Essex County Codey Arena

http://essexskatingclub.org

Contact: essexskatingclub@gmail.com

The Essex Skating Club, a non-profit organization for the promotion and development of figure skating, has a long and distinguished history and currently counts close to 300 members. The club had a modest beginning over 50 years ago at the Shady Brook outdoor rink in Livingston, NJ and received USFSA sanction in January 1955. Three years later, the club moved to our current home ice at the South Mountain Arena.

Over the years, the Essex Skating Club has sponsored many skating events featuring famous skaters such as Carol Heiss, Donald Jackson, Sjoukjie Dykstra, Janet Lynn, Peggy Fleming, Scott Hamilton, Nancy Kerrigan and Elaine Zayak. It has also staged elaborate shows and ice carnivals showcasing large numbers of club members and inspired and directed by our coaches.

As a result of a complete renovation of South Mountain Arena in 2004, our club again has a wonderful home where it can offer its skating members on and off ice training with its staff of coaches, many of whom are former National and World competitors, for all skating disciplines including moves, freestyle, dance and synchro.

The club currently has seven highly acclaimed synchro teams, including the Blades an adult team. Synchronized skating, of course, is not new to the club and many of the current adult lady members fondly remember when they teamed in what was then known as Precision skating, bringing home numerous laurels from their performances. In the Fall of 2007, Essex Skating Club also introduced a Theatre on Ice / Bravo team to its members.

http://www.skylinerssynchro.com/

Synchronized skating, a fifty-year old sport that began in the United States, joins the men’s ladies, pairs, and ice dance competitions as the fourth discipline. ‘Synchro’ as the sport is known by its fans, is sanctioned by The US Figure Skating Association and the International Skating Union. Synchro is considered to be the fastest growing part of competitive figure skating with more than 500 teams and 5,000 skaters competing across the United States. The sport of Synchronized skating is attracting fans due to its speed, artistry, and the excitement of 8-20 skaters on the ice competing in a team sport. Synchronized skaters are increasingly recognized as the most versatile of competitive skater-athletes as they perform elements from singles, pairs, and ice dance. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs, and dance and is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations, and challenging step sequences. As with other disciplines, all teams perform a free skate with required well-balanced program elements. In addition, teams at the junior and senior level perform a short program consisting of required elements.

Welcome to the official site of the Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team! We are proud to represent the Skating Club of New York in NYC, the Skating Club of Fairfield County in Connecticut, and the Essex Skating Club in New Jersey. Our mission is to prepare skaters to compete at the highest level of synchronized skating locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. To do this, we offer training both on and off the ice to develop our athletes from the beginner through elite levels. We strive to continue to be one of the most competitive teams in the country and welcome skaters who are looking for this challenge.

Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team was established in 2001 by a group of parents who wanted to create a new competitive synchronized skating club in the tri-state area. Over the last nineteen seasons, Skyliners has grown to be one of the top synchronized skating clubs in the country, winning 16 National Championships, 33 Eastern Championships, and back-to-back Silver and Bronze medals at Junior Worlds in 2018 and 2019, the first worlds medals ever for Team USA Junior. 2020 also marks the third year that our Senior line has been chosen to represent Team USA at Senior Worlds. The tremendous growth and success of the team are attributed to the dedicated athletes, the talented coaches and the devoted Board members and parent volunteers who make Skyliners possible season after season.

This 19th season, Skyliners is fielding 14 competitive lines with more than 240 skaters ranging in age from 5 to 24. While the majority of the skaters reside in the tri-state area, we also have skaters from Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Skyliners train at various rinks throughout the tri-state region. Our Senior, Junior, Novice Blue, Novice Black, Intermediate and Juvenile qualifying lines and Central Park Skyliners developmental lines represent the Skating Club of New York; our Pre-Juvenile, Preliminary, Pre-Preliminary, Beginner and Intro to Beginner non-qualifying lines represent the Skating Club of Fairfield County; and our New Jersey Preliminary and Beginner lines represent the Essex Skating Club.

Each season, Skyliners participates in numerous competitions throughout the world. Since 2004, every one of our qualifying lines has earned a spot to the National Championships. Both our Junior and Senior lines are designated Team USA, and represent the United States at international events. In the 2018-19 season, the Junior line captured Silver medals at the Cup of Berlin and the French Cup, 1st place in the United States and 3rd in the World in Neuchatel, Switzerland. The Senior line captured Silver medals at the Cup of Berlin and 6th at the Mozart Cup in Austria, 2nd place at Nationals and 8th in the World in Helsinki, Finland.

Skyliners is often featured at special exhibitions and ice shows. In past seasons, the team performed in Holiday on the Hudson, the tree lighting at Riverbank State Park, the Ice Theatre of New York Annual Gala, Bryant Park, the Rye FSC 80th Anniversary Gala, half-time at regional hockey games, as well as local learn to skate exhibitions. Skyliners have also been invited to perform on televised productions such as the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, even as models during Fashion Week at Wollman Rink. The team gives back to the community with its involvement in charity fundraisers throughout the region and the annual Pajama Drive.

