- Saturday: Full tech run & two live performances
- Full theatre lighting & on-ice seating
- Professional show atmosphere with a real audience
Eligibility:
- Open only to registered Summit Training Camp participants
- Skaters must attend at least three days of Summit Training Camp
Adult Group Number
Adults have the opportunity to perform in this years ice show.
- Perform in one group number and finale
- Maximum 12 show spots
- Cost $250
Ashley Clark
Special Guest Performer & Choreographer
Ashley Clark is a three-time U.S. Gold Medalist and the 2016 U.S. Open Pro Champion. She has been performing professionally for over twenty years all over the world with some of the most renowned and well-known shows such as Disney On Ice, Holiday On Ice, Broadway On Ice, Sun Valley On Ice; and on cruise ships with Bietak Productions.
She grew up training in Colorado and now resides in San Francisco, CA where she still trains and does choreography. Most recently, she was the choreographer for Winter Wonderland On Ice at SeaWorld in 2017, and assisted on the new production of Holiday On Ice, Passion in 2015. She has choreographed programs for 2006 Olympian Emily Hughes and for 2011 U.S. National Champion Ryan Bradley.
Ashley was the 2014 ProSkaters Specialty Act Champion and the 2011 ProSkaters Ladies Champion. She has served as president of ProSkaters, a not-for-profit organization, from 2007-2013. In this capacity, Ashley dedicated her time to helping aspiring professional skaters. She graduated in 2017 from the International Institute of Nutrition as a Holistic Health coach, and most recently added Aerial Yoga teacher certification to her wellness program. She is thrilled to be here debuting her new act, Fire & Ice, at Ice Chips.
Show Choreographers
Corrie Martin
Max Anderson
Chad Goodwin
Pictured in order as listed.
Summit On- & Off-Ice Coaches
More coaches to be announced.
Corrie Martin
- Nominee for Choreographer of the Year - PSA
- Developmental Coaching Team of the Year w/ Darin Hosier
- coaches of the highest score ever recorded at the U.S. Championships by a Junior Man
- 2x Jr. Grand Prix Champions: Lucas Broussard 2023 & Chrissy Hughes 2007
- Junior Worlds and International Choreographer
- Team USA Coach 2007-2008, 2020-2025
- USFSA National Component Camp Choreographer/Demonstrator
- PSA PNW Presidential Award of Excellence (2019)
- USFS Athletic High Performance Coach
- Spin Specialist
- Choreographer for Seattle Ice Theater
- Pre-certified in Gyrotronics
- Stretch class instructor
- International Touring Professional Figure Skater
- Bachelors in Psychology + Minor in Theater, University of Washington
- Hobbies: Cherishing time with my son, mom and walking my dog. Painting, and selling real estate.
- Rate: $69 per 30 minute lesson
Darin Hosier
- Master Rated - Singles
- Teaching Singles - Quads
- 2025 Sports Science Coach of the Year
- 2023 World Jr. Coach
- Developmental Coaching Team of the Year w/ Corrie Martin
- coaches of the highest score ever recorded at the U.S. Championships by a Junior Man
- 2x Jr. Grand Prix Champions: Lucas Broussard 2023 & Chrissy Hughes 2007
- Team USA Coach (2007, 2008, 2020-2025)
- USFS Gold Medalist (1987-Figures + Singles)
- USFS National Medalist (1984 - Novice Men's)
- George Mason University Graduate (1989)
- Rate: $69 per 30 minute lesson
Chad Goodwin
Kraken Skating Academy Director
Goodwin joined the Kraken after spending four years as Skating Director for the Vegas Golden Knights. There, he founded their Skating Program, coaching both competitive skating and power skating for the Jr. Golden Knights hockey program. Goodwin brings with him nearly ten years of experience developing and implementing figure skating, power skating, and Learn to Skate programs. He is a committee member with U.S. Figure Skating for the Aspire Program, an ISI Certified Program Director, PSA Registered Program Director, and holds a PSA Certified Rating in Freestyle.
A professional figure skater himself, Goodwin is a four-time Canadian National Competitor and three-time Sectional Champion. He spent seven years skating with Bietak Productions and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
In addition to his duties with the Kraken, Goodwin serves as the Membership Chair for Learn to Skate USA.
Candice Hughes
- Holistic Nutrition Diploma (CSNN)
- CanFit Pro - PTS
- NCCP Certified
Candice has a background in competitive figure skating and many years experience coaching skating, personal training in the rehabilitation field and providing nutrition consultations.
