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About Us
In 2005, Violet Eagan and friends founded Brooklyn Ice, a free after-school program whose mission is
to make figure skating an accessible and affordable sport to Brooklyn children living near Prospect
Park.
Through use of the club format and annual re-enrollment, Brooklyn Ice brings together a diverse
group of children in a structure that provides physical training, recreation, cultural enrichment and the
opportunity to form long-term friendships outside their customary peer groups.
Our participants are recruited from schools neighboring Prospect Park and many come from vastly
under-served communities. All members are expected to make the program a priority, while
maintaining high academic standards. Personal growth through sport and community is our goal.
Program
Programming runs two afternoons per week at Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect Park (skating is
December-March). During these sessions, participants are provided on-ice instruction, while in the
off-ice months, they enjoy dance, drama, and creative writing classes. Students also have the
opportunity to continue their skating practice in the spring and summer months at Sky Rink at Chelsea
Piers. All participants are tested on their mastery of skating skills using the United States Figure
Skating Association (USFSA) guidelines. Our season closes with a celebratory ice event which
recognizes the hard work and progress of participants.
In 2005, Violet Eagan and friends founded Brooklyn Ice, a free after-school program whose mission is
to make figure skating an accessible and affordable sport to Brooklyn children living near Prospect
Park.
Through use of the club format and annual re-enrollment, Brooklyn Ice brings together a diverse
group of children in a structure that provides physical training, recreation, cultural enrichment and the
opportunity to form long-term friendships outside their customary peer groups.
Our participants are recruited from schools neighboring Prospect Park and many come from vastly
under-served communities. All members are expected to make the program a priority, while
maintaining high academic standards. Personal growth through sport and community is our goal.
Program
Programming runs two afternoons per week at Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect Park (skating is
December-March). During these sessions, participants are provided on-ice instruction, while in the
off-ice months, they enjoy dance, drama, and creative writing classes. Students also have the
opportunity to continue their skating practice in the spring and summer months at Sky Rink at Chelsea
Piers. All participants are tested on their mastery of skating skills using the United States Figure
Skating Association (USFSA) guidelines. Our season closes with a celebratory ice event which
recognizes the hard work and progress of participants.