New Jersey Youth Hockey Club
http://www.devilsyouth.com/

The New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club is committed to creating an atmosphere fosters player self-confidence, develops high self-esteem, and builds strong character. We provide the most qualified professional staff available and follow a curriculum that is built upon the most up-to-date coaching methods and research in the field of child development. We offer a complete range of ice hockey programs from the beginner level to the highly competitive AAA USA Hockey-sanctioned level to programs for players with disabilities. All of our programs, regardless of level, are structured to provide players with the latitude for personal growth that enables each participant to reach his or her maximum potential as an individual and help to prepare him or her to succeed in life's competitive environment. The cornerstone and driving principle of this organization is our Commitment to Youth.
 

http://bravoonice.com/

Contact: bravoonice@gmail.com

The Essex Skating Club of New Jersey's BRAVO! Theater On Ice team is a competitive theatrical skating troupe - the first of its kind in the state of New Jersey.  BRAVO! is committed to providing a team atmosphere in which skaters of a variety of ages and skill levels can work together to develop both skating and theatrical skills.

Our Theater On Ice team offers a variety of sporting activities such as body stretching and strengthening, choreographic exercises, and of course, skating!  It is a proven fact that participating in team sports will enhance child development.  

BRAVO! fosters team spirit, fitness, and stamina, all of which keep skaters on the road to good health!

http://gardenstatespeedskating.com/

GSSC was founded in 1978 by parents and friends of speed skating to foster the growth of speed skating by providing coaching and instructions to club members of all ages and abilities, and to provide a development hub of future champion skaters in the greater New Jersey, New York metropolitan area. Starting September 2014, GSSC welcomed Olympic champion Linlin Sun as its head coach. Backed by strong support from Essex County Park Commission and Richard J. Codey Arena, GSSC has proudly brought speed skating, one of the most fascinating winter Olympic sports to Richard J. Codey Arena of Essex County, in addition to its practice at Mennen Sports Arena of Morris County, and launched the most popular Learn To Speed Skates (LTSS) program as a key component of the award winning Learn To Skates program at Essex County Codey Arena. In 2014-15 season GSSC received a recognition of top five (4th for GSSC) most new memberships among total 70 clubs under US Speedskating (USS).

In winter 2014, GSSC inaugurated its annual Sun Linlin International Speedskating Winter Camp at Codey Arena. It featured prominent coaching guests including Olympic gold medalist Zhang Hui and World Cup champion Wang Hongyang, it attracted many local speed skating enthusiasts and top talents from all over the world.

GSSC offers year-around, a world class speedskating program ranging from beginners to nationally competing athletes. Our members include 6 year old aspiring skaters to 70+ year old multiple national records holder. Speed skating is a great Olympic sport and it can be learned at any age, or skill. (www.gardenstatespeedskating.com)

JOJO STARBUCK TWO TIME OLYMPIAN & WORLD MEDALIST will once again run her popular skating classes for adult recreational & beginning skaters!

TO REGISTER: info@jojostarbuck.com
FOR MORE INFO: jojostarbuck.com

ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA
560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ.  07052

Skate with Olympian JoJo Starbuck

Tuesday & Thursday Classes: 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Join two time Olympian, world medalist and national champion JoJo Starbuck for an energetic hour on the ice every Thursday afternoon at her “Cool Workout” and “Great 8’s” classes.  Classes run from September-June.

TUESDAY CLASSES - Great 8’s:  This new class introduces students to the art of skating compulsory figures.  Each student is given a patch of ice upon which they practice edges and variations of figure 8’s.  Compulsories were once the foundation of every major skating competition; teaches strong technique and control of edges, giving skaters a stronger core, balance and coordination.   All skating is based on these fundamentals.

THURSDAY CLASSES - Cool Workout:  Every Thursday afternoon, skaters learn everything from crossovers to stops, turns, spins and even jumps.  Then we combine various elements to create choreography based on each person’s skating vocabulary! This is a perfect class for all levels of adult skating beginners.   JoJo teaches to the level and pace of each skater.

JoJo Starbuck’s Events ~ Parties/Corporate Team Building Events

Bring your company together for quality ice time with two time Olympian, world medalist and national champion JoJo Starbuck!

Holiday Parties:  Heat it up this holiday season with a party on the ice!  Starbuck & Company will help you create the perfect event to celebrate holidays, landmark achievements or anniversaries; possibilities include a special ice show designed just for your company, fun group activities on the ice and skating with employees and their families.  Starbuck & Company will work within your budget to help you create a magical event. (Catering can be provided at the Rink in a private Party Room, or at a separate location.)

Corporate Team Building Event:  Want to bring your team closer together?  Starbuck and Company’s staff will teach basic skating skills to your group, divide them into teams and challenge them with fun relays and obstacle courses.   JoJo will work closely with you to create an event that your team will never forget. (Catering can be provided at the Rink in a private Party Room, or at a separate location.)

Learn to Play...Renew Your Skills...Build Lifetime Friendships
Hockey North America is the adult ice hockey league that invented "beginner hockey for adults." Whether you're looking to get back in the game or are a beginner, HNA hockey school will get you ready and able to skate and play ice hockey. Eight weeks of on ice instruction sessions at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center prepares you for an exciting season chock full of players just like you. Register now and begin playing the sport you always wanted to, but never had the chance to experience. Program begins January 13th. 

 

http://njdaredevils.net/

The New Jersey Dare Devils (NJDD) was started in 2002 by the mother of a child seeking to find a physical outlet for her child with autism. Today there are 50 boys and girls ages 6 to 28, with various special needs, playing for the NJDD at the Essex County Codey Arena in West Orange NJ.  Supporting these special hockey players are 10 adult coaches and over 60 junior/student coaches who are local youth hockey players helping to instruct the NJDD players in the intricacies of hockey.