Sarah Berkshire
- Started skating when I was 10 years old in Anchorage, Alaska
- Levels/abilities coaches: Basic Skills through Pre-Free Adult and Youth. Moves in the Field Synchronized Skating. Off Ice Strength and Conditioning.
- Coaching Philosophy: My background as a physical therapist allows me to have an unique perspective on body alignment and movement patterns and help correct these during lessons.
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Regis University
- Hobbies: I own Twist Physical Therapy and specialize in working with skaters off the ice to improve their body alignment, flexibility and muscle control. Spending time with my family.
- Rate: $40 per 30 minute lesson
Natalie Thompson
- With over twenty years of coaching experience, I’m passionate about helping skaters of all ages build solid fundamentals, develop strong technique, build confidence and guide them to reach their highest potential.
- I specialize in long-term athlete development — guiding beginners through advanced competitive levels and tests — with an emphasis on strong foundational skills, advanced jump and spin technique, and individualized progression.
- I truly value a collaborative, team-based approach and enjoy working alongside a variety of coaches, parents, and athletes to create the best environment for each skater’s growth and success.
- U.S. Figure Skating Accredited Master Rating in Singles
- PSA Level 3 Ranking
- Vestibular Off-Ice Harness Specialist
- Over 20 years of competitive and technical coaching expertise
- AMP Coach Eastern Singles Sectionals Final 2025
- Coach of PNW Regional medalists since 2006 and NQS Sectional competitors / Pacific Coast Singles Sectionals Finals
- Coach of State Games of America Juvenile Girls Gold Medalist (2009)
- Faculty coach for Grassroots to Champions and Super Camp (2011–2018)
- Private lesson instructor for all ages and abilities with a focus on progression, USFS testing, and competing
- Coach of multiple U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalists in Skating Skills, Singles, and Adult tracks
- Rate: $55 per 30 minute lesson
Chloe Thompson
- Coaching all ages and levels since 2016 including competitive and recreational students one on one and in a group setting
- Best Choreography awards at competitions in Las Vegas and Sun Valley
- Empowered skaters to reach national-level events such as the National Qualifying Series, Showcase Nationals, and Excel Nationals
- 4 years of experience coaching collegiate courses at Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University
- USFS Skating Skills Gold Medalist
- Professional Dancer for the ballet company Chrysalis in 2020
- 5 years of ballet instruction experience
- Dance Movement Therapy Certification through Promethean Spark International
- Bachelors in psychology with a minor in Family Science
- Hobbies: playing the drums, dancing, spending time outdoors with my husband, taking care of my pet frog!
- $50 per 30 minute lesson
Ayane Nakamura
- Represented Team Japan for 8 years: Junior Grand Prix competitor, Asian Trophy Champion, 2-times All-Japan Championships Novice champion, 2-time Japan Junior Sectional Champion
- 8 years coaching experience, working with skaters from Basic to advanced competitive levels
- Brings world-class experience to coaching, helping skaters develop strong IJS programs, polished spins, and expressive choreography
- Experienced in IJS program development, including layout design, element optimization
- Coached skaters to the top regional spots, Sectionals, and Excel national Finals.
- Former principal performer with Disney on Ice and Royal Caribbean, bringing strong artistry and performance quality to her coaching
- Works together with her husband, Sergey Sidorov, as a collaborative coaching team to provide comprehensive training for skaters of all levels
- Focused on developing confident, technically strong skates with clean fundamentals and expressive performance.
- Bilingual: English and Japanese
- $50 per 30 minute lesson
Sergey Sidorov
- 16 years of coaching experience
- Former principal performer with Disney on Ice and Royal Caribbean International
- Development of skaters from single to triple jumps, harness work, power skating, IJS-focused skating skills, and targeted off-ice training and Conditioning
- Experienced in IJS program development, including layout design, element optimization
- Coached skaters to the top regional spots, Sectionals, and Excel national Finals.
- Multi-time U.S. Figure Skating Championships competitor (Pairs)
- Regional & Sectional medalist (Dance)
- Builds individualized, goal-driven competitive plans tailored to each athlete
- Strong background in performance quality and artistry from international touring shows
- Committed to long-term athlete development, consistency, and competition readiness
- Works together with his wife, Ayane Nakamura, as a collaborative coaching team to provide comprehensive training for skaters of all level
- ISI Gold Certified Judge
- Bilingual: English and Russian
- $50 per 30 minute lesson